U.S. stocks closed mixed on September 30, 2024, as the S&P 500 hit a record high. The Dow Jones also climbed to a new peak, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.38%. Investors focused on Jerome Powell’s speech and upcoming labor market data.
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Daily Market Snapshot: September 27, 2024
U.S. stocks closed mixed on September 27, 2024, with the Dow Jones hitting a record high. The S&P 500 edged lower, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.39%. Investors are hopeful for further Fed rate cuts as inflation continues to ease
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 25, 2024
The U.S. stock market closed mixed on September 25, 2024, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 falling, while the Nasdaq Composite posted a slight gain, supported by tech stocks like Nvidia. Investors await key economic data and further Fed insights.
Daily Market Snapshot: September 24, 2024
U.S. stocks surged to record highs on September 24, 2024, as China’s stimulus package lifted mining stocks and the S&P 500 gained 0.25%. The materials sector outperformed, with Freeport-McMoRan rising nearly 8% on higher metal prices.
Daily Market Snapshot: September 23, 2024
U.S. stocks closed modestly higher on September 23, 2024, as investors absorbed the Federal Reserve’s rate cut and prepared for key inflation data later this week. The Dow Jones rose 0.15%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted smaller gains.
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 17, 2024
U.S. stocks closed nearly flat on September 17, 2024, as the market awaits the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. The S&P 500 hit an all-time intraday high before ending with modest gains, while the Dow Jones slipped and the Nasdaq rose 0.20%.
Daily Market Snapshot: September 13, 2024
U.S. stock markets closed higher on September 13, 2024, as bets on a larger 50 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve fueled gains. The Dow Jones rose 0.72%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.54% and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.65%.