Aptus Monthly Note

by Marketing | Oct 7, 2026 | Monthly Note

2026 October 2026: The Three Cs of Options September 2026: Concentrated Positions Everywhere August 2026: No Leaks Allowed July 2026: Earnings Tailwinds June 2026: The Human Edge May 2026: Preparation > Prediction April 2026: Macro Interference March 2026: The...

“Hyperscalers like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta slowing their capital spending on AI and data centers could actually benefit their cash flow and valuations”

by Marketing | Oct 6, 2026 | Market Notes, Media Notes

Could slowing AI capex actually lift equities higher?

“If Bessent can buy back these bonds that were issued during COVID period and they’re pricing at 50 to 60 cents on the dollar … that seems like a great way to do it”

by Marketing | Oct 1, 2026 | Market Notes, Media Notes

Treasury’s smaller-than-expected buybacks fuel debate over aims

“NVIDIA tells investors that it sees the current AI buildout as durable rather than a short-term spike”

by Marketing | Sep 30, 2026 | Market Notes, Media Notes

 Nvidia makes a statement with historic $150 billion buyback announcement

“Right now, affordability is a key issue and the easy scapegoat here is going to continue to be an AI capex spend and putting it on a pedestal [as] the main reason for affordability problems”

by Marketing | Sep 30, 2026 | Market Notes, Media Notes

How the Midterms Could Break the AI Trade