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Market Snapshot Dow 46503.56 -61.07 ( -0.13 %) Nasdaq 21879.19 +38.23 ( 0.18 %) SP 500 6584.78 +7.37 ( 0.11 %) 10-yr Note  NYSE Adv 1600  Dec 1147  Vol 1.11 bln Nasdaq Adv 2769  Dec 1959  Vol 8.17 bln Industry Watch Strong: Energy, Consumer Staples, Utilities, Real Estate, Financials, Information Technology Weak: Consumer Discretionary, Health Care, Communication Services, Industrials Moving the Market ...

Market Snapshot Dow 46503.56 -61.07 ( -0.13 %) Nasdaq 21879.19 +38.23 ( 0.18 %) SP 500 6584.78 +7.37 ( 0.11 %) 10-yr Note  NYSE Adv 1600  Dec 1147  Vol 1.11 bln Nasdaq Adv 2769  Dec 1959  Vol 8.17 bln Industry Watch Strong: Energy, Consumer Staples, Utilities, Real Estate, Financials, Information Technology Weak: Consumer Discretionary, Health Care, Communication Services, Industrials Moving the Market ...

Market Snapshot Dow 46450.24 -114.39 ( -0.25 %) Nasdaq 21812.41 -28.55 ( -0.13 %) SP 500 6570.56 -6.85 ( -0.10 %) 10-yr Note  NYSE Adv 1450  Dec 1218  Vol 451.23 mln Nasdaq Adv 2117  Dec 2160  Vol 6.40 bln Industry Watch Strong: Energy, Consumer Staples, Utilities, Real Estate, Financials Weak: Consumer Discretionary, Communication Services, Industrials Moving the Market --Stocks giving back some of ...

US Market Futures S&P, Nasdaq futures significantly below fair value. Points to a sharply lower opening. US Economic Data Initial jobless claims fell by 9,000 to 202,000 (below consensus). Continuing jobless claims decreased by 25,000 to 1.841 million. Trade deficit widened to $57.3 billion in February (above consensus). Geopolitical Concerns Iran conflict fears escalated after President Trump's address. US intelligence doubts Iran's willingness for talks. Oil prices surged $9.23 (+9.2%) to $109.35 per barrel. Corporate News Trump administration to announce new tariffs on drugmakers. Amazon in talks to acquire Globalstar. Asian Markets Mostly lower due to Iran conflict concerns. Japan's Nikkei down 2.4%, South Korea's Kospi down 4.5%. Japan's 10-yr JGB yield at 20-year high. Australia's trade surplus significantly beat expectations. European Markets Major indices trade in the red. Persisting worries about Iran conflict ahead of Easter ...

Market Snapshot Dow 46564.63 +224.23 ( 0.48 %) Nasdaq 21840.96 +250.32 ( 1.16 %) SP 500 6577.41 +46.80 ( 0.72 %) 10-yr Note  NYSE Adv 1791  Dec 951  Vol 1.30 bln Nasdaq Adv 3083  Dec 1718  Vol 8.83 bln Industry Watch Strong: Industrials, Materials, Communication Services, Information Technology, Health Care Weak: Energy, Consumer Staples Moving the Market --Lingering optimism around a potential end t...

February retail sales S&P futures vs fair value: +39.00 Nasdaq futures vs fair value: +202.00 ADP Employment Change Report: private sector employment increased by 62K in March (consensus 42K), up from 66K in February. Total retail sales: up 0.6% month-over-month in February (consensus: 0.5%) following a 0.1% decrease in January. Excluding autos: increased 0.5% (consensus: 0.3%) after a flat reading in January. Futures point to higher open S&P futures vs fair value: +55.00 Nasdaq futures vs fair value: +262.00 Equity futures point to a higher opening Yesterday's action: stocks posted best single-session gain since May 2025 (2.5% or wider) Reason for optimism: Reports of U.S. and Iran leaders signaling willingness to end the war. President Trump: estimates U.S. will withdraw from Iran within two to three weeks. Crude oil: extending yesterday’s move lower, down $2.76 (-2.7%) to $98.62 per barrel. Crude oil retreat reason: Wall Street Journal report on UAE pres...

