Market Rebounds Ahead of Nvidia Earnings and Key Economic Data

Market Overview - U.S. stock markets experienced a modest rebound on November 19, 2025, with major indexes closing higher, breaking a multi-day losing streak as investors awaited Nvidia's earnings report [1] - The S&P 500 rose 0.4%, the Nasdaq Composite increased by 0.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.1%, halting their respective losing streaks [2] Economic Indicators - The yield on the 10-year Treasury note increased to 4.13% from approximately 4.11% [3] - The U.S. dollar index rose by 0.7% to 100.19 [3] - WTI crude futures declined over 2% to settle at $59.50 per barrel, while gold futures advanced 0.2% to $4,075 per ounce [3] Key Company News - Nvidia (NVDA) shares climbed by as much as 3.2% ahead of its fiscal third-quarter earnings report, with analysts expecting earnings of $1.25 per share on revenue of $54.9 billion [5] - Alphabet (GOOGL) saw a 3% increase in shares, reaching an all-time intraday high following the announcement of its AI model, Gemini 3 [5] - Lowe's (LOW) shares rose 4% after reporting stronger-than-expected third-quarter profits and raising its full-year sales projection [5] - Target (TGT) shares fell 2.7% after reporting disappointing sales figures and lowering its full-year profit forecast [5] - Walmart (WMT) shares were down nearly 1% as investors awaited its earnings report [5] - Constellation Energy (CEG) rallied 5% after receiving a $1 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy [5] - Medtronic plc (MDT) jumped 4.7% after surpassing earnings estimates [5] - Amer Sports, Inc. (AS) surged 8.5% on strong earnings, while Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (MGIC) fell 4.4% after missing expectations [5] Upcoming Events - Nvidia's fiscal 2026 third-quarter earnings report is expected to be a major market mover, influencing sentiment across technology and AI sectors [6] - The September jobs report, delayed due to a government shutdown, is set to be released on November 20, providing insights into the labor market [10] - Walmart's earnings report is anticipated to offer further indications of consumer spending and retail sector health [10] - Preliminary PMI data for November will be released on November 21, providing clues on global economic growth and business confidence [10]