Bunge Global SA operates as an agribusiness and food company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Agribusiness, Refined and Specialty Oils, Milling, and Sugar and Bioenergy. The Agribusiness segment purchases, stores, transports, processes, and sells agricultural commodities and commodity products, including oilseeds primarily soybeans, rapeseed, canola, and sunflower seeds, as well as grains comprising wheat and corn; and processes oilseeds into vegetable oils and protein meals. This segment offers its products for animal feed manufacturers, livestock producers, wheat and corn millers, and other oilseed processors, as well as third-party edible oil processing and biofuel companies for biofuel production applications. The Refined and Specialty Oils segment sells packaged and bulk oils and fats that comprise cooking oils, shortenings, margarines, mayonnaise, renewable diesel feedstocks, and other products for baked goods companies, snack food producers, confectioners, restaurant chains, foodservice operators, infant nutrition companies, and other food manufacturers, as well as grocery chains, wholesalers, distributors, and other retailers. This segment also refines and fractionates palm oil, palm kernel oil, coconut oil, and shea butter, and olive oil; and produces specialty ingredients derived from vegetable oils, such as lecithin. The Milling segment provides wheat flours and bakery mixes; corn milling products that comprise dry-milled corn meals and flours, wet-milled masa and flours, and flaking and brewer's grits, as well as soy-fortified corn meal, corn-soy blends, and other products; whole grain and fiber ingredients; die-cut pellets; and non-GMO products. The Sugar and Bioenergy segment produces sugar and ethanol; and generates electricity from burning sugarcane bagasse. Bunge Global SA was founded in 1818 and is headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri.

Bunge Limited

Investors in Bunge Global SA (Symbol: BG) saw new options begin trading today, for the February 2026 expiration. One of the key inputs that goes into the price an option buyer is willing to pay, is the time value, so with 122 days until expiration the newly trading contracts represent a possible opportunity for sellers of puts or calls to achieve a higher premium than would be available for the contracts with a closer expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the BG options chain for the new February 2026 contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest.
The put contract at the $85.00 strike price has a current bid of $2.25. If an investor was to sell-to-open that put contract, they are committing to purchase the stock at $85.00, but will also collect the premium, putting the cost basis of the shares at $82.75 (before broker commissions). To an investor already interested in purchasing shares of BG, that could represent an attractive alternative to paying $94.91/share today.
Because the $85.00 strike represents an approximate 10% discount to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the put contract would expire worthless. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 76%. Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change, publishing a chart of those numbers on our website under the contract detail page for this contract. Should the contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 2.65% return on the cash commitment, or 7.92% annualized — at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost.
Below is a chart showing the trailing twelve month trading history for Bunge Global SA, and highlighting in green where the $85.00 strike is located relative to that history:
Turning to the calls side of the option chain, the call contract at the $100.00 strike price has a current bid of $4.50. If an investor was to purchase shares of BG stock at the current price level of $94.91/share, and then sell-to-open that call contract as a "covered call," they are committing to sell the stock at $100.00. Considering the call seller will also collect the premium, that would drive a total return (excluding dividends, if any) of 10.10% if the stock gets called away at the February 2026 expiration (before broker commissions). Of course, a lot of upside could potentially be left on the table if BG shares really soar, which is why looking at the trailing twelve month trading history for Bunge Global SA, as well as studying the business fundamentals becomes important. Below is a chart showing BG's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $100.00 strike highlighted in red:
Considering the fact that the $100.00 strike represents an approximate 5% premium to the current trading price of the stock (in other words it is out-of-the-money by that percentage), there is also the possibility that the covered call contract would expire worthless, in which case the investor would keep both their shares of stock and the premium collected. The current analytical data (including greeks and implied greeks) suggest the current odds of that happening are 54%. On our website under the contract detail page for this contract, Stock Options Channel will track those odds over time to see how they change and publish a chart of those numbers (the trading history of the option contract will also be charted). Should the covered call contract expire worthless, the premium would represent a 4.74% boost of extra return to the investor, or 14.18% annualized, which we refer to as the YieldBoost.
The implied volatility in the put contract example is 33%, while the implied volatility in the call contract example is 36%.
Meanwhile, we calculate the actual trailing twelve month volatility (considering the last 250 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $94.91) to be 32%. For more put and call options contract ideas worth looking at, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Interesting BG Put And Call Options For February 2026

In recent trading, shares of Bunge Global SA (Symbol: BG) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $89.78, changing hands for $93.09/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on valuation, or, re-adjust their target price to a higher level. Analyst reaction may also depend on the fundamental business developments that may be responsible for driving the stock price higher — if things are looking up for the company, perhaps it is time for that target price to be raised.
