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]

Market Overview - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index indicated an increase in overall fear, remaining in the "Extreme Fear" zone with a reading of 8.4, down from 12.3 [5][6] - U.S. stocks experienced a decline, with the Dow Jones index dropping over 1,000 points during the session, closing lower by approximately 1,015 points to 39,593.66 [3] Sector Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed negatively, with energy, information technology, and communication services experiencing the largest losses [3] - Consumer staples stocks were an exception, closing higher despite the overall market trend [3] Company-Specific Movements - Apple Inc. shares fell over 4%, Nvidia Corp. declined around 6%, and Tesla Inc. tumbled more than 7% during the session [2] - Investors are anticipating earnings results from Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo & Co., and JPMorgan Chase & Co. [4] Economic Indicators - The Consumer Price Index decreased from 2.8% year-over-year in February to 2.4% in March, below the expected 2.6%, marking the lowest reading since September 2024 [2] - Monthly inflation recorded a negative change of 0.1%, the first decline since May 2020 [2]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in the overall fear level, currently at 4.4, remaining in the "Extreme Fear" zone compared to a prior reading of 4.0 [5] - U.S. stocks settled mixed, with the Dow Jones index falling for the third consecutive session [1][4] Stock Performance - The Dow Jones closed lower by approximately 349 points to 37,965.60, while the S&P 500 fell 0.23% to 5,062.25, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.10% to 15,603.26 during the session [4] - Tesla Inc. shares fell around 2.6%, and Apple Inc. lost 3.7% during the trading session [1] Economic Indicators - The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index fell 0.7% month-over-month in March, matching the previous month's decline [3] - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed negatively, with real estate, materials, and utilities stocks recording the largest losses, while communication services and information technology stocks closed higher [3] Upcoming Earnings - Investors are awaiting earnings results from Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., RPM International Inc., and Cal-Maine Foods Inc. [4]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in overall market sentiment, remaining in the "Extreme Fear" zone with a current reading of 22.1, down from 22.7 [1][6]. Stock Market Performance - U.S. stocks settled lower, with the S&P 500 falling approximately 0.2% to 5,662.89, the Dow Jones decreasing by around 11 points to 41,953.32, and the Nasdaq Composite declining 0.33% to 17,691.63 [1][4]. Federal Reserve Insights - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell downplayed concerns regarding tariffs potentially reigniting inflation, labeling their impact as "transitory." However, the Fed's latest projections indicated slower economic growth, rising unemployment, and hotter inflation [2]. Company Earnings - Darden Restaurants Inc. saw its shares gain around 6% due to stronger-than-expected earnings, while Accenture plc's shares dipped over 7% after issuing FY25 diluted EPS guidance below estimates [2]. Economic Data - The U.S. current account deficit decreased by 2.0% to $303.9 billion in the fourth quarter, compared to a revised deficit of $310.3 billion in the third quarter. Initial jobless claims rose by 2,000 to 223,000, slightly below market estimates of 224,000. The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index fell to 12.5 in March from 18.1 in the previous month, against market estimates of 8.5 [3]. Sector Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed negatively, with materials, consumer staples, and information technology stocks recording losses. Conversely, energy and utilities stocks closed higher [4]. Upcoming Earnings - Investors are anticipating earnings results from NIO Inc., Carnival Corp., and MINISO Group Holding Ltd. [5].

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 20.4, up from 17.8 [1][4] - U.S. stocks settled mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 1% following the release of inflation data [1] Inflation Data - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined from 3% year-over-year to 2.8%, beating analysts' expectations of a slowdown to 2.9% [1] - Core inflation also dropped more than anticipated, easing from 3.3% to 3.1% [1] Stock Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed positively, with consumer discretionary, information technology, and communication services stocks recording the biggest gains [3] - Nvidia Corp. shares gained around 6.4%, while Tesla Inc. added over 7% on the same day [2] - The Dow Jones closed lower by approximately 83 points to 41,350.93, while the S&P 500 rose 0.49% to 5,599.30, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.22% to 17,648.45 [3] Upcoming Earnings - Investors are awaiting earnings results from Dollar General Corp., Ulta Beauty Inc., and G-III Apparel Group Ltd. [4]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed improvement in overall market sentiment but remained in the "Extreme Fear" zone with a reading of 19.7, up from 18.7 [1][4] - U.S. stocks experienced a positive session, with the Dow Jones index increasing by approximately 601 points to close at 43,840.91 [3] Sector Performance - The tech sector rebounded from previous losses, with Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) rising by 4% and Tesla Inc. (TSLA) increasing by 3.9% [1] - All sectors on the S&P 500 closed positively, with information technology, financial, and consumer discretionary stocks showing the largest gains [2] Economic Indicators - The PCE data indicated the first decline in the price index in four months, which provided relief to investors and supported expectations for potential Fed rate cuts in 2025 [2] - The S&P 500 rose by 1.59% to 5,954.50, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.63% to 18,847.28 during the same session [3] Upcoming Earnings - Investors are anticipating earnings results from California Resources Corp. (CRC), Nomad Foods Ltd. (NOMD), and Okta Inc. (OKTA) [3]