Category: Market Summary
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Futures, Wall Street Poised for Higher Open on Strong Bank Earnings
U.S. stock index futures were pointing to early gains on Wednesday, with major averages expected to move higher as investors responded positively to strong quarterly results from top financial institutions. A better-than-expected earnings season kickoff from Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) and Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) appeared to set the tone for a firmer open. Shares of…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street, Futures Inch Higher as Earnings Ramp Up, ASML Outlook Cools Sentiment, Beige Book in Focus
U.S. stock futures edged up Wednesday as investors positioned for a busy day of corporate earnings releases and awaited the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book for fresh clues on the economic outlook amid the ongoing government shutdown. A cautious sales outlook from ASML Holding (EU:ASML), including a warning about a “significant” drop in Chinese demand, added…
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U.S. Stocks Close Mixed Following Volatile Trading Session
Following the notable rebound seen in the previous session, stocks saw substantial volatility over the course of the trading day on Tuesday. The major averages recovered from a significant early pullback only to once again come under pressure late in the session. The major averages eventually ended the session mixed. While the Dow climbed 202.88…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Futures, Renewed Trade Tensions Poised to Pressure Wall Street at the Open
U.S. stock futures point to a sharply lower open on Tuesday, signaling that equities may retreat after Monday’s strong rebound as rising trade tensions between Washington and Beijing resurface. The cautious mood follows Monday’s rally, which was fueled in part by President Donald Trump’s softer tone on China. Addressing China’s expanded export controls on rare…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street, U.S. Futures Dip Ahead of Major Bank Earnings, Powell Remarks, and Record Gold Rally
U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Tuesday as investors awaited a heavy slate of earnings from major Wall Street banks and a closely watched speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The cautious tone comes amid rising U.S.–China trade tensions, fresh gains in gold prices, and a pullback in oil. Futures Weaken as Risk…
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U.S. Stocks Show Substantial Rebound After Last Friday’s Sell-Off
After moving sharply higher early in the session, stocks continue to turn in a strong performance throughout the trading day on Monday. The major averages all showed strong moves to the upside, partly offsetting the steep losses posted last Friday. The major averages moved roughly sideways after the early surge, hovering near their best levels…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Futures, Bargain Hunting Poised to Drive Early Rebound on Wall Street
U.S. stock index futures pointed sharply higher early Monday, suggesting a potential recovery at the opening bell after the steep declines recorded on Friday. Investors may seize the opportunity to buy shares at cheaper levels following the previous session’s sharp sell-off. On Friday, the major indexes sank to their lowest point in a month amid…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street, Futures Jump as Trump Signals Softer Approach to China — Key Market Movers
U.S. stock futures climbed on Monday as President Donald Trump struck a less confrontational tone toward Beijing over the weekend, helping ease fears of an escalating trade conflict. While he recently threatened steep tariffs, Trump emphasized he was not trying to “hurt” China. Strong Chinese export data added to positive sentiment, while safe-haven flows lifted…
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Trump’s Threat Of ‘Massive Increase’ In Tariffs On China Sparks Sell-Off On Wall Street
Stocks came under pressure in morning trading on Friday and saw further downside as the session progressed, ending the day substantially lower. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 pulled back further off Wednesday’s record closing highs, plunging to their lowest closing levels in a month. The major averages ended the day just off their lows…
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Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq Futures Gain Slightly as Traders Monitor Shutdown and Consumer Sentiment Data
Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures are currently pointing to a slightly higher open on Friday, with stocks likely to move to the upside after ending the previous session off their worst levels but still mostly lower. Stocks may benefit from recent upward momentum, as higher is largely seen as the path of least…