US stocks close mixed with Nasdaq Composite in positive territory, while Treasury yields remain a focus for investors.
Summary: U.S. markets closed mixed on Tuesday as the Nasdaq saw slight gains thanks to tech stocks while financials dragged on other indexes after major U.S. banks were hit with another downgrade from a credit rating agency. Meanwhile, China took steps to stabilize its currency amid weakening economic conditions and deteriorating credit conditions.
The Dow and S&P 500 ended slightly lower due to concerns about the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates higher for longer, while the Nasdaq finished barely in the green; the financial sector fell 0.9%, dragged down by an S&P downgrade of credit ratings of regional U.S. lenders, and investors are awaiting clarity on the rate outlook from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Stocks were mixed on Friday after the US unemployment rate unexpectedly rose and more jobs were added to the economy than expected, with the Nasdaq entering negative territory while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones remained positive.
U.S. stocks slipped as worrying data out of China and a spike in oil prices following the extension of Saudi Arabian production cuts weighed on the market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6%, while the S&P 500 lost 0.4% and the Nasdaq dipped 0.1%.
Stock indices finished today’s trading session in the red, with the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all falling. The technology sector was the session's laggard, while the utilities sector was the leader. The U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield increased, and the Atlanta Federal Reserve's latest GDPNow reading estimates that the economy will expand by about 5.6% in the third quarter. The Federal Reserve released its Beige Book report, noting a tourism boom but slower spending in other areas. The ISM Non-Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index came in higher than expected, and mortgage applications fell to their lowest level since 1996. The U.S. trade deficit widened less than expected in July. U.S. stock futures inched lower, and European indices trended lower. Asia-Pacific markets were mixed.
Summary: The Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed slightly higher on Friday after a week of losses, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2%; however, all three major indexes ended the week lower due to rising oil prices, stronger-than-expected labor market data, and China's iPhone ban.
Stock indices closed lower today, with the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all experiencing declines, while the technology sector was the session's laggard and the real estate sector was the leader but still lost ground. Additionally, the U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield and Two-Year Treasury yield both increased.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped as the stock market correction worsened, and the 10-year Treasury yield reached new highs, with key inflation data expected later in the week, while Tesla stock fell and Apple and Microsoft stocks were mixed.
Stocks closed mixed on Tuesday as investors worried about higher interest rates, rising bond yields, a spike in oil prices, and the possibility of a government shutdown, though a stronger-than-expected reading on U.S. manufacturing activity provided some positive news. The ongoing autoworkers strike and inflation concerns also weighed on market sentiment, while oil prices continued to rise, benefiting certain energy companies. Despite concerns, historical data suggests that government shutdowns have not had a significant negative impact on stocks in the past.
U.S. stocks were mixed, with the Dow slipping and the S&P 500 remaining unchanged, as the 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2007; former S&P ratings committee chairman warns of possible downgrade and Minneapolis Fed President says interest rates may not be high enough to restrict inflation; Meta announces new virtual reality headset and government shutdown concerns weigh on stocks.
Stock markets were mixed on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite making modest gains while the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished lower; small-cap stocks performed well, with Hayward Holdings and GEO Group seeing strong performances.
Stocks were mixed with the Dow Jones slipping, the S&P 500 unchanged, and the Nasdaq adding, while oil prices surged and China Evergrande Group's shares were suspended due to the chairman being under police surveillance, all as the possibility of a U.S. government shutdown adds uncertainty to the market.
Stocks ended the day higher as the surge in oil, the dollar, and Treasury yields slowed down, with the Nasdaq rising 0.8%, the S&P 500 gaining 0.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.4%.
Stocks mostly fell in the U.S. on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average declining, while the Nasdaq Composite inched up; all three indexes ended the month of September in the red, with the S&P and Nasdaq experiencing their worst monthly performance since December, and the Dow having its worst showing since February.
Stocks slumped as the bond rout continues and one Fed policymaker predicted another interest rate hike this year, with the Nasdaq falling 0.5% and the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average losing 0.4%.
Stocks on Wall Street experienced a selloff as rising Treasury yields and hawkish comments from Federal Reserve policymakers put pressure on investors and dampened appetite for stocks, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both dropping around 1.1% and the Nasdaq Composite down over 1.5%; however, stocks somewhat recovered from their lows in midday trading as investors digested fresh comments from Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and other indexes took a major hit in the stock market, with the Dow falling more than 500 points and the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also experiencing significant losses, as the cost of borrowing money increased and the yield on the Treasury 10-year bond reached a 16-year high.
The U.S. stock market ended mixed, with the S&P 500 remaining unchanged, while the Nasdaq saw gains due to Nvidia's shares jumping following Goldman Sachs' endorsement, and global markets experienced losses, including Japan's Nikkei 225, Australia's S&P/ASX 200, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index.
