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Stocks Slide as Fed Meeting Minutes Suggest Potential Rate Hike Amid Inflation Concerns

Written on August 17, 2023 at 12:00 am, by

Stock markets experienced declines on Wednesday as investors absorbed insights from the Federal Reserve’s July meeting, which hinted at the possibility of raising interest rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 0.52%, concluding at 34,765.74, while the S&P 500 decreased by 0.76% to settle at 4,404.33. The Nasdaq Composite also saw a decline ofContinue Reading

Stock Market Slumps Amid Global Economic Concerns and Banking Sector Weakness

Written on August 16, 2023 at 2:24 am, by

Stock markets experienced a significant decline on Tuesday, driven by mounting apprehensions about the global economy, particularly China, and a downturn in the U.S. banking sector. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 361.24 points, or 1.02%, closing at 34,946.39, ending its three-day positive streak. The S&P 500 retreated by 1.16%, closing at 4,437.86, slippingContinue Reading

US Stocks Rebound as Tech and Chip Sectors Drive Gains, Amidst Mixed Market Trends

Written on August 15, 2023 at 2:11 am, by

On Monday, US stocks rebounded with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both gaining ground. The broader market index rose 0.58%, closing at 4,489.72, while the Nasdaq surged by 1.05% to end at 13,788.33. In contrast, the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.07%, finishing at 35,307.63. Nvidia, a key chip company, saw a notableContinue Reading

Dow Edges Higher on Disney Rally and Moderate Inflation Data

Written on August 11, 2023 at 2:23 am, by

The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a modest increase on Thursday, propelled by a surge in Disney’s stock following their post-earnings announcement of a price hike for ad-free Disney+ subscriptions. The market was also buoyed by a key inflation report that revealed slightly lower year-over-year inflation growth than economists had predicted. The blue-chip index gainedContinue Reading

Stocks Decline Ahead of Inflation Data and Earnings Reports

Written on August 10, 2023 at 1:09 am, by

On Wednesday, the stock market witnessed a downward shift as investors braced themselves for upcoming inflation data and evaluated a series of diverse earnings reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average concluded the trading session with a loss of 0.54%, shedding 191.13 points to reach a closing figure of 35,123.36. Similarly, the S&P 500 registered aContinue Reading

Moody’s Downgrade Sparks August Sell-Off: Banking Sector Hit, Markets in Turmoil

Written on August 9, 2023 at 2:48 am, by

Stocks experienced a renewed downward trend on Tuesday, triggered by a credit rating downgrade of the banking sector from Moody’s in the midst of an August selloff. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed with a loss of 158.64 points, or 0.45%, settling at 35,314.49, while the S&P 500 ended down 0.42% at 4,499.38, reflecting aContinue Reading

Dow Jones Surges on Upbeat Earnings and Inflation Outlook

Written on August 8, 2023 at 3:28 am, by

The Dow Jones Industrial Average commenced the week with a robust surge of 1.16%, gaining 407.51 points to conclude at 35,473.13, marking its most substantial upswing since June 15. Buoyed by a nearly 4% rally from Amgen, the blue-chip index received a notable boost. In tandem, the S&P 500 climbed by 0.9% to settle atContinue Reading

S&P 500 Faces Third Consecutive Day of Declines Amidst Rising Bond Yields

Written on August 4, 2023 at 1:52 am, by

The S&P 500 continued its decline for a third day in a row, grappling with the impact of rising bond yields and mixed corporate earnings results. The index fell 0.25%, closing at 4,501.89, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average also lost 0.19%. The Nasdaq Composite inched down by 0.1% at the end of the tradingContinue Reading

Fitch Downgrades U.S. Rating Sparks Tech Stocks Selloff

Written on August 3, 2023 at 2:44 am, by

A selloff gripped the stock market on Wednesday as the Nasdaq Composite suffered its worst day since February. The downturn was triggered by Fitch Ratings’ decision to downgrade the long-term rating for the U.S. from AAA to AA+, citing concerns about the expected fiscal deterioration over the next three years. This move fueled risk-off sentiment,Continue Reading

Starting August Market: Mixed Earnings Impact S&P 500

Written on August 2, 2023 at 1:29 am, by

Starting in August, the S&P 500 experienced a 0.27% decline, with the Nasdaq Composite also dropping by 0.43%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.2%. Several companies reported mixed results, leading to varied stock movements. Pharmaceutical giant Merck pulled back 1.3% despite exceeding revenue expectations, while Caterpillar’s strong results boosted shares by 8.9%. OnContinue Reading