U.S. markets opened with the Nasdaq (+2.2%) up over 2%, S&P 500 (+1.61%) and Dow (+1.31%) up over 1%, while Russell 2000 (-0.04%) remained flat. Nvidia’s strong earnings led to market gains. Exact Sciences announced a $21 billion sale to Abbott, while Bath & Body Works faced a 17% drop in shares. September payrolls showed 119,000 jobs added, beating expectations. Nvidia reported strong earnings with $1.30 EPS and $57.01 billion revenue, up 62% and 67% respectively. Walmart earnings exceeded expectations. Data on Existing Home Sales and business conditions will be released today.

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