Posted 3/21/2024, 11:45:00 AM
Stocks Rally as Fed Holds Steady on Rate Outlook; Micron Surges on Strong Earnings
- Dow Jones futures rose Thursday following the Fed's steady rate cut outlook; Micron stock surged on strong earnings.
- The stock market rally saw gains Wednesday, reacting positively to the Fed sticking with plans for three 2024 rate cuts.
- Several stocks flashed buy signals, including Arista Networks, DraftKings, PVH, JFrog, and Royal Caribbean.
- Micron reported better-than-expected profits and revenue with bullish guidance, sending its stock up 17% premarket.
- Fed chief Powell said it's appropriate to start easing rates "at some point this year" but gave no specifics on timing.