US stock futures started mixed this morning, with investors watching rate-sensitive stocks closely as the market digests falling Treasury yields and mounting confidence in a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. As monetary policy expectations shift and a surprise drawdown in crude oil inventories raises questions around supply, sentiment remains cautious. Investors are weighing the risk of economic slowdown against the chance for policy support.

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Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) surged 13.89% after posting strong Q3 results and positive management commentary.

Halliburton (HAL) jumped 4.24% as the company was upgraded by multiple analysts following a solid Q3 earnings beat.

SLB (SLB) rose 4.12% after Barclays raised its price target following earnings, citing digital segment growth.

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Oklo (OKLO) slid 13.86% after volatility in nuclear stocks, even as the Department of Energy announced actions to support the sector.

Lennox International (LII) dropped 10.19% after the company lowered its 2025 revenue guidance following mixed third-quarter results.

Netflix (NFLX) fell 10.07% as third-quarter earnings were impacted by a one-time $619 million Brazilian tax expense.

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Major earnings across tech, industrials, and telecom lead today's focus, with global rate-cut expectations and inflation data also in view.

Intel (INTC) reports Q3 results today after the market closes, with attention on AI chip progress and its forward outlook.

T-Mobile US (TMUS) releases Q3 earnings this morning, focusing on subscriber growth and network expansion strategy.

Honeywell (HON) posts Q3 numbers today, providing a measure of global industrial demand and margin resilience.

Friday’s US CPI release is in focus, shaping expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision.

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