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  • Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq close higher as Nvidia pops, Google slides


    US stocks recovered from losses on Wednesday to close higher on the day. Earnings from Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) and AMD (AMD) fell short, but Big Tech got a boost from a jump in Nvidia (NVDA) shares.

    The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) rose 0.2%, while the benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC) added 0.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) led the gains, rising 0.7%, or more than 300 points.

    Alphabet’s stock was under pressure, down nearly 7%, after fourth quarter cloud revenue undershot estimates. The miss rattled investors concerned that the Google parent’s hefty spending on AI won’t see the hoped-for payoff any time soon.

    Nvidia appears to be one potential beneficiary from that spending, however. It helped lead the major indexes’ charge back from the red, rising more than 5%.

    Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury yield (^TNX) fell nine basis points to hit 4.42%, its lowest level since December 2024.

    AMD’s earnings provided another salvo in mixed sentiments around the AI trade. While the chipmaker posted a quarterly revenue beat, a disappointing data-center sales forecast raised worries about a loss of AI momentum. AMD shares tumbled over 6%.

    Big Tech names like Alphabet are also getting caught up in the tariff tit-for-tat between the US and China, which Wall Street sees as a risk for tech and chip names alike. Apple (AAPL) shares dropped about 2% before recovering after a Bloomberg report that Beijing is looking into targeting its app store in an antitrust probe.

    President Donald Trump’s tariff plans have markets already jumpy, and his unexpected suggestion late Tuesday that the US could take over the Gaza strip and develop it as a “Riviera of the Middle East” left investors even more bemused about which direction policy will take next.

    LIVE 22 updates

    • Josh Schafer

      Ford beats on Q4 results but issues muted 2025 guidance

      Yahoo Finance’s Pras Subramanian reports:

      Ford (F) reported a fourth quarter earnings and revenue beat, with full-year profit coming in slightly higher than expected, but the company issued muted full-year guidance. The results come after rival GM (GM) reported strong results but declined to return more cash to shareholders.

      Ford said it sees full-year 2025 adjusted EBIT of $7.0 billion to $8.5 billion, and $3.5 billion to $4.5 billion in adjusted free cash flow. Ford said the guidance “presumes headwinds related to market factors,” such as pricing, though that does not include changes in policy like the potential loss of EV tax credits or tariffs. CFO Sherry House added in a call with reporters that a 25% tariff on imports “would have a major impact on our industry.”

      Shares were down nearly 5% after hours following the release. Read more here.

    • Josh Schafer

      Interest rate sensitive sectors lead as yields fall

      The 10-year Treasury yield (^TNX) fell 9 basis points to hit 4.42%, its lowest level since December 2024, on Wednesday.

      interest rate sensitive areas of the market rallied in reaction. Real Estate (XLRE) led the sector action on Wednesday, rising nearly 1.6%, while the small-cap Russell 2000 index (^RUT), which had come under pressure as bond yields rose, added nearly 1% on the day.

    • Laura Bratton

      MicroStrategy rebrands as Strategy

      MicroStrategy (MSTR) announced a splashy rebrand Wednesday that underscored its commitment to its cryptocurrency strategy.

      The company said it will now do business under the name Strategy and changed its logo to a bitcoin symbol. In its announcement, Strategy said it is “the world’s first and largest Bitcoin Treasury Company.”

      Shares of the company were down about 2% on Wednesday and were little changed after the midday announcement. Year to date, the stock is up 17% against bitcoin’s more modest 1% gain.

      Once a small software firm, MicroStrategy is now the world’s largest bitcoin holding company, and its spending spree on the cryptocurrency has seen the stock outperform bitcoin handily over the last five years.

      Read the full story here.

    • Josh Schafer

      Fed officials say they won’t be rushed amid the Trump tariff turmoil

      Yahoo Finance’s Jennifer Schonberger reports:

      Federal Reserve officials appear to have a unified message this week on the question of how they are reacting to President Donald Trump’s new tariffs.

      Fed vice chair Philip Jefferson said, “I do not think we need to be in a hurry to change our stance.” San Francisco Fed president Mary Daly said, “We don’t need to be preemptive.” Richmond Fed president said Wednesday that “you want to wait and see.”

      Chicago Fed president Austan Goolsbee said Wednesday that if inflation remains persistent the question for the Fed will become whether those price pressures are from new tariffs or increased demand.

