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In a significant market downturn, Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell’s indication of no rate cut in March resulted in the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s worst performance since December. Despite this, the Federal Reserve addressed concerns by removing a tightening bias statement. Notable stock movements included Alphabet’s 7% drop due to disappointing ad revenue, while Boeing’sContinue Reading

The stock market presented a mixed picture as the S&P 500 closed marginally lower and the Dow Jones hit a record high, while the Nasdaq Composite fell. This cautious trading reflects investor anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates. In corporate news, General Motors and F5 celebrated stock gains post-earnings, contrasting with declinesContinue Reading

The S&P 500 achieved a new record high, climbing to 4,927.93, driven by anticipation of major tech company earnings and the upcoming Federal Reserve rate policy decision. This week is pivotal with 19% of S&P 500 companies, including tech giants like Microsoft and Apple, due to report earnings. The Dow Jones and Nasdaq also sawContinue Reading

In a week marked by mixed market performance, the S&P 500 soared to a new closing record, while the Nasdaq faced challenges due to Tesla’s post-earnings decline. Positive economic indicators, including robust U.S. GDP growth and encouraging inflation data, influenced market optimism. Despite the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes, a healthy balance of non-inflationary growthContinue Reading

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