On November 15, 2024, U.S. stocks fell as Powell’s cautious stance on rate cuts and Trump’s cabinet appointments rattled markets. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq declined, with healthcare and tech stocks leading losses, while retail sales beat expectations.
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Daily Market Snapshot: November 14, 2024
On November 14, 2024, U.S. stocks dipped as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cooled hopes for a December rate cut. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq declined, with defense stocks weighing on industrials while Disney’s earnings bolstered communication services.
Daily Market Snapshot: November 05, 2024
On November 5, 2024, U.S. stocks rallied as Election Day brought gains across sectors. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq rose, driven by industrial and consumer discretionary stocks and positive economic data. With the election and a Fed rate decision ahead, investors remain cautiously optimistic.
Daily Market Snapshot: November 04, 2024
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.
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 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 21, 2024
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.
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 4, 2024
The U.S. stock market surged on October 4, 2024, with the Dow Jones hitting a record high and the Nasdaq gaining over 1%. A strong jobs report for September boosted investor confidence, while energy stocks rallied amid rising oil prices due to Middle East tensions. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, reinforcing a positive outlook for the economy.