The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 index halted weekly advanced after Snap reported wider quarterly loss and slower advertising revenues.

The largest home builder D.R. Horton guided weaker sales outlook after home demand began to ease since June and cancellation rates rose.

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Tech Powered Rally On Wall Street

Jul 21, 2022
Barry Adams
Benchmark indexes closed higher after tech stocks gained. Initial claims of jobless benefits rose and crude oil and natural gas prices eased.

American Airlines flew more than 53 million passengers in the second quarter and reported record second quarter revenues.

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European markets wavered after the ECB lifted rates by 50 basis points, the first rate increase in eleven years. Russia resumed natural gas flow easing pressures in the energy markets. Italy is likely to head for a general election as early as September.

U.S. stocks lacked direction and popular indexes traded near six-week high. The European Central Bank lifted rates for the first time in 11 years but also showed preparedness to fight bond market stress and Japan left its rates unchanged.

Tesla sales and earnings surged despite supply challenges and extended shutdowns in China.

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The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq indexes closed at five-week highs as the earnings season gathers pace. Existing home sales declined in June and mortgage applications plunged as more buyers are priced out.

After the close, Tesla reported 42% rise in sales and quarterly earnings jumped 98%. Bath & Body Works trimmed second quarter and annual outlook. Netflix quarterly subscriber loss slowed.

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European markets lost early momentum after Italian Prime Minister won the confidence vote in Senate but three parties boycotted the election.

Nasdaq Jumps 1%, Netflix Soars 7%

Jul 20, 2022
Barry Adams
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite index advanced and investors digest fresh batch of earnings. Mortgage demand fell to the lowest levels seen in 22 years.

U.S. stocks accelerated on Wall Street after the latest batch of earnings bolstered optimism. The strong dollar is negatively impacting revenues growth and the rising costs are trimming earnings.

European Markets Rebound to Close Up 2%

Jul 19, 2022
Bridgette Randall
Market indexes across the eurozone rebounded following the advance in the U.S. amid mixed economic reports in the region.

The People's Bank of China injected more liquidity and to prevent the growing cash crisis from developing into a crisis of confidence in the banking system. Mortgage boycotts are widening at a rapid pace as real estate developers struggle in completing residential home projects.



IBM Revenue Growth Hit by Strong Dollar

Jul 18, 2022
Scott Peters
IBM said second quarter sales rose 9% and earnings surged despite the headwinds from a strong dollar.

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