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Dow Falls as Bond Yields Rise, Government Shutdown Looms, Hollywood Strike Ends

  • Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq indexes lower early Monday as bond yields march higher. Government shutdown possible by Sept. 30.

  • Costco reports earnings Tuesday. Meta holds annual Connect conference Wednesday on AI and virtual reality.

  • Hollywood writers strike tentatively resolved with studios like Disney and Warner Bros. UAW expands GM and Stellantis strikes but making progress with Ford.

  • Amazon investing up to $4B in AI firm Anthropic. Microsoft backs rival OpenAI and creator of ChatGPT.

  • Demand strengthens for new iPhones. Oracle's revenue growth in question despite increased cloud interest. Foot Locker downgraded on expected consumer pullback.

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Investors are looking forward to after-the-bell earnings from Nvidia as the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are set to open slightly higher; Apple is now the most under-owned large-cap U.S. tech stock while Meta Platforms is the most over-owned.
Despite Nvidia's strong earnings, stocks closed lower due to mixed economic signals and the decline of big tech stocks such as Tesla and Amazon.com. Investors are awaiting Jerome Powell's speech for insight into interest rates, while the 10-year Treasury yield climbed and Dollar Tree's stock fell.
Stocks opened higher as investors awaited a key speech from Fed Chair Jay Powell, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite all advancing, setting the stage for a rebound after Thursday's decline.
Stocks edge up in premarket trading as investors await Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech, China moves to ease mortgage policies, chipmaker Marvell Technology delivers in line with expectations, Alphabet and Microsoft continue to leverage AI capabilities, Nordstrom beats earnings but maintains cautious outlook, Netflix is upgraded by Loop Capital, Amazon reportedly in talks with Disney regarding an ESPN streaming service, and Realty Income Corp announces a $950 million investment in The Bellagio Las Vegas.
Tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 close higher on Monday, while Dow Jones Industrial Average falls slightly; Bank of America analyst predicts insurers will increase customer prices due to increased climate change risk; Allianz economist believes Federal Reserve Chair Powell will focus on short-term monetary policy at Jackson Hole; Loop Capital warns of weak smartphone sales ahead of iPhone 15 launch; CFRA Research chief investment strategist expects year-end rally for stocks despite recession concerns; Homebuilding stocks begin to decline; AMC Entertainment falls ahead of stock conversion; Cybersecurity company SentinelOne explores potential sale; LPL Financial chief technical strategist says recent stock pullback is temporary and predicts end-of-year rally; Jefferies upgrades gold product manufacturer Acushnet Holdings; Nvidia's quarterly earnings report could be critical for the market, says Wolfe Research; Stocks making big moves midday, including XPeng, Eli Lilly, and Marriott Vacations Worldwide.
Stocks are set to open slightly lower as all three major averages are on pace to post monthly losses, Oracle is upgraded to buy by UBS, and Salesforce is removed from JPMorgan's Analyst Focus List ahead of earnings.
Wall Street stocks opened higher as new data showed easing inflation, boosting the Dow Jones and S&P 500, with investors taking heart from signs of a soft landing for the US economy.
Equities are lower in premarket trading, oil prices pull back slightly, Arm Holdings' IPO is China-focused, Walt Disney faces a crisis with Charter Communications, retired Chinese Communist Party elders upbraid Xi Jinping, TD Cowen upgrades Constellation Brands, William Blair initiates coverage on Trade Desk, UBS lowers price target on Dexcom, HSBC initiates coverage on biopharmaceutical and healthcare companies, Loop Capital raises price target on TJX Companies, and Mizuho lowers price target on Dominion Energy.
Dow Jones futures open with the stock market rally weakening and major indexes falling below their 50-day lines, but there is potential for change with upcoming events such as Apple's product unveiling, Oracle's earnings release, and the August CPI inflation report. Additionally, Tesla, Roku, and Shopify are among the Cathie Wood holdings near buy points.
Stocks are expected to open the week higher, with the S&P 500 up 0.5% in premarket trading, as investors look ahead to key U.S. economic data and show interest in companies such as Lennar, Arm, Tesla, and Oracle.
Stocks were higher on Monday, with the Nasdaq leading the way, as Apple stabilized and the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer highlighted key events including Salesforce's Dreamforce event, Apple's iPhone 15 event, Google's search trial, upcoming inflation data, and the expiration of the UAW labor contract. Additionally, Meta Platforms is developing a new AI system to rival OpenAI's model, while Oracle's earnings are set for release, with analysts expecting upside from Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
Wall Street stocks set for higher open as August inflation suggests the Federal Reserve won't raise interest rates, while Arm's IPO and oil prices remain in focus.
Stock futures point to lower opens after a strong rally, while oil remains above $90 per barrel; Adobe sees price target hikes but stock is down; United Auto Workers goes on strike; Arm's IPO success benefits banks; Instacart raises proposed price range for IPO; DoorDash transfers stock listing to Nasdaq; HSBC initiates coverage on Microsoft, Oracle, and Salesforce; China's retail sales exceed expectations; Estee Lauder stock rises.
Stocks opened lower on Friday and continued to slide as investor sentiment was weighed down by the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike and anticipation for the next Federal Reserve meeting, while the "Big 3" automakers involved in contract negotiations finished the day off their session lows.
Stocks closed lower on Wednesday as Wall Street analyzed the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates steady, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq sinking the most, while the Fed's updated forecast showed that interest rates will remain higher for longer than previously anticipated.
