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US Stocks Continue Decline Amid Regional Bank Contagion Concerns with Non-Farm Payroll Report in Focus

Written on May 5, 2023 at 3:09 am, by

On Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.86%, the S&P 500 slid 0.72%, and the Nasdaq Composite shed 0.49%, marking the fourth consecutive day of declines for the major indexes. The decline was caused by contagion fears in the regional bank space as PacWest’s shares tanked over 50% due to news that the CaliforniaContinue Reading

Fed Raises Rates for 10th Time in Current Cycle, Signals Cautious Approach to Future Increases

Written on May 4, 2023 at 2:59 am, by

On Wednesday, S&P 500 futures and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures both fell, by 0.2% and 0.2%, respectively, while Nasdaq 100 futures remained flat, up 0.06%. The drop was attributed to the Federal Reserve’s decision to increase rates by 25 basis points and concerns over contagion in the regional bank sector. PacWest’s shares plummeted moreContinue Reading

Stocks Fall as Contagion Fears in Regional Banking Sector Return Ahead of Fed’s Rate Decision

Written on May 3, 2023 at 1:30 am, by

On Tuesday, stock markets experienced a sharp decline due to concerns among traders about contagion in the regional banking sector ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite all fell for a second consecutive session. Bank shares also declined, with the SPDR S&P RegionalContinue Reading

US Stock Market Sees Monthly Gains, Investors Await Federal Reserve Meeting and Earnings Reports

Written on May 2, 2023 at 2:00 am, by

On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw an increase, achieving its best monthly performance since January. The blue-chip index finished 0.8% higher, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite also recording gains. The Dow rose by 2.5% for April, while the S&P 500 recorded a 1.5% monthly gain. More than half of S&PContinue Reading

US Stocks Gain on Tech Earnings Despite GDP Miss

Written on April 28, 2023 at 4:38 am, by

On Thursday, the US stock market closed higher due to solid earnings from Meta Platforms, which boosted tech-related companies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 1.57% to 33,826.16, the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.43% to 12,142.24, and the S&P 500 climbed 1.96% to 4,135.35. It was the best day since January for the Dow andContinue Reading

First Republic Bank concerns overshadow Big Tech excitement as Dow Jones loses over 200 points

Written on April 27, 2023 at 3:32 am, by

Investor worries over First Republic Bank overshadowed excitement around Big Tech earnings, causing the Dow Jones Industrial Average to lose more than 200 points. First Republic Bank slid nearly 30%, extending losses after falling almost 50% on Tuesday. The regional bank reported a 40% drop in deposits to $104.5 billion in the first quarter, reignitingContinue Reading

Strong Earnings from Big Tech Firms Drive US Stock Futures Higher, First Republic Bank’s Deposit Drop Raises Concerns

Written on April 26, 2023 at 2:52 am, by

Big Tech earnings, led by Alphabet and Microsoft, boosted US stock futures on Tuesday evening. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gained 0.1%, S&P 500 futures added 0.4%, and Nasdaq 100 futures increased by 1.2%. Microsoft beat Wall Street’s expectations in its latest quarter and posted strong revenue from its Intelligent Cloud business segment, driving sharesContinue Reading

Nasdaq Slips as Investors Await Tech Earnings Reports and Economic Data

Written on April 25, 2023 at 2:13 am, by

On Monday, the Nasdaq Composite dropped as investors awaited corporate earnings reports from major tech companies and new economic data. The tech-heavy index closed at 12,037.20, down 0.29%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average ended up 0.2% and the S&P 500 closed 0.09% higher. The market is eagerly anticipating earnings reports from high-interest companies likeContinue Reading

Dow Jones Closes Flat as Investors Evaluate Earnings Reports and Fear Underwhelming Profits in the Future

Written on April 24, 2023 at 2:44 am, by

On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw little change and ended the week in the red as investors analyzed earnings reports and concerns about underwhelming profits. The Dow rose 22.34 points, or 0.07%, to close at 33,808.96, while the S&P 500 increased 0.09% to settle at 4,133.52. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.11% to endContinue Reading

U.S. Stock Futures Steady as Earnings Uncertainty Looms

Written on April 21, 2023 at 2:29 am, by

On Thursday night, U.S. stock futures showed little movement, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dropping slightly by 18 points or 0.05%. S&P 500 futures remained unchanged, while Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.07%. During regular trading on Thursday, the Dow decreased by approximately 110 points or 0.33%. The S&P 500 dropped 0.6%, and theContinue Reading