Join our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insightsAustralian shares are heading towards a -0.43% dip at open on Wednesday, with global markets edgy ahead of the Federal Reserve’s big rate cut call – even considering the trim is “100% happening” according to analysts.Listen to the HotCopper podcast for in-depth discussions and insights on all the biggest headlines from throughout the week. On Spotify, Apple, and more.The Federal Reserve has already sat down to host its two-day meeting ...

In the latest trading session, Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) closed at $121.66, marking a +1.07% move from the previous day. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.13%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.27%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.07%. Shares of the company witnessed a loss of 4.08% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Consumer Discretionary sector with its gain of 1.44%, and the S&P 500's gain of 2.71%.The investment community will be paying close atten ...

Caterpillar (CAT) ended the recent trading session at $440.44, demonstrating a +1.03% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.13% for the day. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.27%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.07%. Coming into today, shares of the construction equipment company had gained 5.65% in the past month. In that same time, the Industrial Products sector gained 1.77%, while the S&P 500 gained 2.71%. The investment community will ...

In the latest close session, SkyWater Technology, Inc. (SKYT) was up +1.14% at $11.51. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.13%. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.27%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.07%. Shares of the company witnessed a loss of 0.09% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its gain of 6.17%, and the S&P 500's gain of 2.71%.Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of SkyWater T ...

Tuesday, September 16, 2025Market indexes closed in the red across the board this day, just ahead of a sure rate cut from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). The S&P 500 and Nasdaq struck new intra-day highs early in the session before breaking lower. The Nasdaq looked as if it may eke out a green close, but dipped just ahead of the bell.The Dow gave back -125 points today, -0.27%, while the S&P 500 was -8 points lower, -0.13%. The Nasdaq was virtually flat: -14 points, -0.07% — snapping a six-day win ...

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Key TakeawaysAlibaba Group (BABA) successfully completed a $3.2 billion Zero Coupon Convertible Senior Notes offering, with proceeds earmarked for bolstering cloud infrastructure and international commerce.The FDA issued a strong warning against unauthorized infant monitors for vital signs, stating there's no evidence these devices prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).US tech giants pledged £31 billion in new investments in Britain, including a £22 billion commitment from Microsoft (MSFT), coinciding ...

I know I am stepping into it now. I want to talk about the Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (NYSEARCA: XYLD ). There are a few controversies about XYLD, and I understand them. Since itsThe Barnacle is a quantitative analyst and has been in and out of the investing business since 2003. He is a former member of Marketocracy's M100 Club. He has a degree in mathematics and believes that mathematics is the root of all success. If the numbers tell one to do something, then do it. When one reads his posts, one wi ...

Key Takeaways How to screen for stocks that offer value and improving earnings outlooks.Ranger Energy has soared over 400% in five years, yet it's a great value stock.The S&P 500, the Nasdaq, and the Dow all hit fresh all-time highs after Oracle bolstered the case for the artificial intelligence spending boom last week. A large portion of stock market gains this year have been fueled by the bullish outlook for AI spending that’s leading to massive earnings growth.The other pillar of the stock market, along ...

Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance shares fell amid worries about whether a potential deal could materialize. Aleksander Kalka / NurPhoto / Getty Images Close Key Takeaways Shares of oil producers gained ground, boosted by an uptick in commodity prices, while a rally ran out of steam for two entertainment giants at the center of reports about a potential takeover bid. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, retreating from record levels ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates expected tomorro ...