Stock Market Update: Dow and Nasdaq 100 Futures Decline Following Strong Week—Focus on Fox, Oracle, and Dell's TikTok Investment
U.S. Stock Market Update: U.S. stock futures declined on Monday after a positive end to the previous week, with major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 experiencing slight drops. The market is anticipating a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in its upcoming meeting.
TikTok Ownership Transfer: President Trump announced that media and tech leaders, including Lachlan Murdoch, Larry Ellison, and Michael Dell, will invest in a deal to transfer TikTok's U.S. operations from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to American ownership, which he praised as a move by "American patriots."
Economic Concerns: Economist Justin Wolfers highlighted a significant policy dilemma for the Federal Reserve due to conflicting signals from rising inflation and slowing economic growth, suggesting that the solution lies in eliminating tariffs rather than relying solely on monetary policy.
Housing Market Decline: Recent data indicates a downturn in new construction, with building permits falling to their lowest level since May 2020, raising concerns about housing affordability and prompting discussions about the Federal Reserve's recent rate cuts and their potential impact on the housing market.
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U.S. Stock Futures: U.S. stock futures are trading lower, with several companies expected to report earnings today, including MongoDB Inc. and Vestis Corp.
Earnings Expectations: MongoDB is anticipated to report earnings of 80 cents per share on revenue of $591.52 million, while Vestis Corp. is expected to post earnings of 6 cents per share on revenue of $678.30 million.
Globus Maritime Performance: Globus Maritime Ltd. exceeded expectations by posting earnings of 4 cents per share and quarterly sales of $12.596 million, leading to a 2.3% increase in share price.
Other Earnings Reports: Hafnia Ltd. and Credo Technology Group are also set to report earnings, with projections of 18 cents and 49 cents per share, respectively, after the market closes.
- Revenue Growth: In Q3 2025, Globus reported revenue of $12.6 million, a 41% increase from the same period in 2024, primarily driven by an increase in the number of vessels operated, indicating a recovery in market demand.
- Net Income Turnaround: The company achieved a net income of $0.7 million in Q3, a significant improvement from a loss of $0.55 million in the same quarter last year, reflecting effective utilization of its modern fleet amid market recovery.
- Adjusted EBITDA Performance: The adjusted EBITDA for Q3 stood at $5.5 million, showcasing improvements in cost control and operational efficiency, which strengthens the foundation for future profitability.
- Financing Arrangements: The company has secured a $25 million loan facility for two new Ultramax vessels scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2026, further enhancing operational flexibility and competitive positioning in the market.
- Revenue Growth: In Q3 2025, Globus reported revenue of $12.6 million, a 41% increase from the same period in 2024, primarily driven by a higher average number of vessels operated, indicating a recovery in market demand.
- Net Profit Turnaround: The company achieved a net income of $0.7 million in Q3, compared to a net loss of $0.55 million in Q3 2024, reflecting improved profitability amid market recovery.
- Adjusted EBITDA Performance: Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 reached $5.5 million, significantly up from $2.9 million in the previous year, demonstrating enhancements in cost control and operational efficiency.
- Financing Arrangements: The company secured a $25 million loan facility for two new Ultramax vessels scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2026, enhancing future operational flexibility and market competitiveness.

Earnings Performance: Globus Maritime reported a Q3 GAAP EPS of $0.04, exceeding expectations by $0.16.
Revenue Growth: The company achieved a revenue of $12.6 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 40.8% and surpassing estimates by $2.1 million.
Seeking Alpha Rating: The article mentions Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Globus Maritime, indicating interest in the company's financial performance.
Historical Data: The press release includes references to historical earnings data and financial information for Globus Maritime.

Market Sentiment: The CNN Money Fear and Greed index remains in the “Extreme Fear” zone, currently at 18.3, indicating a negative market sentiment despite some positive movements in U.S. stocks.
Stock Performance: U.S. stocks saw gains on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones rising over 300 points, driven by strong performances from Dell Technologies and Robinhood Markets, which surged 5.8% and 11% respectively.
Economic Indicators: Initial jobless claims decreased to 216,000, suggesting easing layoffs, while durable goods orders rose by 0.5% in September. However, the Chicago PMI fell to 36.3, indicating a contraction in manufacturing activity.
Sector Trends: Most sectors in the S&P 500 closed positively, particularly utilities, information technology, and materials, while communication services and health care sectors experienced declines.

Chagee Holdings Earnings Report: Chagee Holdings Ltd. is expected to report quarterly earnings of 40 cents per share on revenue of $458.31 million, with shares rising 0.4% to $14.19 in after-hours trading.
Tilray Brands Stock Split: Tilray Brands Inc. announced a 1-for-10 reverse stock split, resulting in a 16% drop in shares to $0.86 in after-hours trading.
Globus Maritime Earnings Expectations: Analysts predict Globus Maritime Ltd. will post a quarterly loss of 12 cents per share on revenue of $10.50 million, with shares increasing 1.5% to $1.36 in after-hours trading.
Post Holdings Share Buyback: Post Holdings Inc. has authorized a $500 million share buyback program, leading to a 1.8% increase in shares to $102.82.





