Canada stocks end slightly higher as tech shares rally
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX Composite Index ended up 15.9 points, or 0.04%, at 35,518.55, adding to a nearly 1% gain on Friday.
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US Stocks Gain as Big Tech Shares Rally
US stock indices closed higher on Monday as a rally in heavyweight technology shares outweighed concerns over still-elevated oil prices and bond yields. The S&P 500 rose 0.7%, the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.9% to close at a record 31,076 and the Dow added 91 points. Markets have absorbed rising borrowing costs, high energy co
Nasdaq 100 Hits Record, Brazil's EWZ Soars 13%: Stock Market Today
Wall Street posted modest gains at midday Monday, with the Nasdaq 100 hitting a record high on megacap tech strength even as the 10-year Treasury yield rose to 5.3%. President Donald Trump said Friday of the Iran war that it is "going to be over soon… probably right after the midterms.” Oil slipped, with the West Texas
Micron Stock Has Made Historic Run, Traders Are Now Asking What’s Left
Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU ) remains a key beneficiary of AI-driven memory demand as investors weigh strong earnings momentum against questions about pricing power, future supply, and the durability of the current cycle. Micron beat earnings and raised revenue and EPS guidance, keeping the AI-driven memory dema
Asian shares fall as oil rises and Treasury yields climb
Major Asian, US and European stock indexes were lower, while bonds and the dollar were mixed. The report also showed Brent crude higher and gold at a more than seven-week low.
Global stocks fall as oil rises, Treasury yields extend gains
Major stock indexes fell, with the MSCI world gauge down 0.83%, as oil prices resumed their rise and Treasury yields extended gains. Spot gold dropped 3.5% to a more than seven-week low.
Bulls and Bears: Costco, KB Home, McDonald’s
examined the prospects for many investors’ favorite stocks over the last week — here’s a look at some of our top stories. U.S. stocks ended the week higher, with the Nasdaq Composite leading gains as renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence lifted technology shares. The S&P 500 rose about 0.7% through Thursday, w
AMD Hits $1 Trillion, Muse Spooks Subscription Stocks: This Week on Wall Street
Wall Street closed the week riding a semiconductor rebound that pushed the AI infrastructure trade back into favor, even as a spike in Treasury yields tested the rally’s staying power. Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD ) supplied the week’s biggest milestone. Shares surged as much as 10% on Monday, pushing the c
Akamai Jumps On OpenAI Deal, 30-Year Yields Top 5.5%: Stock Market Today
U.S. stocks traded mixed but mostly higher at midday Friday as crude oil retreated on hopes for an Iran-brokered reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, even as Treasury yields pushed toward their highest level since 2007 after this week's Trump-Xi trade summit. Washington and Beijing extended their trade truce without anno
S&P 500 Erases Losses as US, Iran Reportedly Discuss Hormuz Deal: Stock Market Today
The S&P 500 clawed back most of its morning decline at midday Thursday after sources told Reuters that U.S. and Iranian negotiators meeting in New York are discussing a phased deal that would have Tehran reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for Washington lifting its economic blockade of Iran. The headlines took som
Nasdaq 100 Slips, 10-Year Yields Hit 19-Year Highs: Stock Market Today
U.S. stocks slid at midday Wednesday as the 10-year Treasury yield surged to its highest level since 2007, after blowout September PMI data cemented bets for another Federal Reserve rate hike and sent traders scrambling out of richly valued growth names. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note jumped 12 basis points to
Tech stocks rise on AI fever; oil, bond yields temper rally
Technology shares were boosted by renewed optimism over AI, with Meta Platforms' stock soaring more than 11%. However, rising oil prices and bond yields limited broader market gains. The dollar also rose against the yen as hopes for a Bank of Japan rate hike faded.
Asian stocks hit two-week high, led by S.Korea, Taiwan on AI trade revival
South Korean and Taiwanese stocks led gains in Asian equities on Tuesday, as investors returned to AI-linked trades following an overnight rally in US chipmakers and technology stocks. The MSCI EM Asia equities index gained 1.7%, hitting its highest since September 8.
Asian stocks rise as tech rally, AI optimism, lower oil prices lift sentiment
Asian markets advanced on Tuesday, led by technology stocks, as lower oil prices boosted sentiment and investors anticipated positive outcomes from US-Iran talks. The dollar held firm against the yen on expectations of further interest rate hikes.
