midday report

Wall Street soared Monday, kicking off the week in full risk-on mode as investors welcomed signs of easing trade tensions and stronger-than-expected economic data. President Donald Trump‘s softer tone on potential tariffs ahead of the looming April 2, 2025 deadline helped calm nerves. Adding...

Volatility returned to Wall Street on Tuesday, with all major indexes trading in negative territory by midday in New York. Investors weighed the economic impact of potential tariffs from the Trump administration while questioning whether the long-standing dominance of U.S. equities has peaked. The...

Stocks were little moved during midday Monday trading in New York, as a mixed retail sales report failed to generate a bullish response from investors. Retail sales rose 0.2% month-over-month in February, rebounding from a concerning 1.2% decline in January but falling short of the 0.6% forecast....

Bears regained control on Wall Street, with major indices wiping out Wednesday's gains and retesting recent lows as investor concerns over tariffs continue to weigh on sentiment. A much weaker-than-expected producer inflation report failed to provide a meaningful boost to risk assets. In February,...

Wall Street's losing streak extended into Tuesday, with stocks deepening their slump as continued trade war fears rattled investor sentiment. The Nasdaq 100 slipped 0.6% by midday trading in New York after suffering on Monday its worst single-day drop since September 2022 in the prior session....

Stocks extended last week's losses on Monday as concerns over the U.S. economy continue to weigh on the market. The Nasdaq 100 saw the steepest declines, with Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) leading tech companies lower. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones were...

All three major indices remain in the red midday Thursday, after trimming earlier losses which saw the Dow Jones down more than 600 points at session lows. The major averages lost more than 2% this week as U.S. tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese imports took effect and trade partners...

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both slipped into the red, reversing early gains on Thursday, while the Dow Jones remained in positive territory in midday trading. NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) led the tech sector lower after the company posted its smallest revenue beat in years on Wednesday. Wall Street...

All three major indices were green in midday trading Wednesday as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 looked to snap their four-day losing streaks. NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares led the tech sector higher as investors anticipated the tech giant's quarterly earnings release after the closing bell.  "...

Markets fell broadly Tuesday with the S&P 500 trading at five-week lows and the Nasdaq extending its three-day losing streak. The Dow Jones managed to recover midday while Wall Street digested a weaker-than-anticipated consumer confidence survey from the Conference Board, adding to concerns...

The major indices struggled to maintain early momentum on Monday, but appear to climbing back with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones both green in midday trading.  Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares fell 1.05%, reaching a 28-week low of $399.62, following reports that the company canceled leases...

U.S. stocks advanced midday Tuesday, demonstrating resilience despite escalating geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainties between the world’s two largest economies. China responded to President Donald Trump‘s 10% import tariff with targeted countermeasures, including restrictions...

Major stock indices have completed their recovery following Monday's sharp drop, buoyed by tech stocks rallying on the back of solid earnings and positive macroeconomic data. The S&P 500 index stands at 6,118 points at midday trading in New York, not far from the all-time high of 6,128 points...

Wall Street saw a strong preference for small and mid-cap equities, with the Russell 2000 index leading the market as investors bet on more domestic-friendly policies following Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20 as the 47th U.S. president. The Russell 2000 rallied 1.7%, while other large-cap...

Traders adopted a cautious approach on Monday as they awaited two critical inflation reports due later this week, seeking clarity on Federal Reserve interest rate policy. Additionally, the kickoff of earnings season, led by major banks on Wednesday, added to the market’s subdued tone. The S...