标普500指数创月余最长连跌纪录

Market Overview - The U.S. stock market experienced a decline for the third consecutive trading day, with the S&P 500 index falling by 0.5%, marking its longest losing streak in over a month [2] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 173 points, or 0.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite also fell by 0.5% [2] - Despite the recent declines, all three major indices remain close to their historical highs set earlier in the week [2] Economic Indicators - Reports indicate that the U.S. economy may be stronger than economists had anticipated, which could reduce the likelihood of multiple interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in the coming months [2] - The Federal Reserve recently implemented its first interest rate cut of the year, with expectations for more cuts by the end of next year [2] - Stronger-than-expected economic performance may alleviate the Fed's urgency to cut rates, especially given the existing inflation risks [2] Company Performance - CarMax's stock plummeted by 20.1% after reporting quarterly profits below analyst expectations, with a decline in vehicle sales compared to the previous year [4] - Jabil's stock fell by 6.7% despite reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly profits, attributed to demand from artificial intelligence [4] - Oracle's stock decreased by 5.6% after a significant rise earlier in the month due to announcements of large AI contracts [5] - Starbucks' stock slightly declined by 0.5% following the announcement of a $1 billion restructuring plan, which includes store closures and job cuts [5] - IBM's stock rose by 5.2% after HSBC announced a promising quantum computing trial with the company [5] Sector Trends - The bond market saw a slight increase in Treasury yields as traders reduced bets on future interest rate cuts by the Fed, with the 10-year Treasury yield rising from 4.16% to 4.17% [4] - The housing sector showed signs of optimism, with KB Home's stock fluctuating after reporting quarterly profits above analyst expectations, driven by declining mortgage rates [6]