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Stocks Struggle, Commodities Mixed, and Tariff Battle Intensifies

Index Update:U.S. stocks opened September on a weak note, with the Dow down 0.6%, the S&P 500 off 0.7%, and the Nasdaq lower by 0.8%, while the Cboe Volatility Index edged higher. Alphabet shares surged over 5% premarket after a favorable antitrust ruling, boosting …

Team Kalkine | 03 September 2025

US Markets Retreat After Labor Day: Stocks Decline, Commodities Surge Amid Rate Cut Anticipation

Performance of Broader Market Indices:On September 2, 2025, the US market ended lower, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.2% at 45,544.88, the S&P 500 declining 0.6% to 6,460.26, and the Nasdaq Composite retreating 1.2% to 21,455.55. The weakness followed profit-taking in tech …

Team Kalkine | 02 September 2025

Stocks Ease Ahead of Inflation Data; Commodities Mixed, Dollar and Yields Slip on Fed Cut Bets

Index Update:Autodesk jumped 10% and Ulta Beauty rose 2.5% in extended trading on strong forecasts, while Dell fell 5% on a weak outlook. Earlier, the S&P 500 hit a record high with a 0.32% gain, the Dow added 0.16%, and the Nasdaq climbed 0.53%, …

Team Kalkine | 29 August 2025

Markets Mixed as Nvidia Weighs on Tech, Commodities Ease and Rate Cut Bets Grow

Index Update:The S&P 500 edged higher as investors awaited Nvidia’s earnings, viewed as a key test for the AI-fueled rally. The Nasdaq rose 0.1% and the Dow added 135 points, while Nvidia shares were steady despite expectations of major volatility and strong year-over-year growth. …

Team Kalkine | 28 August 2025

Equities Gain, Commodities Steady, Fed Independence Concerns Persist

Index Update:MongoDB soared nearly 30% and Okta rose about 6% in extended trading after strong earnings fueled by AI-driven demand, while Cracker Barrel jumped over 7% after reversing a controversial logo change. Earlier, U.S. stocks closed higher, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq …

Team Kalkine | 27 August 2025

Stocks Slip, Commodities Retreat, and Political Uncertainty Drives Safe-Haven Demand

Index Update:On Monday, the Dow fell 0.77%, the S&P 500 dropped 0.43%, and the Nasdaq slipped 0.22%, with nine of 11 S&P sectors lower, led by consumer staples, healthcare, and utilities. Losses followed profit-taking after Friday’s rally on Fed rate-cut signals, while Interactive Brokers …

Team Kalkine | 26 August 2025

Markets Brace for Key Earnings, Inflation Data as Fed Signals Rate Cuts

Index Update:Markets are focused on key earnings this week, with Nvidia and CrowdStrike reporting Wednesday, followed by Dell and Marvell on Thursday, and on Friday’s release of the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the PCE index. Wall Street rallied strongly Friday after Fed Chair Powell …

Team Kalkine | 25 August 2025

Gold Falls, Dollar Rises; Fed Speech and Geopolitical Tensions Await

Yesterday’s Market Performance:The S&P 500 slid 0.4% on Thursday, marking its fifth consecutive loss. The Dow Jones dropped 153 points, while the Nasdaq 100 fell 0.5%, pressured by tech stocks. Walmart shares declined 4.5% after missing earnings expectations despite raising its full-year sales outlook. …

Team Kalkine | 22 August 2025

Equities Slip, Commodities Gain, and Fed Policy in Focus Ahead of Jackson Hole

Index Update:The Nasdaq closed 0.67% lower after an intraday drop of nearly 2%, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.24%, pressured by declines in major tech stocks such as Apple, Amazon, and Intel. Fed minutes revealed most officials supported holding rates steady, though concerns over …

Team Kalkine | 21 August 2025