Closing Recap  U.S. stocks finished broadly higher on Monday, kicking off the holiday-shortened Christmas week on a positive note. The major indices advanced in a low-volume session, with small caps outperforming as the Russell 2000 gained over 1%. The rally was driven by continued optimism that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in 2026,…

Closing Recap  U.S. stock futures are pointing to a slightly higher open on Monday, kicking off the final full trading week of the year on a positive note. The mood is cautiously optimistic as investors look ahead to a holiday-shortened schedule, with markets supported by firm expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026. Last…

Closing Recap  U.S. stocks surged on Thursday, snapping a four-day losing streak for the S&P 500 in a powerful “risk-on” rally fueled by a cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation report. The Nasdaq led the charge with a 1.38% gain as a strong earnings report from Micron provided a much-needed boost to the battered semiconductor and technology sectors.…

Closing Recap  U.S. stocks fell for a fourth consecutive day on Wednesday, with the technology sector once again leading the declines as concerns about an “AI bubble” intensify. The Nasdaq plunged 1.81%, and the S&P 500 dropped 1.16%, with both indices closing below their key 50-day moving averages. The selling pressure was triggered by a…

Closing Recap  U.S. stocks finished mixed on Tuesday after a choppy session as investors digested a flurry of delayed economic data that painted a confusing picture of the U.S. economy. While the November Nonfarm Payrolls report showed a better-than-expected rebound in job creation, the unemployment rate ticked up to a four-year high of 4.6%. This,…

Closing Recap  U.S. stocks opened higher on Monday but quickly faded, finishing the day in the red in a quiet and low-volume session. The market appears to be in a holding pattern as investors await the week’s main event: the delayed release of the combined October and November Nonfarm Payrolls report on Tuesday. The technology…

Closing Recap  U.S. stock futures are pointing to a slightly higher open on Monday, but the mood is cautious as investors look ahead to a pivotal week of U.S. economic data, including the delayed November jobs and inflation reports. The market is coming off a choppy week where tech stocks were sold off on valuation…

Closing Recap  U.S. stocks surged on Thursday, with the S&P 500 hitting its highest closing level in history, as investors cheered the Federal Reserve’s dovish pivot. While the Nasdaq ended the day in the red, weighed down by a sharp reversal in tech stocks after Oracle’s disappointing earnings, the broader market showed impressive strength. The…

Closing Recap  U.S. stocks rallied on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve delivered its third consecutive interest rate cut, but the gains proved fleeting as a disappointing earnings report from Oracle sent futures tumbling overnight. The Fed’s 25-basis-point cut was widely expected, but the accompanying statement and “Dot Plot” signaled a higher bar for future easing,…

Closing Recap  U.S. stocks finished mixed on Tuesday after another day of stagnant, low-volume trading as investors anxiously await Wednesday’s pivotal Federal Reserve policy decision. The major indices chopped back and forth, remaining close to their recent highs but lacking the conviction to push higher. The technology sector was a notable outperformer, logging its 12th…