Market Overview - Major U.S. stock indexes are showing robust momentum, with several nearing or setting new record highs, driven by optimism regarding potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts [1][2] - The S&P 500 is up +0.22% and on track for a third consecutive all-time high, while the Nasdaq Composite is up +0.17% after a record close [2] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average is recovering, up +0.44% after a previous decline [2] Economic Indicators - Treasury yields remain stable, with the 10-year Treasury yield easing to 4.02% from 4.04%, reinforcing expectations for a Fed rate cut [3] - The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August rose 2.9% year-over-year, slightly up from July's 2.7%, but still above the Fed's 2% target [5] - Weekly initial unemployment claims surged by 27,000 to a 3.75-year high of 263,000, indicating a weakening labor market [5] Upcoming Events - The Federal Reserve's meeting on September 16-17 is highly anticipated, with markets pricing in a 100% chance of a 25 basis point interest rate cut [4] - The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index is expected to be released soon, providing insights into consumer confidence [6] Company News - Oracle (ORCL) shares are up 1.5% after a significant 35.9% leap, driven by projected revenue growth in the AI sector despite missing quarterly expectations [7] - Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) stock surged 34% following the appointment of a new CEO [7] - Synopsys (SNPS) shares fell 35.8% after disappointing quarterly results but are showing signs of recovery, up 3% in early trading [8] - Apple (AAPL) experienced a 3.2% drop, attributed to a lack of surprises in the new iPhone unveiling [11] - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM) saw a 3.8% increase in stock price after reporting a nearly 34% revenue jump for August [11] - Kroger (KR) rose 1.6% after reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly profits and raising its profit forecast [11] - Micron Technology (MU) soared over 9%, reflecting strong investor interest in semiconductor and AI-related technology stocks [11]