UBS indicated in a recent communication to clients that the perspective for U.S. equities continues to be positive, bolstered by a robust economy, reduced interest rates, and sustained momentum in artificial intelligence investment. In a note from David Lefkowitz, the bank reaffirmed its “Attractive view on US equities,” stating that “the backdrop for US stocks Read More
Major stock indexes concluded the trading session on Thursday with a mixed performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 achieved record highs, while the Nasdaq experienced a decline, influenced by Oracle’s results which negatively impacted shares associated with AI. The Dow surged 1.3%, or nearly 650 points, to set a new closing record Read More
Nasdaq futures indicated a modest decline on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision regarding interest rate adjustments, as financial markets largely anticipate a reduction of a quarter-percentage point. Futures linked to the tech-heavy Nasdaq, the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the benchmark S&P 500 indicated declines of 0.2%, 0.1%, and 0.1%, respectively. On Read More
Nasdaq futures indicated a modest increase on Monday, setting the stage for a week marked by the Federal Reserve’s impending decision regarding interest rate adjustments, as key stock indexes neared historical highs. Futures linked to the tech-heavy Nasdaq and the benchmark S&P 500 experienced increases of 0.2% and 0.1%, respectively, whereas those connected to the Read More
Nasdaq Futures rise on Friday, with investors awaiting a key inflation report for confirmation that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week. At 05:40, Dow Jones Futures slipped 18 points, or 0.1%, while S&P 500 Futures gained 11 points, or 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures rose 104 points, or 0.4%. The main averages Read More
Futures on the Nasdaq exhibited minimal variation. On Thursday, following a sequence where the three major equities indexes experienced an increase for the seventh time in eight sessions, weak private-sector employment data reinforced traders’ expectations that the Federal Reserve is likely to reduce interest rates at its upcoming meeting next week. Futures linked to the Read More
Nasdaq futures indicated an upward trajectory on Wednesday, following a day in which major indexes returned to their positive momentum, driven primarily by technology and cryptocurrency-related equities. Futures linked to the benchmark S&P 500, the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq increased by 0.3%, 0.3%, and 0.2%, respectively. Yesterday, the three principal Read More
Major stock indexes experienced a decline as the final trading month of the year commenced, with shares of large technology companies and those associated with cryptocurrencies retreating in response to a risk-averse sentiment. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average, benchmark S&P 500, and tech-heavy Nasdaq experienced declines of 0.9%, 0.5%, and 0.4%, respectively, following a Read More
Nasdaq futures indicated a downward trajectory as the final trading month of the year approaches, with shares of major technology and cryptocurrency-related companies declining in response to a prevailing risk-off sentiment. Futures linked to the tech-heavy Nasdaq, the benchmark S&P 500, and the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced declines of 0.7%, 0.6%, and 0.5%, Read More
Nasdaq futures indicated a modest increase prior to a technological disruption that interrupted trading on Black Friday, as major indexes appeared set to achieve their strongest weekly performance since June. Futures linked to the tech-heavy Nasdaq, the benchmark S&P 500, and the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced increases of 0.2%, 0.1%, and 0.1%, respectively, Read More
