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  • Dow Drops, S&P Rises as Tech Leads Gains Amid Fed and Earnings Updates
    2026/01/28
    Listeners, U.S. markets closed mixed on Tuesday according to Nasdaq.com, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 0.8 percent or 408.99 points to 49,003.41, while the S&P 500 gained 0.4 percent or 28.37 points to 6,978.60, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.9 percent to 23,817.10[1]. Technology, utilities, and energy sectors led gains at 1.4 percent, 1.3 percent, and 1 percent respectively, while health care declined 1.7 percent[1]. Investors focused on upcoming Federal Open Market Committee decision and earnings from major technology firms amid ongoing fourth-quarter reports[1].

    Market highlights included strong earnings beats from HCA Healthcare with adjusted earnings of 8.01 dollars per share and revenues of 19.51 billion dollars, sending shares up 7.1 percent; NextEra Energy at 0.54 dollars per share and 6.5 billion dollars in revenue, up 2 percent; and First BanCorp at 0.55 dollars per share, up 5.2 percent, all per Zacks Investment Research via Nasdaq.com[1]. University of Michigan consumer sentiment fell to 84.5, missing estimates of 90.2[1]. Trading volume hit 18.03 billion shares, above the 20-session average[1].

    Early Wednesday, MarketWatch reports the S&P 500 hit 7,000 for the first time, rising 0.3 percent to 7,002 intraday, with Dow at 49,026 and Nasdaq at 23,932 near records, driven by rotation into energy, materials, and consumer staples alongside tech strength[2]. The Federal Reserve noted solid economic expansion but low job gains, stabilizing unemployment, and elevated inflation in its statement[3].

    Tomorrow watch balance of trade at negative 29.4 billion dollars, initial jobless claims at 200 thousand, and factory orders per Trading Economics[5]. Key earnings include Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Tesla today per Nasdaq.com[1].

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  • Stocks Mixed as Tech Soars, Healthcare Sinks: Key Drivers and Outlook
    2026/01/27
    Listeners, United States stock markets showed a split performance today as technology strength lifted the S and P five hundred and Nasdaq while health care woes dragged down the Dow Jones Industrial Average. According to Fortune, the S and P five hundred rose thirty-four point six two points, or zero point five percent, to six thousand nine hundred fifty point two three yesterday, recovering losses from last week's dip, with the Dow adding three hundred thirteen point six nine points, or zero point six percent, to forty-nine thousand four hundred twelve point four zero, and Nasdaq gaining one hundred point one one points, or zero point four percent, to twenty-three thousand six hundred one point three six[1]. TheStreet reports that by mid-morning today, the S and P five hundred was up zero point four seven percent to a record six thousand nine hundred eighty-eight point eight two intraday, Nasdaq up zero point eight one percent, but Dow down zero point eight three percent, led by UnitedHealth's sharp nineteen percent drop after the Trump administration's flat Medicare reimbursement rates announcement, also hitting peers like CVS Health down eleven point four six percent and Humana down twenty point three four percent[2]. Economic Times confirms the Dow fell three hundred thirty-four point seven seven points, or zero point six eight percent, to forty-nine thousand seventy-seven point six three, S and P five hundred up zero point two one percent to six thousand nine hundred sixty-five point one zero, and Nasdaq up zero point four nine percent to twenty-three thousand seven hundred seventeen point two three[7].

    Key drivers included tech optimism ahead of earnings from Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Tesla tomorrow, per Economic Times[7], alongside strong results from Baker Hughes up four point four percent on liquefied natural gas demand and CoreWeave up five point seven percent after Nvidia's two billion dollar investment, as noted by Fortune[1]. Health care was the top decliner, with UnitedHealth the biggest loser down nearly nineteen percent, while energy and materials outperformed last week per Westwood Group[3]. Consumer Confidence plunged sharply to eighty-four point five from ninety-four point two, signaling recession fears, according to The Conference Board[5][6].

    Most active included UnitedHealth and tech names like Amazon up zero point nine nine percent on grocery shutdown news[2]. Gold hit a record above five thousand one hundred dollars per ounce up two point one percent amid tariff threats[1].

    Pre-market futures point mixed, with Federal Reserve decision tomorrow likely holding rates at three point five zero to three point seven five percent, per The Conference Board[8], plus earnings from Meta, Microsoft, Tesla Wednesday and Apple Thursday[1]. Watch new residential construction data today[9].