There are 9 different analyst targets within the Zacks coverage universe contributing to that average for Bunge Global SA, but the average is just that — a mathematical average. There are analysts with lower targets than the average, including one looking for a price of $80.00. And then on the other side of the spectrum one analyst has a target as high as $100.00. The standard deviation is $6.833.
But the whole reason to look at the average BG price target in the first place is to tap into a "wisdom of crowds" effort, putting together the contributions of all the individual minds who contributed to the ultimate number, as opposed to what just one particular expert believes. And so with BG crossing above that average target price of $89.78/share, investors in BG have been given a good signal to spend fresh time assessing the company and deciding for themselves: is $89.78 just one stop on the way to an even higher target, or has the valuation gotten stretched to the point where it is time to think about taking some chips off the table? Below is a table showing the current thinking of the analysts that cover Bunge Global SA:
The average rating presented in the last row of the above table above is from 1 to 5 where 1 is Strong Buy and 5 is Strong Sell. This article used data provided by Zacks Investment Research via Quandl.com. Get the latest Zacks research report on BG — FREE.
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Bunge Global Reaches Analyst Target Price

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed up +0.40%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.68%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25) rose +0.43%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ25) rose +0.72%.
Stock indexes mainly settled higher on Wednesday as better-than-expected quarterly earnings results sparked risk-on sentiment in equity markets. Strength in chipmakers led the broader market higher, as ASML Holding closed up more than +2% after reporting stronger-than-expected Q3 new orders. Also, Morgan Stanley and Bank of America closed up more than +4% after reporting solid Q3 earnings.
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Stocks also found support on Wednesday as trade concerns over China eased slightly after Treasury Secretary Bessent suggested the possibility of a longer China tariff truce, tied explicitly to rare earth materials. Bessent also said that as far as he's aware, President Trump "is a go" on meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month in South Korea.
Stocks fell back from their best levels Wednesday when T-note yields turned higher on the day after the Fed's Beige Book stated that input costs increased at a faster pace, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. The 10-year T-note yield initially fell to a 4-week low of 4.00% on Wednesday after dovish Fed comments bolstered expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates at the next FOMC meeting on October 28-29. Boston Fed President Susan Collins said it is prudent for the Fed to cut rates a bit more this year.
The escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, along with the ongoing US government shutdown, has sparked a buying spree in precious metals as a haven, with gold reaching a fresh all-time high on Wednesday.
Wednesday's private survey news was supportive of stocks after the Oct Empire manufacturing survey general business conditions index rose +19.4 to 10.7, stronger than expectations of -1.8.
The Fed Beige Book based on information collected by the Fed's 12 regional banks through October 6 stated that US economic activity was little changed in recent weeks and employment levels held stable. However, overall consumer spending edged lower, and prices continued to rise, with several districts reporting that input costs increased at a faster pace.
US MBA mortgage applications fell -1.8% in the week ended October 10, with the purchase mortgage sub-index down -2.7% and the refinancing mortgage sub-index down -1.0%. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage fell -1 bp to 6.42% from 6.43% in the prior week.
Boston Fed President Susan Collins said, "With inflation risks somewhat more contained, but greater risks to employment, it seems prudent to normalize policy a bit further this year to support the labor market."
The shutdown of the US government continues, weighing on market sentiment and delaying key economic reports. The government shutdown means delays in the release of government reports, including the last two weeks of weekly initial unemployment claims, the Aug US trade report, and the Sep payroll report. Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said that it will release the September consumer price report, which was originally scheduled to be released Wednesday, on October 24. The White House has warned that if the government shutdown lingers, it would trigger widespread dismissals of employees in government programs that don't align with President Trump's priorities. Bloomberg Economics estimates that 640,000 federal workers will be furloughed during the shutdown, which would expand jobless claims and push the unemployment rate up to 4.7%.
The markets this week will focus on earnings results as the Q3 earnings season begins. Rising corporate earnings expectations are a bullish backdrop for stocks. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, 71% of the 24 S&P 500 companies that have reported so far have beaten forecasts. Also, more than 22% of companies in the S&P 500 that provided guidance for their Q3 earnings results are expected to beat analysts' expectations, the highest in a year. However, Q3 profits are expected to have risen by +7.2% y/y, the smallest increase in two years. Also, Q3 sales growth is projected to slow to +5.9% y/y from 6.4% in Q2.
The markets are pricing in a 98% chance of a -25 bp rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on Oct 28-29.
