The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Monday.U.S. stocks settled higher on Monday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 500 points during the session, led by a rebound in small-cap stocks and regional banks, easing some of the credit-driven anxiety that shook markets last week. Large-cap benchmarks also posted solid gains.Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) was the top gainer in the S&P 500, jumping around 5%, after an ...

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in the overall fear level, while the index moved to the “Fear” zone on Friday.U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 200 points during the session as Wall Street shrugged off credit concerns that battered bank stocks recently.President Donald Trump said the U.S. is “going to do fine with China,” indicating that the extra 100% tariff on Chinese goods he threatened to impose at the start of November was “not sustai ...

Market Overview - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index indicated an increase in overall fear, remaining in the "Fear" zone with a reading of 29.7, down from 31.8 [5] - U.S. stocks mostly closed higher, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining over 100 points, driven by strong bank and corporate earnings and expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts [1][2] Earnings Reports - Major earnings reports from Bank of America Corp. and Morgan Stanley exceeded market expectations, contributing to positive market sentiment [2] - Investors are anticipating earnings results from Charles Schwab Corp., Travelers Companies Inc., and US Bancorp [4] Economic Indicators - The NY Empire State Manufacturing Index rose by 19.4 points to a reading of 10.7 in October, surpassing market expectations of -1.0 [2] Sector Performance - Most sectors in the S&P 500 closed positively, with real estate, utilities, and communication services showing the largest gains, while materials and industrials sectors declined [3] - The Dow Jones closed lower by approximately 17 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose by 0.40% and 0.66%, respectively [3]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index has sharply declined, moving into the "Fear" zone with a current reading of 29.5, down from 46.6 [5] - U.S. stocks experienced significant losses, with the S&P 500 dropping 2.4% and the Dow declining 2.7% last week [1][4] Economic Data - The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index decreased to 55 in October from 55.1 in September, slightly above market estimates of 54.2 [3] Sector Performance - Most sectors in the S&P 500 closed negatively, with information technology, consumer discretionary, and energy stocks facing the largest losses [3] - Consumer staples stocks were an exception, closing higher despite the overall market trend [3] Company-Specific Movements - Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) led the tech sector decline, falling 7.8% after a strong previous week [2] - Investors are anticipating earnings results from Fastenal Co. (NASDAQ:FAST) and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. (NASDAQ:RMCF) [4]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in overall market sentiment, remaining in the "Greed" zone with a current reading of 52.2, down from 55.3 [1][5] - U.S. stocks settled lower, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 100 points and the S&P 500 declining for the third consecutive session [1][4] Company Performance - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2025 results [2] - CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX) shares dipped 20% after reporting second-quarter EPS and sales below estimates [2] Economic Indicators - U.S. durable goods orders increased by 2.9% month-over-month to $312.1 billion in August, contrasting with a revised 2.7% decline in July and exceeding market estimates of a 0.5% fall [3] - The U.S. trade deficit in goods decreased by $17.3 billion month-over-month to $85.5 billion in August, compared to market estimates of $95.65 billion [3] - Initial jobless claims fell by 14,000 to 218,000 in the third week of September, against market estimates of 235,000 [3] - The U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 3.8% in the second quarter, up from 3.3% in the second estimate [3] Sector Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed negatively, with materials, health care, and consumer discretionary stocks experiencing the largest losses [4] - Energy and information technology stocks closed higher, bucking the overall market trend [4]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index improved to a reading of 63.2, remaining in the "Greed" zone, up from 62.2 [5] - U.S. stocks closed higher, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining over 150 points [1] Stock Performance - Major indices recorded gains last week: S&P 500 rose 1.2%, Dow added 1%, and Nasdaq surged 2.2% [1] - The Dow Jones closed higher by approximately 66 points at 46,381.54, S&P 500 rose 0.44% to 6,693.75, and Nasdaq Composite gained 0.70% to 22,788.98 [3] Sector Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed negatively, with communication services, consumer staples, and consumer discretionary stocks experiencing the largest losses [3] - Information technology and utilities stocks performed better, closing higher despite the overall market trend [3] Notable Companies - Nvidia Corp. and Apple Inc. both gained around 4%, contributing to the Magnificent Seven's combined valuation reaching a record $20.9 trillion [2] - The top 10 most valuable U.S. companies now have a market cap of approximately $24.3 trillion [2] Economic Indicators - The Chicago Fed National Activity Index increased to -0.12 in August, marking the highest reading in five months, compared to a revised -0.28 in the previous month [2] Upcoming Earnings - Investors are anticipating