Historical Stock Market News Stories
Dow, S&P 500 & Nasdaq Drop as Nvidia Earnings, Fed
Major U.S. indexes plunged over two trading days as investor angst around AI valuations and uncertain Fed policy intensified. Nvidia’s earnings release and the Fed’s FOMC minutes are the clear near‑term catalysts; today's moves highlight concentrated tech risk and crypto spillovers that could amplify volatility into the end of the week.
Nvidia Jitters Shake S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Slump
A nervous tilt into Nvidia ahead of its earnings sent the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq lower on Nov. 17. Elevated AI-driven valuations and fading hopes for a December Fed rate cut amplified volatility — here’s what moved the indexes and what investors should watch next.
AI Chip Deals Propel Nasdaq, S&P 500 Gains TPU Up!
Alphabet’s TPU commitment to Anthropic and a flurry of AI infrastructure announcements lifted tech names and powered gains in the Nasdaq and S&P 500. NVIDIA, AMD and ASML advanced on deal-driven demand, while a new consortium deal signaled deeper institutional investment in data-center capacity. This piece breaks down the deals, immediate stock reactions, and what investors should watch next.
S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow: AI Sell-Off & Fed ShockNov14
Sharp AI-stock losses and fading odds of a December Fed rate cut drove a steep Thursday sell-off: S&P 500 −1.7%, Nasdaq −2.3%, Dow −797 pts. By Friday markets stabilized modestly, but investor focus remains on AI valuations, Fed guidance and missing economic data.
Dow Swings: Record High, 797-Point Drop Shake Tech
A week of extremes for U.S. indices: the Dow logged record highs only to reverse sharply after government reopening and tech sell-offs led by Nvidia-related moves. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and how investors might respond.
AI Tech Sell-Off Sparks Fed-Rate Uncertainty Rally
A sharp pullback in AI-heavy tech stocks, led by valuation concerns and renewed doubt about a December Fed rate cut, drove a broad decline across the S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq. Investors rotated into defensive and cyclical names while futures signaled a tentative rebound.
Dow Hits Record; AMD Soars, Airlines Rally; Nasdaq
Dow closes at a record as AMD jumps after Analyst Day and airline stocks rally on shutdown-resolution hopes; Nasdaq lags while Palantir trims gains.
Dow Hits Record; Nvidia Slips After SoftBank Sale!
Stocks diverged as the Dow closed at a record high amid hopes the federal shutdown will end, while tech names felt pressure after SoftBank sold its Nvidia stake and CoreWeave trimmed guidance. Rivian impressed with stronger-than-expected Q3 revenue, and iron-ore supply prospects from Simandou warrant watching.
Dow Tops Records; SoftBank Sells Nvidia Stake Now!
Dow logged a record gain as investors rotated into defensive Dow names while tech cooled after SoftBank sold its Nvidia stake. S&P rose modestly, Nasdaq slipped, and company-specific news—from Viatris to FedEx—drove big stock moves. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and what to watch next.
Senate Fund Deal Fuels Tech Surge - Nvidia Soars!!
Senate passage of a short-term funding measure ignited a tech-led rally: S&P 500 and Nasdaq jumped, led by Nvidia’s double-digit momentum, while yield moves, SoftBank’s Nvidia exit and individual downgrades like CoreWeave inject caution into the rally.
Senate Push Lifts S&P, Dow & Nasdaq Futures Up Now
A Senate advance on a short-term funding measure sparked a rally in U.S. futures—Dow futures jumped, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rose—while investors remain cautious about stretched tech and AI valuations.
CPI Drop Fuels S&P, Dow & Nasdaq Record Highs Now
Softer-than-expected CPI and a strong Ford quarter pushed the S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq to fresh records as investors priced in greater odds of Fed rate cuts and rallied behind AI and cyclical winners.
Tech Pullback, Amgen Lifts Dow; Nasdaq Slides Now!
Stocks swung on specific headlines: a tech-sector selloff pared earlier gains, Amgen and McDonald's beat expectations to buoy the Dow, and policy uncertainty from a U.S. shutdown kept investors cautious.
Amazon-OpenAI AWS Deal Spurs S&P500 & Nasdaq Rally Today
Amazon’s agreement to run OpenAI workloads on AWS lifted the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, while healthcare M&A and policy uncertainty produced mixed index performance. Tech stocks led gains; Dow lagged as Kimberly‑Clark/Kenvue deal and Fed ambiguity weighed on broader sentiment.
Tech Selloff Sparks S&P & Nasdaq Drop; Jobs Worry Now
A tech-led pullback pushed the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow lower as fresh private-sector job-cut data and company-specific shocks from DoorDash and CarMax intensified investor caution. Datadog bucked the trend with strong results.
S&P, Nasdaq Rally on Amazon–OpenAI Deal; Dow Slips
Tech-led gains from an Amazon–OpenAI AWS pact pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq higher while the Dow fell as heavyweight healthcare names weakened. M&A activity and Fed uncertainty are shaping near-term index leadership.
Amazon-OpenAI Deal Sparks Nasdaq, S&P Gains Now!!
Amazon’s $38B agreement with OpenAI and a major Kimberly‑Clark/Kenvue takeover swung stocks: Nasdaq and the S&P rose on AI optimism while the Dow lagged amid healthcare weakness. Fed data gaps and mixed messaging add volatility ahead.
Amazon OpenAI Deal Lifts Nasdaq, S&P; Dow Falls As
A $38B pact sending Amazon cloud workloads to OpenAI powered gains in Nasdaq and the S&P 500 while the Dow lagged. Nvidia and other AI-linked names led the rally, Kimberly‑Clark/Kenvue M&A stirred volatility, and investors eyed upcoming jobs data and a possible government shutdown.
Nasdaq Hits Records; Nvidia, Amazon Drive Gains Q4
Nasdaq pushed to fresh highs as Nvidia’s AI rally and Amazon’s strong earnings powered index leadership. S&P’s extended run above its 200-day average and notable insider moves add nuance to the rally.
Amazon Earnings Push S&P, Nasdaq & Dow Higher Now!
Amazon’s blowout quarter powered gains across the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and the Dow as strong cloud revenue and broad earnings beats lifted investor optimism. Fed comments and cooling yields added a cautious tailwind.