Stock indices finished the trading session mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) falling while the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) and the S&P 500 (SPX) gained. Additionally, auto loan delinquencies are increasing as car prices become unsustainable, and gas prices are on the rise.
The markets were mixed today, with the Dow dropping while the Nasdaq rose slightly, and major indices are down over the past five trading sessions; however, year-to-date, the markets are still up and have retreated to valuations not seen since early July.
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.
The three major U.S. stock indexes ended down over 1% each, with the Nasdaq leading the decline, as investors were cautious ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech and despite Nvidia's strong forecast and stock buyback announcement.
Stock indices finished the trading session in the green, with gains seen in the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average. However, Texas manufacturing experienced a downturn in August, and gas prices have slipped across the country. U.S. stock futures are trending higher, and traders are awaiting key economic releases and earnings reports this week. In Asian markets, indices ended higher, but Evergrande Group's shares plunged while Xpeng's shares rallied.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell, while AI stock Microsoft jumped, oil stocks rose as Saudi Arabia and Russia extended production cuts, and several Warren Buffett stocks are near entry points.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6% as major indexes tested their 50-day lines, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both experienced declines midday.
Stock indexes decline as concerns about future rate hikes and sluggish market performance in September weigh on investor sentiment, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite falling for the third consecutive day and the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 on a two-day losing streak.
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.
Stock index futures were slightly lower on Wednesday due to concerns about oil prices at a 10-month high, with S&P futures and Dow futures down 0.2% each and Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.3%.
Dow Jones futures, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures, dipped lower after the stock market experienced significant losses due to the unexpected rise in the August ISM services index, which pushed Treasury yields and Fed rate hike odds higher.
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.
The stock market opened positively, with the Nasdaq up 0.6%, but later faded; major indexes are below their 50-day moving averages as investors await key economic data midweek.
Stock indices finished today’s trading session in the green, with the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all gaining, while the energy sector fell and the consumer discretionary sector led; individuals held a relatively steady stance on inflation expectations but had growing concerns regarding employment prospects and obtaining credit, according to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, while Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressed confidence in the stability of the U.S. economy, citing controlled inflation and positive employment trends.
Stock indices closed in the red, with the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all experiencing declines, while the technology sector underperformed and the energy sector led the session. The U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield dropped, while the Two-Year Treasury yield increased. The Small Business Optimism Index for August decreased, with inflation cited as a major concern among small business owners. Stocks opened lower on Tuesday, and U.S. futures trended lower as well. This week's focus will be on the Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index data, which could impact the Federal Reserve's decision on rate hikes. Oracle's stock fell after missing sales estimates, while Casey's General and Tesla saw gains. JPMorgan's CEO criticized new Basel III regulations, and European indices traded in the green. In Asia-Pacific, markets ended mixed as traders await U.S. inflation data.
Despite the pressure on the market, the major US equity indexes have held steady near their recent highs, with the S&P 500 up 16.21% year to date and the Nasdaq Composite up 31.6%, raising questions about whether the current market weakness is due to seasonality or potentially something more significant like inflation.
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 major indexes, including the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, finished lower on Friday ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting next week, with tech stocks dragging the Nasdaq lower and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both falling below their 50-day moving average.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended the week slightly lower due to a decline on Friday caused by higher bond yields and oil prices, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a small weekly gain.
India's benchmark stock indexes fell as investors reacted to economic developments in China and awaited policy decisions from major central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve. The Nifty 50 fell 0.09% and the Sensex lost 0.16%, potentially ending an 11-day winning streak.
Stock indices finished today’s trading session slightly higher, with the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all seeing modest gains, while the consumer discretionary sector fell and the energy sector rose.
Stocks are down in today's trading session as existing home sales and manufacturing data disappoint, while jobless claims reach an eight-month low.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell on Friday following a stock market sell-off, while Cathie Wood's Ark Invest ETFs purchased more than one million shares of Palantir stock and Seagen surged on positive trial results for a combination drug to treat advanced bladder cancer.
Stock indices closed in the red as the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all experienced declines, while the utilities sector fell the most and the energy sector led despite still seeing a decrease; in addition, economic data including the Consumer Confidence report and US New Home Sales data reflected lower than expected figures, and stocks opened lower in Tuesday's trading session with the Case-Shiller Home Price Index suggesting continued rising demand for homes; JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned that a rise in interest rates to 7% could be painful for the global economy, and US Futures and WTI crude oil futures were trending down.
Major stock market indexes dipped into negative territory on Wednesday, continuing Tuesday's losses, despite some positive news from August durable goods numbers. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all saw declines, with the Dow Jones now breaking its 200-day moving average.
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%.
Stock indices are down after an initial boost from the inflation report wore off, with investors now cheering a softer-than-expected inflation print, while the Chicago Purchasing Managers Index shows a contraction in the manufacturing sector in Chicago for the 13th consecutive month.
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 finished mixed on Monday, as the Nasdaq led the way with a 0.7% increase, while the S&P 500 turned just above the flatline, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.2% to start the new quarter of trading after averted government shutdown concerns.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is poised for its worst day in months as the stock market selloff continues, driven by losses in Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and American Express.
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 stock market declined as the Dow lost 430 points and the Nasdaq lost 248 points, with the overall market being negatively affected by a higher 10-year bond yield and robust labor force data, while political turmoil in the House of Representatives and the possibility of a government shutdown added to the market's uncertainty.
Major stock indexes ended sharply lower on Tuesday as economic data highlighted concerns about the Federal Reserve maintaining high interest rates.
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.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.4% in the final hour of trading, underperforming other major indexes due to a rally fading towards the end of the session, while long-term interest rates dropped and stock turnover increased.
Stock indexes reversed and fell sharply in afternoon trading after a key inflation report revealed that consumer prices climbed higher than expected, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 1% and approaching its lows for the day by early afternoon.
The stock market closed off its lows as major indexes improved in the final hour of trading, although investors remained hesitant due to higher-than-expected inflation numbers.
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.
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.
Dow Jones futures, S&P 500 futures, and Nasdaq futures all fell slightly after hours, with the stock market rally initially sliding due to tighter U.S. restrictions on AI chip exports, but rebounding off lows to close mixed and led by small caps despite surging Treasury yields; stocks to watch include Fair Isaac, Super Micro Computer, Woodward, DraftKings, and Arista Networks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1% due to higher Treasury yields, while the Federal Reserve reported little change in the economy over the past six weeks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke on inflation and interest rates, while Netflix stock surged on strong earnings and Tesla stock dropped after Elon Musk's warning about the Cybertruck. Microsoft, HealthEquity, Vistra, and Cencora also had notable movements.
Major indexes rebounded in the afternoon on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 paring losses, while gold and bitcoin rose; however, the Nasdaq remained on track for a four-day losing streak, and the small-cap Russell 2000 hit a new low for the year.
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.
The stock market closed mixed, with the Nasdaq as the only winner, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average retreated and the S&P 500 and Dow fell deeper below their 200-day lines. Amazon and Intel outperformed after strong earnings reports, while other stocks such as ACM Research, Kinsale Capital Group, Chart Industries, Enphase Energy, Exxon Mobil, and Chevron experienced significant declines.
