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Dow Falls More Than 450 Points: Investor Sentiment Declines, Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Neutral Zone - Intel (NASDAQ:INTC)
Benzinga· 2026-01-08 05:52
Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in overall market sentiment, remaining in the "Neutral" zone with a current reading of 46.6, down from 51.9 [5] - U.S. stocks settled lower, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 450 points after reaching record highs in the previous session [1] Economic Data - The ISM services PMI rose for the third consecutive month to a reading of 54.4 in December, up from 52.6 in the previous month and exceeding market estimates of 52.3 [2] - U.S. job openings decreased by 303,000 to 7.146 million in November, marking the lowest level since December 2020 and falling short of market estimates of 7.60 million [2] Sector Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed negatively, with materials, utilities, and industrials experiencing the largest losses, while health care and communication services stocks closed higher [3] - The Dow Jones closed lower by approximately 466 points to 48,996.08, the S&P 500 fell 0.34% to 6,920.93, and the Nasdaq Composite increased by 0.16% to close at 23,584.28 [3] Company News - Intel Corp. saw a nearly 7% increase in stock price after unveiling a new product lineup at CES, which includes a gaming-focused processor and platform [1] - Investors are awaiting earnings results from TD Synnex Corp, Commercial Metals Co, and Acuity Inc today [4]
Crude Oil Down 2%; ISM Services PMI Surges In December
Benzinga· 2026-01-07 17:25
Market Performance - U.S. stocks showed mixed trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining over 150 points, while the Dow decreased by 0.17% to 49,380.41 and the S&P 500 rose by 0.27% to 6,963.78 [1] - Health care shares increased by 1.1%, while materials stocks fell by 1.5% [1] Economic Indicators - The ISM services PMI rose for the third consecutive month to 54.4 in December, up from 52.6 in the previous month, exceeding market expectations of 52.3 [2][10] - U.S. job openings decreased by 303,000 to 7.146 million in November, marking the lowest level since December 2020 and falling short of market estimates of 7.60 million [10] - U.S. crude inventories dropped by 3.831 million barrels to 419.1 million barrels, contrary to market expectations of a 1.1 million barrel increase [10] Commodity Market - Oil prices fell by 2% to $56.01, while gold decreased by 0.6% to $4,469.30 [5] - Silver dropped by 5.1% to $76.89, and copper fell by 3.1% to $5.8740 [5] Company News - Innovative Eyewear Inc (NASDAQ:LUCY) shares surged by 47% to $1.74 after reporting preliminary fourth-quarter sales of approximately $1 million, a 45% year-over-year increase [9] - Ventyx Biosciences Inc (NASDAQ:VTYX) shares rose by 37% to $13.74 following reports of advanced acquisition talks with Eli Lilly & Co. for over $1 billion [9] - Monte Rosa Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:GLUE) shares increased by 51% to $24.10 after announcing interim data from a Phase 1 clinical study [9] - Datavault AI Inc (NASDAQ:DVLT) shares fell by 14% to $1.20 after disclosing a collaboration with a New York City retail destination [9] - Curis Inc (NASDAQ:CRIS) shares decreased by 15% to $0.85 after announcing a private placement totaling up to $80.8 million [9] - Bright Minds Biosciences Inc (NASDAQ:DRUG) shares dropped by 12% to $82.30 following the announcement of a $100 million public offering [9]
Crude Oil Gains 1%; USA Rare Earth Shares Spike Higher - American Rebel Holdings (NASDAQ:AREB), Actelis Networks (NASDAQ:ASNS)
Benzinga· 2025-10-03 15:08
Market Performance - U.S. stocks experienced an upward trend, with the Dow Jones index increasing by over 350 points, closing up 0.82% at 46,899.42. The NASDAQ rose 0.17% to 22,884.01, and the S&P 500 gained 0.41% to 6,742.96 [1] - Utilities shares saw a significant increase of 1.9%, while communication services stocks fell by 0.7% [1] Economic Indicators - The ISM services PMI decreased to 50 in September from 52 in the previous month, falling short of market expectations of 51.7 [2][9] - The S&P Global US services PMI also declined to 54.2 in September from 54.5 in August, and the composite PMI fell to 53.9 from 54.6 [9] Commodity Prices - Oil prices rose by 1.1% to $61.14, while gold increased by 0.8% to $3,898.40. Silver saw a notable rise of 2.8% to $47.675, and copper increased by 2.4% to $5.0700 [4] European Market Overview - European shares showed mixed results, with the eurozone's STOXX 600 gaining 0.34%, Spain's IBEX 35 rising 0.63%, and London's FTSE 100 increasing by 0.5%. In contrast, Germany's DAX 40 fell by 