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Nasdaq Slumps as Tech Stocks Retreat in Final Week of First Half

Written on June 27, 2023 at 3:18 am, by

In the final week of the first half of the year, the Nasdaq Composite experienced a significant decline as investors sold off shares of technology companies that had performed well so far in 2023. The Nasdaq dropped by 1.16%, while the S&P 500 also saw a loss of 0.45%, and the Dow Jones Industrial AverageContinue Reading

Tech Stocks Drive Nasdaq and S&P 500 Rebound Amid Uncertain Market Conditions

Written on June 23, 2023 at 3:27 am, by

The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 ended their three-day losing streaks on Thursday, propelled by renewed investor interest in tech stocks. The Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, surged by 0.95% to 13,630.61, while the S&P 500 rose 0.37% to 4,381.89, with both indices closing near session highs. In contrast, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dippedContinue Reading

Stocks Retreat as Investors Digest Powell’s Comments on Inflation

Written on June 22, 2023 at 2:40 am, by

In a temporary halt to the recent market rally, stocks experienced a decline on Wednesday. Investor sentiment was influenced by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks on inflation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.30%, the S&P 500 declined by 0.52%, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 1.21%, marking the third consecutive day of losses forContinue Reading

Stocks Retreat as Market Rally Pauses, Investors Monitor Sentiment

Written on June 21, 2023 at 3:40 am, by

Stocks experienced a decline on Tuesday, marking the first trading day of the week, as the market took a breather after a recent rally that had propelled it to levels not seen in over a year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 245.25 points (0.72%) to reach 34,053.87, while the S&P 500 and NasdaqContinue Reading

Markets Close on Monday for Juneteenth Holiday Following Strong Week and Fed’s Rate Hike Decision

Written on June 20, 2023 at 2:49 am, by

In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, the regular trading session was suspended on Monday, providing investors with a break after a positive week. Despite minor slips on Friday, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite recorded their best weekly performances since March, with the S&P 500 rising by 2.6% and the Nasdaq adding 3.25%. TheContinue Reading

Stocks Surge as Investors Anticipate Fed’s Pause on Rate Hikes

Written on June 16, 2023 at 5:45 am, by

On Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a significant rally, surging over 400 points, and the S&P 500 reached a 13-month high. Investors speculated that the Federal Reserve would refrain from further interest rate hikes after the central bank decided to skip a hike this week. The Dow Jones rose by 428.73 points (1.26%),Continue Reading

Stock Market Reacts to Fed’s Mixed Signals on Rate Hikes and Inflation

Written on June 15, 2023 at 3:22 am, by

Stocks experienced volatility on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve took a pause in its rate-hiking campaign while signalling progress in combating inflation. Despite this, the central bank also indicated its intention to implement two more rate hikes later in the year. The S&P 500 managed to eke out a marginal gain, closing at 4,372.59 withContinue Reading

Stocks Rise on Slowing Inflation Data, Fed Rate Hike Speculation

Written on June 14, 2023 at 2:14 am, by

Stocks climbed as new inflation data revealed a slowdown in price pressures in May, fueling optimism among investors that the Federal Reserve might opt to forgo a rate hike during its upcoming policy decision this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all experienced gains, with the latter two indices reachingContinue Reading

S&P 500 Surges to 13-Month High Amid Optimism Over Fed Rate Hike Decision

Written on June 13, 2023 at 3:45 am, by

The S&P 500 soared to its highest level in over a year as traders anticipated that the Federal Reserve would refrain from raising interest rates during their policy meeting. The index closed at 4,338.93, surpassing its previous high from August and marking the best intraday and closing levels since April 2022. The Nasdaq Composite alsoContinue Reading

U.S. Stock Futures Dip Despite S&P 500’s Record High; DocuSign Surges After Beating Expectations

Written on June 9, 2023 at 3:00 am, by

U.S. stock futures experienced a slight decline on Thursday night, even as the S&P 500 reached its highest closing level of the year. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dropped by 54 points, equivalent to 0.16%, while S&P 500 futures saw a 0.12% dip and Nasdaq 100 futures edged down by 0.08%. In extended trading, DocuSignContinue Reading