Published Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 · For Friday’s session, Oct. 30
Friday, October 30, 2026 closes out a punishing week for Big Tech, and the verdict now rests on Amazon. After Alphabet’s 13% plunge dragged the Nasdaq down 1.55% on Thursday, investors will judge whether Amazon Web Services can show AI spending turning into growth. Intel’s numbers, energy earnings from ExxonMobil and Chevron, and month-end portfolio rebalancing round out a session that could decide how October ends for your 401(k).
Friday’s open hinges on Amazon (expected EPS $1.97, revenue $202.2B) and Intel ($0.40, $16.5B), both reported after Thursday’s bell. ExxonMobil and Chevron report before the open with crude near $103. It is also the last trading day of October, so month-end rebalancing can add volatility.
Friday’s schedule (ET)
| Time | Event | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-market | ExxonMobil, Chevron earnings | Energy profits with oil above $100 |
| 9:30 a.m. | Open | Reaction to Amazon and Intel |
| All day | Month-end rebalancing | Funds adjust after a volatile October |
| 4:00 p.m. | Close | Weekly and monthly scorecard |
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| Company | Timing | Consensus | What to watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Reported Thu. after close | EPS $1.97; revenue $202.2B | AWS growth rate and capex discipline |
| Intel | Reported Thu. after close | EPS $0.40; revenue $16.5B | Margins, foundry progress |
| ExxonMobil | Fri. pre-market | — | Upstream profits, buybacks |
| Chevron | Fri. pre-market | — | Production growth, dividend |
Thursday in one chart
Thursday’s lesson: markets now separate AI spending that already pays from spending that still asks for patience. Microsoft passed; Alphabet did not. Amazon is the tie-breaker.
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What it means for your money
- Index funds: Amazon is a top-five S&P 500 weight, so its reaction moves nearly every 401(k).
- Energy exposure: Exxon and Chevron results test whether $100 oil is translating into bigger buybacks and dividends.
- Month-end: after a strong year for stocks, some funds may trim winners, adding late-day swings.
- Rates: with GDP at 3.4% and core PCE at 3.1%, December Fed-hike odds keep yields near 5% and mortgage rates elevated.
Critical take
October is ending with the AI trade under audit. Valuations still assume heavy AI spending converts into profits; Thursday showed how fast that assumption gets repriced when it wobbles. A convincing Amazon print could stabilize tech into November; a miss could extend the rotation into healthcare, consumer and value names that has defined the week.
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Sources: TradingView, TheStreet, ExxonMobil IR. Bolsa al Día informs; we do not tell you what to do. Published Oct. 29, 2026.
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