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.
Wall Street is expected to open higher as investors await a speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with weaker-than-expected economic reports potentially being more welcome in financial markets.
Stocks opened higher as investors awaited a key speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole economic symposium, with expectations of a more nuanced stance on rate hikes.
Stock futures opened higher to start the final trading week of August, following positive remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the expectation of a cautious approach to interest rate hikes.
Stocks around the world are starting the week on a positive note, despite the possibility of higher U.S. interest rates, with U.S. futures pointing to a modest boost for indexes at the opening bell.
Investors will be focusing on new data on the U.S. labor market, including job openings and the nonfarm payrolls report, as well as earnings reports from retailers and the latest inflation data.
Stocks rise as markets shift focus from the Federal Reserve to corporate and economic reports, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both experiencing gains, while investors await upcoming economic data and inflation updates.
Stocks are set to open slightly lower as all three major averages are on pace to post monthly losses, Oracle is upgraded to buy by UBS, and Salesforce is removed from JPMorgan's Analyst Focus List ahead of earnings.
European stock markets are expected to open higher following positive moves on Wall Street, as investors anticipate fresh economic data and a potential pause in interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
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.
U.S. stocks were higher on Wednesday, although the gains were smaller compared to the previous day, as market participants received a cooling labor market update and a downward revision to Q2 economic growth.
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 surged on Tuesday after new jobs data showed a decline in job openings, potentially easing wage pressures and giving the Federal Reserve room to adjust interest rates.
European markets are expected to open higher following UBS's strong quarterly results and positive economic data, while China's factory activity contracted and U.S. job growth slowed in August.
Wall Street stocks opened higher as new data showed easing inflation, boosting the Dow Jones and S&P 500, with investors taking heart from signs of a soft landing for the US economy.
U.S. stocks rose after August jobs data showed a slowdown in the pace of job gains, calming investor concerns about the Federal Reserve raising interest rates, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.5%, the S&P 500 up 0.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite gaining 0.3%.
Asian stocks are expected to open lower as attention shifts to China's efforts to improve its economy and European shares provide a weak lead for investors, while crude oil futures remain near nine-month highs.
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.
U.S. stock futures rise as investors await key inflation data and economic indicators ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, while positive economic news from China boosts global risk sentiment.
European stock markets are expected to open higher on Tuesday as investors await economic data, including U.S. inflation figures and the European Central Bank's rate decision, while Arm IPO's price could potentially surpass $51 per share. Meanwhile, tech investor Paul Meeks plans to buy tech stocks once the market correction subsides, and Federal Reserve officials are reportedly feeling less urgency for another rate hike. HSBC has also named its "must see stocks" in the UK.
Wall Street stocks set for higher open as August inflation suggests the Federal Reserve won't raise interest rates, while Arm's IPO and oil prices remain in focus.
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.
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.
Stocks mostly lower as investors await Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and assess new economic data showing easing core inflation and a cooling labor market, with expectations high for the Fed to hold rates steady.
Stock futures rise slightly as investors prepare for the two-day Federal Reserve meeting, with the central bank expected to maintain interest rates.
U.S. stocks were lower on Tuesday as oil prices and bond yields rose ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with investors watching for guidance on future rate hikes and inflation threats.
U.S. stocks edge lower as investors await the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, with uncertainty surrounding the potential for future rate hikes causing volatility in the market.
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Wall Street stocks rise as investors await the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, with focus on future rate projections and hints from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
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.
European markets are poised to open lower due to upcoming interest rate decisions from several central banks, while global markets react to the U.S. Federal Reserve's announcement to hold interest rates steady and raise economic growth expectations.
U.S. stocks are expected to open lower and the dollar is soaring after the Federal Reserve indicated that interest rates will remain higher for a longer period, while the Bank of England faces a tough rate decision and the Swiss National Bank has paused its rate-hiking cycle.
US stocks traded higher on Friday as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite recovered from recent declines, but they are still on track for a third-straight weekly decline due to rising bond yields and a stronger dollar following the Federal Reserve meeting.