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  • US Stocks Surge: S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Climb on Positive Economic Signals
    2026/01/23
    US stocks closed higher today with the S&P 500 up zero point six percent or thirty-seven point seven three points to six thousand nine hundred thirteen point three five, according to Nasdaq reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained zero point six percent or three hundred six point seven eight points to forty-nine thousand three hundred eighty-four point zero one, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced zero point nine percent to twenty-three thousand four hundred thirty-six point zero two, as detailed by Saxo Bank and Nasdaq. Key drivers included eased tariff worries after President Trump withdrew threats toward Europe and signaled progress on a Greenland framework, alongside steady jobless claims at two hundred thousand and inflation data meeting forecasts, per Saxo Bank. Sectors saw Communication Services up one point six percent, Consumer Discretionary one point two percent, and Financials zero point seven percent, while Utilities fell zero point seven percent, Nasdaq notes.

    Highlights featured Meta Platforms jumping five point seven percent leading mega-cap tech, GE Aerospace down seven point four percent post-earnings, and Procter and Gamble up two point six percent; after hours, Intel slid nearly twelve percent on cautious guidance, Saxo Bank reports. Economic releases showed the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index up zero point two percent in October and November with core at two point eight percent year-over-year, and continuing claims down to one million eight hundred forty-nine thousand, supporting sentiment.

    Pre-market futures point little changed with no major headlines, per Almfirst. Watch tomorrow's S&P Global Manufacturing and Services Purchasing Managers Index releases, plus University of Michigan consumer sentiment updates, and later durable goods orders on January twenty-sixth, as listed by Almfirst and economic calendars. Earnings remain in focus amid strong two thousand twenty-six growth projections of about fourteen percent, State Street Global Advisors indicates.

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  • Dow Jumps 1.2%, S&P and Nasdaq Climb on Improved Risk Appetite
    2026/01/22
    Listeners, Wall Street closed higher today with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 1.2 percent or 582 points to 49,077 United States dollars and 23 cents, the S and P 500 gaining 1.2 percent or 82 points to 6,875 United States dollars and 62 cents, and the Nasdaq Composite adding 1.2 percent or 269 points to 23,224 United States dollars and 82 cents, according to Saxo Bank. This broad rebound followed yesterday's selloff, driven by improved risk appetite after President Trump abandoned tariff threats against European countries and announced a framework agreement with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Greenland, easing United States-Europe tensions, Saxo Bank reports. Small caps led with the Russell 2000 up 2.0 percent, while the volatility index or VIX fell to 16.9, signaling fading near-term stress. Sectors saw energy strength as Halliburton jumped 4.1 percent on an earnings beat, but consumer discretionary lagged with Netflix down 2.2 percent on softer margin guidance. United Airlines rose 2.2 percent after results and 2026 guidance beat forecasts, and Apple added 0.4 percent on Siri overhaul reports.

    Most actively traded included tech rebound names, with biggest gainers like Halliburton and decliners such as Netflix and Experian down 4.9 percent in Europe. Key economic data showed United States third-quarter 2025 gross domestic product final estimate at a strong 4.4 percent annualized rate, beating 4.3 percent expected, fueled by artificial intelligence spending and stimulus, per the Bureau of Economic Analysis via Chronicle Journal, though pending home sales dropped 9.3 percent in December 2025.

    Pre-market futures point to contained moves with S and P 500 expected plus or minus 57 points or 0.8 percent into Friday, Saxo Bank notes. Watch Federal Reserve meeting January 27 to 28, fourth-quarter gross domestic product advance estimate, and earnings from major firms amid rotation from big artificial intelligence names.

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  • Stocks Rebound Strongly After Yesterday's Selloff: S&P 500 Rises 1.2%
    2026/01/21
    Listeners, United States stocks rebounded strongly today after yesterday's sharp selloff. According to WTOP, the S and P five hundred rose seventy-eight point seventy-six points, or one point two percent, to six thousand eight hundred seventy-five point sixty-two. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed five hundred eighty-eight point sixty-four points, or one point two percent, to forty-nine thousand seventy-seven point twenty-three. The Nasdaq composite gained two hundred seventy point fifty points, or one point two percent, to twenty-three thousand two hundred twenty-four point eighty-two[2]. Zacks Investment Research reports that yesterday's declines were driven by President Donald Trump's tariff threats on European countries over Greenland, hitting technology down two point nine percent, consumer discretionary down two point eight percent, communication services down two point one percent, and financials down two point two percent, with Apple down three point five percent and NVIDIA down four point three percent[1]. Today's rally followed Trump's announcement of a Greenland deal framework, easing those fears[2].

    Market highlights included elevated trading volume yesterday at twenty point six billion shares, above the twenty-session average[1]. The National Association of Realtors pending home sales index fell nine point three percent in December, signaling housing weakness[3].

    Looking ahead, pre-market futures point to a steady open. Tomorrow brings key data like fourth quarter gross domestic product expected at four point three percent, initial jobless claims at two hundred nine thousand, and core personal consumption expenditures price index at zero point two percent monthly, per Investing dot com[5]. Watch earnings from major firms as the season heats up[1].

