Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index improved to a reading of 52.7, remaining in the "Neutral" zone, up from 51.3 [5] - U.S. stocks showed positive performance with the Nasdaq Composite gaining approximately 0.3% and the Dow Jones reaching a new closing high [1][3] Economic Indicators - Major indices saw gains in September, with the S&P 500 increasing over 3%, the Dow rising nearly 2%, and the Nasdaq jumping 5.6% [2] - U.S. job openings rose by 19,000 to 7.227 million in August, while the Chicago Business Barometer fell to 40.6 in September, below market expectations [2] Sector Performance - Most sectors in the S&P 500 closed positively, particularly information technology, health care, and industrials, while energy and consumer discretionary sectors declined [3] - The Dow Jones closed higher by around 82 points to 46,397.89, the S&P 500 rose 0.41% to 6,688.46, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.30% to 22,660.01 [3] Upcoming Earnings - Investors are anticipating earnings results from Conagra Brands Inc., RPM International Inc., and Acuity Inc. [4]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index improved, moving to the "Greed" zone with a current reading of 57.7, up from 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 adding 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] Sector Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed negatively, with consumer staples, health care, and materials stocks experiencing the largest losses [3] - Conversely, consumer discretionary and communication services stocks closed higher, bucking the overall market trend [3] Company-Specific News - Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (HAIN) saw a significant 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]

Company Performance - Adobe Inc. reported better-than-expected third-quarter results and raised its fiscal 2025 outlook [2] - IBEX Ltd. shares surged over 36% after announcing better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issuing FY26 sales guidance above estimates [2] Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight decline to 54.2, remaining in the "Neutral" zone [5] - The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index fell to 55.4 in September from 58 in August, below market estimates [2] Stock Market Overview - U.S. stocks closed mixed, with the Dow Jones dropping around 274 points to 45,834.22, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.44% to 22,141.10 [3] - Most sectors on the S&P 500 ended negatively, with industrials, health care, and materials experiencing the largest losses, while consumer discretionary and utilities stocks closed higher [3]

Company Performance - Shares of Alphabet Inc. jumped over 9% after a U.S. court issued remedies in the DOJ antitrust case, which were less severe than anticipated [2] - Apple Inc. gained about 4% as the ruling allows Google to continue paying for default search placement on iOS, preserving a significant revenue stream for Apple [2] - Campbell's Co. saw a 7% increase in shares after reporting better-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter [3] - Macy's Inc. shares surged more than 20% following second-quarter results that exceeded estimates and an increase in FY2025 guidance [3] Economic Indicators - U.S. job openings decreased by 176,000 to 7.18 million in July 2025, below market expectations of 7.4 million [4] - New orders for U.S.-manufactured goods fell by 1.3% month-over-month to $603.6 billion in July, following a 4.8% decline in the previous month [4] Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight decline to 52.0, remaining in the "Neutral" zone [1][7] - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed negatively, with industrials, energy, and materials stocks experiencing the largest losses, while communication services and information technology stocks closed higher [5] - The Dow Jones closed lower by approximately 25 points, while the S&P 500 rose 0.51% and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.02% during the session [5]

