Historical Stock Market News Stories
Retail Rally Boosts S&P, Intel Soars; Nvidia Slips
Strong Black Friday online sales lifted retail names and gave the S&P 500 and Dow a near-term push, while Intel jumped on supply rumors and Nvidia softened—investors also weighed a high-probability Fed rate cut priced into futures.
S&P 500 Rally, Intel Soars; AI Stocks Pull Back Up
In the shortened Black Friday session (Nov 28, 2025) the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all rose, capping the best week since June. Intel jumped on Apple-foundry speculation, SanDisk joined the S&P 500, energy names strengthened on cold-weather forecasts, while AI leaders pulled back amid profit-taking. Crypto-linked equities rose with Bitcoin.
CME Outage Spurs Volatility; AI Chip Bets Rise Now
A CME Group outage disrupted index futures and Treasuries, curbing holiday-week trading and heightening volatility. At the same time, AI-related chip developments—Alphabet’s AI momentum and reports of Meta eyeing Google’s chips—are reshaping sector leadership as investors price in a possible Fed rate cut.
S&P Rally Fuels Robinhood, Dell Gains Before Fed!!
U.S. indexes extended a multi-day rally on renewed hopes for a December Fed rate cut and strength in AI-related tech. Big corporate headlines: Robinhood’s move into prediction markets, Dell’s upbeat AI server demand and guidance boost, Workday’s subscription miss, Deere’s margin warning, and Oracle’s bounce.
S&P 500 Rally: Fed Hopes Boost Tech & Retail Gains
Stocks climbed as dovish Fed signals and softer economic data raised odds of December rate cuts. Tech names saw mixed moves after AI infrastructure developments; Sandisk will join the S&P 500 on Nov. 28.
SanDisk Joins S&P 500; Tech Rally — AI Leads Now Q4
SanDisk's confirmed entry into the S&P 500 set for Nov. 28 triggered a double-digit surge, while a fresh tech-led rally—anchored by Alphabet's AI gains, Tesla's chip ambitions and broad semiconductor strength—pushed the Nasdaq and S&P higher. This article explains the drivers, short-term index flow mechanics and practical implications for investors.
AI Skepticism Sparks Year-End S&P, Nasdaq Pullback
Elevated AI skepticism and Fed ambiguity drove a notable pullback across the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, while Barclays raised its 2026 S&P target. This article explains the catalysts, market signals, and tactical moves for investors as volatility rises into year-end.
Fed Dovish Signal Spurs Rally in S&P, Nasdaq Surge
U.S. equities rallied after New York Fed chief John Williams signaled room for policy easing, while Nvidia’s earnings and a stronger-than-expected jobs report drove intraday volatility. The S&P, Dow, and Nasdaq closed higher on Friday but still ended the week with losses; investors are watching upcoming labor data, tech guidance, and Fed commentary.
Stocks Rally: Dow Jumps, Tech Slips, Fed Cuts Now!
U.S. indices rebounded on Friday, November 21, 2025, with the Dow jumping nearly 500 points while S&P 500 and Nasdaq regained ground. The bounce was driven by shifting Fed rate-cut odds and positive futures, yet tech bellwethers such as Nvidia and Palantir lagged. Volatility and holiday trading hours keep investors cautious into the week ahead.
Nvidia Earnings Drive Nasdaq; Target Slumps
Nvidia’s earnings release is poised to steer tech-heavy indexes as the Nasdaq dips amid rising layoffs and mixed retail results—Target misses while Lowe’s raises guidance. Traders watch Nvidia, Walmart, and Palo Alto Networks as volatility and corporate guidance reshape sentiment.
Barclays Boosts S&P 500 Forecast to 7,400; AI Boom
Barclays raised its 2026 S&P 500 target to 7,400, citing AI-driven investment as the primary growth engine and warning of concentration risk tied to megacaps. This article explains the rationale, key numbers, and practical implications for investors.
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.