U.S. Health Care Stocks Reach Records as Major Indexes Rise
U.S. health care stocks climbed to record highs by midday Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% to 7,713 and the Dow gained 0.9% to 52,424, while the Nasdaq 100 was little changed.
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U.S. health care stocks climbed to record highs by midday Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% to 7,713 and the Dow gained 0.9% to 52,424, while the Nasdaq 100 was little changed.
The Kobeissi Letter argues that the S&P 500 could exceed 9,000 absent the Iran war, citing weak market breadth and potential for a rally if macroeconomic headwinds ease. The publication also says 84% of S&P 500 constituents are at least 10% below their highs.
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Treasury yields jumped to levels last seen two decades ago, with the S&P 500 down 0.2% and the Nasdaq 100 down 0.2% on Wednesday; the Dow slipped 0.7% and the Russell 2000 fell about 1%.
Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures were little changed after hours after the stock market pared losses and Treasury yields eased from intraday highs. The article also flagged upcoming Samsung preliminary results and Taiwan Semiconductor sales data.
US stock indices eased from record highs as concerns of high bond yields returned to the market's forefront, risking earnings projections on credit-sensitive sectors. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 dropped 0.3% from their peaks, while the Dow fell 0.6%. Oil prices softened from morning gains and longer maturity yields
US stock indices eased from record highs as higher bond yields rebounded and hampered the earnings projections on debt-sensitive sectors. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 fell 0.5% and 0.7%, respectively, from their records, and the Dow dropped 1%. Iranian strikes on vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz worsened soaring
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US stock index futures climbed on Tuesday as Treasury yields retreated from multi-year highs and oil prices eased. This offers investors some relief before the quarterly earnings season begins.
The MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe rose 0.7%. The Nasdaq Composite reached a record closing high, lifted by Nvidia and Microsoft. The euro stumbled to a 17-month low against the dollar, and the 10-year US Treasury yield rose to a fresh 24-year high.
US equities were boosted by megacap and growth stocks as Treasury yields held near multi-year highs, the dollar advanced against the euro, and oil prices eased. The Nasdaq Composite gained about 1%.
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A softer-than-expected September jobs report pushed the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 to a record high on Friday, as traders pulled back bets on another Federal Reserve rate hike this month. The U.S. economy added just 29,000 jobs in September, well short of the 90,000 economists expected. The unemployment rate unexpectedly ro
Dow E-minis were down 0.2%, S&P 500 E-minis 0.15% and Nasdaq 100 E-minis 0.32% at 07:20 a.m. ET. August PCE data and final second-quarter GDP figures are due at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Dow E-minis were up 0.18%, S&P 500 E-minis up 0.1% and Nasdaq 100 E-minis down 0.01% at 05:27 a.m. ET. Traders awaited August PCE inflation, second-quarter GDP and comments from Fed officials later in the day.
The S&P 500 rose 0.45%, the Nasdaq gained 0.50% and the Dow advanced 0.78%. Microsoft climbed 3.3% after unveiling new Copilot capabilities, while Akamai surged 6% on an $11.6 billion Anthropic deal.
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Stocks were little changed while Brent crude hovered around $99.50 a barrel after its longest losing streak this year. Nasdaq 100 futures pointed to an open near record highs, while S&P 500 futures were flat. European and Asian equities struggled for direction, with Treasuries and European bonds broadly weaker. The dol
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The Nasdaq hit a record closing high, boosted by AI stocks, while falling oil prices and retreating Treasury yields improved risk sentiment. European shares rallied, led by banks and tech, and Asian markets were mixed, with Japan higher and China/Hong Kong up on hopes of a trade truce.
The Nasdaq Composite Index closed at a record high on Monday, buoyed by advancements in AI technology and a rally in chip stocks, including AMD which reached a $1 trillion valuation. Treasury yields fell from recent peaks, and oil prices dropped, influenced by speculation of Middle East diplomatic progress.
Global stocks rose, led by AI-linked tech shares, while oil fell on reports more supply was leaving the Gulf than previously thought. The note also listed closing levels for major equity, bond, currency and commodity markets.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq surged toward record highs, boosted by gains in Advanced Micro Devices and other AI heavyweights. Treasury yields retreated from recent highs and crude prices tumbled.
U.S. equities extended their winning streak to a third session Monday, with a fourth consecutive slide in crude oil relieving pressure on Treasury yields and clearing the runway for a semiconductor-led rally that lifted the Nasdaq 100 to a three-month high. • Intel stock is charging ahead with explosive momentum. Why i
US equity indexes opened higher on Monday, led by communications services and technology, while energy stocks lagged. Crude oil prices dipped below $100 per barrel and US 10-year Treasury yields eased across the curve.
Global equity markets closed mixed, with Europe down and Wall Street ending a volatile week with modest gains. US Treasury yields topped 5%, while Brent crude remained above $100. Asian markets showed mixed performance.
Global equity markets experienced a mixed session on Friday, with gains on Wall Street partially offsetting losses in Europe. Bond yields continued to climb, with US 10-year Treasury yields topping 5%, while currency markets saw the dollar strengthen against the yen. Spot gold and Brent crude prices showed modest movem
Heidmar Maritime Holdings reported second-quarter 2026 consolidated net income of $2.2 million, or $0.04 per share basic, versus a $13.7 million loss a year earlier. Revenue rose to $29 million from $9.6 million.
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies softened after the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge came in hotter than expected, while Ethereum rose.
The Nasdaq 100 fell 1.7% as 30-year Treasury yields held at 5.30% and rate-hike bets eased, while the optical and AI-hardware complex sold off sharply.