Shares of Netflix Inc. rallied 1.20% on a negative trading day, outperforming its competitors.
Apple Inc. stock rallied 2.19% to $181.12, marking its fourth consecutive day of gains in a favorable trading session for the stock market.
Nasdaq futures rally as Nvidia Corp.'s strong sales forecast and the ongoing hype around artificial intelligence boost tech stocks, with Nvidia's shares rising 7.9% in premarket trading and contracts on the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 signaling further gains for stocks.
U.S. equity markets rallied as tech stocks gained and Netflix shares rose on strong subscriber growth, while Foot Locker and oil stocks struggled; U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar fell, while cryptocurrency prices rebounded.
Stocks rallied as investors responded positively to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's comments on strong economic growth, while bond market volatility continued and property sales fell; chip designer Arm filed for a Nasdaq listing; Nvidia reported strong Q2 results; the SEC voted to strengthen regulations on private equity, hedge funds, and venture capital; and the BRICS nations sent invites to six countries to join the bloc.
Equity markets historically rally after the Jackson Hole symposium, with a success rate of over 80%, despite the recent concerns about rising yields and inflation, indicating that stocks may rise despite higher rates.
Tech stocks led a rally in the stock market, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining 1.6% and the S&P 500 ending a four-day losing streak, despite the rise in Treasury yields; investors will be looking for clues about the US consumer spending and the economy as retailers' earnings reports are expected, and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole symposium is anticipated for indications on interest rates.
Equity markets are higher as investors consider macro data, with Wall Street experiencing a rally fueled by optimism about interest rates and job openings.
Tech stocks, including Consensus Cloud Solutions and Pegasystems, are predicted to rally into the year-end and benefit from the AI-driven growth of the tech industry, according to Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives.
Salesforce shares surged 6% in after-hours trading as the company exceeded Wall Street's expectations with strong quarterly results and increased guidance, driven by growth in all product categories and a focus on artificial intelligence.
Stocks are expected to rally next month, with the S&P 500 potentially reaching its previous highs, according to Fundstrat's Tom Lee, who cited reasons such as a cooling economy, no further interest rate hikes from the Fed, overly bearish sentiment in August, and historically strong performance in September.
Summary: The stock market shows signs of a rally, with major indexes surpassing the 50-day line and Treasury yields decreasing, growth stocks are leading, and software companies like Salesforce, MongoDB, and CrowdStrike reporting positive earnings; meanwhile, Amazon and Shopify announce a deeper partnership, and Tesla unveils an upgraded Model 3 while also lowering prices. Additionally, a near-perfect jobs report and tamed inflation data suggest that the Fed may not continue with rate hikes.
Artificial intelligence stocks, including C3.ai, Microsoft, Snap, and AMD, have experienced a shift in market sentiment as investors focus on the fundamentals and question whether the AI rally has reached its peak.
U.S. stock investors are closely watching next week's inflation data, which may determine the future of the equity rally, as signs of a soft landing for the U.S. economy have contributed to the S&P 500's gains, but too high inflation could lead to fears of higher interest rates and stock sell-offs.
Amazon stock rallied 3.52% as the overall stock market had a great trading session, with the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average also rising.
Tech stocks rallied, with Tesla surging more than 10% after an upgrade by Morgan Stanley, and Qualcomm jumping almost 4% on news of a continued supply agreement with Apple, leading to a 1.14% increase in the Nasdaq Composite.
AI stocks have emerged as the driving force behind the stock market rally, with nearly $500 billion added to the US market cap in 2023, led by companies like NVIDIA and Apple, and the growth prospects of AI continue to be driven by rising demand for software and semiconductor chips.
Shares of AMC Entertainment rallied as the company completed an equity offering, raising $325.5 million to boost its cash reserves and fortify its balance sheet, giving the company flexibility to navigate the ongoing strikes and capitalize on opportunities.
Arm shares soared nearly 25% on its first day of trading on the Nasdaq, boosting U.S. stocks and sparking hope that the IPO market for tech companies is reviving. Additionally, positive economic data from China and a rebound in retail sales and industrial production contributed to market optimism.
Western Digital's stock rallied due to positive Wall Street research notes and the possibility of a flash-memory-chip business merger.