Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index increased to a reading of 33.8, remaining in the "Fear" zone, down from a prior reading of 37.2, indicating heightened market fear [5] - U.S. stocks closed lower, with the Dow Jones index dropping nearly 800 points during the session, closing at 47,954.74 [4] Economic Data - U.S. initial jobless claims remained unchanged at 213,000 for the final week of February, slightly better than market estimates of 215,000 [3] - Unit labor costs in the nonfarm business sector rose by 2.8% in Q4, following a 1.8% decline in the previous quarter [3] - Labor productivity in the nonfarm business sector increased by 2.8% in Q4, down from 5.2% growth in the previous quarter [3] Sector Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed negatively, with consumer staples, materials, and industrials experiencing the largest losses [4] - Energy and information technology stocks performed positively, closing higher despite the overall market trend [4] Oil Market - West Texas Intermediate crude reached its highest level since January 2025, contributing to inflation concerns and driving Treasury yields higher [2] - The U.S. Navy is escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, with hundreds of vessels anchored in the Persian Gulf [2]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in overall fear, currently at 41.6, remaining in the "Fear" zone compared to a prior reading of 38 [5] - U.S. stocks settled mixed, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 50 points amid escalating tensions in the Middle East [1][4] Economic Data - The ISM manufacturing PMI fell to 52.4 in February from 52.6 in the previous month, exceeding market estimates of 51.8 [3] - The S&P Global manufacturing PMI declined to 51.6 in February from 53.4 in the prior month, also below market estimates of 52.6 [3] Sector Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed negatively, with consumer staples, consumer discretionary, and health care stocks recording the biggest losses [4] - Energy and industrials stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing higher [4]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index declined to a reading of 44.4, entering the "Fear" zone from a previous reading of 45.8, indicating a shift in market sentiment towards fear [3] - U.S. stocks mostly settled lower, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 1% during the session [1] Economic Data - U.S. initial jobless claims increased by 4,000 to 212,000 during the third week of February, compared to market estimates of 215,000 [1] Sector Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed negatively, with consumer discretionary, information technology, and communication services experiencing the largest losses [2] - Conversely, industrials and financial stocks closed higher, bucking the overall market trend [2] Index Performance - The Dow Jones closed higher by approximately 17 points at 49,499.20, while the S&P 500 fell by 0.54% to 6,908.86, and the Nasdaq Composite dipped 1.18% to 22,878.38 during Thursday's session [2]

Economic Data - U.S. industrial production increased by 0.7% month-over-month in January, surpassing market estimates of a 0.4% gain [2] - U.S. durable goods orders fell by 1.4% month-over-month in December, following a revised 5.4% gain in November [2] Market Performance - U.S. stocks settled higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 129 points to close at 49,662.66 [3] - The S&P 500 rose by 0.56% to 6,881.31, while the Nasdaq Composite increased by 0.78% to 22,753.63 during the session [3] - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed positively, with consumer discretionary, energy, and information technology stocks recording the largest gains [3] - Real estate and utilities stocks closed lower, bucking the overall market trend [3] Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a current reading of 40.3, indicating a slight easing in fear compared to a prior reading of 37.8, remaining in the "Fear" zone [4]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index improved to a reading of 61.2, remaining in the "Greed" zone, up from 56.1 [5] - U.S. stocks experienced a positive session, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 500 points [1][4] Stock Performance - The Dow Jones closed higher by approximately 515 points at 49,407.66, while the S&P 500 rose 0.54% to 6,976.44, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.56% to 23,592.11 [4] - In January, the S&P 500 recorded a gain of 1.4%, the Dow added 1.7%, and the Nasdaq saw a monthly increase of 1% [1] Economic Indicators - The ISM Manufacturing PMI increased to 52.6 in January from 47.9 in the previous month, surpassing market expectations of 48.5 [3] Company Earnings - Walt Disney Co. saw a decline of over 7% despite reporting better-than-expected quarterly results [2] - IDEXX Laboratories Inc. experienced a drop of around 5% after issuing cautious guidance [2] Sector Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed positively, with consumer staples, industrials, and financial stocks showing the largest gains [3] - Utilities and energy stocks, however, closed lower, diverging from the overall market trend [3]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in overall market sentiment, with a current reading of 57.9, down from 60.5, indicating a shift within the "Greed" zone [5] - U.S. stocks settled lower on Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 200 points during the session [1] Stock Performance - The S&P 500 recorded losses for the third consecutive session, closing down 0.43% at 6,939.03, while the Dow Jones fell around 179 points to 48,892.47 [4] - Despite the recent losses, the S&P 500 gained 1.4% and the Dow added 1.7% for January, while the Nasdaq recorded a monthly gain of 1% [1][4] Economic Data - U.S. producer prices increased by 0.5% month-over-month