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What’s News in Markets: Nvidia’s Big Buyback, Cruise Comeback, Egg Glut

Oct 3, 2026 · 5m

Summary

WSJ’s Imani Moiz reports on market moves driven by a 24-year high in 10-year Treasury yields and a weak jobs report that eased rate-hike fears. Cruise stocks surged after Carnival beat earnings despite soaring fuel costs, while Cal-Main Foods fell as egg oversupply slashed its profits. The episode also highlights Nvidia’s record $150 billion stock buyback authorization, which boosted its market cap and shares.

Topics discussed

Introduction and market overview Rising bond yields and weak jobs report Weekly stock performance summary Cruise stocks rise despite high fuel costs Cal-Main Foods loses as egg prices drop Nvidia's record $150B stock buyback Context on buybacks and Nvidia's valuation Credits and AWS AI advertisement
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