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On Wednesday, the stock market exhibited a blend of movements as the S&P 500 set a new record high, driven by a technology stock rally led by Netflix. While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite saw positive gains, the Dow Jones Industrial Average faced a slight decline due to notable drops in Verizon and 3MContinue Reading

After Netflix’s stellar fourth-quarter performance, Nasdaq 100 futures experienced a significant boost in Tuesday evening trading. Fueled by Netflix’s impressive subscriber growth of 13 million, reaching a record 260.8 million, tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 futures rose by 0.28%, contributing to the broader strength of mega-cap tech stocks and propelling the S&P 500 to record highs. WhileContinue Reading

On Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average achieved a historic high above 38,000, accompanied by a surge in United Airlines’ stock following strong fourth-quarter results. However, concerns about the grounding of Boeing 737 Max 9 planes led to an anticipated first-quarter loss for the airline. The broader market witnessed milestones, with the S&P 500 andContinue Reading

On Thursday, a positive turnaround in the stock market was driven by strong performances from tech companies, notably Apple, following a buy rating upgrade from Bank of America. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 201.94 points, the Nasdaq surged by 1.35%, and the S&P 500 climbed 0.88%. The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.14% amidContinue Reading

On Wednesday, the stock market saw a downturn driven by increasing Treasury yields influenced by robust U.S. economic data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted its third consecutive day of losses, dropping by 0.25%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite slid 0.56% and 0.59%, respectively. Notable stock movements included a 1.3% drop for CharlesContinue Reading

On Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average faced a 0.62% dip, closing at 37,361.12, influenced by increased bond yields and mixed fourth-quarter earnings. Boeing shares plummeted 7.9% due to a Wells Fargo downgrade, while AMD soared 8.3% on a positive semiconductor demand outlook. Goldman Sachs outperformed profit expectations, boosting its shares, while Morgan Stanley sawContinue Reading

European stocks faced a subdued start as U.S. markets remained closed, and the Stoxx 600 index ended down 0.5%, with travel stocks climbing 0.9% and household goods falling 1%. The German economy contracted by 0.3% in 2023 due to factors like high inflation and weakened demand. Meanwhile, the World Economic Forum in Davos, themed “RebuildingContinue Reading

On Thursday, major stock indices experienced a subdued performance with the Nasdaq Composite settling at 14,970.19, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 0.04%, and the S&P 500 dipping 0.07%. The release of December’s consumer price index (CPI) report, revealing a 0.3% increase in consumer prices, impacted market sentiment, influencing expectations for future interest rate cuts.Continue Reading

In a bullish session, stocks closed higher with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq posting gains fueled by positive earnings reports, particularly from Intuitive Surgical and Lennar. Investor attention is now focused on the eagerly awaited consumer price index (CPI) report and producer price index, with expectations influencing speculation about potential shifts in FederalContinue Reading

Tuesday witnessed a rollercoaster ride in the stock market as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones ended with declines while the Nasdaq managed a slight gain, primarily propelled by tech stocks’ resurgence. Despite the market’s recovery, with notable companies like Nvidia and Amazon showing gains, uncertainties loom as investors brace for crucial inflation data andContinue Reading