0.23%, and France's CAC 40 gained 0.07% [5] Asian Market Overview - Asian markets closed mixed, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 1.85%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index declining by 0.54%, and India's BSE Sensex increasing by 0.28% [6] Company Stock Movements - Actelis Networks, Inc. saw a significant stock increase of 66% to $0.6147 following a $30 million stock purchase agreement with White Lion Capital [8] - USA Rare Earth, Inc. shares surged by 21% to $27.41 amid reports of discussions with the White House [8] - Red Cat Holdings, Inc. experienced an 18% increase to $13.62 after Needham initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $17 price target [8] - Conversely, American Rebel Holdings, Inc. shares dropped by 26% to $13.73, and Roblox Corporation shares fell by 6% to $125.47, despite an Overweight rating from Wells Fargo [8]
Crude Oil Gains 1%; USA Rare Earth Shares Spike Higher
Benzinga· 2025-10-03 15:08
Market Performance - U.S. stocks experienced an upward trend, with the Dow Jones index increasing by over 350 points, closing up 0.82% at 46,899.42. The NASDAQ rose 0.17% to 22,884.01, and the S&P 500 gained 0.41% to 6,742.96 [1] - Utilities shares saw a significant increase of 1.9%, while communication services stocks fell by 0.7% [1] Economic Indicators - The ISM services PMI decreased to 50 in September from 52 in the previous month, falling short of market expectations of 51.7 [2][9] - The S&P Global US services PMI also declined to 54.2 in September from 54.5 in August, and the composite PMI fell to 53.9 from 54.6 [9] Commodity Market - In commodity trading, oil prices rose by 1.1% to $61.14, gold increased by 0.8% to $3,898.40, silver surged 2.8% to $47.675, and copper rose 2.4% to $5.0700 [4] European Market - European shares showed mixed results, with the eurozone's STOXX 600 gaining 0.34%, Spain's IBEX 35 Index rising 0.63%, and London's FTSE 100 increasing by 0.5%. However, Germany's DAX 40 fell by 0.23%, and France's CAC 40 gained only 0.07% [5] Asian Market - Asian markets closed mixed, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 1.85%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index declining by 0.54%, and India's BSE Sensex increasing by 0.28% [6] Company News - Actelis Networks, Inc. saw its shares surge by 66% to $0.6147 following a $30 million stock purchase agreement with White Lion Capital [8] - USA Rare Earth, Inc. shares rose by 21% to $27.41 amid reports of discussions with the White House [8] - Red Cat Holdings, Inc. shares increased by 18% to $13.62 after Needham initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $17 price target [8] - American Rebel Holdings, Inc. shares dropped by 26% to $13.73, while Roblox Corporation shares fell by 6% to $125.47, despite an Overweight rating from Wells Fargo and a price target increase from $153 to $155 [8]
Dow Jumps Over 200 Points; ISM Services PMI Falls In September - American Rebel Holdings (NASDAQ:AREB), Actelis Networks (NASDAQ:ASNS)
Benzinga· 2025-10-03 14:16
Market Overview - U.S. stocks experienced a positive trading session, with the Dow Jones index increasing by over 200 points, up 0.49% to 46,749.15. The S&P 500 also rose by 0.14% to 6,724.95, while the NASDAQ saw a slight decline of 0.01% to 22,842.14 [1] - In the commodities market, oil prices rose by 0.3% to $60.68, gold increased by 0.5% to $3,886.30, silver surged by 2.5% to $47.525, and copper climbed 1.3% to $5.0125 [3] Sector Performance - Utilities sector stocks saw a notable increase of 0.9%, while communication services stocks experienced a decline of 0.9% [1] International Markets - European shares showed mixed results, with the eurozone's STOXX 600 gaining 0.3%, Spain's IBEX 35 rising 0.6%, and London's FTSE 100 up 0.5%. Conversely, Germany's DAX 40 fell by 0.2% and France's CAC 40 slipped by 0.1% [4] - In the Asia Pacific region, Japan's Nikkei 225 rose by 1.85%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index fell by 0.54%, and India's BSE Sensex increased by 0.28% [5] Company News - Actelis Networks, Inc. shares surged by 70% to $0.6272 following a $30 million stock purchase agreement with White Lion Capital [7] - Epsium Enterprise Limited shares increased by 48% to $22.33, and Anbio Biotechnology shares rose by 49% to $37.89 [7] - Conversely, American Rebel Holdings, Inc. shares dropped by 26% to $13.73, and Black Titan Corporation shares fell by 26% to $17.71 [7] Economic Indicators - The ISM services PMI decreased to 50 in September from 52 in the previous month, falling short of market estimates of 51.7 [2][8] - The S&P Global US services PMI also declined to 54.2 in September from 54.5 in August, while the composite PMI fell to 53.9 from 54.6 [8]