Overseas stock markets settled higher on Wednesday. The Euro Stoxx 50 closed up +0.95%. China's Shanghai Composite closed up +1.22%. Japan's Nikkei Stock 225 closed up +1.76%.
Interest Rates
December 10-year T-notes (ZNZ5) on Wednesday closed down -5.5 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield rose +0.6 bp to 4.038%. Dec -T-notes fell from a 4-week high and turned lower on Wednesday, and the 10-year T-note rose from a 4-week low of 3.998%. T-note prices turned lower as strength in stocks on Wednesday curbed some safe-haven demand for T-notes. Also, the stronger-than-expected Oct Empire manufacturing index was hawkish for Fed policy and bearish for T-notes. In addition, the Fed Beige Book stated that input costs were rising at a faster pace, a hawkish factor for Fed policy.
T-note prices initially moved higher on Wednesday due to dovish comments from Boston Fed President Susan Collins, who said it is prudent for the Fed to cut rates a bit more this year.
Also, falling inflation expectations are bullish for T-notes after the 10-year breakeven inflation rate fell to a 3.25-month low on Wednesday of 2.293%. T-notes also have support amid concerns about the ongoing US government shutdown, which could lead to additional job losses, reduced consumer spending, and a weakened US economy, potentially allowing the Fed to continue cutting interest rates.
European government bond yields moved lower on Wednesday. The 10-year German bund yield dropped to a 3.25-month low of 2.558% and finished down -4.0 bp at 2.571%. The 10-year UK gilt yield fell to a 2.25-month low of 4.523% and finished down -4.7 bp to 4.543%.
Eurozone Aug industrial production fell -1.2% m/m, the biggest decline in 4 months, but better than expectations of -1.6% m/m.
ECB Governing Council member Makhlouf said he's more worried that inflation will come in above the ECB's 2% target than below it.
ECB Governing Council member Dolenc said that the current ECB policy "doesn't stimulate inflationary pressures on one hand, while not hindering economic activity on the other," so he sees no reason to change interest rates this month or in the coming months.
ECB Governing Council member and Bundesbank President Nagel stated that there are currently no grounds for the ECB to change interest rates and warned that some inflation components require continued vigilance.
Swaps are discounting a 2% chance for a -25 bp rate cut by the ECB at its next policy meeting on October 30.
US Stock Movers
Chipmakers and AI infrastructure stocks rallied on Wednesday, with ASML Holding NV (ASML) closing up more than +2% after reporting stronger-than-expected Q3 new orders. Also, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) closed up more than +9% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100, and KLA Corp (KLAC) closed up more than +6%. In addition, Lam Research (LRCX), Applied Materials (AMAT), and Intel (INTC) closed up more than +4%. Finally, Marvell Technology (MRVL), Micron Technology (MU), and Broadcom (AVGO) closed up more than +2%.
Gold mining stocks rose on Wednesday after the price of COMEX gold climbed to a new record high. As a result, Kinross Gold (KGC) closed up more than +5% and Barrick Mining (B) closed up more than +4%. Also, Newmont (NEM) and Gold Fields Ltd (GFI) closed up more than +3%, and Anglogold Ashanti Plc (AU) closed up more than +2%.
Bunge Global SA (BG) closed up more than +12% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after it projected full-year adjusted EPS of $7.30 to $7.60 for its combined merger with Viterra.
Papa John's International (PZZA) closed up more than +9% after Reuters reported that Apollo Global Management submitted a bid within the last week to take the company private at $64 a share.
Morgan Stanley (MS) closed up more than +4% after reporting Q3 FICC sales and trading revenue of $2.17 billion, stronger than the consensus of $2.07 billion.
Bank of America (BAC) closed up more than +4% after reporting Q3 net interest income of $15.23 billion, above the consensus of $15.03 billion.
BrightSpring Health (BTSG) closed up more than +2% after S&P Dow Jones Indices said the company will replace Veritex Holdings in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective before the opening of trading on Monday, October 20.
Amphenol Corp (APH) closed up more than +2% after Bank of America Global Research upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $150.
Sable Offshore (SOC) closed down more than -20% after the Santa Barbara Superior Court issued a tentative ruling that will deny the firm's claims against the Coastal Commission for issuing cease and desist orders during Sable's repair program on the Las Flores pipeline.
Hancock Whitney (HWC) closed down more than -6% after reporting a Q3 net interest margin of 3.49%, below the consensus of 3.52%.
