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.
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Daily Market Snapshot: September 10, 2024
The U.S. stock market saw mixed results on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of Wednesday’s highly anticipated August inflation report. The S&P 500 gained 0.45%, driven by tech and consumer discretionary stocks, while the Dow Jones slipped 0.23%, weighed down by financials, particularly JPMorgan which fell over 5%. Ally Financial also dropped over 17% after concerns regarding the financial health of its borrowers were raised.