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Stock Splits and Market Trends: High-profile stock splits in 2025, including those by Netflix and Lucid Group, have generated significant interest among retail investors and Wall Street, contributing to market optimism alongside the rise of artificial intelligence.

Netflix's Performance and Projections: Following a 10-for-1 stock split, Netflix is projected to have a 55% upside in 2026, driven by strong North American sales growth and successful strategies like an ad-supported tier and password-sharing restrictions.

Lucid Group's Challenges and Optimism: Despite a recent reverse stock split and a partnership with Uber for a robotaxi program, Lucid Group faces production challenges and financial instability, raising doubts about achieving a projected 135% upside in 2026.

Investment Recommendations: The Motley Fool's Stock Advisor has identified ten stocks with high potential returns, notably excluding Netflix, highlighting the importance of considering alternative investment opportunities.

Market Performance: The S&P 500 closed down -0.09% while the Nasdaq 100 rose +0.16%, as mixed stock index performance followed a rise in bond yields after the JOLTS report indicated job openings unexpectedly increased to a 5-month high.

Federal Reserve Outlook: The market anticipates a 90% chance of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve at its upcoming meeting, with a focus on the employment cost index and future interest rate projections.

Corporate Earnings: Q3 earnings for S&P 500 companies showed a strong performance, with 83% exceeding forecasts and an overall increase of +14.6%, significantly above the expected +7.2%.

Stock Movements: Notable stock movements included declines for homebuilders like Toll Brothers and AutoZone, while cryptocurrency-related stocks and silver mining companies saw significant gains following positive market trends.