Progressive Corp (PGR) closed down more than -5% after reporting Q3 net premiums written of $21.38 billion, below the consensus of $21.65 billion.
GE Vernova (GEV) closed down more than -4% after Rothschild & Co Redburn downgraded the stock to sell from neutral with a price target of $475.
PNC Financial Services Group (PNC) closed down more than -3% after forecasting Q4 revenue will be "stable to down 1%" q/q.
F5 Inc (FFIV) closed down more than -3% after it reported that a nation-state cyberattack had gained long-term unauthorized access to parts of its system.
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) closed down more than -2% after cutting the top end of its 2025 earnings guidance to $5.18 from $5.20.
Earnings Reports(10/16/2025)
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Stocks Boosted by Strength in Chipmakers and Earnings Optimism

Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Commercial Metals Co. (Symbol: CMC), where a total of 6,390 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 639,000 underlying shares. That amounts to about 58.2% of CMC's average daily trading volume over the past month of 1.1 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $65 strike call option expiring October 17, 2025, with 5,396 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 539,600 underlying shares of CMC. Below is a chart showing CMC's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $65 strike highlighted in orange:
Bunge Global SA (Symbol: BG) options are showing a volume of 10,132 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 1.0 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 56.3% of BG's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 1.8 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $85 strike call option expiring October 17, 2025, with 1,671 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 167,100 underlying shares of BG. Below is a chart showing BG's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $85 strike highlighted in orange:
And Enovix Corp (Symbol: ENVX) saw options trading volume of 42,186 contracts, representing approximately 4.2 million underlying shares or approximately 56.2% of ENVX's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 7.5 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $20 strike call option expiring January 15, 2027, with 5,127 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 512,700 underlying shares of ENVX. Below is a chart showing ENVX's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $20 strike highlighted in orange:
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Noteworthy Wednesday Option Activity: CMC, BG, ENVX

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +1.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.64%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +1.40%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25) are up +0.95%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ25) are up +1.35%.
Stock indexes are moving higher today as better-than-expected quarterly earnings results spark risk-on sentiment in equity markets. Strength in chipmakers is leading technology stocks higher, with ASML Holding up more than +3% after reporting stronger-than-expected Q3 new orders. Also, Morgan Stanley is up more than +6% and Bank of America is up more than +5% after reporting solid Q3 earnings.
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Stocks extended their gains today as trade concerns over China eased slightly after Treasury Secretary Bessent suggested the possibility of a longer China tariff truce, tied explicitly to rare earth materials. Bessent also said that as far as he's aware, President Trump "is a go" on meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month in South Korea.
Stocks are also climbing after dovish Fed comments bolstered expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates at the next FOMC meeting on October 28-29. The 10-year T-note yield fell to a 4-week low of 4.00% today after Boston Fed President Susan Collins said it is prudent for the Fed to cut rates a bit more this year.
The escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, along with the ongoing US government shutdown, has sparked a buying spree in precious metals as a haven, with gold reaching a fresh all-time high today. Also, global bond markets have become the recipients of safe-haven demand from the trade turmoil, as bond yields declined worldwide. The 10-year German bund yield dropped to a 3.25-month low of 2.57% today, and the 10-year T-note yield fell to a 3.5-week low of 4.00%.
Today's private survey news was supportive of stocks after the Oct Empire manufacturing survey general business conditions index rose +19.4 to 10.7, stronger than expectations of -1.8.
US MBA mortgage applications fell -1.8% in the week ended October 10, with the purchase mortgage sub-index down -2.7% and the refinancing mortgage sub-index down -1.0%. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage fell -1 bp to 6.42% from 6.43% in the prior week.
Boston Fed President Susan Collins said, "With inflation risks somewhat more contained, but greater risks to employment, it seems prudent to normalize policy a bit further this year to support the labor market."
The shutdown of the US government continues, weighing on market sentiment and delaying key economic reports. The government shutdown means delays in the release of government reports, including the last two weeks of weekly initial unemployment claims, the Aug US trade report, and the Sep payroll report. Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said that it will release the September consumer price report, which was originally scheduled to be released today, on October 24. The White House has warned that if the government shutdown lingers, it would trigger widespread dismissals of employees in government programs that don't align with President Trump's priorities. Bloomberg Economics estimates that 640,000 federal workers will be furloughed during the shutdown, which would expand jobless claims and push the unemployment rate up to 4.7%.