AI euphoria back with a bang lifts stocks near record highs
Global stocks rallied on Monday, with the Nasdaq approaching its June record high, driven by renewed optimism around artificial intelligence. Investors also reacted positively to a fourth consecutive decline in global oil prices.
TSX Rises as Banks Gain
The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 0.6% to close at 36,009 on Monday, supported by gains among major banks. Oil prices fell on hopes for diplomatic progress between the US and Iran. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is expected to attend the UN General Assembly this week, and US President Donald Trump said he would be
Global Markets: Nasdaq hits record high, oil slips, yields fall
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.
Stocks Jump On Iran, China, and Bitcoin Hopium—But The Big Conflicts Have Not Gone Away
Buying On Hopium Please click here for an enlarged chart of Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF (NYSE: SOXL ). Note the following: Semiconductors reflect the AI trade, and SOXL is the momo crowd’s favorite. The chart shows SOXL bounced above the top band of zone 3 (support) on Friday due to triple witching buying.
Asia morning call: global stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities
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.
Global stocks gain on AI optimism, oil eases, bonds rally
Global stocks advanced as strong AI demand boosted tech shares and falling oil prices aided bonds. European debt led gains as yields dropped.
Global stocks rise on AI optimism; oil retreat helps bonds
Global stocks climbed as AI demand boosted tech shares and oil prices eased. European bonds led a rally in debt markets, with German 10-year yields falling 5 basis points to 3.472%.
Bulls and Bears: Generac, Salesforce, Netflix
examined the prospects for many investors’ favorite stocks over the last week — here’s a look at some of our top stories. U.S. stocks finished a volatile week with mixed results as investors adjusted to the Federal Reserve’s first interest-rate hike since 2023 and rising energy costs. The S&P 500 slipped for a second s
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US STOCKS — Wall St mixed as benchmark Treasury yields reach 5%, oil takes a pause
(Updates to midafternoon trading, adds analyst comments) Indexes: Dow down 0.34%, S&P 500 down 0.12%, Nasdaq unchanged Buffett steps down as Berkshire chair Xenon Pharmaceuticals slides after trial setback Crude prices pause at over $100/barrel as China asks Iran to curb Houthi attacks By Stephen Culp and Niket Nishant
Bitcoin Tops $80,000, S&P 500 Slips as Yields Reclaim 5%: Stock Market Today
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) punched through $80,000 on Friday, driving a rally in crypto equities even as broader markets stalled under rising bond yields. Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid delivered a hawkish signal, defending rate hikes against sticky, broad-based inflation above 3%. Bond yields spiked in response
GLOBAL MARKETS — Stocks rise as oil dips, yen weakens after BOJ hikes as expected
BOJ raises interest rates to a 31-year high Traders ponder hawkish turn from policymakers to tackle inflation Brent falls as much as 1.5% on hopes for alternate Middle East supply routes (Updates after BOJ) By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Asian stocks rose and the dollar held its ground on Friday as in
GLOBAL MARKETS — Stocks rise as oil dips, yen wobbles ahead of BOJ
BOJ set to raise interest rates to a 31-year high Traders brace for hawkish rhetoric from policymakers to tackle inflation Brent falls 1% on hopes for alternate Middle East supply routes By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Asian stocks rose and the dollar held its ground on Friday as investors contended wi
Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Futures Face Pressure as Brent Nears $108 and FOMC Commences Two-Day Meet— MSTR, CRWD, BMM in Focus
U.S. stock futures declined Tuesday as the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices fell following Monday’s lower close. The Federal Open Market Committee’s two-day meeting will commence, with all eyes on the FOMC’s policy direction. Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 5.03% at the last check, topping 5% on M
S&P 500 Rebounds as Oil Falls and Tech Leads
U.S. stocks rose after four straight losses as crude oil retreated below $100 a barrel, while technology shares led gains. Dell jumped 11.3% and Hewlett Packard Enterprise rose 9.1% on the AI infrastructure read-through from Oracle’s capex outlook.
Stocks slip as Brent above $97 reignites rate-hike fears
U.S. stocks fell Tuesday as crude oil extended higher, pushing the 10-year Treasury yield above 4.8% and reviving bets the Federal Reserve could raise rates next week. The Dow led declines, while Amgen was the biggest drag.