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Weekly Market Insights: Earnings, AI, and a Market Testing Its Conviction
The S&P 500 hovers near record highs as earnings, inflation, and Fed signals collide. Here’s what’s moving markets for the week of Oct 20–26, 2025.
Portfolio Parrot
October 20, 2025
Good morning, investors.
The market right now feels like it’s having an identity crisis.
On one hand, the S&P 500 is flirting with record highs, a confident, chest-out display of optimism. On the other hand, growth has cooled, inflation still lurks, and investors keep glancing nervously at the Fed like students waiting for exam results.
Earnings season is where belief meets reality. Tesla, Netflix, and Intel will tell us whether AI is still magic or just math, while consumer giants like Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble remind us that spending habits often say more about confidence than any GDP print.
It’s a week where the numbers matter, but the stories behind them matter more.
Here’s what’s driving markets, sectors, and sentiment as we head into October 20–26, 2025.
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13 long-term stocks to watch this week 💸
Ranked using weekly data trends, company fundamentals, and market intelligence.
Weekly Stock Power Rankings
⚪ 13. Advanced Micro ($AMD):
AMD posted record Q2 growth of 32%, and analysts see its Helios platform and new AI deals powering up to 50% upside through 2026, but volatile margins and export rules require caution.
⚪ 12. Tesla Inc ($TSLA):
Tesla’s delivery pace and cash flow remain robust, with double-digit forecast gains for late 2025, though rising competition and margin risk mean investors should stay alert for swings.
🔻 11. ASML Holding ($ASML):
ASML is well-positioned for a multi-year growth cycle in EUV lithography and services, with bullish medium-term forecasts, but after a strong 2023–2024, stock valuation now looks fair, not cheap.
⬆️ 10. Qualcomm Inc ($QCOM):
Qualcomm’s AI chip portfolio and wireless leadership support long-term share price gains, with analysts forecasting up to 44% upside by year-end 2026, but near-term volatility remains a factor.
⚪ 9. Alphabet Inc ($GOOGL):
Alphabet’s cloud and AI momentum, plus strong ad revenues, fuel double-digit forecast share gains into late 2025, sustaining analyst confidence in continued outperformance.
⬆️ 8. Kratos Defense ($KTOS):
Kratos soared 280% in 2025, driven by new contracts and government spending. However, recent valuation checks suggest investors should beware of very high volatility and overbought risks.
⚪ 7. Apple Inc ($AAPL):
Apple remains a global tech leader, and its bullish momentum is seen continuing, with next-gen iPhone and AI services driving price targets toward 2026 highs, though macro headwinds could affect sentiment.
⚪ 6. Taiwan Semiconductor ($TSM):
TSMC recorded 39% profit growth in Q3, raised its 2025 forecast, and saw new analyst price targets up to $325, with ongoing AI demand making it the top pick among global chipmakers.
⚪ 5. Meta Platforms ($META):
Meta’s aggressive investment in AI, core ad recovery, and strong analyst upgrades drive a positive outlook, but recent rallies leave investors needing to mind volatility risk into year-end.
⚪ 4. Amazon.com Inc ($AMZN):
Amazon dominates e-commerce and cloud infrastructure, with analysts projecting robust growth through 2026 as new AI offerings roll out, though margin risks remain in retail and logistics.
🔻 3. Broadcom Inc ($AVGO):
Broadcom’s growth in AI and infrastructure software supports strong cash flows and analyst optimism, but industry cyclicality and high expectations make it important to monitor sector sentiment.
⬆️ 2. NVIDIA Corp ($NVDA):
NVIDIA stays at the forefront of global AI hardware innovation and data centre growth, with analysts forecasting industry-leading performance and positive share price momentum into 2026.
⬆️ 1. Microsoft Corp ($MSFT):
Microsoft’s cloud platform strength, AI integration, and recurring revenue streams make it a cornerstone for long-term portfolio stability. Analyst forecasts remain bullish for late 2025 and beyond.
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Quantitative Insight Qualitative Screening (QIQS) data has been used to pick these stocks.
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