Category: Market Summary
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US Futures Edge Lower Ahead of FOMC Minutes as Constellation Brands Reports Results: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street
US stock futures moved slightly lower on Wednesday as investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve’s September policy meeting, while corporate developments at SpaceX, Constellation Brands and Levi Strauss were also in focus. At 06:56 GMT, Dow futures were down 108 points, or 0.2%, while S&P 500 futures were broadly unchanged. Nasdaq 100 futures declined…
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq Notch Record Highs as AI Rally and Easing Bond Yields Lift Wall Street
U.S. stocks finished higher on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reaching record highs during the session as investors piled back into artificial intelligence names. A pullback in Treasury yields from Monday’s multi-decade highs gave stocks extra room to run, since lower yields make borrowing cheaper and make stocks look more attractive compared…
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Markets in Motion: Markets eye a seasonal turning point
Bruce Campbell examines market breadth, utilities, interest rates, crude oil and the seasonal signals that could shape markets into year-end.
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U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Oil Prices Extend Decline: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street
U.S. stock futures pointed to a higher open on Tuesday as crude oil prices extended their decline, with Brent futures falling below $100 a barrel and U.S. crude futures dropping more than 2%. The move in oil followed reports that Middle Eastern crude exports were recovering toward levels seen before the Iran conflict, despite continued…
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Redburn Starts Coverage of U.S. Defense Stocks With Buy Ratings on Lockheed, Northrop and Kratos
Rothschild & Co Redburn initiated coverage of four U.S. defense companies on Tuesday, assigning “buy” ratings to Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT), Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) and Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS), while starting AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) at “neutral”. The brokerage cited the proposed $1.5 trillion U.S. military budget for fiscal 2027 as a potential source of additional demand for defense contractors.…
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U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Investors Assess Gulf Oil Flows and Await Constellation Brands Results: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street
U.S. stock futures moved higher on Tuesday following gains in the previous session, while investors assessed Gulf oil export data and awaited quarterly results from Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) and August U.S. trade figures. At 03:09 ET, Dow futures were up 170 points, or 0.3%, while S&P 500 futures gained 12 points, or 0.2%. Nasdaq 100…
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Nasdaq Hits Record Close as Cooling Oil and Rate Hike Fears Lift Wall Street
U.S. stocks finished higher on Monday, with the Nasdaq Composite setting a new record as technology shares led the way. Investors found comfort in a pullback in oil prices and in expectations that the Federal Reserve is less likely to raise interest rates this month, after Friday’s jobs report showed hiring slowed more than expected…
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US Stock Futures Flat as Investors Await Services Data and Fed Minutes: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street
US stock index futures pointed to a broadly flat open on Monday as investors assessed recent volatility in Treasury yields and awaited economic data that could influence expectations for Federal Reserve policy. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note was little changed after recently reaching multi-decade highs. Attention is expected to turn to the…
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Five Market Themes to Watch This Week as Bond Yields and Fed Policy Stay in Focus
Government bond yields, Federal Reserve policy and US economic data are among the main issues facing investors this week, alongside corporate results that could provide further indications about consumer spending. Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s September meeting are due on Wednesday, while US services-sector data will offer an update on economic activity. Levi Strauss (NYSE:LEVI)…
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US Stock Futures Edge Lower as Investors Assess Rates, Middle East Developments and Oil Prices: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street
US stock futures moved slightly lower on Monday as investors assessed the outlook for Federal Reserve interest rates, developments in the Middle East and a decline in oil prices. At 02:58 ET (06:58 GMT), Dow futures were down 33 points, or 0.1%, while S&P 500 futures declined 9 points, or 0.1%. Nasdaq 100 futures also…