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S&P 500 slips 0.38% to 7,718.60 as breadth stays soft
The S&P 500 finished Friday lower at 7,718.60, with six of the eight tracked constituents declining. META was the day’s best performer, while AAPL posted the steepest fall.
Crude oil slips as U.S.-Iran tensions ease
Oil prices edged lower after two days of gains as both Washington and Tehran held back from fresh attacks. Traders also took comfort from remarks suggesting major combat operations had ended.
World equities mixed as Tokyo leads; US lags
Asian and European indices were mostly firmer on Friday, while US benchmarks finished lower in the digest. The move was uneven, with the Nikkei 225 the clear standout and the Dow Jones and S&P 500 among the weaker gauges.
Megacap stocks split as Nvidia rises, Tesla slides
US megacaps were mixed on Friday, with Nvidia edging higher while most of the group slipped. Tesla led the declines and Apple, Microsoft and Alphabet all fell, leaving breadth weak across the cohort.
Gold and silver slide as oil firms on Friday
Gold and silver fell on Friday, while crude oil was mixed, with Brent higher and WTI lower. The move left five of six tracked markets down or flat, underscoring a broad but uneven drift.
U.S. payrolls jump 162,000 in August
U.S. hiring rebounded in August with payrolls up 162,000, far above forecasts, while unemployment stayed at 4.1%. The report pushed Treasury yields higher and shifted attention to inflation data.
Oil Steadies After Three-Day Rally on Strait Fears
Oil prices were little changed after a sharp three-day rise, as traders weighed renewed U.S.-Iran tensions around the Strait of Hormuz against signs that crude shipments were still moving.
US earnings round-up: all 12 reporters came in above consensus
Twelve large US groups reported over the past week and all 12 posted EPS above consensus, though share moves were mixed.
S&P 500 rises 1.06% to 7,747.71 as most tracked names advance
The S&P 500 finished Thursday higher, with 7 of 8 tracked constituents in positive territory. META was the strongest performer, while XOM was the only decliner among the names tracked in the digest.
Crude oil edges higher as Iran tensions keep markets tense
Oil prices rose modestly as renewed U.S.-Iran military action and threats around the Strait of Hormuz kept traders focused on potential supply disruption.
US-led gains lift global equities; Nikkei slips
US, European and Asian equities were mixed but broadly firmer on Thursday, with six of seven tracked benchmarks higher. The Nasdaq 100 led the advance, while the Nikkei 225 was the lone decliner.
Metals rally; Brent slips as oil stays mixed
Gold, silver and platinum all advanced on Thursday, with silver leading the precious-metals move. WTI edged higher while Brent was slightly lower, leaving energy direction mixed and trade uneven.
US megacaps rise across the board on Thursday
Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia and the other megacaps finished higher on Thursday, with all seven tracked stocks advancing. Tesla led gains, while Apple lagged but still rose, underscoring broad leadership rather than a narrow move.
Nvidia to buy Hugging Face for $12.9 billion
Nvidia has agreed to acquire open-source AI platform Hugging Face in a $12.9 billion deal, deepening its push beyond chips and into the software layer of AI.
S&P 500 rises 0.46% to 7,666.60 as breadth tilts higher
The S&P 500 finished Wednesday at 7,666.60, up 0.46%, with five of eight tracked constituents advancing. NVIDIA was the strongest performer, while Microsoft lagged.
Crude Oil Rises as U.S.-Iran Tensions Shake Markets
Oil futures extended a two-day advance as fresh U.S. strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation kept traders focused on supply risks tied to the Strait of Hormuz.
Gold and silver lead broad commodity gains
Gold, silver and crude oil were all higher on Wednesday, with every tracked commodity advancing. Silver led the complex, while copper lagged with only a marginal rise, underscoring a broad but uneven move.
Nvidia leads megacaps higher as Tesla, Microsoft slip
US megacaps were mostly firmer on Wednesday, with Nvidia out front and Meta also gaining. Microsoft and Tesla lagged, while Apple and Amazon were little changed, leaving the group mixed but broadly constructive.
US gains offset Europe and Asia’s weaker tone
US equities advanced modestly while European benchmarks edged lower and Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell sharply. The day left three of seven tracked indices higher, with the strongest move still concentrated in Tokyo.
Uber to cut 10% of workforce as it restructures
Uber is eliminating roughly a tenth of its staff as it reduces management layers, consolidates teams and shifts more work into hubs such as New York and San Francisco.
Oil Holds Steady as U.S.-Iran Conflict Deepens
Crude prices were little changed after hitting multiweek highs, as renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran kept the Strait of Hormuz in focus even as supply still moved through the route.
Binance adds stock and ETF options for non-US users
Binance is widening its traditional finance offering with physically settled options on more than 1,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs, available to eligible users outside the United States.
Treasuries Extend Slump as Oil Spike Pressures Bonds
U.S. government bonds fell for a fifth straight session as oil prices jumped more than 5% after fresh U.S. strikes on Iran-linked targets, lifting the 10-year yield to its highest close since October 2023.
S&P 500 slips 0.71% as breadth turns negative
The S&P 500 finished the Tuesday session at 7,631.47, down 0.71%. Among eight tracked constituents, three rose and five fell, with Apple the strongest and Amazon the weakest.
August Review and Outlook: Treasury turns more active
Treasury expanded long-dated buybacks and other market interventions in August while the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged despite hawkish messaging from Chair Kevin Warsh.
Crude oil jumps as U.S. expands strikes on Iran
Oil prices surged after Washington launched another round of strikes on Iran, reviving fears over Middle East supply risks and the Strait of Hormuz.
Apple and Meta rise as megacaps mostly ease
Apple and Meta led a narrow advance among the US megacaps on Tuesday, while Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon and Tesla moved lower. The day left the group split between modest strength and broad pressure.
World equities soften across US, Europe and Asia
All seven tracked equity benchmarks were lower or flat on Tuesday, with US growth shares lagging and Europe also under pressure. The move was broad rather than concentrated, leaving no market in positive territory.
Oil jumps while gold and silver fall on the day
Crude oil rose sharply on Tuesday, while gold and silver retreated and copper also eased. The move left only two of six tracked commodities higher, underscoring a broad split in the day’s price action.
Fed’s Barr backs a rate hike if inflation stays hot
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said he would support higher rates if inflation fails to moderate, as markets weigh persistent price pressures and rising Treasury yields.