AMD's Earnings & Why Stocks Are Surging Today

Stocks are rallying after the midterm elections, but does the outcome really matter for long-term investors? AMD's blockbuster earnings show that AI infrastructure spending is still accelerating, even as questions about returns on investment remain. Plus, CVS announces plans to split into two publicly traded companies, potentially unwinding decades of consolidation. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Today's Market Pop - Elections and Stocks - AMD's AI Earnings - AI Infrastructure Spending - CVS's Breakup Plans - Healthcare Industry Consolidation Companies discussed: Comfort Systems USA (FIX), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Microsoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META), Alphabet (GOOGL), Nvidia (NVDA), CVS Health (CVS), Amazon (AMZN). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices