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Dow Jumps Over 500 Points; NY Empire State Manufacturing Index Falls In March
Benzinga· 2026-03-16 14:15
U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 500 points on Monday.Following the market opening Monday, the Dow traded up 1.14% to 47,091.01 while the NASDAQ rose 1.38% to 22,411.52. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 1.24% to 6,714.50.Check This Out: How To Earn $500 A Month From Goldman Sachs Stock Ahead Of Q4 EarningsLeading and Lagging SectorsFinancial shares climbed by 1.6% on Monday.In trading on Monday, energy stocks rose by just 0.2%.Top HeadlineThe NY Empire State ...
The Week Ahead: Fed Decision, Dow Earnings Deluge
Schaeffers Investment Research· 2026-01-22 18:00
Group 1 - The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady, with a 95% chance indicated by the CME Fedwatch tool [1] - A number of major companies are set to report earnings next week, including American Airlines, Boeing, Chevron, and Tesla [2] - Key economic indicators will be released next week, including durable goods orders, consumer confidence data, and the Federal Open Market Committee's interest rate decision [3][4] Group 2 - The schedule for key market events includes delayed durable goods orders on January 26, consumer confidence data on January 27, and the FOMC interest rate decision on January 28 [3] - Additional economic data to be released includes jobs data, U.S. trade deficit data, wholesale inventories, factory orders, and revised productivity data [3] - The delayed producer price index (PPI) and core PPI will be released on January 30 [4]
Crude Oil Down 2%; Abbott Shares Fall Following Q4 Results
Benzinga· 2026-01-22 17:02
Market Overview - U.S. stocks experienced an upward trend, with the Nasdaq Composite increasing by over 200 points on Thursday [1] - The Dow rose by 0.78% to 49,462.35, the NASDAQ gained 0.94% to 23,443.19, and the S&P 500 increased by 0.63% to 6,918.78 [1] Company Performance - Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) saw its stock decline by over 7% after reporting fourth-quarter 2025 sales of $11.46 billion, which fell short of the consensus estimate of $11.80 billion [2] - The sales represented a 4.4% increase on a reported basis and a 3% increase on an organic basis, or 3.8% when excluding COVID-19 testing-related sales [2] - Abbott's adjusted earnings were reported at $1.50, aligning with Wall Street estimates [3] Sector Performance - Communication services shares increased by 1.3% on Thursday [1] - Utilities stocks experienced a decline of 0.5% in trading on Wednesday [1] Commodity Market - Oil prices decreased by 2.1% to $59.37, while gold prices increased by 0.6% to $4,864.60 [6] - Silver prices rose by 2.7% to $95.135, whereas copper prices fell by 0.4% to $5.7435 [6] Global Market Trends - European shares showed positive movement, with the eurozone's STOXX 600 gaining 1.09% and Spain's IBEX 35 Index rising by 1.01% [7] - Asian markets also closed higher, with Japan's Nikkei gaining 1.73% and India's BSE Sensex rising by 0.49% [8] Notable Stock Movements - 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:SXTP) shares surged by 158% to $5.15 following a partnership announcement [9] - Eagle Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:EGBN) shares increased by 18% to $28.25 after reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results [9] - Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCT) shares rose by 52% to $4.4494 after closing the sale of its lending division [9] - C3is Inc. (NASDAQ:CISS) shares dropped by 37% to $0.088 due to a 1-for-20 reverse stock split announcement [9] - Mingteng International Corporation Inc. (NASDAQ:MTEN) shares fell by 34% to $0.020 after announcing a 1-for-200 reverse stock split [9] - POET Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:POET) shares decreased by 12% to $7.35 following a $150 million offering of 20.690 million shares [9]
Nasdaq Falls Over 100 Points; Acuity Posts Upbeat Earnings - Acrivon Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ACRV), Acuity (NYSE:AYI)
Benzinga· 2026-01-08 15:02
Market Overview - U.S. stocks traded lower, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 100 points on Thursday. The Dow decreased by 0.05% to 48,972.29, the NASDAQ declined by 0.57% to 23,448.86, and the S&P 500 fell by 0.14% to 6,911.57 [1] - Information technology stocks dipped by 1.4% on Thursday [2] - European shares were mostly lower, with the eurozone's STOXX 600 slipping 0.3% [7] - Asian markets closed lower, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling 1.63% [9] Company Performance - Acuity Inc. (NYSE:AYI) reported fiscal first-quarter 2026 results, achieving a 20.2% year-over-year net sales growth to $1.14 billion, in line with analyst expectations. The adjusted EPS was $4.69, surpassing the consensus estimate of $4.59 [3] - Flyexclusive Inc. (NYSE:FLYX) shares surged 126% to $7.44 after being named an authorized Starlink Aviation dealer [8] - Enliven Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:ELVN) shares increased by 59% to $24.55 following positive initial data from a Phase 1b clinical trial [8] - Nuvve Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:NVVE) shares rose by 46% to $5.11 after regaining Nasdaq compliance [8] - Immuneering Corp. (NASDAQ:IMRX) shares dropped 35% to $5.45 after announcing updated survival and safety data from a Phase 2a trial [8] - Acrivon Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:ACRV) shares fell 29% to $2.10 after announcing clinical data related to endometrial cancer [8] - CorMedix Inc. (NASDAQ:CRMD) shares decreased by 25% to $8.33 following preliminary revenue results [8] Commodities - Oil prices increased by 1.9% to $57.03, while gold prices decreased by 0.6% to $4,436.20. Silver fell by 4.7% to $73.925, and copper dropped by 2.5% to $5.7120 [6]
What to Expect in Markets This Week: New Year's Holiday, Jobless Claims, Pending Home Sales, Fed Minutes
Investopedia· 2025-12-28 13:00
Economic Indicators - The minutes from the December Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting will provide insights into the Fed's economic outlook ahead of its next meeting in late January [4] - Weekly jobless claims report is expected to highlight the labor market, with the U.S. economy likely losing an average of 20,000 jobs per month between April and September [4] - Pending home sales data for November will indicate future sales levels in a housing market facing affordability challenges [5] Market Trends - The first trading session of 2026 is anticipated to follow a year where major stock indexes closed higher by double digits after a recovery from an April downturn [2] - Analysts predict another volatile year for stocks, with strong trading in December and January potentially setting the tone for investors [2] Upcoming Events - Key economic reports scheduled for the week include pending home sales on Monday, the S&P Case-Shiller home price index on Tuesday, and initial jobless claims on Wednesday [5][9] - Bond markets will close early at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, while stock markets will operate normally on New Year's Eve [1]
Wall Street Poised To Open Lower FOMC Meeting
RTTNews· 2025-12-10 12:55
Economic Outlook - Investors are anticipating a rate cut at the final Federal Reserve meeting, focusing on economic growth, inflation, and interest rates for the upcoming years [1] - The consensus for the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting is a 25 basis point rate cut, consistent with the previous period [5] Market Performance - In the Asian trading session, the dollar was slightly lower, while gold remained stable and oil prices edged up [1] - Major U.S. stock indices finished lower, with the Dow down 179.03 points (0.4%) to 47,560.29, the S&P 500 down 6.00 points (0.1%) to 6,840.51, and the Nasdaq up 30.58 points (0.1%) to 23,576.49 [2] Economic Data Releases - The Employment Cost Index for Q3 is expected to show a growth of 0.9%, matching the previous quarter's growth [3] - The preliminary Wholesale Inventories for October 2025 are scheduled for release, with the prior month showing inventories at 0.0% [3] - The Energy Information Administration (EIA) will publish the Petroleum Status Report, with crude oil inventories up 0.6 million barrels and gasoline inventories up 4.5 million barrels in the prior week [4] International Market Trends - Asian stocks generally declined, with China's Shanghai Composite index down 0.23% to 3,900.50, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index increased by 0.42% to 25,540.78 [5][6] - Japanese markets ended mixed, with the Nikkei average down 0.10% to 50,602.80 and the broader Topix index up 0.12% to 3,389.02 [6]
Job openings unchanged in October; hires, quits slide
CNBC Television· 2025-12-09 15:27
Hi indeed, Carl. This is October read for Jolts. Uh 7,670,000.That's not a bad number. 7670 actually would be the strongest number going back to well going back to May when we were 70 7.7% million and change. So that's pretty decent.And considering that the expectation was for a number around 7.1% million. So it's definitely better than expected. We're also getting leading economic indicators which have been leading us in a negative lately.This is September read coming in exactly at is matching expectations ...
The Week Ahead: Tech Earnings, Interest Rate Decision
Schaeffers Investment Research· 2025-10-23 17:01
Economic Indicators - Key economic indicators such as durable goods orders, jobless claims, and the personal consumption expenditures index (PCE) are expected to be delayed due to the ongoing government shutdown, which has now lasted four weeks [1] - Despite potential delays, investors will still have access to other data as they await the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision [1] Earnings Season - The earnings season is in full swing, with upcoming results from major companies including Amazon.com (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT), and Visa (V) among others [2] Market Events Schedule - A schedule of key market events includes durable goods orders on Monday, Oct. 27, and the S&P Case-Shiller home price index along with consumer confidence data on Tuesday, Oct. 28 [3] - The advanced U.S. trade balance in goods, retail inventories, and wholesale inventories are set for release on Wednesday, Oct. 29, along with pending home sales and the Fed's interest rate decision [4] - On Friday, Oct. 31, important data will include the employment cost index, personal income and spending data, and the PCE and core PCE indexes, along with remarks from Cleveland Fed President Hammack and Atlanta Fed President Bostic [5]
U.S. Leading Indicators Continue to Show Weakening Economy
WSJ· 2025-09-18 14:43
Core Viewpoint - The U.S. economy is experiencing a slowdown, with increasing concerns regarding the labor market, tariffs, and a weak manufacturing sector [1] Economic Indicators - A variety of economic indicators suggest a deceleration in economic activity [1] - The labor market is showing signs of weakness, contributing to the overall economic slowdown [1] - Tariffs are presenting headwinds that further complicate economic growth [1] - The manufacturing sector is reported to be weak, which is a significant concern for the economy [1]
Big Q2 Earnings Week Awaits: Pre-Market Futures Up Slightly
ZACKS· 2025-07-21 15:21
Group 1: Market Overview - Pre-market futures indicate a positive start to the trading week, with the Dow up 70 points, S&P 500 up 10 points, Nasdaq up 25 points, and Russell 2000 up 13 points, although all indexes are off their all-time highs from earlier in the month [1] Group 2: Company Earnings - Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) reported a loss of -$0.50 per share, better than the projected -$0.68, with revenues of $4.93 billion exceeding Zacks consensus by +0.62%, leading to a +4.5% increase in shares [2] - Domino's Pizza (DPZ) missed earnings expectations by -3% with earnings of $3.81 per share, marking its second miss in three quarters, but revenues of $1.15 billion were up +4.3% year over year, resulting in a +3% increase in pre-market trading [3] Group 3: Economic Indicators - The U.S. Leading Economic Indicators (LEI) report for June is expected to show a further decline to -0.2% from May's -0.1%, with most LEI numbers negative over the past six months, indicating potential recession signals [4][5] - Upcoming economic reports include Existing & New Home Sales, S&P flash Services and Manufacturing PMI, and Durable Goods Orders, with mixed expectations for these data points [7] Group 4: Future Earnings Expectations - Alphabet (GOOGL) is expected to see a +13.2% increase in earnings and +11.1% in overall revenues, while Tesla (TSLA) is projected to experience a -23.1% decline in earnings year over year and -11.9% in revenue [6]