September consumer price index came in hotter than expected with headline CPI up 3.7% and core rate up 2.6%, pushing bond yields higher and dragging stock futures lower. Morgan Stanley beat third-quarter estimates driven by strong equities trading, while Bank of America missed on revenue and was fined $1.2 billion for anti-money laundering violations. Apple shares extended gains following the unveiling of its new HomeView smart home hub priced at $299, with preorders for the iPhone Duo opening Friday. Jefferies upgraded Brinker International and Texas Roadhouse to buy, citing their transition from turnarounds to durable compounding stories.
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