The markets this week will focus on earnings results as the Q3 earnings season begins. Rising corporate earnings expectations are a bullish backdrop for stocks. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, 71% of the 24 S&P 500 companies that have reported so far have beaten forecasts. Also, more than 22% of companies in the S&P 500 that provided guidance for their Q3 earnings results are expected to beat analysts' expectations, the highest in a year. However, Q3 profits are expected to have risen by +7.2% y/y, the smallest increase in two years. Also, Q3 sales growth is projected to slow to +5.9% y/y from 6.4% in Q2.
The markets are pricing in a 98% chance of a -25 bp rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on Oct 28-29.
Overseas stock markets are higher today. The Euro Stoxx 50 is up +1.04%. China's Shanghai Composite closed up +1.22%. Japan's Nikkei Stock 225 closed up +1.76%.
Interest Rates
December 10-year T-notes (ZNZ5) today are up +2 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is down -1.9 bp to 4.013%. Dec -T-notes matched Tuesday's 4-week high today, and the 10-year T-note yield fell to a 4-week low of 3.998%. Dovish comments from Boston Fed President Susan Collins gave T-notes a boost when she said it is prudent for the Fed to cut rates a bit more this year.
Also, falling inflation expectations are supportive of T-notes after the 10-year breakeven inflation rate fell to a 3.25-month low today of 2.293%. T-notes also have support amid concerns about the ongoing US government shutdown, which could lead to additional job losses, reduced consumer spending, and a weakened US economy, potentially allowing the Fed to continue cutting interest rates.
Strength in stocks today is limiting the upside in T-notes. Also, the stronger-than-expected Oct Empire manufacturing index was hawkish for Fed policy and bearish for T-notes.
European government bond yields are moving lower today. The 10-year German bund yield dropped to a 3.25-month low of 2.565% and is down -3.9 bp at 2.571%. The 10-year UK gilt yield fell to a 2.25-month low of 4.523% and is down -5.2 bp to 4.538%.
Eurozone Aug industrial production fell -1.2% m/m, the biggest decline in 4 months, but better than expectations of -1.6% m/m.
ECB Governing Council member Makhlouf said he's more worried that inflation will come in above the ECB's 2% target than below it.
ECB Governing Council member Dolenc said that the current ECB policy "doesn't stimulate inflationary pressures on one hand, while not hindering economic activity on the other," so he sees no reason to change interest rates this month or in the coming months.
Swaps are discounting a 2% chance for a -25 bp rate cut by the ECB at its next policy meeting on October 30.
US Stock Movers
Chipmakers and AI infrastructure stocks are climbing today, with ASML Holding NV (ASML) up more than +3% after reporting stronger-than-expected Q3 new orders. Also, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is up more than +7% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100, and KLA Corp (KLAC) is up more than +5%. In addition, Lam Research (LRCX), Broadcom (AVGO), Applied Materials (AMAT), and Intel (INTC) are up more than +3%.
Bunge Global SA (BG) is up more than +13% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after it projected full-year adjusted EPS of $7.30 to $7.60 for its combined merger with Viterra.
Papa John's International (PZZA) is up more than +8% after Reuters reported that Apollo Global Management submitted a bid within the last week to take the company private at $64 a share.
Morgan Stanley (MS) is up more than +6% after reporting Q3 FICC sales and trading revenue of $2.17 billion, stronger than the consensus of $2.07 billion.
Bank of America (BAC) is up more than +5% after reporting Q3 net interest income of $15.23 billion, above the consensus of $15.03 billion.
BrightSpring Health (BTSG) is up more than +4% after S&P Dow Jones Indices said the company will replace Veritex Holdings in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective before the opening of trading on Monday, October 20.
Amphenol Corp (APH) is up more than +2% after Bank of America Global Research upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $150.
Dollar Tree (DLTR) is up more than +1% after projecting earnings per share to gain as much as 10% annually over the next three years.
Sable Offshore (SOC) is down more than -19% after the Santa Barbara Superior Court issued a tentative ruling that will deny the firm's claims against the Coastal Commission for issuing cease and desist orders during Sable's repair program on the Las Flores pipeline.
Progressive Corp (PGR) is down more than -8% to lead losers in the S&P 500 after reporting Q3 net premiums written of $21.38 billion, below the consensus of $21.65 billion.
Hancock Whitney (HWC) is down more than -5% after reporting a Q3 net interest margin of 3.49%, below the consensus of 3.52%.
PNC Financial Services Group (PNC) is down more than -4% after forecasting Q4 revenue will be "stable to down 1%" q/q.
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) is down more than -3% after cutting the top end of its 2025 earnings guidance to $5.18 from $5.20.
Ibotta Inc (IBTA) is down more than -2% after Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to sell from neutral with a price target of $12.
