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U.S. indices rebounded on Friday following in-line August CPI data, though benchmarks ended lower for the week ahead of the Fed's rate decision. Microsoft announced plans to more than triple data-cen…
StockStory highlights divergence among S&P 500 industrials, issuing buy ratings for Corning (GLW) on robust revenue and earnings growth, while flagging Builders FirstSource (BLDR) and Otis Worldwide …
The Dow surged over 500 points and the S&P 500 gained 1% as investors shrugged off hot inflation data, betting that longer-term interest rate hike risks remain contained despite next week's expected …
US equity indexes rallied despite hotter-than-expected core CPI and climbing Treasury yields. Crude oil tumbled over 2% as diplomatic talks between Gulf nations and Iran raised prospects of easing Mi…
High Treasury yields tempt yield seekers, but dividend growth stocks like Coca-Cola offer superior long-term inflation protection compared to fixed 30-year bonds. Despite lower initial yields, histor…
US equity indexes dropped as 10-year Treasury yields surged near 5% on hot inflation data and escalating Fed rate hike expectations. Geopolitical conflict involving Iran and Houthi threats in the Bab…
US equities rallied Friday, driven by tech and communication services despite firmer core inflation and weaker consumer sentiment. Plummeting crude oil prices helped relieve inflationary concerns, wi…
Major US indices closed the week higher in a broad Friday rally, led by a 1% gain in the Nasdaq. Stocks advanced as August CPI data solidified Federal Reserve interest rate expectations, reducing pol…
Major U.S. stock indices rallied despite a hot inflation print, with the Dow Jones gaining over 500 points and the S&P 500 adding 1%. Investors shrugged off near-term rate hike risks, focusing on exp…
U.S. stocks rebounded Friday, with the S&P 500 rising 0.9% as oil prices stabilized and August CPI matched expectations. However, major indexes fell for the week as 90% odds of a September Fed rate h…
US equity indexes surged over 1% led by technology and communication services, despite August core CPI rising 0.3% and short-term Treasury yields climbing. Concurrently, crude oil tumbled nearly 3% f…
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is outperforming the S&P 500 by over 16% year-to-date without holding any Magnificent Seven stocks. The outperformance highlights a broader market rotation away…
Markets now price a 70% chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike following hot wholesale inflation data. With crude oil surpassing $100 per barrel, focus shifts to bank stocks like JPMorgan Chase, as wi…
US benchmark equity indexes rose over 1% intraday despite hotter August core inflation, which drove Fed rate hike odds to 87%. Meanwhile, crude oil dropped nearly 3% amid potential Strait of Hormuz t…
US equity indexes surged over 1% led by technology and communication services, despite slightly hotter core CPI data that drove two-year Treasury yields higher. Simultaneously, crude oil prices slump…
U.S. stocks rebounded over 1% Friday, breaking a four-day slide as crude prices retreated. WTI dropped 3% to $99.44 and Brent slipped 2.74%. Despite August core CPI slightly exceeding expectations, m…
US diesel prices surged past a record $6 per gallon amid Middle East supply tensions, boosting crude and refined product markets. The spike intensifies broader inflationary pressures across transport…
The US Treasury's $6 billion bond buyback failed to suppress rising yields, keeping the 10-year note near 5% and pushing mortgage rates past 7%. Treasury Secretary Bessent attributed elevated yields …
U.S. stocks rebounded Friday as warmer CPI data brought clarity regarding an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike. However, benchmark 10-year Treasury yields hovering near 5% and crude oil exceeding $1…
US equities rose midday led by technology and semiconductor gains following August CPI data. Major ETFs advanced while crude oil tumbled over 2%. Cryptocurrencies traded higher, with Bitcoin climbing…