Benchmark indexes extended losses for the third week in a row as investors shifted focus to the Fed's next move after the latest jobs report showed slower but solid job additions in August.

The online florist and gift retailer swung to a net loss after the company struggled to integrate recent acquisitions and battled rising operating and digital marketing costs.

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Oil complex stocks led the gainers after the release of jobs report. Starbucks appointed a new chief. Lululemon surged on positive outlook. Broadcom gained on strong quarterly results.

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August payrolls slowed but still broad-based and healthy increase supported the market narrative that the Fed may slow down the pace of future rate hikes.

Bond yields rose to multi-year highs and crude oil fell after three large cities in China impose stricter mobility and social gathering restrictions. Crude oil fell 4%.

The jewelry retailer lowered its annual revenues and earnings per share outlook and same store sales decline on higher prices and lower transactions in the quarter.

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The apparel retailer said higher promotional activities and transportation expenses negatively impacted profitability and the early arrival of inventories also drained cash.

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MongoDB plunged after the company revised its annual outlook. Ciena fell on sales outlook. Signet declined after same store sales fell. Nvidia and AMD declined on the new U.S. licensing restrictions.

U.S. Stocks Sink Ahead of Jobs Report

Sep 1, 2022
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Stocks extended losses for the fifth day in a row and bond yields continue to rise ahead of the jobs report Friday. Markets are bracing for a series of rate hikes in the U.S. and Europe after central bankers orchestrated a campaign in support of higher rates.

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World markets closed down more than 4% as central banks around the world set the stage for rate hikes beginning as early as next week. Energy prices remained in focus after inflation accelerated in Europe.

Bed Bath & Beyond announced a restructuring plan as same store sales plunge and consumers look elsewhere for popular branded goods. Snap plans to cut its operating costs. PVH lowered its annual outlook.

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Private sector job additions slowed sharply in August as employers struggle with economic uncertainties. Mortgage applications and volumes declined as rates continue to climb.

U.S. stocks extended losses for the third day in a row and 2-year Treasury yield rises to a high since 2007 on stagflation worries. Crude oil prices fell 4% after Iraq confirmed that oil exports are not affected by the current civil unrest.

The bargain outlets operator is struggling with rising costs, weakening consumer demands and elongated supply times. The retailer's core customer base is struggling with high fuel prices and high inflation.

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The electronic retailer reported sales, comparable sales and net income declined in the second quarter as high inflation and energy prices kept consumers away from purchasing expensive electronic item purchases.

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