F5 Inc (FFIV) is down more than -2% after it reported that a nation-state cyberattack gained long-term unauthorized access to parts of its system.
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Stocks Climb on Strong Q3 Earnings and Easing Trade Concerns

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.73%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.64%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.81%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25) are up +0.73%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ25) are up +0.78%.
Stock indexes are moving higher today as better-than-expected quarterly earnings results spark risk-on sentiment in equity markets. Strength in chipmakers is leading technology stocks higher, with ASML Holding up more than +4% after reporting stronger-than-expected Q3 new orders. Also, Morgan Stanley is up more than +6% and Bank of America is up more than +4% after reporting solid Q3 earnings.
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Stocks are also climbing after dovish Fed comments bolstered expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates at the next FOMC meeting on October 28-29. The 10-year T-note yield fell to a 4-week low of 4.0% after Boston Fed President Susan Collins said it is prudent for the Fed to cut rates a bit more this year.
The escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, along with the ongoing US government shutdown, has sparked a buying spree in precious metals as a haven, with gold reaching a fresh all-time high today. Also, global bond markets are the recipients of safe haven demand from the trade turmoil as bond yields declined worldwide. The 10-year German bund yield dropped to a 3.25-month low of 2.57% today, and the 10-year T-note yield fell to a 3.5-week low of 4.00%.
Today's private survey news was supportive for stocks after the Oct Empire manufacturing survey general business conditions index rose +19.4 to 10.7, stronger than expectations of -1.8.
US MBA mortgage applications fell -1.8% in the week ended October 10, with the purchase mortgage sub-index down -2.7% and the refinancing mortgage sub-index down -1.0%. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage fell -1 bp to 6.42% from 6.43% in the prior week.
Boston Fed President Susan Collins said, "With inflation risks somewhat more contained, but greater risks to employment, it seems prudent to normalize policy a bit further this year to support the labor market."
The shutdown of the US government continues, weighing on market sentiment and delaying key economic reports. The government shutdown means delays in the release of government reports, including the last two weeks of weekly initial unemployment claims, the Aug US trade report, and the Sep payroll report. Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said that it will release the September consumer price report, which was originally scheduled to be released today, on October 24, The White House has warned that if the government shutdown lingers, it would trigger widespread dismissals of employees in government programs that don't align with President Trump's priorities. Bloomberg Economics estimates that 640,000 federal workers will be furloughed during the shutdown, which would expand jobless claims and push the unemployment rate up to 4.7%.
The markets this week will focus on earnings results as the Q3 earnings season begins. Rising corporate earnings expectations are a bullish backdrop for stocks. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, 71% of the 24 S&P 500 companies that have reported so far have beaten forecasts. Also, more than 22% of companies in the S&P 500 that provided guidance for their Q3 earnings results are expected to beat analysts' expectations, the highest in a year. However, Q3 profits are expected to have risen by +7.2% y/y, the smallest increase in two years. Also, Q3 sales growth is projected to slow to +5.9% y/y from 6.4% in Q2.
The markets are pricing in a 98% chance of a -25 bp rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on Oct 28-29.
Overseas stock markets are higher today. The Euro Stoxx 50 is up +1.14%. China's Shanghai Composite closed up +1.22%. Japan's Nikkei Stock 225 closed up +1.76%.
Interest Rates
December 10-year T-notes (ZNZ5) today are up +2 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is down -1.4 bp to 4.019%. Dec -T-notes matched Tuesday's 4-week high today, and the 10-year T-note yield fell to a 4-week low of 3.998%. Dovish comments from Boston Fed President Susan Collins gave T-notes a boost when she said it is prudent for the Fed to cut rates a bit more this year.
Also, falling inflation expectations are supportive of T-notes after the 10-year breakeven inflation rate fell to a 3.25-month low today of 2.293%. T-notes also have support amid concerns about the ongoing US government shutdown, which could lead to additional job losses, reduced consumer spending, and a weakened US economy, potentially allowing the Fed to continue cutting interest rates.
Strength in stocks today is limiting the upside in T-notes. Also, the stronger-than-expected Oct Empire manufacturing index was hawkish for Fed policy and bearish for T-notes.
European government bond yields are moving lower today. The 10-year German bund yield dropped to a 3.25-month low of 2.574% and is down -2.8 bp at 2.582%. The 10-year UK gilt yield fell to a 2.25-month low of 4.535% and is down -3.7 bp to 4.554%.
Eurozone Aug industrial production fell -1.2% m/m, the biggest decline in 4 months, but better than expectations of -1.6% m/m.
