Historical Stock Market News Stories

S&P 500 Outlook: Banks Forecast Major 2026 Upside!

Deutsche Bank and BNP Paribas published bullish S&P 500 targets for 2026 while the S&P index committee considers additions such as Marvell and Carvana — moves that could reshape flows, valuations, and sector leadership through next year.

S&P Near Record; Fed Cuts Likely, Netflix-WBD Deal

Cooling PCE data lifted odds of a Fed rate cut and helped U.S. indexes edge higher as the S&P 500 flirted with record highs. Major corporate moves — Netflix’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, UiPath’s first GAAP profit quarter and weaker guidance from HPE — reshaped sector flows and volatility across the S&P, Nasdaq and Dow.

PCE Rally Lifts Nasdaq; Boeing, Netflix Drive Dow!

Fed-focused PCE inflation data and rising rate-cut bets pushed tech-led Nasdaq gains while Dow heavyweights moved on corporate news—Boeing raised delivery forecasts and Netflix’s deal activity shook media stocks. India’s surprise rate cut and selective corporate guidance swings added texture to index flows.

Fed Cut Odds Lift Stocks; Tech Slides, Dow Up Now!

Strong semiconductor guidance and rising Fed-rate-cut odds drove the Dow higher while tech leaders slipped. Microchip’s upbeat outlook and firm retail results pushed the S&P 500 toward record territory even as Microsoft trimmed AI sales quotas and streaming names softened.

Boeing, Intel Rally Fuel S&P 500, Nasdaq Gains Now

Boeing’s upbeat delivery forecast and Intel’s strategic momentum powered gains across the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq, while a weak ADP jobs print raised the odds of a December Fed rate cut. S&P 500 rebalancing candidates and company-specific earnings added further directional cues during the session.

S&P, Dow & Nasdaq React to Fed, Tech, Pharma News

Indexes dipped Monday as tech and healthcare headlines drove short-term volatility: Dow fell ~427 points, S&P and Nasdaq slid modestly, while Apple and Nvidia-linked plays showed strength. Moderna plunged on regulatory concerns; Synopsys jumped after a strategic Nvidia investment. Futures edged higher premarket as investors eye the Fed decision and the S&P 500 quarterly rebalance.

Fed Chair Pick Looms; S&P, Dow, Nasdaq Jump Today

Stocks reversed early losses and extended gains as traders priced in a likely Fed chair announcement and higher odds of future rate cuts. Tech and semiconductors led the rally while Treasury yields eased and gold miners outperformed.

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.