Here are 2 major themes to watch in the week ahead after Friday's market rally
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed higher for the week despite a pullback, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed lower for the second consecutive week.
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Posted 8/26/2023, 2:00:02 PM
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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 closed lower due to pressure from regional banks and disappointing quarterly results from retailers Macy's and Dick's Sporting Goods.
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.
U.S. stocks closed higher as shares of Nvidia surged ahead of their quarterly results, boosting tech stocks and extending the year's rally, while weak business activity data and falling Treasury yields also supported the market.
Stocks closed lower Thursday despite Nvidia's blowout earnings results, as new data brought mixed signals for the economy’s trajectory and big tech stocks like Tesla and Amazon.com dragged down major indexes.
The U.S. stock market closed lower as an earlier rally driven by Nvidia's earnings report fizzled out, while treasury yields increased, and the S&P 500 is on track to end its five-month winning streak, with concerns over the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole weighing on investors.
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.
Dow Jones futures, S&P 500 futures, and Nasdaq futures are set to open on Sunday evening, with the stock market experiencing a mixed week as major indexes suffered reversals despite strong earnings from Nvidia, leading to caution for investors in the current environment.
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street as economic reports indicated a cooling economy, potentially leading to a pause in interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
Stocks closed higher on Wednesday after revised GDP data showed that the US economy grew slower than previously estimated, while signs of a slowdown in the labor market have heightened hopes for a "soft landing" for the economy.
The S&P 500 ended lower and the Nasdaq higher as U.S. inflation data met expectations, signaling a potential pause in monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve, while Salesforce shares climbed following a positive revenue forecast.
Despite a rise in Salesforce stock and the continued growth of marijuana stocks, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed lower as investors awaited the release of the jobs report, while Tesla faced a probe into its CEO's reported plan to build a glass house.
Stocks closed mixed on Friday after the US unemployment rate showed a surprise jump, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq closing flat, the S&P 500 eking out a modest gain, and the Dow Jones leading the session with a 0.3% increase; all three indices ended the month with losses.
Wall Street stocks opened lower as traders grappled with concerns over China's struggling economy and climbing Treasury yields, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones slightly down and the Nasdaq Composite slipping, while the focus remains on the Federal Reserve and seasonal market forces.
Wall Street closed August with declines, marking the worst month for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite since earlier this year, while weak economic data and a cooling labor market have raised hopes that the Fed will maintain interest rates and provide growth opportunities for growth stocks like NVIDIA, Caterpillar, Amazon, Splunk, and Royal Caribbean Cruises.
Stocks opened higher on Friday, with the Nasdaq rebounding from Apple's slide, following hints that the Federal Reserve may delay interest rate hikes in September.
Wall Street's major indexes closed slightly higher but posted weekly declines as investors remained concerned about rising interest rates and awaited U.S. inflation readings.
U.S. stocks rebounded as the week closed, with tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite and benchmark S&P 500 both up 0.1%, as concerns about higher interest rates were balanced by elevated oil prices and mixed economic data.
Dow Jones futures, S&P 500 futures, and Nasdaq futures will open Sunday evening, with Apple and Oracle having significant news ahead and several stocks like Tesla, Roku, and Shopify being big Cathie Wood holdings near buy points; however, the stock market has had a tough week with major indexes falling below their 50-day lines and weak market breadth.
The stock market ended the week on a positive note, with gains in mega-cap tech stocks like Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft helping the Nasdaq Composite avoid a fifth straight loss, while the Dow Jones and S&P 500 also had slight gains; however, all three benchmarks closed the week in negative territory.
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.
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.
Wall Street stocks closed lower as Apple's fall event began and investors awaited key inflation data, with the Nasdaq Composite dropping over 1% and the S&P 500 decreasing by approximately 0.6%.
Stock futures are pointing slightly higher after the S&P 500 closed up, with Ford, GM, Nvidia, HP Inc., and Semtech among the stocks moving the most.
Wall Street stocks opened higher as investors assessed strong retail sales and wholesale price inflation data to gauge the Federal Reserve's approach to interest rates, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.5% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average ticking up 0.4%.
Stocks climb as investors digest positive retail sales and producer prices data, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.7% and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both up 0.7% and 0.8% respectively.
Stock indices closed higher today, with the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all posting gains, while the healthcare sector lagged behind; the U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield increased, and the Atlanta Federal Reserve lowered its GDP growth estimate for the third quarter. Additionally, Fitch Ratings revised its global growth forecast for 2023 due to concerns about China's real estate sector, and economic data showed an increase in wholesale inflation and retail sales.
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 futures, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures, will open Sunday evening, with the Federal Reserve meeting expected to impact the stock market.
Wall Street finished the week with a decline in stocks, as the S&P 500 posted its second consecutive losing week, with technology and retail sectors contributing to the slide, while investors await the upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate policy meeting.
The Dow closes slightly higher despite weakness in consumer stocks, as tech and energy sectors rally ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting, while Apple sees strong demand for the newly launched iPhone 15.
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.
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 stock market had a cool summer with the Dow Jones up 0.5%, the S&P 500 down 0.4%, and the Nasdaq down 1.3% from June 21 to Friday, as big tech stocks experienced a slump while energy stocks performed well.