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 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.
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.
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.
Stocks gained momentum on Tuesday as new data pointed to a cooling labor market, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average rising, bolstered by a decrease in job openings and a reversal in consumer confidence. The Nasdaq Composite led the gains, while the upcoming key reports on inflation and payrolls will likely shape investors' expectations for the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions.
Tech stocks outperformed the market in August, with Cisco, Atlassian, and Arista leading the way.
Summary: U.S. stock markets closed mixed as the key inflation data for July showed steady price increases, with the Nasdaq up 0.1% and extending its winning streak to five days, while the S&P 500 closed down 0.2% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5%.
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.
The stock market opened positively, with the Nasdaq up 0.6%, but later faded; major indexes are below their 50-day moving averages as investors await key economic data midweek.
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.
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.
Dow Jones futures, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures, were unchanged after hours as the stock market rally experienced losses, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropping below the 50-day line, while energy stocks led and software retreated. Apple stock fell after unveiling the iPhone 15 and other products, while stocks such as Salesforce, Alphabet, General Electric, Shopify, and Nvidia remained in or near buy areas. The CPI inflation report and Adobe earnings are potential market catalysts.
Stocks climb as investors digest positive retail sales and producer prices data, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.7% and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both up 0.7% and 0.8% respectively.
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.
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.
Tech stocks led a retreat on Wall Street as investors were concerned about the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance and its decision to keep interest rates steady, causing the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq Composite to decrease; Goldman Sachs has delayed its forecast for a Fed rate cut to the fourth quarter of 2024.
Stocks are falling sharply as the fantasy of rate cuts turns into the nightmare of higher rates and inflation, potentially leading to a significant decline in the S&P 500 and the end of the summer rally.
Stocks took a hit last week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq decreasing, while the dollar shows potential for a major breakout and rising interest rates pose more trouble for stocks.
Stocks slid as fears of higher interest rates, a decline in consumer confidence, and a potential government shutdown weighed on investor sentiment, leading to losses in the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average.
U.S. stocks were mixed with the Dow Jones slipping 0.2%, the S&P 500 unchanged, and the Nasdaq Composite adding 0.22%, while oil prices surged to their highest in over a year and shares of China Evergrande Group were suspended after reporting significant losses, all raising concerns and making it difficult for stocks to gain confidence to climb.
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%.
The Nasdaq Composite had a down month in September, but there are signs of a potential rally happening with stocks like Meta and Baker Hughes Company making a comeback, and the performance of the US Dollar playing a role in market trends.
Stocks mostly fell in the U.S. on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average declining, while the Nasdaq Composite inched up; all three indexes ended the month of September in the red, with the S&P and Nasdaq experiencing their worst monthly performance since December, and the Dow having its worst showing since February.
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%.
Stocks slumped as the bond rout continues and one Fed policymaker predicted another interest rate hike this year, with the Nasdaq falling 0.5% and the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average losing 0.4%.
Big technology stocks had a bad September and they could keep dragging on the wider market unless they deliver some good news, but Nvidia and IBM stocks could provide the boost that the tech sector needs.
Stocks on Wall Street fell in early trading on Tuesday as rising Treasury yields and hawkish comments from Federal Reserve policymakers dampened investor sentiment. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was down over 1.4%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled about 0.9%, and the S&P 500 dropped almost 1.1%. Additionally, the number of open jobs in the US increased in August, raising questions about whether the job market is cooling fast enough to satisfy the Federal Reserve as it considers more interest rate hikes to combat inflation.
The stock market's decline has pushed the Dow into negative territory for the year, and the focus is now on the S&P 500's approaching level of support at 4,200.
Tech stocks, including the Nasdaq and companies like Airbnb, are facing a rough start to October as a spike in interest rates leads investors to pull out of risky assets.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and other indexes took a major hit in the stock market, with the Dow falling more than 500 points and the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also experiencing significant losses, as the cost of borrowing money increased and the yield on the Treasury 10-year bond reached a 16-year high.
Stock markets experienced a decline as Treasury yields reached a 16-year peak, leading to a 1.2% decrease in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and notable declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, with concerns of higher interest rates provoking fears of an economic recession.
Wall Street closed higher as the bond market loosened its grip on stocks, with the S&P 500 rising 0.8% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.4%; tech stocks helped support the market after a previous decline, while Treasury yields eased and oil prices dropped.
Big Tech stocks have taken a beating recently, but there is a case for buying them now.
Shares of the seven largest technology stocks, including Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Tesla, and Nvidia, all traded lower following stronger-than-expected September jobs data, potentially impacting the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike policy.
Summary:
US stock indexes closed lower as investors awaited monthly employment data and looked for insights into future interest rate directions, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.03%, the S&P 500 down 0.13%, and the Nasdaq Composite down 0.12%; in Asian markets, Japan's Nikkei 225 declined 0.28%, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.41%, China's markets were closed for a holiday, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index gained 1.40%; European markets, including the STOXX 600, Germany's DAX, France's CAC, and the UK's FTSE 100, all saw gains; and in commodities, Crude Oil WTI and Brent were down, Natural Gas was up, and Gold, Silver, and Copper all saw increases.
The Nasdaq declined for the fourth consecutive day as tech stocks continued to slide amid concerns over an economic slowdown in China and potential rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, while healthcare stocks boosted the Dow; Treasury yields fell, and oil prices dipped after a nine-day winning streak.
Equity markets opened higher but gave back some gains midday before stabilizing, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both gaining for the day, while narrower indexes like the KBW Bank Index and Philadelphia Semiconductor Index outperformed, and smaller caps outperformed large caps.
Stocks rebounded, with the Nasdaq climbing 0.7% and the S&P 500 gaining 0.4%, as bond yields retreated and markets digested wholesale inflation data, while gold prices rose and investors sought safe-haven investments amid the conflict in Israel and Gaza.
Stock indices finished mixed, with the Dow Jones gaining 0.12% while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 fell 0.5% and 1.24% respectively; UBS analysts predict a "softish" landing for the US economy and have adjusted their S&P 500 price target down to 4,500 from 4,700, citing geopolitical and domestic financial developments.
Stocks are in a historic bubble and could crash by over 60%, according to John Hussman, who warns that market valuations are at levels not seen since the peaks of 1929 and 2000, and a market loss of around -63% in the S&P 500 is likely.
Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures remained steady, with stocks rebounding off lows despite tightening U.S. restrictions on AI chip exports to China and surging Treasury yields; Tesla and several other stocks are on the watchlist as they approach buy points.
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%.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke on inflation and interest rates, while Netflix stock surged on strong earnings and Tesla stock dropped after Elon Musk's warning about the Cybertruck. Microsoft, HealthEquity, Vistra, and Cencora also had notable movements.
Stocks fell as Treasury yields rose and investors reacted to a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.75%, the S&P 500 falling 0.9%, and the Nasdaq Composite leading the losses with a nearly 1% drop; in other news, Netflix shares surged more than 16% after the company reported a surge in subscriber numbers and announced plans to raise prices in the US, while Tesla shares fell almost 10% after the company's earnings missed estimates.
Major market averages opened trading on Friday with the Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500, and Dow all down, marking a pivotal earnings season and a need for tech sector growth to lift the whole market, while rates decreased and no major events took place on the economic calendar.
