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U.S. stock futures were mixed and markets in in Asia and Europe were weaker as renewed fighting between Iran and Israel added to an already uncertain outlook for investors.
US stocks (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) sink in Friday trading, the Nasdaq Composite leading losses and closing over 1,100 points lower (4.18%). The market is reacting to May's overwhelmingly positive labor data — 172,000 jobs added the US economy vs. estimates of 88,000 — raising investor concerns that the Federal Reserve may be inclined to hike interest rates. Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre breaks down the day's biggest market moves.
The Nasdaq dropped nearly 3% after a stronger-than-expected hiring report. Strong employment data has traders bracing for a Fed rate hike.
A stronger-than-expected jobs report sent Wall Street tumbling as investors increasingly bet on rate increases from the Federal Reserve.
US stock futures mostly fell in the wait for the release of the May jobs report.
Dow Jones futures fell slightly after hours, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. The May jobs report is on tap before Friday's open. The stock market saw the Dow Jones jump to a record high, aided by lower oil prices and Treasury yields.
June 4 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq dropped at the open on Thursday, as Broadcom's revenue miss pressured chip stocks, while equity investors took a breather after a strong rally to record
High-flying tech stocks were struggling on Thursday after Broadcom's so-so revenue guidance failed to impress investors. Futures tracking the Nasdaq 100 were 1.1% lower as the tech-heavy index lagged behind both the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average.
U.S. stock futures are mixed, with contracts tied to the Dow industrials dipping after all three major indexes hit fresh records Tuesday.
The stock market hit new highs amid a win streak. AI and metals led while Google tested support. Palo Alto jumped late on earnings.
The S&P 500 is on track to end an eight-session winning streak as traders also await April PCE inflation data expected to hit 3.8%
Asian shares were mostly higher on Wednesday and oil prices fell after the U.S. stock market rose to more records. It topped 66,000 for the first time in intraday trading. Computer chip equipment maker Tokyo Electron's shares jumped 5.9% and testing equipment maker Advantest gained 5.7%.
By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, May 26 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, parting ways with their European counterparts, and falling WTI crude prices diverged from spiking Brent crude prices as
Brent crude fell more than 5% and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rallied even as investors remain skeptical about the impact of the U.S.-Iran talks.
Oil futures are poised to begin trading later on Sunday after the Trump administration hinted officials are inching closer to a deal with Iran to end the three-month conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The two benchmarks are up about 70% from the start of the year, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
Walmart shares are down sharply Thursday morning after the company’s guidance for the rest of the year disappointed some investors. Shares were recently down 6.6% to $122.27, making it the worst performer in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
For its fiscal second-quarter, Deere reported earnings per share of $6.55. Wall Street was looking for $5.70.
Stocks were on track to rise Thursday as investors digested strong results from artificial intelligence chip maker Nvidia and hoped for progress in the peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. The three major indexes snapped a three-session losing streak on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the U.S. was in the final stage of negotiations with Iran to end the war in the Middle East. Moves early Thursday suggest that the market has concluded that Nvidia’s first-quarter earnings were good, but not good enough to keep the AI rally going.
Nvidia stock fell late despite strong earnings. Elon Musk's SpaceX released its filing for a mammoth IP. Stocks rallied Wednesday as oil prices dived on Iran hopes.
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