Market Overview - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index remained in the "Extreme Fear" zone with a current reading of 20.9, down from 21.4 [7][8] - U.S. stocks mostly settled lower, with the Dow Jones index falling over 500 points, marking its third consecutive day of losses [1][5] Company Performance - UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) shares dropped over 22% after reporting worse-than-expected first-quarter results and lowering its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance [2] - Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) shares fell approximately 3% after a prior decline of around 7% [2] - Eli Lilly & Co. (LLY) shares experienced their sharpest single-day rally in nearly 25 years following positive data from a pivotal trial for a weight-loss drug, with the market for such drugs projected to triple by 2030 [3] Economic Data - U.S. housing starts decreased by 11.4% month-over-month to an annualized rate of 1.324 million in March [4] - Initial jobless claims fell by 9,000 to 215,000, better than market estimates of 225,000 [4] - The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index dropped 39 points to -26.4, significantly below market expectations of 2 [4] Sector Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed positively, with energy, consumer staples, and real estate stocks showing the largest gains [5] - Information technology and health care sectors closed lower, contrasting with the overall market trend [5]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index increased to a reading of 18.4, remaining in the "Extreme Fear" zone, down from a previous reading of 19.6 [5][6] - The overall fear level in the market is reflected in the decline of U.S. stocks, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 150 points [1][3] Company Earnings - Citigroup Inc. reported better-than-expected earnings for its first quarter [1] - Bank of America Corporation also posted stronger-than-expected earnings for its first quarter [1] - Investors are awaiting earnings results from Abbott Laboratories, The Travelers Companies Inc., and The Progressive Corp. [4] Economic Indicators - The NY Empire State Manufacturing Index improved to -8.1 in April from -20 in the previous month [2] - U.S. export prices remained unchanged in March, compared to a revised 0.5% gain in February [2] - U.S. import prices decreased by 0.1% in March, following a revised 0.2% gain in February [2] Market Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed negatively, with consumer discretionary, health care, and consumer staples experiencing the largest losses [3] - Information technology and real estate sectors closed higher, contrasting with the overall market trend [3] - The Dow Jones closed lower by approximately 156 points to 40,368.96, while the S&P 500 fell 0.17% to 5,396.63, and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.05% to 16,823.17 [3]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a sharp decline in overall market sentiment, remaining in the "Extreme Fear" zone with a current reading of 7.7, down from 18.6 [1][6][7] - U.S. stocks settled lower, with the Nasdaq Composite dipping around 6% during the session following new trade tariffs announced by President Trump [1][4] Company Performance - Apple Inc. shares dipped approximately 9.3%, marking its worst day since March 2020 [1] - Nvidia Corp. tumbled 7.8%, while Amazon.com Inc. dropped 9% on the same day [1] - Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. shares gained 10% after reporting better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issuing FY25 sales guidance above estimates [2] Economic Data - U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 6,000 to 219,000, better than market estimates of 225,000 [3] - The U.S. trade deficit shrank to $122.7 billion in February, compared to $130.7 billion in the previous month and versus market estimates of a $123.5 billion gap [3] - The ISM services PMI dipped to 50.8 in March, down from 53.5 in February and below market estimates of 53 [3] Sector Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed negatively, with consumer discretionary, energy, and information technology stocks recording the biggest losses [4] - Consumer staples stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing higher [4] - The Dow Jones closed lower by around 1,679 points to 40,545.93, while the S&P 500 dipped 4.84% to 5,396.52, and the Nasdaq Composite tumbled 5.97% to 16,550.61 during the session [4]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in overall market sentiment but remained in the "Extreme Fear" zone with a reading of 17.1, up from 15.6 [1][4] - U.S. stocks settled higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 200 points, closing higher by around 235 points to 42,225.32 [1][3] Economic Data - Private businesses in the U.S. added 155,000 jobs in March, compared to a revised gain of 84,000 in February, exceeding market estimates of 105,000 [2] - New orders for U.S. manufactured goods rose by 0.6% month-over-month for February, compared to a revised 1.8% gain in January [2] Sector Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed positively, with consumer discretionary, industrials, and financials recording the biggest gains [3] - Consumer staples and consumer discretionary stocks closed lower, bucking the overall market trend [3] Company-Specific News - Tesla Inc. (TSLA) rallied over 5% despite reporting the worst quarterly deliveries in over two years and missing analyst estimates [2] - Investors are awaiting earnings results from Acuity Inc. (AYI), Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG), and Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) [4]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index improved, moving to the "Fear" zone with a current reading of 27.9, up from 23.4 [6] - U.S. stocks experienced a positive session, with the Dow Jones index rising nearly 600 points [1][4] Economic Indicators - The Chicago Fed National Activity Index increased to 0.18 in February from -0.08 in January [3] - The S&P Global services PMI rose to 54.3 in March, up from 51 in February, indicating a rebound in services activity [3] - The S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI decreased to 49.8 in March from 52.7 in the previous month [3] Sector Performance - Most sectors in the S&P 500 closed positively, particularly consumer discretionary, communication services, and industrials [4] - Utility stocks, however, closed slightly lower, bucking the overall market trend [4] Company Performance - Tesla Inc. shares gained approximately 12% after a nine-week decline [3] - Meta Platforms Inc. and Nvidia Corp. each saw gains of over 3% during the session [3] Upcoming Earnings - Investors are anticipating earnings results from Core & Main, Inc., GameStop Corp., and Worthington Enterprises Inc. [5]