After a strong surge in June and July, the S&P 500 index has experienced a significant decline in August, with tech stocks being hit particularly hard, as fears of rising interest rates and a slowdown in China weigh on the market.
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 S&P 500 has fallen nearly 5% in August, and opinions on whether stocks will rebound are divided among Wall Street firms and market commentators, with some, like Goldman Sachs and Fundstrat, remaining optimistic while others, including Michael Burry and David Rosenberg, are bearish.
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.
Investors were disappointed as early gains in stock markets reversed, with the Nasdaq Composite leading the downward trend, and stocks like Marvell Technology and Nordstrom losing ground due to their respective quarterly financial reports.
Not all stocks are experiencing the current market rally, as small-caps are lagging behind.
The S&P 500 and other major indices are showing bearish signals, with potential for a significant drop, while the dollar is expected to maintain its upward trajectory and strong economic data could lead to a breakout in interest rates. Additionally, Meta's stock is on a downward trend and the KBW NASDAQ BANK Index is at risk of further decline.
Wall Street's main indexes rose as a decline in Treasury yields boosted megacap growth stocks ahead of key inflation and jobs data, providing more insight into the Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory.
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 stock market gave back early gains as the job market showed signs of slowing, but the major indexes remain above their 50-day moving averages; Hurricane Idalia in Florida is also being closely monitored.
Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share Index dropped 35.42 points, or 0.31 percent, to close at 11,455.78, with a total trading turnover of SR4.31 billion ($1.146 billion) and 106 stocks advancing and 104 declining.
The top 25 stocks in the S&P 500 outperformed the index in the 35th week of 2023, with tech stocks leading the way, suggesting a return of bull markets and a decrease in recessionary fears; however, market health, the balance between developed and emerging markets, and investor behavior still need to be addressed. Additionally, market correlations have dropped since COVID, and on "down-market" days, correlations are 5% higher than on "up-market" days. Market correlations also decrease during upward economic cycles. Retail investors are showing a preference for dividend-driven investing and investing in AI stocks. The global subsidies race is impacting valuations in tech and leading to supply chain inefficiencies. As a result, there are opportunities for diversification and investment in a wide variety of equities and bonds.
The stock market is still in an uptrend despite a recent pullback, and there is a likelihood of higher stock prices in the near term as long as the market continues to advance within its uptrending channel. Additionally, the recent breakout in the S&P 500 is a bullish sign for the market, and commodity-related stocks have begun to outperform, making them attractive investments.
Wall Street's main indexes fell in choppy trade due to rising Treasury yields and weak services activity in China, while gains in energy stocks limited losses; however, expectations of a pause in Fed monetary tightening boosted growth stocks.
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.
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%.
Most stocks on the Birmingham and Alabama Stock Report experienced losses, with Community Health Systems and ServisFirst Bancshares being the hardest hit, while Warrior Met Coal and U.S. Steel were among the few gainers; major stock indexes on Wall Street also closed lower.
Stocks fell in morning trading on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 down 0.7%, as big technology stocks and healthcare stocks experienced losses, while several companies made significant moves after reporting earnings and other updates.
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.
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.
U.S stocks are recovering from losses, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both up 0.4%, as tech stocks lead the market higher and investors await key data on inflation this week.
Asian markets experienced mixed results, with Australia's S&P/ASX 200 falling and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index dropping by about 1%, while Japan's markets were marginally positive; tech investor Paul Meeks plans to buy tech stocks after the correction, and Federal Reserve officials are feeling less urgency for another interest rate hike due to improved inflation data. Additionally, Apple shares fell amid China concerns but an analyst is holding off on shorting the stock, Morgan Stanley upgraded Tesla stock due to its autonomous driving supercomputer, HSBC revealed its "must see stocks" in the UK, and consumer discretionary stocks gave the S&P 500 an upward push.
Global markets ended higher as energy stocks climbed supported by Saudi Arabia and Russia's decision to extend supply cuts, while Wall Street's key indexes saw weekly declines due to investor concerns over interest rates and anticipation of upcoming U.S. inflation data. In Asian markets, Japan's Nikkei 225 ended down, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 was up, and Chinese shares rose following improved data on consumer price inflation. The Eurozone's economic growth outlook has been downgraded by the European Commission, and crude oil prices fell.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined as oil prices reached their highest level of the year, while Oracle's shares plummeted due to missed forecasts, and Westrock's shares rose after a purchase agreement.
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.
Private equity firm Blackstone joins the S&P 500 index while two critical books on the private equity industry are released.
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.
US stocks finished the week with losses as major indexes failed to build on a Thursday rally, with concerns about the global economy and a historic strike by the United Auto Workers union weighing on investor sentiment.
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.
Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Sunday due to profit-taking, except for the Egyptian index which reached a record high. Saudi Arabia's benchmark index dropped, highlighting the risk of economic contraction for the kingdom, while Egypt's blue-chip index gained, led by Beltone Financial Holding. UAE's Global Investment Holding also agreed to buy a stake in Egypt's main tobacco products maker.
Despite uncertainty in the stock market, three stocks that are well-positioned to weather a market crash are Berkshire Hathaway, Walmart, and PepsiCo. Berkshire Hathaway's strong financial results and diversified business make it resilient, while Walmart benefits from its discount retail status and reputation as the largest grocery retailer in America. PepsiCo's steady earnings growth, pricing power, and long history of increasing dividends make it a reliable choice.
