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Stock Market Today: TSM Strength, GOOGL Bond Deal, SPOT Rally #shorts

The Schwab Network’s daily market wrap highlighted a mixed close on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq slipping half a percent while the Dow eked out a modest gain. After two days of rally, the broader indices retreated, underscoring lingering volatility. Technology remained the focal point. TSMC surged nearly 2% after reporting a 37% year‑over‑year revenue jump, yet Taiwanese officials dismissed the White House’s proposal to shift 40% of its chip supply chain to the United States as \"impossible\". Alphabet’s stock fell as the company tapped the bond market for $20 billion, earmarking the proceeds for a $175‑$185 billion capital‑expenditure program slated for 2026, with future Euro‑dollar issuances extending up to 100‑year maturities. Meanwhile, Spotify rallied 15% on an earnings beat, driven by an 11% rise in monthly active users and a 10% increase in premium subscriptions. The transcript quoted officials labeling the U.S. relocation plan \"impossible\", highlighting geopolitical constraints on supply‑chain reshoring. Bloomberg reported Alphabet’s intention to issue century‑long bonds in Europe, a rare move that signals confidence in long‑term financing. Spotify’s performance, despite a 25% year‑over‑year decline, illustrates how user growth can temporarily offset broader market weakness. Investors should watch the upcoming earnings from McDonald’s, Humana and Shopify, as well as the delayed non‑farm payroll data, which could reignite directional bias. The blend of strong chip revenue, aggressive capex funding, and resilient streaming metrics suggests sector‑specific opportunities amid overall market softness.