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Stocks Fluctuate as Congress Averts Shutdown But Uncertainty Looms Before Jobs Report

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stocks had a mixed day as market participants remained cautious ahead of a busy week of economic data, including the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure, leading to potential market volatility, while Amazon announced a $4 billion investment in an AI startup.
U.S. stocks were mixed, with the Dow slipping and the S&P 500 remaining unchanged, as the 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2007; former S&P ratings committee chairman warns of possible downgrade and Minneapolis Fed President says interest rates may not be high enough to restrict inflation; Meta announces new virtual reality headset and government shutdown concerns weigh on stocks.
Stocks were mixed with the Dow Jones slipping, the S&P 500 unchanged, and the Nasdaq adding, while oil prices surged and China Evergrande Group's shares were suspended due to the chairman being under police surveillance, all as the possibility of a U.S. government shutdown adds uncertainty to the market.
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%.
U.S. stocks ended the month with a mixed finish, marking the worst month for markets since December last year due to concerns over a government shutdown and an ongoing United Auto Workers (UAW) strike.
US stocks traded mixed on Friday, closing out the worst month of 2023, as investors prepared for a potential government shutdown.
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%.
The U.S. stock market ended mixed, with the S&P 500 remaining unchanged, while the Nasdaq saw gains due to Nvidia's shares jumping following Goldman Sachs' endorsement, and global markets experienced losses, including Japan's Nikkei 225, Australia's S&P/ASX 200, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index.
Stocks opened lower on Monday due to the Middle East conflict and concerns about interest rates and inflation, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.2%, the S&P 500 down 0.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite down almost 1%.
Stock futures were mixed on Friday as US banks reported upbeat profits, but concerns about the developing conflict in the Middle East kept investors cautious.
U.S. stocks were mixed midsession Friday as consumer-sentiment survey showed a jump in inflation expectations and rising crude-oil prices and geopolitical tensions weighed on the Nasdaq, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose.
Stocks ended the week with mixed results as big US banks reported strong earnings for the third quarter, while concerns over inflation and the conflict in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. The Dow Jones ended slightly higher, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both declined. Inflation concerns also dampened consumer sentiment, with the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index falling in October.
Stocks ended Friday mixed as tensions in the Middle East and declining consumer sentiment caused investors to seek safe havens, with the Nasdaq down 1.2%, the S&P 500 slipping 0.5%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 0.2%. Meanwhile, gold prices and the VIX rose, treasury yields retreated, and oil prices increased over supply concerns. JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup all reported positive Q3 earnings, with JPMorgan beating expectations and posting record net interest income.
Stocks closed mixed on Friday after a consumer-sentiment survey revealed a rise in inflation expectations, but earlier Wall Street had rallied due to strong earnings reports from major banks.
Stocks opened lower on Wednesday as rising Middle East tensions and lackluster earnings from Morgan Stanley weighed on investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over 0.2%, while the S&P 500 dropped nearly 0.5% and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.3%.
Stock markets in the US closed mixed on Tuesday, with positive economic data and strong Q3 earnings suggesting a continued tight monetary policy by the Federal Reserve, while Asian markets saw a mix of gains and declines, with Japan's Nikkei 225 and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 closing higher, and China's Shanghai Composite and Shenzhen CSI 300 declining; European markets also saw declines, and commodities such as crude oil, gold, and silver saw gains.
US stocks close mixed as Treasury yields retreat from 5%, with the S&P 500 ending slightly lower, the Nasdaq higher, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declining for the fourth consecutive day; focus shifts to high-profile earnings and economic data.
Stocks slipped as investors analyzed mixed earnings reports from Microsoft and Alphabet, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.2%, the S&P 500 falling 0.6%, and the Nasdaq Composite dropping over 1%.
The stock market was mixed midday on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average in positive territory while other major indexes fell, and Google-parent Alphabet faced a record-setting loss in the markets.
Asian stocks were mixed as U.S. shares slumped due to poor corporate earnings, with Australian, South Korean, and Japanese shares falling while equity futures in China and Hong Kong rose; Indian benchmark stock indices declined and uncertainty from the Israel-Hamas conflict weighed on markets.
Stock indices are mixed as consumer inflation expectations rise to 3% and consumer sentiment decreases, while the Nasdaq 100 and the S&P 500 are up and the Dow Jones is down.
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.