Stock indices finished in positive territory, with the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all posting gains, while the energy sector experienced losses; meanwhile, the U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield decreased and the Two-Year Treasury yield also saw a decline. The Factory Orders report showed an increase in new purchase orders placed with manufacturers, beating expectations. The ISM Non-Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index indicated a slight contraction in the non-manufacturing sector, and the ADP jobs growth data showed a slowdown in job growth and wages. U.S. Futures opened lower following higher-than-anticipated JOLTs jobs opening data. Asian markets ended mixed, while European indices traded in the red.
Wall Street's major averages ended slightly lower as investors awaited the non-farm payrolls report and grappled with mixed economic data, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite and benchmark S&P 500 both pared back losses, and defensive sectors outperformed.
Summary:
US stock indexes closed lower as investors awaited monthly employment data and looked for insights into future interest rate directions, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.03%, the S&P 500 down 0.13%, and the Nasdaq Composite down 0.12%; in Asian markets, Japan's Nikkei 225 declined 0.28%, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.41%, China's markets were closed for a holiday, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index gained 1.40%; European markets, including the STOXX 600, Germany's DAX, France's CAC, and the UK's FTSE 100, all saw gains; and in commodities, Crude Oil WTI and Brent were down, Natural Gas was up, and Gold, Silver, and Copper all saw increases.
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%.
Stocks were mixed on Friday as big US banks reported upbeat earnings, while concerns about the conflict in the Middle East kept investors cautious. The Dow Jones gained 0.2%, while the S&P 500 was down 0.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite slid about 1%.
U.S. stocks were mixed midsession Friday as consumer-sentiment survey showed a jump in inflation expectations and rising crude-oil prices and geopolitical tensions weighed on the Nasdaq, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose.
Stocks were mixed on Friday as big US banks reported upbeat profits, but investor concerns over the developing conflict in the Middle East kept the market cautious. The Dow Jones gained 0.4%, while the S&P 500 was down 0.1% and the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.7%.
Stocks ended the week with mixed results as big US banks reported strong earnings for the third quarter, while concerns over inflation and the conflict in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. The Dow Jones ended slightly higher, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both declined. Inflation concerns also dampened consumer sentiment, with the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index falling in October.
Stocks ended Friday mixed as tensions in the Middle East and declining consumer sentiment caused investors to seek safe havens, with the Nasdaq down 1.2%, the S&P 500 slipping 0.5%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 0.2%. Meanwhile, gold prices and the VIX rose, treasury yields retreated, and oil prices increased over supply concerns. JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup all reported positive Q3 earnings, with JPMorgan beating expectations and posting record net interest income.
Stock indices finished mixed, with the Dow Jones gaining 0.12% while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 fell 0.5% and 1.24% respectively; UBS analysts predict a "softish" landing for the US economy and have adjusted their S&P 500 price target down to 4,500 from 4,700, citing geopolitical and domestic financial developments.
U.S. stock markets closed mixed as declining consumer confidence and Middle East tensions overshadowed positive earnings from major banks, while Asian markets saw losses ahead of crucial inflation data, and European markets were mostly down.
US stocks finished the day relatively unchanged as Treasury yields rose on better-than-expected retail sales data, increasing concerns about higher interest rates; the Dow Jones and S&P 500 closed less than 0.1% away from yesterday's close, while the Nasdaq closed around 0.3% lower.
Stock markets in the US closed mixed on Tuesday, with positive economic data and strong Q3 earnings suggesting a continued tight monetary policy by the Federal Reserve, while Asian markets saw a mix of gains and declines, with Japan's Nikkei 225 and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 closing higher, and China's Shanghai Composite and Shenzhen CSI 300 declining; European markets also saw declines, and commodities such as crude oil, gold, and silver saw gains.
The Nasdaq Composite gained over 30 points, while the Dow dipped by 0.58%, and the S&P 500 fell by 0.17% as U.S. stocks showed mixed performance. Retail traders and investors focused on stocks such as Marathon Digital Holdings, Riot Blockchain, MicroStrategy Incorporated, Coinbase Global, and Tesla, with their performance influenced by the positive momentum in Bitcoin.
U.S. stocks ended higher on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.6% and snapping a four-day losing streak, while the S&P 500 gained 0.7% and broke its five-day losing streak, as strong earnings reports from blue-chip companies boosted investor confidence.
Stocks slipped as investors analyzed mixed earnings reports from Microsoft and Alphabet, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.2%, the S&P 500 falling 0.6%, and the Nasdaq Composite dropping over 1%.
Stocks opened lower as investors digest disappointing Big Tech earnings and rising bond yields, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 dropping about 0.5% and 0.4%, respectively, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average remained flat. The US economy grew at its fastest pace in nearly two years, with a 4.9% increase in GDP, driven by strong consumer spending. Stock futures point to a continuation of the sell-off as investors anticipate more earnings releases.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and other stock market indexes experienced a sell-off, with the Dow falling 0.1% and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also declining. Additionally, the small-cap Russell 2000 rebounded, while various stocks, including Apple, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Align Technology, experienced mixed performance.
Stock indices are mixed as consumer inflation expectations rise to 3% and consumer sentiment decreases, while the Nasdaq 100 and the S&P 500 are up and the Dow Jones is down.
