Dow Dips Over 250 Points But Records Weekly Gain: Investor Sentiment Edges Lower, Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Neutral' Zone

Company Performance - Adobe Inc. reported better-than-expected third-quarter results and raised its fiscal 2025 outlook [2] - IBEX Ltd. shares surged over 36% after announcing better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issuing FY26 sales guidance above estimates [2] Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight decline to 54.2, remaining in the "Neutral" zone [5] - The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index fell to 55.4 in September from 58 in August, below market estimates [2] Stock Market Overview - U.S. stocks closed mixed, with the Dow Jones dropping around 274 points to 45,834.22, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.44% to 22,141.10 [3] - Most sectors on the S&P 500 ended negatively, with industrials, health care, and materials experiencing the largest losses, while consumer discretionary and utilities stocks closed higher [3]