The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an increase in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Friday.U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones index jumping more than 1,200 points during the session. The index notched fresh record highs Friday, topping the 50,000-point milestone.On the economic data front, the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index increased by 0.9 points to a reading of 57.3 in February, topping market estimates of 55.Most s ...

After moving sharply lower over the past few sessions, stocks showed a substantial move back to the upside during trading on Friday. The major averages all showed substantial upward moves, with the Dow closing above 50,000 for the first time.The major averages reached new highs late in the session before giving back some ground going into the end of the day. The Dow soared 1,206.95 points or 2.5 percent to 50,115.67, the Nasdaq surged 490.63 points or 2.2 percent to 23,031.21 and the S&P 500 jumped 133.90 ...

U.S. stocks surged on Feb. 6 in a stunning turnaround that saw the blue-chip Dow soar more than 1,200 points to pierce and close above the 50,000 mark for the first time ever. "The Dow reaching 50,000 is less about celebration and more about confirmation," said Gina Bolvin, president of Bolvin Wealth Management Group, in an email. "Markets have adjusted to higher rates, slower growth, and global uncertainty—and still moved higher. That tells us confidence is real, and 2026 will be less about the (Federal ...

The latest consumer confidence data points to a public that is cautiously recalibrating expectations for 2026, encouraged by cooling inflation yet unsettled by a volatile labor market.By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions .Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additiona ...

Right, let's get to Kevin Green now who joins me, senior markets correspondent, because we've got some data to get you across. Uh, very important in light of some of these kitchen table uh issues here. We've got a missish survey of consumers.Uh, mine's telling me to refresh my browser. So, I don't know if your internet's better than mine, KG, but what are you seeing there. >> Yeah, so we have uh consumer sentiment data that came out actually better than the streets expectations.Uh, we do see the February pr ...

Consumer sentiment ticked up to 57.3 in February, according to a preliminary reading from the University of Michigan's monthly survey, a positive signal that Americans' economic mood is improving despite longstanding anxieties about inflation and the job market. ...

Norfolk, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virginia’s economy is facing increasing headwinds and growth in Hampton Roads is projected to slow according to the 2026 Annual Economic Forecast presented by economists from the Dragas Center for Economic Analysis and Policy in the Strome College of Business at Old Dominion University on January 28.  More than 350 of the region’s business and community leaders gathered in Chartway Arena to hear how Bob McNab, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Economi ...

Jimmy Choo owner Capri Holdings recorded lower third-quarter sales, but earnings and free cash flow surpassed expectations as the group sharply reduced net debt. For the three months to 27 December 2025, the luxury group said revenue from continuing operations fell 4% year on year to $1.025bn, or 5.9% at constant currency. Operating margin improved to 4.5% from 2.4%, while net income from continuing activities climbed to $57m from $6m a year earlier. Gross profit declined to $623m, producing a margin o ...

February 2, 2026 05:00 AM GMT Thematic Alpha | North America US Consumer Pulse Survey: AI Use in the Spotlight This report provides a full breakdown of data from our 72nd survey of ~2,000 consumers in the U.S., which ran January 22nd - January 26th, to gauge consumer behavior, attitudes and outlook. | M US Consumer Pulse Survey: AI Use in the Spotlight | Michelle.M.Weaver@morganstanley.com Katie.Solovieva@morganstanley.com Anna Feldman Equity Strategist | Foundation +1 212 296-5254 +1 212 761-6753 | | --- | ...

This past November, the University of Michigan Index of Consumer Sentiment hit 51. That's the second-lowest reading going back to the early 1950s. Instinctively, investors might think that it's a good time to get out of the equity markets when sentiment is at its worst. But does the data bear that out? Actually, it doesn't. Here's why. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » Le ...