in December, marking the largest rise in three months and exceeding market expectations of 0.2% [3] - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed negatively, with materials, information technology, and financial stocks experiencing the biggest losses, while consumer staples and energy stocks closed higher [3] Company Financials - Apple Inc. reported stronger-than-expected financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 [2] - Verizon Communications Inc. also reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and provided FY26 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates [2]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in overall market sentiment, with a current reading of 57.9, down from 60.5, indicating a shift within the "Greed" zone [5] - U.S. stocks settled lower on Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 200 points during the session [1] Stock Performance - The S&P 500 recorded losses for the third consecutive session, closing down 0.43% at 6,939.03, while the Dow Jones fell around 179 points to 48,892.47 [4] - Despite the recent losses, the S&P 500 gained 1.4% and the Dow added 1.7% for January, while the Nasdaq recorded a monthly gain of 1% [1][4] Economic Data - U.S. producer prices increased by 0.5% month-over-month in December, marking the largest rise in three months, surpassing market expectations of 0.2% [3] - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed negatively, with materials, information technology, and financial stocks experiencing the biggest losses, while consumer staples and energy stocks closed higher [3] Company Financials - Apple Inc. reported stronger-than-expected financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 [2] - Verizon Communications Inc. also reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and provided FY26 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates [2]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index improved to a reading of 63.6, remaining in the "Greed" zone, up from 58.9 [6] - U.S. stocks showed mixed performance, with the Dow Jones falling over 400 points while the Nasdaq Composite gained over 200 points [1] Company Performance - General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) saw a surge of more than 8% after exceeding forecasts and providing positive guidance for 2026 [2] - Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $23.948 billion, a 57% increase from $15.242 billion, but its stock fell around 1.5% [2] Economic Indicators - The Case-Shiller Home Price Index rose 1.4% year-over-year in November, surpassing October's growth of 1.3% and market estimates of 1.2% [3] - The FHFA house price index increased by 0.6% in November, exceeding market expectations of a 0.3% gain [3] Sector Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed positively, with energy, information technology, and utilities stocks showing the largest gains [4] - Health care and financial stocks closed lower, bucking the overall market trend [4] Upcoming Earnings - Investors are anticipating earnings results from Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), and Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:SBUX) [5]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an improvement in overall market sentiment, remaining in the "Neutral" zone with a current reading of 50.4, up from 46.4 [4][5] - U.S. stocks settled higher, with the S&P 500 gaining more than 1% during the session as President Trump withdrew his latest round of tariff threats [1][2] Company Earnings - Johnson & Johnson reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings [2] - Netflix shares fell around 2% after reporting fourth-quarter financial results and issuing first-quarter guidance below estimates [2] Economic Data - U.S. pending home sales dipped by 9.3% month-over-month in December, following a 3.3% gain in November, and compared to market estimates of a 0.3% decline [3] - U.S. construction spending increased by 0.5% month-over-month in October, compared to a 0.6% gain in September and versus market expectations of a 0.1% gain [3] Stock Market Performance - The Dow Jones closed higher by around 589 points to 49,077.23, while the S&P 500 rose 1.16% to 6,875.62, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.18% to 23,224.82 during the session [4]

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index declined to a reading of 48.3, moving into the "Neutral" zone from a previous reading of 55.3, indicating a shift in market sentiment [6] - U.S. stocks experienced a downturn, with the S&P 500 falling more than 2% during the session, reflecting intensified risk-off sentiment due to President Trump's new trade stance towards Europe [1][4] Trade and Economic Impact - President Trump threatened additional tariffs of 10% on several European countries starting February 1, with potential increases to 25% from June if negotiations over Greenland control fail [2] - European officials warned that retaliation could impact up to 25% of U.S. exports to Europe, including services, and mentioned the possibility of reducing Treasury holdings [2] Company Performance - D.R. Horton, Inc. reported positive earnings for its fiscal 2026 first quarter [3] - Rapt Therapeutics Inc saw a significant share price increase of 64% following GSK's announcement of its acquisition of the company [3] - The S&P 500 saw most sectors close negatively, with information technology, consumer discretionary, and financial stocks recording the largest losses, while consumer staples stocks closed higher [4] Job Market Data - The ADP reported that U.S. private employers added an average of 8,000 jobs per week during the four weeks ending December 27, a decrease from an average gain of 11,250 in the prior period [3] Upcoming Earnings - Investors are anticipating earnings results from Johnson & Johnson, Halliburton Co, and Charles Schwab Corp [5]