Stock Market News·2025-11-19 19:07Core Viewpoint - U.S. equity markets are rebounding as investors await Nvidia's quarterly earnings, with technology and communication services sectors leading the recovery [1][3]. Major Index Performance - The S&P 500 Index is up 0.2% to 0.4%, aiming to end a four-session losing streak [2] - The Nasdaq Composite is showing gains between 0.3% and 0.8%, recovering from two consecutive days of declines [2] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average is slightly lower by 0.1% to 0.2%, also looking to break a four-day losing streak [2] - The S&P 500 has faced recent shakiness due to concerns over elevated stock valuations and uncertainty regarding future Federal Reserve interest rate cuts [2]. Afternoon Trading Activity and Sector Performance - Afternoon trading reflects cautious optimism, driven by Nvidia's upcoming earnings report, seen as a crucial test for the AI sector [3] - Technology and communication services sectors are leading, while consumer defensives, energy, and utilities sectors are lagging [3] - The real estate market showed recovery in Q3 2025, with multifamily and office sectors leading growth [3]. Key Company News and Stock Movements - Nvidia (NVDA) stock is up approximately 1.7% to 3.2% ahead of its earnings report, which is expected to assess the AI industry's health [4] - Alphabet (GOOGL) shares jumped over 3% to an all-time high following the announcement of its AI model, Gemini 3 [4] - Lowe's (LOW) shares surged nearly 5% to 6% after a strong Q3 profit report and raised sales projections [4] - Target (TGT) stock dipped 0.5% to 1.5% despite a stronger profit due to weaker-than-expected revenue [4] - Constellation Energy (CEG) rallied 5.2% to 6.1% after a $1 billion loan announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy [4] - Amazon (AMZN) stock slipped 0.8% after a previous drop of 4.4% due to a rating cut [4] - Adobe (ADBE) announced an acquisition of Semrush Holdings Inc. for approximately $1.9 billion [4] - Medtronic plc (MDT) shares jumped 4.7% after reporting better-than-expected earnings [4] - Amer Sports, Inc. (AS) shares surged 8.5% after surpassing earnings estimates [4]. Upcoming Market Events - The September jobs report is scheduled for release on November 20, following a delay due to a government shutdown [6] - Federal Reserve minutes are expected to provide insights into inflation and labor market conditions [6] - Walmart (WMT) is set to report earnings on November 20, which will offer insights into consumer spending [6].