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 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.