S&P 500 and Nasdaq Jump 1% as Global Investors Await U.S. Election Results

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump avoided debating the serious issues confronting the U.S. economy: rapidly rising national debt, growing income inequality, and deteriorating international competitiveness.

Wall Street Indexes Edge Higher as Control of the White House and Congress On the Line

Wall Street indexes traded higher as investors reviewed the latest batch of corporate results. Investors also awaited the results of U.S. presidential and congressional elections and the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate decisions later in the week. 

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World Markets In Holding Pattern as Rate Decisions Loom In the U.S. and Europe

U.S. major averages were in a holding pattern ahead of the presidential and congressional elections. Crude oil prices rebounded after the OPEC+ decided to delay the increase in output by a month. Asian markets reacted to local corporate earnings and declines in Friday's trading in New York.

Wall Street Indexes Trade Sideways Ahead of U.S. Elections and Rate Decisions

Stocks traded sideways as investors awaited the results of the U.S. presidential election and shifting balance of power in the U.S. Congress.

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Wall Street Indexes Brave higher After Amazon Earnings and October Jobs Report

U.S. job growth plunged in October due to the impacts of two severe hurricanes, Helene and Milton, and ongoing strikes at Boeing and at hotels in California and Hawaii. 

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Wall Street Losses Accelerate, European Markets Register Largest Monthly Declines In 2024

Investors sold big tech stocks amid rising worries of slowing sales growth and elevated capital expenditure plans in 2025. European markets closed October with the largest monthly decline in 2024. Earnings dominated trading in China and Japan, but outflows of foreign funds dampened markets in India ahead of Diwali holidays. 

S&P 500 and Nasdaq Between 1% and 2% After Big Tech Outlook Disappoints Investors

Wall Street indexes fell more than 1% after forward-looking announcements from big tech companies disappointed investors. The alternative measure of inflation, which generally understates price increases, confirmed stubborn and well-anchored inflation into the economy. 

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U.S. and Global Investors Lower Aggressive Rate-Cut Expectations

Investors across Atlantic lowered expectations for aggressive rate cuts following the release of economic growth data. Investors reviewed a deluge of earnings results from leading companies including Alphabet, Visa, Capgemini, GSK, Volkswagen, UBS, Haier Smart Home, and Maruti Suzuki.

U.S. Third Quarter GDP Growth Slowed to 2.8%, Private Sector Hiring Picked Up Pace In October

The yield on 10-year  Treasury notes hovered near a three-month high after the annualized GDP growth in the third quarter slowed to 2.8% and private payrolls expanded at the fastest pace since July 2023.

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Nasdaq Hits New Intraday High, U.S. Job Openings Drops to Lowest In Over Three Years

Tech rally powers ahead on Wall Street as investors await the release of quarterly results from leading megacap tech companies. European markets closed down. Japan's indexes advanced for the second session despite the growing political instability and policy uncertainty. 

Wall Street Indexes Flatlined Ahead of Big Tech Earnings

Stock market indexes on Wall Street were little changed as investors reviewed a flood of quarterly results. AMD, Alphabet, and Chipotle Mexican Grill are set to release results after the market closes.

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Earnings Optimism Keeps Wall Street Indexes Near Recent Highs

Megacap tech stocks were in focus ahead of earnings this week as investors looked for clues about the artificial intelligence infrastructure spending. Japan market indexes may face unprecedented volatility after the ruling coalition lost its majority.

Megacap Tech Stocks In Focus Ahead of Earnings This Week, Crude Oil Drops 5%

Stocks on Wall Street advanced after tensions in the Middle East eased and big tech companies led gainers ahead of key earnings.

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Wall Street Indexes Attempt to Extend Rally to Seventh Week

Stock market indexes wavered in Friday's trading after gaining ground in the previous six consecutive weeks. The yield on 10-year Treasury notes edged lower but hovered near a three-month high. 

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Rate Worries and Lackluster Earnings Hobble Global Markets

Wall Street indexes struggled to advance as investors reviewed lackluster earnings, and Treasury yields stayed at a three-month high. Positive earnings lifted market indexes in Europe. Japan's national election uncertainty overhangs market sentiment in Tokyo.