On November 13, 2024, U.S. stocks saw mixed results as inflation data aligned with expectations. The Dow and S&P 500 rose slightly, while the Nasdaq slipped amid tech sector pressure. Consumer discretionary stocks gained, while Spirit Airlines plummeted on bankruptcy news.
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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 1, 2024
U.S. stocks ended lower on October 1, 2024, as geopolitical tensions spiked after Iran launched missiles at Israel. While defense stocks rose, major indexes fell with the Dow Jones down 0.41% and the Nasdaq dropping over 1.5%
Daily Market Snapshot: September 26, 2024
U.S. stocks surged to record highs on September 26, 2024, as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones reached new peaks, driven by strong economic data and rising demand for AI chips. Micron Technology led the rally with a 15.78% gain
Daily Market Snapshot: September 20, 2024
U.S. stocks closed mixed on September 20, 2024, with the Dow Jones rising 0.09% to a record high, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq saw slight declines. Defensive sectors outperformed, led by utilities, as the market reacted to the Fed’s 50 basis point rate cut.
Daily Market Snapshot: September 18, 2024
U.S. stocks closed lower on September 18, 2024, after the Federal Reserve announced a 50 basis point rate cut, marking the first cut in over four years. The S&P 500 fell 0.29%, while the Dow Jones and Nasdaq Composite also declined.
Daily Market Snapshot: September 16, 2024
U.S. stocks had mixed results on September 16, 2024, with tech stocks dragging the Nasdaq lower, while the Dow Jones and S&P 500 posted gains. Investors are focused on the upcoming Federal Reserve decision and its potential 50 basis point rate cut.
Daily Market Snapshot: September 9, 2024
The U.S. stock market rebounded on Monday, driven by dip-buying and anticipation of upcoming inflation data. Major indices recovered from last week’s losses, with the S&P 500 rising 1.16%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 1.20%, and the Nasdaq Composite increasing 1.17%.