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  • US Equity Markets Slide Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Trade Concerns
    2026/01/20
    US equity markets faced significant headwinds today as geopolitical tensions and trade concerns dominated investor sentiment[4][6]. The S&P five hundred fell zero point zero six percent, closing at six thousand nine hundred forty points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined zero point two percent to end at forty nine thousand three hundred fifty nine points[2]. The tech heavy NASDAQ also retreated zero point zero six percent to finish at twenty three thousand five hundred fifteen points[2]. Communication services and healthcare stocks emerged as the worst performing sectors throughout the session[2].

    The primary driver of today's selloff centered on President Trump's announcement of escalating tariffs against multiple NATO allies including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland[4]. These nations face a ten percent tariff starting February first, rising to twenty five percent on June first unless the United States completes a purchase of Greenland[4]. This rhetoric triggered substantial futures volatility overnight, with pre market indicators showing the S&P five hundred futures down one point four percent, the Dow down one point two five percent, and the NASDAQ down one point seven three percent[8].

    Beyond tariff concerns, long end Japanese bond yields experienced a more than twenty five basis point decline overnight following a poor twenty year debt auction, adding to broader market anxiety[6]. On the positive side, industrial production exceeded expectations by increasing zero point four percent in December versus estimates of zero point two percent, while capacity utilization rose to seventy six point three percent[2].

    The earnings season continued advancing steadily with thirty one S&P five hundred companies already reporting Q four results[1][2]. Looking ahead, listeners should anticipate Q four GDP data release on Thursday along with initial jobless claims and personal consumption figures[6].

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  • US Stocks Closed for MLK Jr. Day as Dow Drops, Nasdaq Rises Amid Mixed Earnings and Economic Data
    2026/01/19
    US stock markets were closed today for Martin Luther King Junior Day, as reported by HeyGoTrade[3]. In the prior session on Wednesday, Trading Economics notes the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 473 points or 0.96 percent to close at 48,989 points, the S&P 500 dropped 0.34 percent, and the Nasdaq Composite edged up 0.16 percent supported by a 2.5 percent rally in Alphabet[4]. Key factors included cooling labor demand from sharp JOLTS job openings drop, offset by ADP private hiring rebound and upside ISM Services Purchasing Managers Index, with cyclical sectors like industrials, materials, and financials declining while technology held firm[4]. Dow Jones highlights global stocks retreating on President Trump tariff threats[2].

    Notable highlights feature bank earnings beating estimates, with PNC Financial Services Group shares up 3.8 percent on fourth-quarter 2025 earnings of 4 dollars and 88 cents per share[8], and mixed Magnificent Seven performance as the AI trade unwinds[2]. Vistra stood out in utilities amid broader pressures[6].

    Pre-market futures point lower, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts down about 0.8 percent per Scotiabank, as US 10-year Treasury yield jumps to 4.23 percent stirring growth worries[6][7]. Watch tomorrow for President Trump speaking at the World Economic Forum, per BNP Paribas[5], alongside key events like Thursday's fourth-quarter gross domestic product growth rate forecast at 4.3 percent quarter-on-quarter, initial jobless claims, and core personal consumption expenditures price index year-on-year at 2.7 percent[3]. Netflix earnings loom this week as a potential catalyst[3].

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  • Stocks Close Higher: Dow Jumps 0.6%, S&P 500 Rises 0.3% Amid Positive Sentiment
    2026/01/16
    Listeners, United States stock markets closed higher today with the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping 0.6 percent or 292.81 points to 49,442.44, according to Nasdaq.com reports, while the S and P 500 rose 0.3 percent or 17.87 points to 6,944.47. The Nasdaq's daily movement was not detailed in available updates, but overall sentiment stayed positive amid a quiet trading day near records, as noted by Columbian.com. Key drivers included strong macroeconomic data like lower-than-expected unemployment claims at 198 thousand versus 215 thousand forecasted, boosting the dollar, per Ballinger Group. Sectors saw varied performance with no specific top gainers or decliners highlighted, though Investor's Business Daily's Justin Nielsen and Mike Webster analyzed Friday's action focusing on key stocks.

    Market highlights featured actively traded names discussed by Investor's Business Daily hosts, but no full list emerged. One standout earnings beat came from a company reporting 7.01 billion dollars in revenue against 6.76 billion expected and earnings per share of 13.16 dollars beating 12.24 dollars forecasts, as per All Star Charts. No major percentage movers or big news events dominated, with economic releases like New York Fed Services Activity at minus 16.1 showing contraction, from Almfirst.

    Looking forward, pre-market futures indicate quiet trading into the holiday weekend, with Treasury yields drifting higher per Almfirst's Jason Haley. Watch tomorrow for industrial production data, and next week brings core Personal Consumption Expenditures inflation, PMIs, and University of Michigan consumer sentiment on January 23, alongside flash PMIs globally, according to S and P Global. The Federal Reserve enters its blackout period ahead of the January 28 meeting.

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