Historical Stock Market News Stories
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.
Nasdaq Hits Record; S&P Up, Dow Retreats Post-Fed!
Fed trims rates 25 bps and signals caution; Nasdaq rallies to records on Nvidia-led AI demand while the S&P advances and the Dow lags amid mixed earnings and exposure to cyclical names.
Tech Earnings, Meta Plunge Drag Dow, Nasdaq Down!!
Strong tech earnings failed to lift major indexes as Meta’s steep AI-related selloff and macro risks — a possible government shutdown and Fed signals — pushed the S&P 500, Dow 30 and Nasdaq lower. Navan’s weak IPO and mixed megacap reports amplified volatility.
Fed Cuts 0.25%; Nvidia Tops $5T, Nasdaq Rally Now
Fed trims rates 0.25% and ends QT in December while Powell urges caution. Nvidia hits a $5 trillion valuation, powering Nasdaq records even as the S&P 500 and Dow 30 show mixed results.
S&P, Dow & Nasdaq Rally: Nvidia, Qualcomm Surge Now
Major U.S. indices climbed on strong earnings and AI chip momentum. Nvidia and Qualcomm led gains while UPS and PayPal beat forecasts; investors await the Fed decision and corporate tech reports.
Dow Hits Record; Nasdaq & S&P Rally on AI Hopes Q4
U.S. indexes climbed to fresh highs as cooler inflation data and AI chip announcements stoked hopes for a Fed rate cut. Major contributors included tech and industrial names while Qualcomm’s AI reveal and trade optimism amplified gains.
IBM Q3: Red Hat Dip, z17 Strength, Quantum Boost
IBM beat Q3 estimates but flagged slower Red Hat growth while its z17 mainframe and quantum progress reignited investor optimism. This article breaks down the quarter, the stock reaction, and why infrastructure and quantum milestones matter for IBM’s outlook.
Futures Rally: Dow Up, Nvidia, Oracle Rise
U.S. futures jumped ahead of key jobs data and potential Fed commentary, lifting Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq futures. Nvidia and Oracle led premarket gains while cannabis ETFs surged after a political endorsement; S&P 500 composition changes from September remain the latest official rebalancing.