Historical Stock Market News Stories

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.

Dow Tops 47,000; AI Deals Boost Alphabet & Nvidia!

Softer-than-expected CPI sent the Dow above 47,000 as Ford’s Q3 beat and Alphabet’s TPU deal with Anthropic propelled AI-focused tech names, with Nvidia also rising on continued data-center demand.

S&P 500 Nears Record as Energy Surges

S&P 500 and Nasdaq climbed toward record highs as oil spiked on sanctions-driven supply fears, lifting energy stocks while earnings from Tesla and IBM pressured tech shares and volatility ticked up.

Dow Hits Record as 3M and Coca-Cola Spark Rally Q3

Blue‑chip strength pushed the Dow to a fresh record after 3M and Coca‑Cola reported stronger-than-expected Q3 results; S&P held flat and Nasdaq slipped as investors brace for Netflix, Tesla and GM earnings.

Apple Hits Record; Dow +515, S&P +71, Nasdaq +310!

A tech-led surge lifted major U.S. indexes as Apple hit a record, the Dow climbed about 515 points, the S&P rose ~71 points and the Nasdaq added ~310, while volatility eased sharply.

Apple, Salesforce Propel Dow; Nasdaq Profits Jump!

A heavy Dow rally led by Apple and Salesforce pushed U.S. blue‑chip benchmarks higher while Nasdaq reported a quarterly profit gain driven by surging trading volumes—signals of concentrated leadership and active investor positioning.

S&P and Nasdaq Rally on Fed Hopes, Asian Data Lift

S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures climbed after stronger-than-expected Asian data (China Q3 GDP, Japan stimulus signals) and growing odds of U.S. Fed easing pushed gold higher and Treasury yields lower. The moves favored large-cap growth and technology, while investors watch upcoming U.S. inflation, payrolls, and major earnings for fresh direction.

TSMC Rally Fuels Nasdaq; Regional Banks Slide Now!

TSMC’s stronger-than-expected quarter and raised outlook drove a semiconductor- and AI-related rally that lifted the Nasdaq and helped the S&P 500’s tech segment. At the same time, credit hits and legal issues at regional banks—most notably Zions’ ~$50M charge-off and allegations tied to Western Alliance—sent financials lower, pressuring the Dow and tempering broader gains.

Beige Book Lifts Stocks; CPI Release Delayed Today

The Fed’s Beige Book described U.S. activity as “little changed” and employment broadly stable, while a federal shutdown pushed the Consumer Price Index release back — a combination that shifted investor attention to earnings and Fed commentary, lifting the Dow and producing mixed S&P/Nasdaq reactions.

Fed Signals Pause; China Trade Spooks Tech Stocks

Two concrete catalysts moved U.S. benchmarks: the Fed’s hint that balance‑sheet runoff may soon pause — a dovish signal boosting rate‑cut expectations — and Walmart’s deal to integrate ChatGPT into shopping, which lifted the Dow. The S&P edged down slightly, the Nasdaq softened more, while Walmart and industrials supported the Dow.

Broadcom & Bloom Fuel AI Data-Center Power Surge!.

Two major corporate deals — OpenAI partnering with Broadcom on AI accelerators and Bloom Energy’s $5B Brookfield partnership to power data centers — pushed tech and infrastructure stocks higher, highlighting renewed capex for AI hardware and onsite power solutions. The agreements sharpen the investment case for select semiconductors, networking suppliers, and energy-infrastructure names while creating specific near-term catalysts and policy-sensitive risks for related sectors.

Powell Pause Sends Stocks Lower After Record Highs

After the S&P 500 and Nasdaq notched record closes, Fed Chair Powell’s muted comments and fresh corporate headlines pushed indexes into a modest pullback—Dow underperformed on heavy declines in high-priced components.

TSMC Beat Spurs Nasdaq; Oil Drop Hits Dow Energy!!

TSMC’s stronger-than-expected revenue driven by AI demand lifted semiconductor sentiment and helped Nasdaq and the S&P 500, while a ceasefire-linked decline in crude futures weighed on Dow 30 energy names. Here’s a concise take on what moved each index and which stocks/sectors to watch.

Fed Minutes Spur S&P, Nasdaq Highs; Gold Tops $4K Today

Federal Reserve minutes showing an easing bias pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new highs while the Dow lagged as bank names softened. Simultaneously, gold broke $4,000 on safe-haven demand and lower-rate expectations. The tape is narrow—AI and semiconductors led gains—while a partial U.S. data blackout from the ongoing shutdown leaves traders focused on Fed language and high-frequency signals.