On October 21, 2024, U.S. stocks pulled back from record highs as rising Treasury yields pressured the market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 fell, while the Nasdaq Composite rose slightly, driven by Nvidia’s strong performance. Investors are cautious ahead of a busy earnings week, with key companies like Tesla, Coca-Cola, and Texas Instruments set to report.
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Daily Market Snapshot: October 18, 2024
On October 18, 2024, U.S. stocks posted their sixth consecutive week of gains, with tech stocks leading the charge. Netflix reported strong subscriber growth, boosting the Nasdaq Composite, while gold reached a new record high at over $2,700 per ounce. Oil prices fell sharply, reflecting concerns about Chinese demand. Investors are focused on earnings reports and retail sales data as key indicators of market strength
Daily Market Snapshot: October 17, 2024
On October 17, 2024, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at another record high, driven by stronger-than-expected retail sales data and a rebound in chip stocks led by TSMC. Financials outperformed, with Morgan Stanley and other large banks reporting strong quarterly earnings. Small-cap stocks gained momentum, though tech megacaps such as Apple and Alphabet saw declines. Investors remain focused on upcoming economic data and Federal Reserve rate cut expectations.
Daily Market Snapshot: October 16, 2024
On October 16, 2024, U.S. stock markets advanced, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching another record high, driven by strong gains in the financial sector and small-cap stocks. While mega-cap tech stocks like Apple and Microsoft faced losses, Nvidia rebounded, boosting the Nasdaq Composite. Investors are now focusing on corporate earnings and upcoming retail sales and industrial production data, which could influence Federal Reserve policy.
Daily Market Snapshot: October 15, 2024
On October 15, 2024, U.S. stock markets ended lower, with the Nasdaq Composite leading declines amid weakness in semiconductor stocks and the energy sector. Nvidia fell sharply as concerns mounted over AI chip exports, while ASML reported weak forecasts. Defensive sectors like real estate and utilities outperformed, and Fed officials maintained a cautious stance ahead of the expected November rate cut.
Daily Market Snapshot: October 14, 2024
The U.S. stock market soared on October 14, 2024, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones reaching new record highs, fueled by strong technology sector performance and optimism ahead of key earnings reports and economic data. Despite light trading, Nvidia’s gains in the semiconductor space added momentum, while Federal Reserve officials maintained a cautious tone on future interest rate policy.
Daily Market Snapshot: October 11, 2024
On October 11, 2024, the U.S. stock market hit record highs, with strong bank earnings and optimism about a Federal Reserve rate cut driving the surge. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 posted gains, led by JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and BlackRock, while Tesla’s stock faced a steep decline. This snapshot provides key insights into the day’s market performance and expectations for the upcoming earnings season.
Daily Market Snapshot: October 10, 2024
On October 10, 2024, U.S. stocks closed slightly lower as investors reacted to higher-than-expected inflation and rising jobless claims. The CPI increased by 0.2% in September, while jobless claims rose to 258,000. The market anticipates potential Federal Reserve rate cuts, with energy stocks gaining amid rising oil prices and airlines facing losses.
Daily Market Snapshot: October 9, 2024
U.S. stock market rises as Fed minutes fuel optimism for rate cuts. S&P 500 and Dow hit record highs, with tech and cruise stocks leading gains.
Daily Market Snapshot: October 8, 2024
U.S. stock markets rebounded on October 8, 2024, with the Dow Jones rising 0.30%, the S&P 500 climbing 0.97%, and the Nasdaq gaining 1.45%. Easing Treasury yields and strong buying in technology stocks like Nvidia and Palantir Technologies fueled the recovery. Investors are now turning their attention to upcoming inflation data and third-quarter earnings reports.