On December 9, 2024, the U.S. stock market closed higher, with the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all finishing in the green. Strong performances in technology stocks, led by Nvidia and Apple, pushed the market up, while healthcare stocks also saw solid gains. The market responded positively to the latest Non-Farm Payrolls data and signs of stable consumer spending, although concerns about inflation persist. The positive sentiment from earnings reports is tempered by worries over rising prices, with investors keenly awaiting upcoming economic data.
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Daily Market Snapshot: December 05, 2024
On December 5, 2024, the U.S. stock market closed mixed, with the Dow Jones posting a modest gain while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite saw declines. The market reacted to the latest Non-Farm Payrolls report, which showed steady job growth but raised concerns over rising wages and inflation. The technology sector led the losses, with stocks like Nvidia and Apple falling. Investors remain cautious ahead of upcoming inflation data and continue to monitor geopolitical risks that could impact global markets.
Daily Market Snapshot: October 2, 2024
The U.S. stock market closed mixed on October 2, 2024, with the S&P 500 flat and the Nasdaq up 0.08%. Investors await key U.S. labor data and monitor rising tensions in the Middle East.