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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

Stocks Modestly Rise as Earnings Season Nears End with Positive July Performance

Written on August 1, 2023 at 1:51 am, by

Stocks on Wall Street experienced a modest rise on Monday, kickstarting a busy earnings week and concluding a winning month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.28% to close at 35,559.53, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite registered slight gains of 0.15% and 0.21%, respectively. July’s positive performance was notable, with the S&P 500Continue Reading

Dow Jones Ends Historic Winning Streak Amid Economic Data and Rate Hike Uncertainty

Written on July 28, 2023 at 2:56 am, by

The Dow Jones Industrial Average’s extraordinary winning streak of 13 consecutive gains came to a halt as investors opted to take profits, leading to a 0.67% decline, with the index closing at 35,282.72 points. The historic run, dating back to 1897, would have tied the record if it had gained for a 14th day. TheContinue Reading

Dow Jones Extends Historic Winning Streak Amid Federal Reserve Rate Hike and Earnings Reports

Written on July 27, 2023 at 2:45 am, by

In a remarkable show of strength, the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced its best winning streak since 1987, advancing for 13 consecutive days. The 30-stock index added 82.05 points, or 0.23%, reaching 35,520.12, and is now on the cusp of matching the longest streak ever recorded dating back to June 1897. The market’s optimism wasContinue Reading

Dow Jones Extends Winning Streak Amid Earnings Reports and Fed Speculations

Written on July 26, 2023 at 1:30 am, by

The Dow Jones Industrial Average achieved its longest winning streak in over six years as it closed higher on Tuesday. The index rose by 0.08%, or 26.83 points, reaching 35,438.07. This marked the 12th consecutive positive session for the 30-stock index, the longest rally since February 2017. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 climbed 0.28%, and theContinue Reading

Dow Jones Extends Winning Streak Amid Key Earnings Reports and Federal Reserve Policy Decision

Written on July 25, 2023 at 2:49 am, by

The Dow Jones Industrial Average continued its impressive winning streak, marking the longest rally since February 2017, with an 11th consecutive day of gains. The 30-stock Dow rose 0.52%, reaching 35,411.24 points, supported by a 0.40% rise in the S&P 500 and a 0.19% gain in the Nasdaq Composite. Energy stocks led the upward trend,Continue Reading

Dow Jones Rises on Johnson & Johnson’s Earnings Beat, While Netflix and Tesla Struggle

Written on July 21, 2023 at 2:35 am, by

The Dow Jones Industrial Average continued its impressive winning streak for the ninth consecutive day, fueled by the better-than-expected earnings results of pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson. With a 6% rise in Johnson & Johnson’s shares, the Dow recorded its best daily performance since 2017. Additionally, insurer Travelers surpassed revenue expectations for the quarter, contributingContinue Reading

Stocks Rise as Earnings Season Kicks Off with Dow’s Longest Winning Streak in Four Years

Written on July 20, 2023 at 2:41 am, by

Stocks showed positive momentum on Wednesday during the ongoing corporate earnings season, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average achieving its longest winning streak in nearly four years. The Dow closed 0.31% higher, at 35,061.21 points, marking its eighth consecutive day of gains, a feat not seen since September 2019. The S&P 500 also climbed 0.24%Continue Reading

Strong Corporate Earnings Propel Dow Jones to New Highs

Written on July 19, 2023 at 2:54 am, by

In a positive turn for investors, the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared on Tuesday as traders reacted to impressive corporate earnings reports. The Dow closed the day with a gain of 366.58 points, marking a 1.06% increase and reaching a new high of 34,951.93. Similarly, the Nasdaq Composite rose by 0.76% to end at 14,353.64,Continue Reading