Stocks Rise as US-China Tensions Ease | Closing Bell

Market Performance & Trends - The S&P 500 and NASDAQ closed up approximately 05% as the trading day ended [5][7] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by over 200 points, representing a gain of approximately 05% [7] - The Russell 2000 was down approximately 06% indicating concerns about small and mid-cap companies, especially financials [8] - Tech, consumer staples, financials, energy, and communication services sectors showed strong performance [9] - Utilities and materials sectors underperformed [9] Regional Banks & Financial Institutions - Zions Bancorp rebounded with a nearly 6% increase after a 13% decline the previous day, following positive earnings reports from regional lenders [10] - Truist's stock price increased by approximately 37% after releasing its earnings report [11] - Fifth Third's stock price increased by approximately 13% [11] - American Express (Amex) gained over 7% after exceeding earnings expectations [12] Individual Stocks & Assets - Can you guys' stock price increased by approximately 84%, rebounding from a sharp sell-off due to a lawsuit in the UK [15] - Newmont's stock price decreased by over 75%, despite being up over 140% year-to-date [17] - Oracle's stock price decreased by almost 7% after suggesting a smaller boost from infrastructure spending [18] - Hims & Hers' stock price decreased by 16% due to concerns about potential cuts to GOP-1 drug costs [20] Macroeconomic Factors & Geopolitics - Potential easing of US-China trade tensions following White House press conference [3][4] - Focus on geopolitics in the coming week with the president and surrogates traveling globally [6] - Concerns about rising delinquencies in car loans, increasing by 515% from Q1 2010 to Q1 2025 [24][25] - Government shutdown impacting Treasury Department approvals for alcoholic beverage makers [27]