Meta’s $27B Move, U.K. Inflation Relief, & Defense Companies Heat Up!

Money Masters' Market Movers 43

October 22, 2025

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Dear Money Master,

Today’s market landscape is a tale of contrasts, cooling inflation meets increasing corporate growth. In the U.K., inflation held steady at 3.8%, easing pressure on the Bank of England but dimming hopes for quick rate cuts. Across the Pacific, Japan’s exports finally rebounded after months of decline, hinting at Asia’s manufacturing recovery. 🚢

On Wall Street, earnings stole the spotlight, defense giants like GE Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, RTX, and Northrop Grumman all beat estimates, raising forecasts as global defense spending surges. Meanwhile, GM’s great quarter sent shares soaring, Coca-Cola’s steady performance signaled resilient consumer demand, and Warner Bros. Discovery made headlines with potential sale talks. 🚀

In tech, the AI infrastructure race keeps going with Meta’s $27B partnership with Blue Owl Capital cementing its dominance in the AI data center space, while OpenAI launched Atlas, an AI-powered web browser that challenges Google’s space. Add Samsung’s $1,800 Galaxy XR headset and HBO Max’s latest price hike, and it’s clear the digital world is evolving fast and getting pricier. 💻🪙

📰 Your Daily Financial Digest - October 22nd, 2025

🌍 Economics & Finance:

  1. U.K. Inflation Holds Steady at 3.8% in September 📊
    U.K. inflation stayed unchanged for the third month, defying forecasts of a rise to 4%. Analysts now see a delay in Bank of England rate cuts, as the steady data signals inflationary pressures may finally be easing. Read More

  2. Japan’s Exports Rise for First Time in Five Months 🚢
    Exports climbed 4.2% YoY in September, boosted by a 9.2% surge in shipments to Asia and a rebound in semiconductor exports. U.S. exports, however, fell 13.3% as auto trade weakness persisted. Read More

  3. Beyond Meat Skyrockets more than 100% After Meme ETF Inclusion 🚀
    The stock surged after joining Roundhill’s Meme Stock ETF, fueled by a new Walmart distribution deal. The rally marks Beyond Meat’s strongest two-day performance in history. Read More

💻 Technology:

  1. Meta Partners with Blue Owl Capital on $27B AI Data Center 💾
    Meta’s new joint venture with Blue Owl Capital will fund the Hyperion data center in Louisiana, its largest project yet. The move underscores Meta’s commitment to AI infrastructure, with construction set to complete by 2030. Read More

  2. Samsung Launches Galaxy XR Headset to Rival Apple Vision Pro 🥽
    Samsung unveiled its $1,800 Galaxy XR headset at about half the price of Apple’s Vision Pro. The device merges mixed reality and AI, aiming to redefine immersive digital experiences. Read More

  3. OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Atlas, Its AI-Powered Web Browser 🌐
    The Atlas browser integrates ChatGPT directly into the browsing experience, allowing real-time summaries, Q&A, and automation across websites. The launch intensifies competition with Google and Perplexity. Read More

  4. HBO Max Raises Prices Across All Plans 🎬
    All tiers will see hikes of $1–$2 per month, with Premium now $22.99. The move follows similar increases from Disney+, Apple TV+, and Netflix amid rising content costs. Read More

💹Earnings:

  1. Defense Giants Lift Outlooks as Demand Surges ✈️
    GE Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, RTX, and Northrop Grumman all topped Q3 profit estimates. GE raised its free cash flow forecast to as high as $7.3B, citing record engine deliveries and strong defense demand. Read More

  2. GM Stock Soars on Massive Earnings Beat 🚗
    GM crushed estimates with adjusted EPS of $2.80 versus $2.31 expected and raised full-year guidance. It also trimmed its expected tariff hit, fueling its biggest rally since 2020. Read More

  3. Coca-Cola Posts Strong Q3 Results Despite Soft Demand 🥤
    EPS came in at $0.82 versus $0.78 expected as revenue reached $12.41B. Net income jumped 30% YoY, while CFO John Murphy noted improving consumer demand heading into Q4. Read More

  4. Warner Bros. Discovery Explores Sale Amid Restructuring 🎥
    WBD shares surged after the company said it’s reviewing “unsolicited interest” from buyers. The studio still plans to split into two entities, streaming and global networks by next year. Read More

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