ECB Governing Council member Makhlouf said he's more worried that inflation will come in above the ECB's 2% target than below it.
ECB Governing Council member Dolenc said that the current ECB policy "doesn't stimulate inflationary pressures on one hand, while not hindering economic activity on the other," so he sees no reason to change interest rates this month or in the coming months.
Swaps are discounting a 2% chance for a -25 bp rate cut by the ECB at its next policy meeting on October 30.
US Stock Movers
Chipmakers and AI infrastructure stocks are climbing today, with ASML Holding NV (ASML) up more than +2% after reporting stronger-than-expected Q3 new orders. Also, Lam Research (LRCX), KLA Corp (KLAC), and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) are up more than +2%. In addition, Micron Technology (MU), ON Semiconductor (ON), Broadcom (AVGO), Marvell Technology (MRVL), and Intel (INTC) are up more than +1%.
Bunge Global SA (BG) is up more than +10% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after it projected full-year adjusted EPS of $7.30 to $7.60 for its combined merger with Viterra.
Papa John's International (PZZA) is up more than +10% after Reuters reported that Apollo Global Management submitted a bid within the last week to take the company private at $64 a share.
Morgan Stanley (MS) is up more than +6% after reporting Q3 FICC sales and trading revenue of $2.17 billion, stronger than the consensus of $2.07 billion.
Bank of America (BAC) is up more than +4% after reporting Q3 net interest income of $15.23 billion, above the consensus of $15.03 billion.
BrightSpring Health (BTSG) is up more than +4% after S&P Dow Jones Indices said the company will replace Veritex Holdings in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective before the opening of trading on Monday, October 20.
Amphenol Corp (APH) is up more than +3% after Bank of America Global Research upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $150.
Citizens Financial Group (CFG) is up more than +2% after reporting Q3 underlying EPS of $1.05, above the consensus of $1.03.
Dollar Tree (DLTR) is up more than +1% after projecting earnings per share to gain as much as 10% annually over the next three years.
Sable Offshore (SOC) is down more than -15% after the Santa Barbara Superior Court issued a tentative ruling that will deny the firm's claims against the Coastal Commission for issuing cease and desist orders during Sable's repair program on the Las Flores pipeline.
Progressive Corp (PGR) is down more than -8% to lead losers in the S&P 500 after reporting Q3 net premiums written of $21.38 billion, below the consensus of $21.65 billion.
Ibotta Inc (IBTA) is down more than -7% after Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to sell from neutral with a price target of $12.
PNC Financial Services Group (PNC) is down more than -3% after forecasting Q4 revenue will be "stable to down 1%" q/q.
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) is down more than -3% after cutting the top end of its 2025 earnings guidance to $5.18 from $5.20.
Hancock Whitney (HWC) is down more than -3% after reporting a Q3 net interest margin of 3.49%, below the consensus of 3.52%.
Roper Technologies (ROP) is down more than -1% after JPMorgan Chase downgraded the stock to underweight from neutral.
Earnings Reports(10/15/2025)
Abbott Laboratories (ABT), ASML Holding NV (ASML), Bank of America Corp (BAC), Citizens Financial Group Inc (CFG), First Horizon Corp (FHN), First Industrial Realty Trust (FR), JB Hunt Transport Services Inc (JBHT), Morgan Stanley (MS), Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc (PNFP), PNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC), Progressive Corp/The (PGR), Prologis Inc (PLD), Rexford Industrial Realty Inc (REXR), Synchrony Financial (SYF), Synovus Financial Corp (SNV), United Airlines Holdings Inc (UAL).
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Stocks Supported by Strong Q3 Earnings Results

In early trading on Wednesday, shares of Bunge Global topped the list of the day's best performing components of the S&P 500 index, trading up 11.0%. Year to date, Bunge Global registers a 17.7% gain.
And the worst performing S&P 500 component thus far on the day is Progressive, trading down 7.8%. Progressive is lower by about 7.5% looking at the year to date performance.
Two other components making moves today are Abbott Laboratories, trading down 3.0%, and Morgan Stanley, trading up 6.5% on the day.
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S&P 500 Movers: PGR, BG

(RTTNews) - Bunge Global SA (BG), an agribusiness and food company, on Wednesday said it has updated its full-year outlook to reflect the performance of the combined company following its merger with Viterra Limited.
The company now expects full-year EPS in the range of $7.30 to $7.60, with second-half adjusted EPS projected between $4.00 and $4.25. Previously, Bunge had anticipated adjusted EPS of about $7.75.
Analysts on average expect earnings of $6.99 per share for the year. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.