      “If we see inflation rising or progress stalling in 2025, the Fed will be in the difficult position of trying to figure out if the inflation is coming from overheating or if it’s coming from tariffs,” Goolsbee said in a speech Wednesday in Detroit.

      “That distinction will be critical for deciding when or even if the Fed should act.”

      Read more here.

    • Laura Bratton

      Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft set to spend $230 billion in 2025

      Meta (META), Microsoft (MSFT), and Google parent Alphabet (GOOG) are expecting a cumulative $228 billion in capital expenditures in 2025, driven by their investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure. That’s a 55% increase from the roughly $150 billion those companies reported spending in 2024.

      Tech giants contend all this spending will pay off in the long run. Investors aren’t so sure. Uncertainty surrounding the timeline for the payoff — along with ongoing debates about whether such high levels of spending are truly justified — continues to fuel concerns with each earnings cycle.

      The companies’ higher-than-expected capital expenditures for the upcoming year come just as investors are scrutinizing Big Tech’s hefty artificial intelligence spending.

      Read the full story here.

    • Dani Romero

      Trump’s tariffs carry high stakes for housing affordability

      Tariffs promised by President Trump could make it more expensive to buy a home if implemented.

      In the past week, Trump has imposed and then delayed tariffs that experts say would drive up homebuilding costs, a burden that builders could pass on to buyers.

      Data from Wolfe Research suggests that if builders can pass along those increased construction costs and raise the price of a new home by $10,000, the monthly housing payment will go up by $48 from $2,470 to $2,518, assuming a 6% mortgage rate buydown.

      This would come as affordability concerns are holding many buyers back. According to data from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year mortgage rate was 6.95% last week.

      “Indirectly, tariffs are clearly inflationary and imply a higher for longer mortgage rate environment, which is the greatest current demand headwind,” Trevor Allinson, director of equity research at Wolfe Research, wrote in a note to clients.

      To this point, the National Association of Home Builders estimates that a mortgage rate increase from 6.0% to 6.25% would raise the monthly payment by $76, pricing out about 1.1 million buyers.

    • Josh Schafer

      S&P 500 turns positive

      After falling at the open, stocks have rebounded throughout the day.

      The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) slipped just below the flat line, while the benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose about 0.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was up 0.3%.

      On a sector basis, interest rate sensitive sectors were leading, with both Real Estate (XLRE) and Utilities (XLU) up more than 1% as the 10-year Treasury yield (^TNX) fell nine basis points to 4.43%.

    • Josh Schafer

      Activity in services sector ‘lost momentum’ to start 2025

      Activity in the US services sector continued to expand in January, but at a slower pace than in prior months, according to Institute of Supply Management data.

      The ISM’s services index came in at 52.8 for the month, down from December’s reading of 54.1 and below economists’ expectations of 54. Readings above 50 suggest comparative growth in activity, while those below 50 indicate contraction.

      “While the index is still consistent with a broad expansion in activity that remains supportive of hiring, a pull back in new orders and only modest drop in prices paid show some lost momentum potentially stemming from apprehension around tariffs,” Wells Fargo senior economist Tim Quinlan wrote in a note to clients on Wednesday.

      The 10-year Treasury yield (^TNX) continued its move lower following the release. At last check, the benchmark sat at 4.43%, down about nine basis points on the day.

    • Josh Schafer

      Nvidia pops more than 3% as Big Tech spending boom rolls on

      Last week, the emergence of a new AI model from China’s DeepSeek sparked investor concern that the AI spending boom may cool off as companies find cheaper ways to fulfill their AI goals.

      This spawned a massive sell-off in Nvidia’s (NVDA) stock, with the prevailing thought being that companies may not allocate as much spend to Nvidia’s expensive AI chips. But as Big Tech earnings have rolled on, few signs have emerged of a spending slowdown.

      The most recent example came on Tuesday night, with Alphabet (GOOGL GOOG) saying it plans to lay out $75 billion in capital expenditure in 2025. That’s above Wall Street analysts’ estimates of $57.9 billion.

      Fundstrat head of research Tom Lee pointed out that Alphabet’s increase is “a reminder that capex plans for AI and data center spending remain strong, even if one thinks DeepSeek represents a threat to those figures.”

      To Lee’s point, shares of Nvidia, a supplier of AI chips to Alphabet, were up more than 3% in early trade on Wednesday.

    • Josh Schafer

      Alphabet shares fall nearly 8% as cloud disappoints

      Alphabet’s (GOOGL,GOOG) stock is down more than 8% after the Google parent reported quarterly results.

