Nvidia(US:NVDA) Benzinga·2025-11-19 05:58Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index increased to a reading of 11.3, remaining in the "Extreme Fear" zone, down from a prior reading of 12.7 [5][6]. Stock Market Performance - U.S. stocks closed lower, with the Dow Jones dropping approximately 499 points to 46,091.74, the S&P 500 falling 0.83% to 6,617.32, and the Nasdaq Composite declining 1.21% to 22,432.85 [4]. - Most sectors on the S&P 500 ended positively, particularly energy, health care, and real estate, while consumer discretionary and information technology sectors saw declines [3]. Economic Indicators - Initial jobless claims in the U.S. were reported at 232,000 for the week ending October 18, with private employers announcing an average of 2,500 job cuts per week over the four weeks ending November 1, compared to an 11.25K reduction in the previous period [3]. Company Earnings Reports - Medtronic Plc reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, while Home Depot Inc. reported worse-than-expected third-quarter adjusted earnings and lowered its FY25 adjusted EPS outlook [2]. - Investors are anticipating earnings results from Nvidia Corp., Target Corp., and Lowe's Companies Inc. [4].