Category: Market Summary

Following the steep drop seen during Wednesday’s session, the major U.S. stock indexes turned in a mixed performance during trading on Thursday. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 regained ground, but the narrower Dow saw further downside to close lower for the fourth straight day. The major averages finished the day on opposite sides of…

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) – The electric vehicle manufacturer reported earnings per share of $0.72, exceeding the estimated $0.58. Revenue was $25.18 billion, slightly below the expected $25.37 billion. Net income increased to $2.17 billion. Automotive revenue grew 2%, while energy generation surged 52%. CEO Elon Musk announced plans to launch autonomous transport services in California and…

Stocks came under pressure early in the session on Wednesday and saw further downside over the course of the trading day. The major averages all moved notably lower, with the Dow and the S&P 500 extending their losing streaks to three days. The major averages climbed off their worst levels late in the session but…

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) – A U.S. investigation into an E. coli outbreak focuses on McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers. The company has suspended the use of fresh onions and beef patties in certain states. Health authorities are working to identify the contaminated ingredient. Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM), Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) – Arm canceled its licensing agreement with Qualcomm, which…

After coming under pressure early in the session, stocks regained ground over the course of the trading day on Tuesday. The major averages climbed well off their worst levels of the day before ending the day little changed. The major averages moved to the downside going into the close, finishing narrowly mixed. While the Nasdaq…

HSBC Holdings (NYSE:HSBC) – HSBC is undergoing a major restructuring under new CEO Georges Elhedery, focusing on cost-cutting and simplification. The merger of commercial and institutional banking operations will be overseen by Michael Roberts. Additionally, Pam Kaur has been appointed as the bank’s first female CFO, while regional changes create new autonomous units in the…

Following recent strength on Wall Street, the major U.S. stock indexes turned in a mixed performance during trading on Monday. While the Dow showed a notable pullback, the tech-heavy Nasdaq managed to end the day in positive territory. The Dow slid 344.31 points or 0.8 percent to 42,931.60 and the S&P 500 (SPI:SP500) dipped 10.69…

Spirit Airlines (NYSE:SAVE) – Spirit Airlines managed to extend its $1.1 billion debt refinancing deadline by two months, until December 23, with the help of U.S. Bank. The company, which has been facing losses and doubts about its ability to pay debts, seeks to increase revenues and reduce costs. Shares rose 56.5% in pre-market trading…

After ending the previous session little changed, stocks moved mostly higher during trading on Friday. The tech-heavy Nasdaq led the charge, while the Dow ended the day modestly higher at a new record closing high. The Nasdaq (NASDAQI:COMP) climbed 115.94 points or 0.6 percent to 18,489.55 and the S&P 500 rose 23.20 points or 0.4…

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – iPhone 16 sales in China grew 20% in the first three weeks compared to its 2023 predecessor, driven by demand for Pro and Pro Max models, which increased 44%. Despite strong competition from Huawei and others, initial sales show signs of success. On another front, Donald Trump claimed to have received a…