Category: Market Summary

The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a modestly lower open on Wednesday, with stocks likely to give back ground following the upward seen in the previous session. Profit taking may contribute to initial weakness on Wall Street, as some traders look to cash in on the recent strength in the markets. Following…

U.S. stocks closed higher on Tuesday after a somewhat choppy ride, and the S&P 500 hit a fresh record high, as investors made largely cautious moves while awaiting more data for directional cues. The Dow, which kept moving in and out of positive territory, ended with a gain of 83.57 points or 0.2 percent at…

Visa (NYSE:V) – The US Department of Justice is suing Visa, accusing the company of illegally monopolizing the debit card market. The lawsuit, which will take place in federal court, is based on the company’s anti-competitive behavior. The investigation began in 2021 to determine whether Visa prevents competition. Shares fell 1.8% in pre-market trading after…

U.S. stocks closed higher on Monday and the Dow and S&P 500 posted record highs, although the gains were just marginal, as investors largely made cautious moves ahead of some crucial economic data and Fed speeches. Reports on durable goods orders, new home sales and consumer confidence are likely to attract attention along with a…

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC), Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO), Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) – Apollo Global Management has reportedly offered up to $5 billion to invest in Intel, according to Bloomberg. The negotiations are in the early stages and could change or fall apart. In addition, Qualcomm is in preliminary talks to acquire Intel, aiming to reshape the chip sector,…

Stocks moved mostly lower early in the session on Friday but regained ground over the course of the trading day. The major averages climbed well off their worst levels of the day before eventually closing narrowly mixed. While the Dow (DOWI:DJI) inched up 38.17 points or 0.1 percent to a new record closing high of…

Nike (NYSE:NKE) – Elliott Hill, who started as an intern at Nike in 1988, will become the next CEO on October 14, replacing John Donahoe. Hill, with a 32-year career at Nike, is known for his work ethic and dedication. This change comes at a critical time, with the company facing declining sales and increasing…

After ending Wednesday’s session moderately lower following late-day volatility, stocks moved sharply higher during trading on Thursday. The major averages all showed strong moves to the upside, with the Dow and the S&P 500 reaching new record closing highs. The major averages pulled back off their best levels late in the trading session but remained…

American International Group (NYSE:AIG) – AIG has appointed Keith Walsh as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 21. Walsh brings over 20 years of experience, having been CFO at Marsh and an equity analyst at Citi. He will succeed Sabra Purtill and report to CEO Peter Zaffino. Progyny (NASDAQ:PGNY) – Progyny announced…

Stocks saw considerable volatility late in the trading session on Wednesday following the Federal Reserve’s announcement of its decision to lower interest rates. The major averages showed wild swings back and forth across the unchanged line before eventually closing in negative territory. The Dow and the S&P 500 reached new record intraday highs immediately following…