On November 4, 2024, U.S. stocks fell slightly as markets braced for the U.S. presidential election and Federal Reserve rate cut. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq declined, with energy stocks gaining on rising oil prices while utilities and consumer discretionary faced headwinds. Investor sentiment remains cautious amid high volatility.
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Daily Market Snapshot: November 01, 2024
On November 1, 2024, U.S. stocks rose as Amazon’s strong earnings lifted the consumer discretionary sector, while weak job growth fueled hopes for a Fed rate cut. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all gained, with energy and discretionary stocks leading the way. Markets remain cautiously optimistic ahead of the upcoming election.
Daily Market Snapshot: October 31, 2024
On October 31, 2024, U.S. stocks fell sharply as Microsoft and Meta reported rising AI costs that worried investors. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq declined, with tech stocks leading losses. Energy stocks gained, while market sentiment remained cautious with the Fed meeting and U.S. election looming.
Daily Market Snapshot: October 30, 2024
On October 30, 2024, U.S. stocks closed lower as mixed tech earnings and weak semiconductor forecasts weighed on sentiment. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all declined, with Alphabet’s gains offsetting some tech losses. Investors remain cautious as the Nov. 5 election and Fed rate decision loom.
Daily Market Snapshot: October 29, 2024
On October 29, 2024, the Nasdaq hit a record high, lifted by Alphabet’s strong earnings that fueled optimism for mega-cap tech stocks. While the S&P 500 also rose, the Dow Jones fell, weighed down by weaker results in non-tech sectors. Rising Treasury yields and a busy earnings season are keeping investor sentiment cautious.
Daily Market Snapshot: October 28, 2024
On October 28, 2024, U.S. stocks closed higher, with the Dow leading gains as investors prepared for a crucial earnings week. Mega-cap tech stocks rose ahead of key reports, while the energy sector lagged as crude oil prices fell. Cautious optimism prevails as investors monitor economic data, Fed policy, and election uncertainties.
Daily Market Snapshot: October 25, 2024
On October 25, 2024, the Nasdaq Composite closed higher as Tesla led gains in tech stocks. The Dow Jones fell, weighed down by declines in bank stocks, while the S&P 500 ended nearly flat. Rising Treasury yields and upcoming earnings reports kept investors cautious, as anticipation grows for major tech earnings and key economic data.
Daily Market Snapshot: October 24, 2024
Overview On Thursday, U.S. stocks saw gains, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 closing higher, driven by a surge in Tesla shares and a slight […]
Daily Market Snapshot: October 23, 2024
On October 23, 2024, U.S. stocks closed lower, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 both dropping nearly 1%. Rising Treasury yields and uncertainty over Federal Reserve rate cuts weighed on the market, while major tech stocks, including Nvidia and Apple, led the decline. Defensive sectors like utilities and real estate managed to post gains as investors sought safer assets.
Daily Market Snapshot: October 22, 2024
On October 22, 2024, U.S. stocks ended mostly flat, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 slightly lower, while the Nasdaq Composite posted a modest gain. Rising Treasury yields and mixed corporate earnings reports weighed on investor sentiment, with defensive sectors like consumer staples leading gains, while homebuilding stocks struggled amid rate concerns.