NasdaqGS:REGN
NasdaqGS:REGNBiotechs

S&P 500 Futures Rise as Fed Rate Cut Hopes Build

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Wednesday, Oct, 29 2025 US stock futures are mixed ahead of the open as investors home in on today’s Federal Reserve decision, with rate cut expectations setting the tone across Wall Street. While hopes are building for more accommodative policy, the lack of fresh economic data due to a government shutdown is fueling uncertainty. This is prompting investors to weigh the Fed’s next move and the implications of slower real wealth growth and tepid job...
NasdaqGS:CDNS
NasdaqGS:CDNSSoftware

Cadence Design Systems (CDNS): Margin Decline Challenges Bullish Growth Narratives Despite Strong Profit Track Record

Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported a 2.1% increase in earnings over the last year, slower than its five-year average of 9.3% annual growth, while maintaining a current profit margin of 20.4% compared to last year's 23.9%. Looking forward, the company expects earnings to grow 17.2% per year, outpacing the broader US market's 15.6% projection. Revenue is forecast to rise 10.4% annually, just ahead of the market's 10.2% pace. Despite steady growth, a price-to-earnings ratio of 87.7 and a...