earnings results from AutoZone Inc., AAR Corp., and Micron Technology Inc. [4]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight decline in overall market sentiment, moving to a reading of 57.3, indicating a "Greed" zone, down from 57.5 [6] - U.S. stocks settled mixed, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 250 points during the session as the Federal Reserve implemented its first interest rate cut of the year [1][2] Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve delivered a 25-basis-point rate cut, with Chair Jerome Powell indicating that more easing could be forthcoming due to a cooling labor market and increasing downside risks to employment [2] Company Performance - General Mills Inc. reported fiscal 2026 first-quarter results that slightly exceeded Wall Street expectations [2] - Manchester United plc shares fell over 6% after the company reported mixed fourth-quarter financial results [2] Economic Indicators - U.S. housing starts decreased by 8.5% month-over-month to an annual rate of 1.307 million units in August, down from a revised 1.429 million in the previous month and below market estimates of 1.37 million [3] - Building permits also declined by 3.7% to an annualized rate of 1.312 million in August [3] Sector Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed positively, with consumer staples, financial, and materials stocks recording the largest gains, while information technology and industrials stocks closed lower [4] - The Dow Jones closed higher by approximately 260 points to 46,018.32, while the S&P 500 fell 0.10% to 6,600.35 and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.33% to 22,261.33 during Monday's session [4] Upcoming Earnings - Investors are awaiting earnings results from Darden Restaurants Inc., Factset Research Systems Inc., and FedEx Corp [5]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in overall market sentiment, remaining in the "Greed" zone with a reading of 57.5, down from 58.3 [1][6] - U.S. stocks settled mostly lower, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 100 points ahead of the Federal Reserve policy meeting [1][4] Federal Reserve and Economic Indicators - The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates at the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee meeting, marking the first cut since December 2024, coinciding with stock market indexes at all-time highs [2] - The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index remained steady at 32 in September, unchanged from the previous month [2] - U.S. industrial production rose by 0.1% in August, following a 0.4% decline in July, exceeding market expectations of a 0.1% decline [2] Retail Sales and Company Performance - U.S. retail sales increased by 0.6% month-over-month in August, matching the revised gain in July and surpassing market expectations of a 0.2% gain [3] - Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. reported weaker-than-expected results for the second quarter [3] Sector Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed negatively, with utilities, real estate, and information technology stocks experiencing the largest losses [4] - Consumer discretionary and energy stocks performed better, closing higher despite the overall market trend [4] - The Dow Jones closed lower by approximately 125 points to 45,757.90, while the S&P 500 fell 0.13% to 6,606.76, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.07% to 22,333.96 during the session [4] Upcoming Earnings - Investors are anticipating earnings results from General Mills Inc., Manchester United PLC, and Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. [5]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index improved to a reading of 57.7, indicating a shift to the "Greed" zone from a previous reading of 54.4 [5] - U.S. stocks experienced gains, with the Nasdaq Composite rising over 200 points ahead of the Federal Reserve policy meeting [1] Stock Performance - All three major U.S. equity benchmarks recorded gains last week, with the S&P 500 achieving its best weekly performance since August and the Dow increasing by approximately 1% [1] - On Monday, the Dow Jones closed higher by around 49 points to 45,883.45, the S&P 500 rose 0.47% to 6,615.28, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.94% to 22,348.75 [3] Company-Specific News - Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (HAIN) saw a decline of around 25% after reporting worse-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results [2] - Investors are anticipating earnings results from Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (FERG), Brand House Collective Inc. (TBHC), and Evolution Petroleum Corp. (EPM) [4] Economic Indicators - The New York Empire State Manufacturing Index fell to -8.7 in September, down from 11.9 in August and below market estimates of 5 [2]

Market Overview - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight easing in overall fear levels, currently at 21.6, but remains in the "Extreme Fear" zone compared to a previous reading of 19.5 [4] - U.S. stocks closed lower, with the Dow Jones index dropping approximately 972 points to 38,170.41, the S&P 500 declining 2.36% to 5,158.20, and the Nasdaq Composite falling 2.55% to 15,870.90 [3] Company Performance - Tesla Inc. shares fell around 5.8%, while Nvidia Corp. lost about 4.5%, and Amazon.com Inc. dipped around 5% during the session [2] - Comerica Inc. reported better-than-expected earnings for its first quarter, while Netflix Inc. also reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter financial results after the market closed on Thursday [2] Sector Performance - All sectors on the S&P 500 closed negatively, with energy, consumer discretionary, and information technology stocks experiencing the largest losses [3] Investor Sentiment - Investors are awaiting earnings results from Verizon Communications Inc., 3M Company, and Tesla Inc. [3]