S&P Recovers Losses as Bond Yields Move Higher

Market Overview - Major indices experienced a significant turnaround, with all major indices up at least 2% on the day, marking a notable recovery from previous declines [2][3] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached above 50,000 for the first time, gaining 1,200 points or approximately 2.5%, setting a record high [7] - The S&P 500 increased by over 130 points or 2%, marking its best day since May of the previous year [3][7] Sector Performance - The Russell 2000 saw a notable increase of 3.6%, indicating strong performance in small-cap stocks [8] - Information technology sector led the gains, rising by 4%, while industrials and financials also performed well [9] - Consumer discretionary sector declined by about 0.7%, with communication services being the biggest loser, down approximately 1.5% [9] Notable Stocks - Robinhood emerged as the top gainer in the S&P 500, with shares surging nearly 14%, attributed to its ties with the recovering crypto market [10][11] - Under Armour's stock rose over 19% after reporting a quarterly profit and slightly exceeding revenue estimates, with a year-to-date increase of about 50% [13] - Amazon shares fell by 5.6% following the announcement of a $200 billion investment plan for data centers and AI workloads [15][16] Company-Specific Developments - Bitcoin Treasury reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $2.4 billion, but analysts remain optimistic about its cash reserves allowing it to withstand further downturns [12] - Stellantis faced a significant decline of 24% in its stock price due to challenges related to its electric vehicle strategy and substantial charges linked to previous management decisions [19][20] Market Sentiment - The overall market sentiment appears to be shifting towards a "risk-on" approach, with investors showing renewed interest in equities and crypto assets [6] - Despite the positive day, software stocks continued to decline for the fourth consecutive week, indicating ongoing challenges in that sector [20]