US Stock Express · October 02, 2026

When Strong Earnings Are Not Enough

Beginner⏱ 4 min readBond yields

Right now bond yields drive stocks more than earnings do. Micron beat and stood still, Nike missed and broke down, and the 10-year at 5.3% matters more than either.

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