The company also announced changes to its segment and volume reporting to align with its value chain operating structure following the Viterra merger. Beginning with the third quarter of 2025, Bunge will report results under four segments — Soybean Processing and Refining, Softseed Processing and Refining, Other Oilseeds Processing and Refining, and Grain Merchandising and Milling — while continuing to report Corporate and Other results. Volumes will be disclosed under the same categories.
Bunge shares were up more than 4% in pre-market trading. The stock had closed at $82.41, up 1.77% on Tuesday.
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Bunge Updates Full-Year Earnings Outlook, Revises Segment Reporting Following Viterra Merger

The best performing sector as of midday Friday is the Healthcare sector, higher by 0.7%. Within that group, Baxter International Inc (Symbol: BAX) and Moderna Inc (Symbol: MRNA) are two large stocks leading the way, showing a gain of 3.9% and 3.8%, respectively. Among healthcare ETFs, one ETF following the sector is the Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (Symbol: XLV), which is up 0.1% on the day, and up 0.90% year-to-date. Baxter International Inc, meanwhile, is down 14.20% year-to-date, and Moderna Inc, is down 39.39% year-to-date. Combined, BAX and MRNA make up approximately 0.4% of the underlying holdings of XLV.
The next best performing sector is the Materials sector, higher by 0.6%. Among large Materials stocks, Builders FirstSource Inc. (Symbol: BLDR) and Bunge Global SA (Symbol: BG) are the most notable, showing a gain of 3.4% and 2.5%, respectively. One ETF closely tracking Materials stocks is the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB), which is up 0.2% in midday trading, and up 9.78% on a year-to-date basis. Builders FirstSource Inc., meanwhile, is up 3.61% year-to-date, and Bunge Global SA is up 9.58% year-to-date.
Comparing these stocks and ETFs on a trailing twelve month basis, below is a relative stock price performance chart, with each of the symbols shown in a different color as labeled in the legend at the bottom:
Here's a snapshot of how the S&P 500 components within the various sectors are faring in afternoon trading on Friday. As you can see, four sectors are up on the day, while five sectors are down.
Technology & Communications
+0.3%
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EVE market cap history
Institutional Holders of CPRI
RDNT Split History
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Friday Sector Leaders: Healthcare, Materials

In this series, we look through the most recent Dividend Channel ''DividendRank'' report, and then we cherry pick only those companies that have experienced insider buying within the past six months. The officers and directors of a company tend to have a unique insider's view of the business, and presumably the only reason an insider would choose to take their hard-earned cash and use it to buy stock in the open market, is that they expect to make money — maybe they find the stock very undervalued, or maybe they see exciting progress within the company, or maybe both. So when stocks turn up that see insider buying, and are also top ranked, investors are wise to take notice. One such company is Bunge Global SA (Symbol: BG), which saw buying by Director Christopher Mahoney.
Back on August 18, Mahoney invested $408,650.00 into 5,000 shares of BG, for a cost per share of $81.73. In trading on Tuesday, shares were changing hands as low as $86.16 per share, which is 5.4% above Mahoney's purchase price. It should be noted that Mahoney has collected $0.70/share in dividends since the time of their purchase, so they are currently up 6.3% on their purchase from a total return basis. Bunge Global SA shares are currently trading -2.09% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of BG shares, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, BG's low point in its 52 week range is $67.40 per share, with $101.81 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $85.78. By comparison, below is a table showing the prices at which insider buying was recorded over the last six months:
Purchased
Insider
Title
Shares
Price/Share
Value
08/18/2025
Christopher Mahoney
Director
5,000
$81.73
$408,650.00
The DividendRank report noted that among the coverage universe, BG shares displayed both attractive valuation metrics and strong profitability metrics. The report also cited the strong quarterly dividend history at Bunge Global SA, and favorable long-term multi-year growth rates in key fundamental data points.
The report stated, ''Dividend investors approaching investing from a value standpoint are generally most interested in researching the strongest most profitable companies, that also happen to be trading at an attractive valuation. That's what we aim to find using our proprietary DividendRank formula, which ranks the coverage universe based upon our various criteria for both profitability and valuation, to generate a list of the top most 'interesting' stocks, meant for investors as a source of ideas that merit further research.''
The annualized dividend paid by Bunge Global SA is $2.8/share, currently paid in quarterly installments, and its most recent dividend ex-date was on 11/17/2025. Below is a long-term dividend history chart for BG, which the report stressed as being of key importance. Indeed, studying a company's past dividend history can be of good help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue.
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