Market Snapshot Dow: 46340.40, +1125.37 (2.49%) Nasdaq: 21590.64, +795.99 (3.83%) SP 500: 6530.61, +184.90 (2.91%) NYSE: Adv 2143, Dec 617, Vol 1.74 bln Nasdaq: Adv 3877, Dec 966, Vol 10.72 bln Industry Watch Strong: Consumer Discretionary, Communication Services, Information Technology, Health Care Weak: Utilities, Consumer Staples, Energy Moving the Market President Trump signals willingness to end U.S. military operations in Iran even without Strait of Hormuz opening. Iranian President also signals willingness to end the war. Oil prices lower after steep climb yesterday. Broad gains, solid rebound in semiconductor stocks and other tech names. Stocks surge on ceasefire hopes to end a tough March on a higher note (16:30 ET) Stocks rallied as U.S. and Iran leaders signaled willingness to end conflict. Major indices (S&P 500, Nasdaq, DJIA) took back considerable chunk of previous weakness, but ended March with losses (4.8% to 5.5%). Monthly losses attributable ...

Futures point to higher open with Strait of Hormuz in focus S&P futures vs fair value: +63.00 Nasdaq futures vs fair value: +218.00 President Trump states U.S. not pulling assets in/around Strait of Hormuz yet. Trump expressed frustration at other countries for inaction on the waterway. Futures point to higher open S&P futures vs fair value: +69.00 Nasdaq futures vs fair value: +237.00 Equity futures point to a higher opening after a mixed, holiday-abbreviated week. Early gains attributed to geopolitical developments. Geopolitics: Report suggests Trump willing to end U.S. military operations against Iran even if Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Iran's fractured leadership complicates negotiations. Pentagon to hold a briefing on Iran. Economic Data: March Consumer Confidence report expected. Fed Speakers: Fed Governors Michelle Bowman, Michael Barr, and Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee speaking. Fed President Jerome Powell (yesterday) said infl...

Market Snapshot Dow : 45215.03 (+49.50, 0.11%) Nasdaq : 20794.65 (-153.72, -0.73%) SP 500 : 6345.71 (-25.13, -0.39%) NYSE : Adv 1351, Dec 1389, Vol 1.37 bln Nasdaq : Adv 1992, Dec 2815, Vol 9.28 bln Industry Watch Strong : Materials, Financials, Utilities, Health Care, Communications, Real Estate, Consumer Staples Weak : Industrials, Information Technology, Energy Moving the Market Mixed signals around Iran conflict; President Trump touting negotiations while troops assemble. WTI crude oil rises back above $102 per barrel. Fed Chair Powell notes inflation expectations remain well anchored, quelling fears of a rate hike. Treasury yields moving lower, reflecting a potential shift from inflation concerns to growth worries. Detailed Summary Stocks opened with gains but faded, leading to a mostly lower finish for major averages. Nasdaq Composite (-0.7%), S&P 500 (-0.4%), Russell 2000 (-1.5%), and S&P Mid Cap 400 (-0.8%) closed lower. DJIA (+0.1%) ended with a...

Futures point to higher open after President Trump comments on Iran S&P futures: +51.00; Nasdaq futures: +192.00 President Trump comments on Truth Social about discussions with a "new, more reasonable regime" to end military operations in Iran. Threatens to destroy Iran's energy infrastructure if no deal and Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Primes the market for a modest bounce after a particularly weak session on Friday. Futures point to higher open S&P futures: +37.00; Nasdaq futures: +132.00 Equity futures point to a higher opening for a holiday-abbreviated week. Major averages coming off their fifth consecutive losing week, retreated over 1.5% on Friday. Previous losses driven by broad uncertainty (elevated oil prices, inflation expectations, monetary policy outlook). Technical weakness: major averages unable to reclaim 200-day moving averages; DJIA entered correction territory. Morning optimism tied to geopolitical developments. President Trump...

Market Snapshot Dow: 45165.53, -793.47 (-1.73%) Nasdaq: 20948.37, -459.72 (-2.15%) SP 500: 6370.84, -108.31 (-1.67%) NYSE: Adv 599, Dec 2153, Vol 1.26 bln Nasdaq: Adv 980, Dec 3784, Vol 8.77 bln Industry Watch Strong: Energy, Consumer Staples, Utilities Weak: Consumer Discretionary, Information Technology, Communication Services, Financials, Industrials, Health Care, Real Estate, Materials Moving the Market Rising oil prices as Iran conflict remains without de-escalation path Lingering weakness in mega-cap names after weak showing yesterday Broader market mostly lower, some rotational interest in more defensive holdings Market Overview Stock market retreated considerably, major averages finished lower across the board for the week. S&P 500 (-1.7%), Nasdaq Composite (-2.2%), and DJIA (-1.7%) faced broad pressure. Oil prices climbed (+5.4%) to $99.51 per barrel amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty, fueling anxiety over potential ground conflict. Pentagon c...