Asia-Pacific markets mostly decreased despite a rebound on Wall Street, with Japan's Nikkei 225 and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 experiencing losses, while the Kospi in South Korea and the Kosdaq in Hong Kong saw mixed results; in European luxury sectors, Bank of America upgraded three stocks that are deviating from negative trends; Moody's warns that a U.S. government shutdown would have a negative impact on credit; analysts have mixed opinions on the investment potential of tech giant Meta; Amazon's shares increased by 1.2% following its announcement of a major investment in AI startup Anthropic; the Federal Reserve suggests that interest rates may soon stabilize but at a higher level than expected; Chevron's CEO predicts that oil prices could reach $100 per barrel.
Wall Street stocks opened higher on Wednesday, attempting to recover from recent losses caused by concerns about the impact of higher interest rates and a potential government shutdown, with the S&P 500 up 0.3% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.1%.
Stock futures open higher after lawmakers avert government shutdown, providing a boost to markets and allowing more time for funding proposals to be finalized.
Stock futures open little changed after lawmakers in Washington reach a short-term agreement to avoid a government shutdown, while investors remain focused on rising bond yields and upcoming economic reports and earnings season.
The major stock indexes are expected to open lower as the 10-year Treasury yield hits a 16-year high, with investors monitoring employment data for potential impact on interest rates; meanwhile, stock futures in Asia and Europe slumped as the Federal Reserve's message of higher interest rates reverberates worldwide.
Stocks opened higher on Wall Street as bond yields retreated and investors prepared for the consequences of the US House Speaker's removal, following a sell-off on Tuesday that pushed the Dow Jones Industrial Average into negative territory for the year.
Wall Street closed higher as the bond market loosened its grip on stocks, with the S&P 500 rising 0.8% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.4%; tech stocks helped support the market after a previous decline, while Treasury yields eased and oil prices dropped.
Stocks on Wall Street opened lower after the US jobs report exceeded expectations, raising concerns that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates; the Dow Jones was down 0.3%, the S&P 500 lost 0.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.5%.
The stock market is currently experiencing the most significant U.S. Treasury bond bear market in history, while JPMorgan's Chief Market Strategist predicts potential turbulence and a recession on the horizon; meanwhile, stocks opened lower on Friday morning after the September non-farm payrolls data, and U.S. futures are shaky as traders await the release of the Non-Farm Payrolls report, with experts predicting lower job additions and a potential fall in the unemployment rate.
Shares of the seven largest technology stocks, including Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Tesla, and Nvidia, all traded lower following stronger-than-expected September jobs data, potentially impacting the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike policy.
Stocks closed higher on Friday, driven by technology shares, as investors analyzed the September jobs report showing an increase in US hiring but a slowdown in wage growth.
Stocks opened lower on Monday due to the Middle East conflict and concerns about interest rates and inflation, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.2%, the S&P 500 down 0.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite down almost 1%.
U.S. stocks opened higher on Tuesday as Treasury yields decreased and the Federal Reserve indicated they may not raise interest rates further, with the S&P 500 rising 0.2%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average adding 0.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbing 0.2%.
US stocks are expected to open higher as investors await inflation data and Federal Reserve minutes to gain insight into interest rate thinking, with Dow Jones Industrial Average futures up 0.2% and S&P 500 futures rising 0.2%.
Dow Jones futures rose slightly while S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures fell; Treasury yields retreated and crude oil spiked as U.S. sanctions on Russian crude sales tightened; UnitedHealth, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, PNC Financial Services, and BlackRock reported their earnings; the stock market rally retreated after an inflation report and a poorly received Treasury auction; Apple and Microsoft stocks edged higher while Google and Meta Platforms fell; Dow Jones futures rose slightly; the 10-year Treasury bond yield fell; the stock market rally struggled at key levels; growth ETFs slumped; megacap stocks like Apple, Microsoft, Google, Meta, Nvidia, Amazon, and Tesla were down a fraction; investors should be cautious and ready to reduce or exit positions if necessary.
Stocks pointed to a mostly higher open on Monday as investors monitored the Israel-Hamas conflict and prepared for a busy week of corporate earnings, with futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.4% and S&P 500 futures adding 0.2%.
Stocks are trading higher as Wall Street gears up for a week of earnings reports, including Tesla and Netflix, while keeping an eye on the Israel-Hamas war.
U.S. stocks are set to end higher as investors shift their focus to the upcoming third quarter earnings season, while bond prices decline; cryptocurrencies gain attention with bitcoin rising, and major companies like Goldman Sachs, Johnson & Johnson, Netflix, and Tesla prepare to release their quarterly results.
Stocks opened lower on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling about 0.4%, as retail sales data exceeded expectations and earnings season continued.
Stocks opened lower on Wednesday as rising Middle East tensions and lackluster earnings from Morgan Stanley weighed on investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over 0.2%, while the S&P 500 dropped nearly 0.5% and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.3%.