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Major stock indexes maintained gains amid positive inflation data, with tech stocks like Nvidia and Tesla outperforming. Western Digital led the Big Cap 20 with a 5% rise, and Carvana showed strong fundamentals with a recent breakout. The market showed signs of resilience, supported by favorable economic indicators and sector performances.
Wall Street's major indexes rebounded above breakeven with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow showing gains, driven by strong performances from Tesla and Apple, amid ongoing Federal Reserve discussions on inflation and interest rate cuts.
U.S. stock indexes experienced their largest daily gains since May 27, driven by bargain hunting after a recent selloff and expectations of a September interest rate cut, amid mixed economic signals and corporate news including Tesla's share award to Elon Musk and Spotify's price hike.
Major stock indexes showed mixed movements with tech giants like Meta Platforms reaching new highs, while Tesla's stock dropped sharply after disappointing earnings. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 edged higher, but the Dow declined, and small caps cooled off. Key earnings reports and economic data influenced market sentiment, with notable movements in individual stocks such as UnitedHealth and Chipotle.
The stock market experienced mixed results with indexes fluctuating after surprise jobs data; Tesla surged on strong delivery numbers, while health care stocks plummeted following earnings outlook withdrawals. Key economic indicators and upcoming jobs reports are influencing investor sentiment.
While the S&P 500 is set to achieve its fifth consecutive record close, other indexes such as the Value Line Geometric Index and the Russell 2000 are struggling, indicating the dominance of a few megacap technology stocks in driving the S&P 500's performance. The performance gap reflects the increased concentration in large-cap stocks, with small-cap stocks lagging behind. Additionally, the disparity between the S&P 500 growth index and the S&P 500 value index highlights the catch-up of high-quality value stocks to market leaders in the tech space.
Regional bank indexes have erased all losses since the fall of Silicon Valley Bank in March, signaling a significant moment for an industry that has faced challenges since the 2008 financial crisis. The climb back to pre-SVB levels is attributed to a dovish shift at the Federal Reserve, which has hinted at no further interest rate hikes and even potential rate cuts in 2024. This news has provided relief to regional bankers who have been struggling to generate robust profits. However, executives and analysts remain cautious, as deposit costs are expected to continue rising until interest rates are actually lowered, and concerns persist over delinquency rates on certain bank loans and commercial real estate.
Major indexes, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500, broke below their 50-day moving averages, while the Nasdaq lagged behind, signaling a potential downturn in the stock market. Apple and Microsoft both fell below their 50-day lines, delaying progress on their respective cup bases. AI stock C3.ai reversed lower ahead of its earnings release, while cybersecurity software company Zscaler and workflow software maker Asana reported quarterly results and saw their stocks fall. AMC Entertainment also crashed after announcing plans to sell up to 40 million shares.
The stock market indexes are struggling to find direction after the recent Russian turmoil, with investors closely monitoring the U.S. markets on Monday.
The stock market indexes ended lower on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told the House that higher interest rates are likely ahead due to inflation concerns.
US stocks dipped on Tuesday, pausing a rally that has seen indexes climb to their highest levels of the year. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite is coming off its eighth consecutive weekly gain, its longest winning streak since 2019.