Futures point to lower open as Iran conflict weighs on stocks S&P futures vs fair value: -38.00. Nasdaq futures vs fair value: -176.00. Stock market poised for another lower open. Higher oil prices and rising Treasury yields eroding early week momentum. Investors focused on Iran conflict developments due to light corporate/economic news. S&P 500: -0.5% for the week. Nasdaq Composite: -1.1% for the week. DJIA: +0.8% for the week. Major averages down roughly 6% for March. Global markets mostly lower S&P futures vs fair value: -24.00. Nasdaq futures vs fair value: -133.00. Asia-Pacific: Mostly lower finish due to geopolitical worries (Pentagon sending 10,000 troops to Middle East). Japan's Finance Minister warned on yen near 160/dollar. China's February Industrial Profit: 15.2% YTD. Equity Markets: Japan -0.4%, Hong Kong +0.4%, China +0.6%, India -2.3%, South Korea -0.4%, Australia -0.2%. Europe: On course for a lower finish due to elevated geopolitical...

Market Snapshot Dow : 45959.00 (-469.38, -1.01%) Nasdaq : 21408.09 (-521.74, -2.38%) SP 500 : 6479.15 (-114.74, -1.74%) NYSE : Adv 776, Dec 1988, Vol 1.17 bln Nasdaq : Adv 1390, Dec 3370, Vol 7.78 bln Industry Watch Strong : Energy, Real Estate Weak : Communication Services, Information Technology, Industrials, Consumer Discretionary, Materials, Financials, Consumer Staples, Health Care Moving the Market Considerable weakness across mega-cap names weighing on major averages Meta Platforms (META) sharply lower after court found the company liable in social media addiction trial Fading optimism around a potential off-ramp to the war in Iran Higher yields and oil prices Overall Market Trends Stocks faced broad pressure, steadily charting session lows. Main drivers of weakness: higher oil prices, rising Treasury yields, and significant declines in mega-cap stocks. Geopolitical tensions escalated: Iran rejected a peace plan, continued striking energy targets, and the P...

Stock Market Update Futures point to lower open as Iran conflict ramps S&P futures vs fair value: -53.00. Nasdaq futures vs fair value: -250.00. Stock market on track for a lower opening. Rising oil prices and escalating U.S.-Iran tensions cited as reasons. Initial jobless claims for March 21 week rose by 5,000 to 210,000 (met consensus). Continuing jobless claims decreased by 32,000 to 1.819 million (lowest since May 2024). Report not indicative of a weak labor market; initial claims remain historically low. Global markets lower S&P 500 futures vs fair value: -57.00. Nasdaq futures vs fair value: -255.00. Equity indices in the Asia-Pacific region mostly lower : Concerns about potential helium shortages affecting chip production impacted South Korea's Kospi (-3.2%). India's market was closed for a holiday. Japan's Nikkei: -0.3%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng: -1.9%. China's Shanghai Composite: -1.1%. Australia's ASX All Ordinaries: -0.2%. Econom...

Market Snapshot Dow : 46428.38, +305.43 (0.66%) Nasdaq : 21929.83, +167.93 (0.77%) SP 500 : 6593.89, +35.53 (0.54%) NYSE : Adv 1927, Dec 813, Vol 1.18 bln Nasdaq : Adv 3227, Dec 1534, Vol 8.11 bln Industry Watch Strong: Consumer Discretionary, Information Technology, Materials, Utilities, Health Care Weak: Energy Moving the Market Optimism around a peace proposal between the U.S. and Iran, despite Iranian denials. Oil prices retreated. Broad strength and solid mega-cap gains. S&P 500 finished just below its 200-day moving average, which acted as resistance. Market Overview Stocks rose broadly amid optimism for a U.S.-Iran peace proposal and retreating oil prices, though gains were tempered by Iranian denials of negotiations. Major averages finished off session highs , with the 200-day moving averages acting as resistance. Crude oil futures settled $1.96 lower (-2.1%) at $90.33 per barrel. Energy sector (-0.5%) was the only S&P 500 sector to finish...

Market Snapshot Dow: 46122.95, down 84.41 (-0.18%) Nasdaq: 21761.90, down 184.87 (-0.84%) SP 500: 6558.36, down 24.63 (-0.37%) NYSE: Advancers 1360, Decliners 1394, Volume 1.41 bln Nasdaq: Advancers 1864, Decliners 2883, Volume 8.55 bln Industry Watch Strong: Energy, Utilities, Consumer Staples, Materials, Financials, Industrials Weak: Communication Services, Information Technology, Consumer Discretionary, Real Estate Moving the Market Oil rebounds off of yesterday's lows Iran continues to deny involvement in negotiations with the U.S., though contact via mediators was reported Weakness across mega-cap stocks; broader market mostly higher Market Summary Major U.S. averages (S&P 500, Nasdaq, DJIA) finished lower. Geopolitical developments in the Middle East, rising yields, and a rebound in oil prices weighed on sentiment. Weakness in mega-cap stocks prevented a sustained market recovery, despite broader market participation. Oil prices rebounded +4.7...

