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Markets are cruising at record highs, and investors are acting like nothing can go wrong. The Dow just climbed past 47,000, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq followed suit, and suddenly the future feels smooth again. Inflation is easing, earnings are steady, and the Federal Reserve sounds far less threatening than it did a year ago.
Yet markets tend to feel most invincible right before they are reminded of vulnerability.
The final week of October brings a lineup that can either reinforce or shatter confidence. Big Tech earnings. A high-stakes Fed meeting. Macro data that can swing rate expectations in a heartbeat.
This week will not simply move prices. It will shape the story investors tell about what comes next.
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11 long-term stocks to watch this week 💸
Ranked using weekly data trends, company fundamentals, and market intelligence.
Weekly Stock Power Watchlist
⬆️ 11. Philip Morris ($PM):
Philip Morris reaffirmed full-year revenue growth of 6–8% and raised dividends, as smoke-free product demand expands; however, short-term volatility remains due to ongoing U.S. investment spending.
⚪ 10. ASML Holding ($ASML):
ASML’s leadership in EUV lithography, record backlog, and consistent margin growth underpin bullish long-term forecasts, though near-term technicals suggest limited upside amid valuation pressures.
🔻 9. Kratos Defense ($KTOS):
Kratos stock has soared over 280% this year thanks to record defense contracts and drone innovation, but high valuation and defense spending cycles warrant investor caution in the future.
⚪ 8. Alphabet Inc ($GOOGL):
Alphabet’s Q3 rally has lifted shares toward yearly highs near $260 as AI integration fuels ad and cloud revenue growth, maintaining long-term analyst optimism despite elevated competition.
🔻 7. Apple Inc ($AAPL):
Apple’s robust iPhone 17 launch and expanding AI ecosystem have supported recent price momentum, with forecasts showing further upside, though profit growth faces margin constraints.
⚪ 6. Taiwan Semiconductor ($TSM):
TSMC’s 50% YTD surge is fueled by strong AI chip demand and expanding global supply-chain leadership, positioning it as a key semiconductor player for the next technology growth wave.
⬆️ 5. Meta Platforms ($META):
Meta’s focus on AI-driven ad optimisation and strong balance sheet supports steady growth into 2026, while market sentiment remains bullish despite short-term volatility in tech equities.
⬆️ 4. Amazon.com Inc ($AMZN):
Amazon’s leadership in cloud computing and e-commerce continues to drive expansion, supported by improving cash flow and global growth potential, with margin pressures remaining a focus.
⚪ 3. Broadcom Inc ($AVGO):
Broadcom’s semiconductor and software diversification, coupled with strong AI-related sales, provides robust earnings visibility, making it a favoured pick in the infrastructure tech space.
🔻 2. NVIDIA Corp ($NVDA):
NVIDIA remains the undisputed leader in AI chips, backed by ongoing data centre expansion and market momentum, though valuations suggest it is sensitive to any slowdown in semiconductor demand.
🔻 1. Microsoft Corp ($MSFT):
Microsoft’s dominant position in cloud and AI enterprise solutions, along with recurring revenue growth, ensures stability, with analysts expecting continued upside into 2026 as global adoption accelerates.
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