Stocks rise as tech shares rebound following sell-off: Live updates
Stock futures rose as technology shares rebounded from an earlier sell-off driven by confusion surrounding OpenAI financial reports. Major indexes previously retreated from records due to bond market jitters and Federal Reserve anticipation, while international markets experienced fluctuating conditions. Indian equities staged a strong recovery led by IT stocks, though domestic markets later faced pressure from rising crude oil prices and foreign institutional investor selling. Investors continue to monitor corporate earnings reports alongside broader economic headwinds.
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- ✓ S&P 500 futures rose as tech shares rebounded following a sell-off.
- ✓ The Sensex surged 1,109.10 points to 73,033.78 and the Nifty 50 rose 358.60 points to 22,721.95 on October 13, driven by IT stocks.
- ✓ OpenAI reported expecting $70 billion in annualized revenue by the end of 2026.
- ✓ Nvidia and Micron shares fell initially due to reports on OpenAI revenue before bouncing back.
What changed
Stock futures rose following a tech sector rebound after earlier turbulence caused by OpenAI revenue disclosures.
Live updates
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US Stock Futures Rise Following Tech Shares Rebound
Stock futures rose as technology shares rebounded from an earlier sell-off driven by confusion surrounding OpenAI financial reports. Major indexes previously retreated from records due to bond market jitters and Federal Reserve anticipation, while international markets experienced fluctuating conditions. Indian equities staged a strong recovery led by IT stocks, though domestic markets later faced pressure from rising crude oil prices and foreign institutional investor selling. Investors continue to monitor corporate earnings reports alongside broader economic headwinds.
Why it matters
Global financial markets experienced heavy volatility following conflicting revenue reports regarding artificial intelligence leader OpenAI, which initially rattled major chipmakers like Nvidia and Micron before rebounding on higher revenue targets. Concurrently, broader markets contended with shifting bond yields, fluctuating oil prices tied to geopolitical events, and domestic inflation concerns. These compounding factors have left investors sensitive to incoming earnings data and central bank policy signals.
What is confirmed
- S&P 500 futures rose as tech shares rebounded following a sell-off.
- The Sensex surged 1,109.10 points to 73,033.78 and the Nifty 50 rose 358.60 points to 22,721.95 on October 13, driven by IT stocks.
- OpenAI reported expecting $70 billion in annualized revenue by the end of 2026.
- Nvidia and Micron shares fell initially due to reports on OpenAI revenue before bouncing back.
Still unconfirmed
- OpenAI annualized revenues were $20bn less than previously signalled according to initial reports.
What to watch next
- Upcoming major bank earnings reports
- Federal Reserve policy decisions and minutes
- Developments in Middle East tensions and crude oil prices
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