U.S. stock index futures rose Monday as Wall Street appeared relieved by President-elect Donald Trump’s big-name appointment of investor Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary. Dow Jones futures were up 290 points, something like 0.7%, S&P 500 futures were up about 30 points, something around 0.5%, and Nasdaq 100 futures gained about 125 points, 0.6%. These […]
U.S. Stock Markets Rise, Nvidia’s Results Look Promising
U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday, building on a session of strong positive signals on Wall Street as technology stocks advanced ahead of earnings from market leader Nvidia (NVDA). In early trading, Dow Jones futures climbed 70 points, or approximately 0.2%, while S&P 500 futures gained 5 points, up 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures […]
U.S. Stocks Trade Mixed: Nvidia Earnings, PMI Data, and Fed in the Spotlight
U.S. stock index futures and equities declined on Tuesday, with geopolitical tensions heightened by Russia’s President Vladimir Putin’s hard-line comments on nuclear weapons. Wall Street indexes rose on Monday, recovering some of the losses recorded the previous week, helped by a strong rally by electric vehicle maker Tesla (TSLA). The S&P 500 index was up […]
U.S. Stock Markets Decline, Cautious Sentiment Ahead of CPI Report
U.S. stock index futures and equity markets fell on Wednesday, as the strong post-election rally took a breather ahead of crucial inflation data expected to guide the Federal Reserve’s next monetary policy moves. Wall Street’s major indexes retreated from record highs on Tuesday as investors held on to some of the recent gains made. The […]
Dow Stocks Rise 1,255 Points on Trump’s White House Win
U.S. stock index futures surged Wednesday following Donald Trump’s election as the 47th President of the United States, as Republicans appeared on course to control both the Senate and the House of Representatives. At the start of trading, Dow Jones futures were up nearly 1,255 points, up 3%, S&P 500 futures were up 133 points, […]
U.S. Stock Markets Rise on Day Marked by Presidential Election and Federal Reserve Meeting
U.S. stock index futures and equities rose slightly on Tuesday, recovering some ground after recent sharp losses as investors prepared for a close presidential election and an anticipated Federal Reserve meeting. Major indexes were lower on Monday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite losing 0.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6%, extending […]
U.S. Stock Markets Rise, Alphabet Rallies on Positive Results
U.S. stock and index markets rose on Wednesday, buoyed by Alphabet’s gains after the tech giant reported better-than-expected earnings, setting a positive tone for upcoming tech sector earnings. On Tuesday, Wall Street indexes closed with mixed results as investors flocked to tech stocks, while most other sectors lagged. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose by 0.8%, […]
US Stock Markets Steady Ahead of Key Economic Data and Tech Earnings
U.S. stock markets and indices remained stable on Tuesday after a positive session on Wall Street, with investors bracing for a week filled with earnings reports and crucial economic data. On Monday, Wall Street indexes posted slight gains, remaining near all-time highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led with a 0.7% rise, while the S&P […]
U.S. Stock Markets Rise Amid Key Data Expectations in Tech Sector and Nonfarm Payrolls
U.S. stock markets and indexes rose on Monday, buoyed by easing geopolitical tensions at the beginning of a week filled with pivotal technology sector earnings, monthly nonfarm payroll data, and the final stretch of campaigning ahead of the U.S. presidential election. Oil Prices Drop as Risk Appetite Grows Risk appetite surged on Monday, while crude […]
U.S. Stock Markets Lower on Rising Yields, Election Fears, Corporate Data
U.S. stocks and indexes declined on Wednesday as investors analyzed corporate earnings amid rising Treasury yields and political uncertainty with less than two weeks to go before the presidential election. Wall Street indexes are down from their all-time highs this week, pressured by rising Treasury yields. The 10-year rate rose on Tuesday to a nearly […]