Bank Earnings lift Market, Microsoft hits record on AI optimism
Major corporations’ strong quarterly results boosted equities, led by Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, and Microsoft, amidst AI optimism and retail sales data.
Pre-Market Pulse
Markets Edge Higher with Tech and Banks in the Spotlight
Tech and financial sectors led Monday’s modest equity rise as investors anticipate key earnings from Wall Street banks and major corporations this week.
Mixed earnings results force investors to consider profit taking
Mixed week for equities; Dow gains, NASDAQ and S&P dip. Wall Street’s mixed earnings season unfolds. Healthcare and Tech sectors perform well, but market uncertainty persists.
Solid Start to Earnings and AI Frenzy Prop up Equities
Tech stocks surge, led by Google, amid strong quarterly results from PepsiCo and Delta. AI advances and cooling inflation fuel market optimism despite potential rate hikes.
Easing Inflation Drives Stocks Higher
Equities climbed as slowing inflation data eased pressure on Treasury yields, stirring optimism for a potential final rate hike, fueling a rally in tech and commodities.
A Mix of Global Stimulus, Cyclical Upswings, and Central Bank Moves Shape the Market Pulse
ASX gears up for a robust day, influenced by China’s expected stimulus, U.S. cyclical and banking upswing, and policy developments from central banks of New Zealand and Australia.
Equities Firm Ahead of Inflation Despite Tough Talk from Fed
Equities rebounded Monday, bracing for key inflation data ahead of Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, despite market fluctuations and inflation concerns.
Equities Drift on Weaker Than Expected Employment Data
U.S. job growth undershot forecasts, easing fears of aggressive Fed rate hikes, benefiting energy stocks while defensive sectors fell back.