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Stocks close mixed after surprise rise in US unemployment

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.

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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 markets were mixed today, with the Dow dropping while the Nasdaq rose slightly, and major indices are down over the past five trading sessions; however, year-to-date, the markets are still up and have retreated to valuations not seen since early July.
US stocks close mixed with Nasdaq Composite in positive territory, while Treasury yields remain a focus for investors.
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.
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.
Tech stocks, led by Nvidia's blowout earnings report, saw mixed results in the stock market as the Nasdaq and S&P 500 rose while the Dow Jones slipped; investors eagerly await Fed Chair Jay Powell's speech at Jackson Hole.
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.
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.
Gulf stock markets ended mixed as China's measures to support its markets provided some relief, while energy market volatility weighed on sentiment.
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.
US stocks opened higher on Thursday, supported by steady inflation and positive labor market data, with tech-heavy Nasdaq and S&P 500 both up 0.2% and the Dow up 0.4%, while investors anticipate a dovish Fed tilt.
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.
U.S. stocks ended the week with solid gains, but mixed trading, as traders weigh whether the soft economic data will convince the Federal Reserve to hold off on further rate hikes.
United States stock markets, including the Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange, will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4, in celebration of Labor Day, a national holiday honoring American workers.
Stock futures are mixed as the market aims to maintain momentum in the holiday-shortened week, following an upbeat week for Wall Street with the Dow and Nasdaq registering their best performances since July.
US stocks traded mixed on Thursday as fresh data indicated a tight labor market, with weekly jobless claims unexpectedly falling and second-quarter unit labor costs being revised up, potentially increasing pressure on the Federal Reserve to keep rates higher for longer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wall Street stocks traded mixed as investors awaited Wednesday's key inflation data, with the Nasdaq Composite retreating amid a tumble in Oracle shares, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average turned higher and tech stocks took center stage with Apple's iPhone 15 launch and anticipation for the blockbuster Arm IPO.
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%.
Stocks finished mixed on Wednesday as investors awaited consumer inflation data that could impact the Federal Reserve's future policy decisions. The Dow Jones fell 0.2%, the S&P 500 increased 0.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.3% after a previous decline. The Consumer Price Index showed a higher-than-expected increase in inflation, driven by rising energy prices, which could influence the Fed's decision on interest rates. The market also had its eyes on the Arm IPO and developments involving Apple and China. Meanwhile, the EU launched an investigation into China's subsidies for EV makers.
Wall Street finishes mixed after inflation report shows prices slightly higher than expected, with the S&P 500 up 0.1% and the Dow Jones down 0.2%.
Stocks on Wall Street ended mixed after an inflation report showed a slight increase, but economists believe underlying inflation trends still point towards continued moderation and the Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady at its upcoming meeting, while airlines struggled due to higher fuel costs and technology stocks benefited from the possibility of no further interest rate hikes.
U.S. equities closed with mixed results as core inflation was higher than expected, J.B. Hunt shares rose due to an optimistic outlook for the freight shipping industry, and 3M shares slumped after warning about growth in 2024.
US stocks opened lower on Friday after failing to build on a Thursday rally, as concerns about the world's second-largest economy and a historic strike by the United Auto Workers union weighed on investor sentiment.
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.
Stocks opened lower on Friday and continued to slide as investor sentiment was weighed down by the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike and anticipation for the next Federal Reserve meeting, while the "Big 3" automakers involved in contract negotiations finished the day off their session lows.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended the week slightly lower due to a decline on Friday caused by higher bond yields and oil prices, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a small weekly gain.
Stocks closed relatively unchanged on Monday as investors await the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, which will determine the central bank's next interest rate decision, amidst easing core inflation and a cooling labor market.
Stock indices finished today’s trading session slightly higher, with the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all seeing modest gains, while the consumer discretionary sector fell and the energy sector rose.