Category: Market Summary
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Monday’s Wall Street Highlights: Alphabet, Charles Schwab, State Street, Merck and more
Main subjects of the day US stock futures rose slightly on Monday as investors braced for more quarterly earnings reports. At around 9:28 am, Dow Jones Industrial Average (DOWI:DJI) futures were up 29 points, or 0.9%. S&P 500 (SPI:SP500) and Nasdaq-100 (NASDAQI:COMP) futures were up 0.06% and 0.03%, respectively. Stocks have performed impressively in recent weeks, even as the…
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Big Banks Reports, Stocks Mixed, MGM Resorts to Build Japan’s First Casino
Big Banks Reports, Stocks Mixed During earnings season, big banks like JPMorgan (NYSE:JP) reported record quarterly revenue, leading to a rally in bank shares with over 6% gain. However, CEO Jamie Dimon warned of potential impact from recent financial turmoil on lending. Stocks were mixed, with the S&P 500 (SPI:SP500) and Dow Jones Industrial Average…
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Boeing Halts Deliveries, Gold Prices Soar, Teck Rejects Merger
US Stocks Rise US stocks rose on Thursday after lower-than-expected inflation data increased hopes of a possible slowdown in the Federal Reserve’s tightening cycle. The S&P 500 (SPI:SP500) and Nasdaq (NASDAQI:NDX) both saw gains of 1.3% and 1.9% respectively. In Europe, stocks also edged higher on Friday, with the Stoxx 600 (STOXX:SSXP) up 0.2%, set…
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LSE to Clear Crypto Derivatives, Tesco Struggles with Inflation Impact, Delta Air Lines Reports Q1 Loss
US Equities Rise on Soft Inflation Data US equities traded higher on Thursday as the latest readings on jobs and factory-gate inflation came in slightly softer than expected, which provided a boost to those hoping for a potential end to the era of aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 (SPI:SP500)…
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Apple’s Production Shift to India, Decline in Customer Deposits, Investors Reluctant towards Risky Debt
European Equities and Inflation Data European equities rose along with US equity futures on Thursday as investors analyzed inflation data and comments from policymakers to determine the future direction of global central bank rate hikes. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index (STOXX:SSXP) posted a modest gain after a member of the European Central Bank’s Governing Council…
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U.S. Wall Street Inflation Relief, Bitcoin Flows and HODLing, Volvo Group’s Record Results
Wall Street Inflation Relief Wall Street stocks rose and Treasuries rallied on Wednesday as US inflation data came in slightly lower than expected, alleviating pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. The benchmark S&P 500 climbed 0.6% in early trade, led by technology and basic material stocks. The Nasdaq Composite, which is heavily…
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UMG Urges AI Music Restrictions, Harita Nickel Valued at $5.5 Billion, De La Rue Revises Forecasts
Smaller Company Shares Gain Shares of smaller companies and those in cyclical industries, such as materials and energy, saw gains in a quiet trading session on Tuesday ahead of the release of U.S. inflation data. The S&P 500 (SPI:SP500) remained nearly unchanged, while the Russell 2000 index climbed 0.8%, marking the second consecutive session of…
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BP Acquires Stake in Viking CCS, Rising Interest Rates Impact Rental Market
Mixed Performance for US Stocks US stocks showed mixed performance as investors awaited inflation data that could impact Federal Reserve interest-rate decisions. The Nasdaq 100 (NASDAQI:NDX), heavily influenced by tech stocks, edged lower for the fifth session in the past six, while the S&P 500 (SPI:SP500) fluctuated between gains and losses. The yield on two-year…
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Bitcoin Surpasses $30,000 Milestone, Banks to Reveal Significant Withdrawals
US Stocks Rebound After Easter After a dip at the opening, US stocks rebounded as markets reopened from the Easter weekend. Investors were cautious about potential interest rate rises from the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 (SPI:SP500) closed slightly higher, while the Nasdaq Composite ended the day flat after an early drop. Bitcoin Surpasses $30,000…
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PC Shipments Continue To Fall, Super Mario Bros. Movie Breaks Records, Tesla Lowers Prices Again
US Stocks Fall US stocks took a hit, and the dollar surged in thin trading during the holidays, as investors prepared for another interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve. This came after Friday’s US job data, with the S&P 500 (SPI:SP500) falling more than 0.5%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index (NASDAQI:NDX) losing 1.1%.…