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Stocks Jump to Another Record High With Rate Cuts Expected

Stocks Jump to Another Record High With Rate Cuts Expected

Stocks keep climbing as inflation slows and as investors looked for rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 rose 0.9 percent between Friday, July 5, and Friday, July 12. The index closed above 5,600 for the first time ever, one week after surpassing 5,500....

AI Boom Fades as Fundamentals Weaken: Earnings Recap

AI Boom Fades as Fundamentals Weaken: Earnings Recap

Most of the big earnings reports have now occurred, and so far they've done little to boost the market. Companies like Microsoft (MSFT), Meta Platforms (META), Netflix (NFLX), Caterpillar (CAT) and Intel (INTC) reported profits above Wall Street estimates. However...

Netflix Leads Market to New Highs Before Fed Meeting

Netflix Leads Market to New Highs Before Fed Meeting

The stock market set a new record last week, led by communication companies like Netflix, Comcast and Alphabet. The S&P 500 rose 1.1 percent between Friday, January 19, and Friday, January 26. It was the third straight positive week, bringing the index above 4900...

Chart of the Day: Netflix Consolidates After Earnings Surge

Chart of the Day: Netflix Consolidates After Earnings Surge

Netflix jumped earlier this month after announcing results. It's now consolidating, and some traders may see potential for more upside. The first pattern on today's chart is the bullish gap on October 19 following the quarterly report. Prices cleared a peak of $394.90...

Higher Rates, Geopolitical Risks Keep Stocks Under Pressure

Higher Rates, Geopolitical Risks Keep Stocks Under Pressure

Stocks face continued pressure as interest rates rise and geopolitical risks mount. The S&P 500 fell 2.4 percent between Friday, October 13, and Friday, October 20. The index ended the week at its lowest level since June 1, erasing all its gains since Congress...

Will the Fed Signal a Pause? Investors Are Waiting

Will the Fed Signal a Pause? Investors Are Waiting

Stocks could be tightening into a range as investors wait for another big Federal Reserve meeting. The S&P 500 fell 0.2 percent between Friday, September 8, and Friday, September 15. It was the second straight negative week, and the second consecutive week that...

Stocks Challenge Highs as Bulls Wait for Debt Ceiling Progress

Stocks Challenge Highs as Bulls Wait for Debt Ceiling Progress

Stocks are challenging their highs for the year as investors wait for Congress to raise the national debt limit. The S&P 500 rose 1.6 percent between Friday, May 12, and Friday, May 19. It was the biggest gain in the last seven weeks as the index reached its...

Stocks Hold a Potentially Key Level as Fed Takes a Less Hawkish Stance

Stocks Hold a Potentially Key Level as Fed Takes a Less Hawkish Stance

Stocks could be trying to stabilize as investors look for the Federal Reserve to stop raising interest rates. The S&P 500 rose 1.4 percent between Friday, March 17, and Friday, March 23, its second straight positive week. The index has moved sideways for the past...

Stocks Could Face a Lull as Investors Wait for Bigger Events Next Week

Stocks Could Face a Lull as Investors Wait for Bigger Events Next Week

Action in the stock market could hit a brief lull as investors wait for big events later in the month. The S&P 500 rose 1.1 percent between Friday, November 25, and Friday, December 2. All of the gain occurred on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome...