【环球财经】乐观情绪推动 标普500、纳指续创新高

Market Overview - The New York stock market experienced a positive sentiment, with all three major indices closing higher on July 25. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 208.01 points to 44,901.92, an increase of 0.47%. The S&P 500 gained 25.29 points to close at 6,388.64, up 0.40%. The Nasdaq Composite increased by 50.36 points to 21,108.32, a rise of 0.24% [1]. Sector Performance - Among the eleven sectors of the S&P 500, nine sectors saw gains while two sectors declined. The Materials and Industrials sectors led the gains with increases of 1.17% and 0.98%, respectively. Conversely, the Energy and Communication Services sectors experienced declines of 0.40% and 0.19% [2]. Corporate Earnings - According to FactSet, 82% of the 169 S&P 500 companies that reported their Q2 earnings exceeded expectations. This positive performance is supported by favorable fundamentals, with stable inflation and fluctuating interest rates contributing to a bullish market environment [4]. Economic Indicators - The U.S. Department of Commerce reported that new orders for durable goods in June amounted to $311.8 billion, reflecting a month-over-month decline of 9.3%. This figure was better than the market expectation of -11% but significantly lower than the revised 16.5% increase in May [5]. Company-Specific News - Intel reported its Q2 earnings, showing revenue of $12.9 billion, which remained flat compared to the same period last year. The company incurred a net loss of $2.9 billion, including $1.9 billion in restructuring costs. Following this announcement, Intel's stock price fell significantly by 8.53%, closing at $20.70 per share [6].