Futures point to lower open as oil climbs S&P futures: -41.00 vs fair value. Nasdaq futures: -153.00 vs fair value. Futures indicate a lower opening, lacking follow-through from yesterday's rally. Oil prices climbing, up $4.12 (+4.7%) to $92.25 per barrel, awaiting U.S.-Iran negotiation updates. Q4 productivity revised down to 1.8% (from 2.8%). Unit labor costs revised up to 4.4% (from 2.8%). Lower productivity and higher unit labor costs contribute to Fed's reluctance for rate cuts. Global markets mixed S&P futures: -34.00 vs fair value. Nasdaq futures: -133.00 vs fair value. Asia-Pacific: Broadly higher equity indices. China to implement fiscal/tax support if crude oil prices stay high. Alibaba, Baidu, Tencent planning $84 billion in capital expenditures by 2027. Japan planning JPY800 billion for gasoline subsidies, considering oil market intervention. Economic data: Japan's Feb CPI mixed, March PMIs below expectations; South Korea Feb PPI up; Aus...

Market Snapshot Dow : 46207.36 (+631.00, 1.38%) Nasdaq : 21946.77 (+299.15, 1.38%) SP 500 : 6582.99 (+74.52, 1.14%) NYSE : Adv 2230, Dec 521, Vol 1.55 bln Nasdaq : Adv 3548, Dec 1260, Vol 8.94 bln Industry Watch Strong : Consumer Discretionary, Information Technology, Communication Services, Industrials, Materials, Financials, Real Estate, Energy, Consumer Staples, Utilities Weak : -- Moving the Market Stocks saw broad gains after President Trump's statement about U.S. and Iran discussions to end conflict and halt strikes against energy infrastructure. Iran denied claims of negotiations, tempering enthusiasm. Oil sharply lower. S&P 500 briefly reclaimed 200-day moving average but closed below it. Stock market saw broad gains reacting to geopolitical developments. Equity futures reversed overnight losses after President Trump's Truth Social post about U.S.-Iran discussions and a pause in strikes on Iranian energy targets. Oil prices retreated sharply...

Market Snapshot Dow: 45576.36 (-443.96, -0.96%) Nasdaq: 21647.62 (-443.08, -2.01%) SP 500: 6508.47 (-100.01, -1.51%) NYSE: Adv 416, Dec 2632, Vol 4.69 bln Nasdaq: Adv 1139, Dec 3673, Vol 12.06 bln Industry Watch Strong: Financials, Energy Weak: Consumer Discretionary, Information Technology, Communication Services, Real Estate, Industrials, Materials, Utilities, Health Care, Consumer Staples, Financials Moving the Market Pronounced weakness across mega-cap and tech stocks Crude oil modestly higher Broad weakness; major averages sink further below their 200-day moving averages Stocks move lower after reports that the Pentagon will send three warships and thousands of troops to the Middle East Risk-off tone deepens as oil, yields, and geopolitical risks intensify Stocks ended a tough week lower across the board. Major Indices: S&P 500 (-1.5%), Nasdaq Composite (-2.0%), DJIA (-1.0%) finished lower for the week, plunging further beneath their 200-day movi...

Futures point to lower open following hawkish Fed commentary S&P futures vs fair value: -23.00. Nasdaq futures vs fair value: -107.00. Market on track for lower opening due to rising treasury yields, depleted rate cut hopes, and oil market volatility. Fed Governor Waller concerned high oil prices could lead to core inflation. Global markets mostly higher S&P futures vs fair value: -13.00. Nasdaq futures vs fair value: -76.00. Asia-Pacific: Mixed finish, Japan closed for holiday. China may reform consumption tax; PBOC kept rates unchanged. Australia facing fuel supply issues, 10-yr yield surpassed 5.000%. Economic data: China FDI -5.7%, Hong Kong CPI +1.7% yr/yr. Equity Markets: Hong Kong -0.9%, Shanghai -1.2%, India +0.4%, South Korea +0.3%, Australia -0.7%. European: Mostly upbeat finish to a down week. Expectations for ECB June rate hike solidifying, possibly April. Brent/WTI crude spread widened to $21/bbl. Spain to reduce fuel taxes; Unilever potentially ...