U.S. Stock Futures Surge Following ARM’s Strong IPO
U.S. stock index futures showed strength in the early hours of Thursday, as bond yields stabilized and traders monitored the release of August retail sales data alongside the commencement of ARM Holdings’ IPO. Here’s how stock-index futures were performing: In the previous trading session, the market saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) decline by […]
U.S. Stocks Begin Trading with Gains Following a Higher-Than-Anticipated August Inflation Report
In the morning of Wednesday, U.S. stock indexes saw an increase as the most recent consumer-price index data revealed a rise in inflation during August. This development has the potential to alter predictions regarding the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate strategy. How are stock indexes trading The Dow industrials dropped by 18 points, or 0.05%, to reach […]
Stock Market’s Waiting Game: When Will Consumers Hit Pause?
Five percent is a pretty normal interest rate,” says Michael Rosen, CIO at Angeles Investments. Consumer spending has defied Wall Street expectations all year, both by keeping stocks afloat near record levels and by preventing the U.S. economy from running aground into a recession. That’s why sentiment around stocks in the week ahead could hinge […]
U.S. Household Wealth Hits All-Time High Thanks to Stock Market Surge
A booming stock market has propelled U.S. household wealth to reach an all-time high, surpassing $154 trillion in the second quarter, according to data released by the Federal Reserve on Friday. This surge in wealth was supported by a rebound in property values, and it marked a significant increase from the $148.79 trillion recorded at […]
U.S. Stock Futures Decline as Economy Maintains Momentum
U.S. stock-index futures took a downward turn on Friday, capping off a challenging, holiday-shortened week on a negative note for Wall Street. Here’s a breakdown of the situation: On the previous day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) gained 58 points, marking a 0.2% increase, while the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq Composite (COMP) […]
Stock Market Challenges Ahead: Barry Bannister’s Analysis
Barry Bannister Challenges Optimistic Stock Market Predictions Barry Bannister, Stifel’s chief equity strategist, holds a different perspective from the bullish forecasts of the stock market. According to him, the soaring S&P 500 index is unlikely to reach a record peak by the end of this year. In a recent note, Bannister stated, “A new high […]
U.S. Stock Futures Show Signs of Recovery After Initial Decline
Early on Tuesday, U.S. stock index futures were rebounding, although they remained in negative territory, as surging bond yields countered pessimistic economic reports from China and Europe. Here’s how stock-index futures are trading: Looking back, on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rose by 116 points, or 0.33%, to reach 34,838, the S&P 500 […]
S&P 500 Surges: Biggest Weekly Gain Since June!
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq registered consecutive weekly gains, while U.S. stocks closed mostly higher on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 saw modest increases, bolstered by rising Treasury yields in response to a fresh report on August’s job market performance. U.S. markets will be closed on Monday for Labor Day. Here’s […]
S&P 500 Welcomes Airbnb and Blackstone to the Fold
S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that investment giant Blackstone Inc. and vacation-home rental platform Airbnb Inc. will be joining the S&P 500 index later this month, resulting in a surge in their after-hours stock prices on Friday. The change is set to take effect on Monday, September 18th, and is part of a series of […]
Labor Day Break: Stock Market Takes a Holiday Too
“Nasdaq Achieves 34.1% Gain in 8 Months Before Labor Day, Best Since 2003” As Labor Day approaches, it’s important to note that the U.S. stock market will be closed on Monday, September 4th, in observance of the holiday. This also includes the approximately $25 trillion Treasury market, providing workers with an extended holiday weekend to […]
