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US Stock Market Live Updates: US stock futures mixed as Apple flags margin pressure, midterm results awaited

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In short

Losses stemming from Apple's margin warnings were partially offset by chipmakers, where Nvidia broke a four-session losing streak and AMD gained ahead of its financial results. Meanwhile, crude oil prices recovered after an Iranian official suggested a resolution to regional conflict remains far off. Outside the core tech sector, Pfizer advanced following an upward revision to its full-year financial outlook, accompanied by rallies in Aehr Test Systems and Harmonic after both raised revenue guidance.

Key points

  • Strength across semiconductor equities like Intel and Marvell Technology helped cushion b…: Strength across semiconductor equities like Intel and Marvell Technology helped cushion broader losses in tech-heavy futures.
  • Upbeat revenue and financial outlook revisions from Pfizer, Harmonic, and Aehr Test Syste…: Upbeat revenue and financial outlook revisions from Pfizer, Harmonic, and Aehr Test Systems provided support outside the tech sector.
  • Investor sentiment remains divided as market participants navigate margin concerns alongs…: Investor sentiment remains divided as market participants navigate margin concerns alongside pending midterm election outcomes.

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06:57:24 PM IST, 03 Nov 2026

US Stock Market Live Updates: Chip stocks gain as crude oil prices rebound

A recovery in semiconductor stocks helped limit losses in technology futures. Nvidia rose 1.4% after four consecutive sessions of declines, while AMD gained 1.8% ahead of its quarterly earnings report. Marvell Technology and Intel also advanced. Crude oil prices rose after falling in the previous session, as an Iranian official said a deal to end the war remained distant. Pfizer gained after raising its annual outlook, while Aehr Test Systems and Harmonic rallied following improved revenue forecasts.

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