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Stocks Plunge as Yields Surge, Tech Sinks and McCarthy Ousted in Dramatic Day

  • Dow Jones fell more than 500 points amid rising Treasury yields and inflation concerns
  • Nasdaq composite slumped over 2% as tech stocks took a hit
  • Financial stocks like Goldman Sachs declined sharply as borrowing costs jumped
  • House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted in a surprise vote by House Republicans
  • Stock market breadth was terrible with 5 losers for every 1 gainer on the NYSE
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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 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 stock market experienced a sharp decline as early gains turned into a selloff, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all falling; concerns over rising bond yields and inflation contributed to the sell-off.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell after weak economic data from China, while U.S. oil prices rose and Tesla's stock gained due to increased sales in China.
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%.
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 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.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped due to disappointing earnings from Oracle, while attention will shift to key inflation data, including the Consumer Price Index and the Producer Price Index, later this week.
Stocks surged as the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose, driven by strong performances from Goldman Sachs, Caterpillar, and Arm, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq and the S&P 500 also saw gains; strong consumer data and positive economic indicators contributed to the market's optimism.
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 Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 225 points as global markets responded to the Federal Reserve's shift in tone, while unemployment claims unexpectedly decreased and tech stocks like Nvidia and Tesla experienced sell-offs.
Summary: Dow Jones futures, S&P 500 futures, and Nasdaq futures all rose overnight, while the stock market correction continued with heavy losses as the 10-year Treasury yields surged, leading to the S&P 500 undercutting its August lows and the Nasdaq and Dow Jones coming close to doing the same.
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.
The stock market experienced a correction as Treasury yields increased, causing major indexes to break key support levels and leading stocks to suffer damage, while only a few stocks held up relatively well; however, it is currently not a favorable time for new purchases in the market.
Stocks took a hit last week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq decreasing, while the dollar shows potential for a major breakout and rising interest rates pose more trouble for stocks.
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.
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.
Wall Street turned lower as concerns over interest rates, rising oil prices, and a possible government shutdown weighed on the market, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 both experiencing losses.
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%.
The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq experienced their worst quarterly losses since last year's third quarter as investors shifted their focus to concerning macroeconomic conditions and the potential impact on growth-friendly investments.
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.
U.S. stocks showed mixed performance as Treasury yields rose and a government shutdown was averted, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.6%, the S&P 500 down 0.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite up 0.4%.
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%.
The Dow fell sharply and turned negative for the year as US Treasury yields surged, causing a selloff in stocks.
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 stock market's decline has pushed the Dow into negative territory for the year, and the focus is now on the S&P 500's approaching level of support at 4,200.
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.
Stock markets experienced a decline as Treasury yields reached a 16-year peak, leading to a 1.2% decrease in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and notable declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, with concerns of higher interest rates provoking fears of an economic recession.
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 rose 0.5% and the S&P 500 gained 0.6% amid ongoing conflict in Israel and ahead of key economic data, while the Nasdaq led with a 0.7% gain, and the small-cap Russell 2000 index gained more than 1%.
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.
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.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average extended its losses due to Thursday's stock market sell-off, SolarEdge Technologies plunged after warning of weak European demand, and Tesla stock continued to slide, testing a key level. Meanwhile, American Express, Intuitive Surgical, and SLB were key earnings movers, with AXP stock slipping 3.5% and Intuitive Surgical shares tumbling nearly 4%.
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 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.
Summary: The Dow Jones snaps its four-day losing streak as investors focus on positive earnings reports, including Microsoft's surge in profit, while Alphabet's cloud business misses estimates and Snap shares seesaw following news of paused spending by some advertisers. Additionally, bitcoin breaks above a key level, signaling potential for greater highs, and markets are now turning to a heavy flow of earnings to guide their next moves.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ends a four-day losing streak as investors focus on strong earnings from companies like Coca-Cola and Verizon, while Microsoft and Alphabet also report positive quarterly results.
Stocks faced heavy losses as investors reacted to mixed earnings reports from tech giants Microsoft and Alphabet, while rising Treasury yields added to the pressure on tech stocks. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at their lowest levels since May, with the Nasdaq suffering its worst day in eight months. Alphabet shares fell over 9% despite beating earnings and revenue expectations, while Microsoft stock rose 2% on positive results. Other tech giants, including Amazon and Meta, also saw significant losses.
The stock market experienced losses as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell, while the Russell 2000 reached a 52-week low, and the 10-year Treasury yield increased; Meta stock, ServiceNow, and KLA Corp were affected by earnings reports, and several important economic reports are expected.
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 finished the trading session in the red, with the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all declining, while the Communication Services sector was the top loser and the Real Estate sector was the leader; in addition, the U.S. GDP grew at its fastest pace in two years, but initial jobless claims and orders for durable goods also increased, and Tech earnings continue to weigh on investor sentiment.
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.