Market Overview - U.S. stocks experienced a decline on Monday, with the Dow Jones index falling over 200 points, closing lower by approximately 215 points to 47,739.32. The S&P 500 decreased by 0.35% to 6,846.51, and the Nasdaq Composite fell by 0.14% to 23,545.90 [4][3]. Economic Indicators - The one-year-ahead median inflation expectations in the U.S. remained stable at 3.2% in November [3]. Company News - Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD) is in an intensified bidding war, with Paramount Skydance Corp. (NASDAQ:PSKY) making a $30-per-share cash offer, valuing the company at approximately $108.4 billion, surpassing Netflix's (NASDAQ:NFLX) previous bid of $27.75 in cash and stock [2]. - Confluent Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT) saw a significant increase of 29% following reports that International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) is considering a potential acquisition [2]. Sector Performance - Most sectors within the S&P 500 closed negatively, with communication services, materials, and consumer discretionary stocks experiencing the largest losses. In contrast, information technology stocks performed well, closing higher [3]. Investor Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index indicated an increase in overall fear, with a current reading of 31.2, down from 38.1, remaining in the "Fear" zone [5][1].

Market Overview - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight increase in overall fear, remaining in the "Fear" zone with a reading of 40.4, down from 40.6 [7] - U.S. stocks closed higher, with the Dow Jones gaining over 100 points, supported by economic data that bolstered expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut [1] Economic Indicators - The core Personal Consumption Expenditures price index decreased from 2.9% to 2.8% year over year in September, slightly below expectations [2] - The CME FedWatch tool indicates an 87% probability of a 25-basis-point interest rate cut next week [2] - The University of Michigan's preliminary December consumer survey showed an improvement in overall sentiment, rising from 51 to 53.3, with further softening of inflation expectations [2] Company News - Netflix Inc. experienced a 2.9% drop after announcing a definitive agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. for $27.75 per share, valuing the company at approximately $72 billion [3] - Ulta Beauty Inc. shares surged 12.7% after exceeding analysts' estimates and raising its outlook [4] - ServiceTitan Inc. shares rose 10.5% following better-than-expected third-quarter financial results [4] Sector Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed negatively, with utilities, health care, and energy stocks experiencing the largest losses [5] - Communication services and information technology stocks closed higher during the session [5] - The Dow Jones closed at 47,954.99, up around 104 points, while the S&P 500 gained 0.19% to 6,870.40, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.31% to 23,578.13 [5] Upcoming Earnings - Investors are anticipating earnings results from Toll Brothers Inc., Phreesia Inc., and Compass Minerals International, Inc. [6]

Market Overview - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index increased to a reading of 22.2, remaining in the "Extreme Fear" zone, up from a previous reading of 18.1 [4][5] - U.S. stocks mostly closed lower, with the Dow Jones index dropping approximately 310 points to 47,147.48 [3] - The S&P 500 decreased by 0.05% to 6,734.11, while the Nasdaq Composite rose by 0.13% to 22,900.59 [3] Sector Performance - Most sectors in the S&P 500 ended negatively, with materials, financials, and communication services experiencing the largest losses [2] - Conversely, energy and information technology sectors performed well, closing higher despite the overall market trend [2] Company-Specific Movements - Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) saw a gain of 1.8%, recovering partially from a prior drop of 3.6% [1] - Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) experienced a significant increase of over 4% [1] - Spire Inc. (NYSE:SR) shares fell more than 2% following the release of its fourth-quarter results [2] Upcoming Earnings - Investors are anticipating earnings results from Aramark (NYSE:ARMK), Aecom (NYSE:ACM), and Helmerich and Payne Inc. (NYSE:HP) [3]

Market Overview - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight increase in overall fear, remaining in the "Fear" zone with a reading of 34.1, down from 34.3 [5] - U.S. stocks had a mixed performance, with the Dow Jones gaining over 300 points during the session, closing higher by around 327 points to 48,254.82 [1][4] Company Performance - Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) was a standout performer, surging 9% after projecting faster-than-expected sales growth during its analyst day [2] - On Holding (NYSE:ONON) shares jumped 18% after reporting upbeat third-quarter earnings and issuing FY2025 sales guidance above expectations [3] Sector Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed positively, with health care, financial, and materials stocks recording the biggest gains [3] - Energy and communication services stocks closed lower, bucking the overall market trend [3] Upcoming Earnings - Investors are awaiting earnings results from Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS), Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT), and JD.Com Inc. (NASDAQ:JD) [4]

Market Overview - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight increase in fear, with a current reading of 30.3 compared to 29.1 previously, indicating the index remains in the "Fear" zone [5] - U.S. stocks experienced a positive session, with the Dow Jones index rising approximately 516 points to close at 46,706.58, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite increased by 1.07% and 1.37% respectively [3] Company Performance - Moderna Inc. was the top gainer in the S&P 500, with shares jumping around 5% following the announcement of new data on investigational flu vaccines to be presented at IDWeek 2025 [2] - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. saw a significant increase in its stock price, rising more than 21% after reporting third-quarter 2025 results [2] Sector Performance - Most sectors within the S&P 500 closed positively, with communication services, materials, and industrials recording the largest gains, while utilities and consumer staples stocks closed lower [3] Upcoming Earnings - Investors are anticipating earnings results from Coca-Cola Co., General Motors Co., and Netflix Inc. on the day of the report [4]

Market Overview - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index indicated a shift to the "Fear" zone with a reading of 26.8, up from 23.2, suggesting a slight easing in overall fear levels [1][4] - U.S. stocks experienced gains, with the Dow Jones increasing by approximately 239 points to close at 46,190.61, while the S&P 500 rose by 0.53% to 6,664.01 and the Nasdaq Composite surged by 0.52% to 22,679.97 [3] Company Performance - American Express Co. (NYSE:AXP) saw a significant share price increase of 7.3% following stronger-than-expected earnings and positive guidance [2] - SLB (NYSE:SLB) reported better-than-expected third-quarter results, aided by its acquisition of ChampionX and ongoing momentum in digital operations, which helped mitigate global challenges in drilling and production markets [2] Sector Performance - Most sectors within the S&P 500 closed positively, with financial, consumer staples, and energy stocks showing the largest gains, while utilities and materials sectors closed lower [3]

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]