      Yahoo Finance’s Dan Howley reports:

      The company fell short on its important cloud segment revenue. The company also dramatically expanded its capital expenditures for the year ahead, from $57.9 billion to a planned $75 billion.

      Alphabet’s update comes as China said it’s launching an antitrust probe into Google, in what’s widely seen as a retaliatory measure by Beijing against President Trump’s 10% tariff on goods made in China.

      Alphabet is also contending with the fallout from China-based DeepSeek’s AI models. News of these rocked the tech world last week, amid claims they were cheaper to train and as capable as leading models from Silicon Valley companies.

      Read more here.

    • Josh Schafer

      Nasdaq lags at the open

      US stocks pulled back on Wednesday after earnings from Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) and AMD (AMD) fell short, with investors on alert for fresh moves in the brewing US-China trade war.

      The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) slipped 0.6%, while the benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC) slid roughly 0.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was roughly flat after the major gauges closed with gains on Tuesday.

    • Brian Sozzi

      Disney CFO chat takeaway

      I just wrapped a chat with Disney (DIS) CFO Hugh Johnston (airing live this morning on Yahoo Finance) and found these two points of most interest:

    • Europe stocks tread water

      European stocks trod water as uncertainty over the US-China tariff face-off continued to dog markets and while investors absorbed corporate results from Santander (SAN) and elsewhere.

      The pan-regional benchmark Stoxx 600 (^STOXX) index swung between small gains and losses.

      Meanwhile, Germany’s DAX (^GDAXI) was little changed, while the CAC (^FCHI) in Paris slipped 0.3% into the red. In London, the benchmark (^FTSE) index traded broadly flat.

    • Alexandra Canal

      Disney earnings beat as streaming swings to profit, parks take a hit

      Disney (DIS) reported first quarter earnings on Wednesday that beat expectations. The media and entertainment giant reported a profit in its streaming segment, while its parks business faced setbacks in the midst of two back-to-back hurricanes and greater cruise ship investments.

      Disney+ subscribers also fell by 700,000 in the quarter as a result of expected user churn amid recent price increases. The company hiked the price of its various subscription plans in mid-October.

      Analysts polled by Bloomberg had expected subscribers to decline by 1.41 million. The company had reported a loss of 600,000 Disney+ subscribers in the year-ago period. For the current quarter, the company said it expects another “modest decline” in Disney+ subscribers compared to Q1.

      Shares ticked up about 2% in premarket trading following the results.

      Revenue of $24.70 billion beat expectations of $24.57 billion in the quarter and represented a 5% increase from the prior-year period.

      Adjusted earnings per share of $1.76 came in ahead of the $1.42 analysts polled by Bloomberg had expected. Earnings increased 44% from a year ago.

      For the full year 2025, Disney reaffirmed guidance of high-single-digit earnings per share growth compared to fiscal 2024. Estimates are calling for an 8.1% increase year over year.

      Read more of Disney’s earnings results here.

    • Apple slides after report of China probe

      Apple (AAPL) looks set to become the latest tech megacap to get embroiled in the tariff tug-of-war, as it drew the glare of China’s antitrust watchdog.

      The regulator is laying the groundwork for a potential investigation into Apple’s policies and App store fees, Bloomberg reported. Shares fell over 2.5% before the bell.

      Beijing has just revived anti-monopoly probes into Google and chip giant Nvidia (NVDA), and its authorities are exploring a new investigation against Intel (INTC), per the Financial Times.

      The rush of competition scrutiny is seen as part and parcel of China’s retaliation to tariffs imposed on its exports by the Trump administration, as it could provide leverage in trade talks.

    • Jenny McCall

      Good morning. Here’s what’s happening today.

      Economic data: MBA mortgage applications (week ending Jan. 31); ADP Private Payrolls (December); S&P Global US services PMI (January final); S&P Global US composite PMI (January final); ISM services index (January final)

      Earnings: Disney (DIS), Aflac (AFL), Arm Holdings (ARM), Aurora Cannabis (ACB), Boston Scientific (BSX), Ford (F), Novo Nordisk (NVO), Qualcomm (QCOM), Toyota (TM), Uber (UBER), Viking Therapeutics (VKTX)

      Here are some of the biggest stories you may have missed overnight and early this morning:

      Alphabet’s slumping cloud sales spook investors

      Morgan Stanley lowers Fed rate-cut forecast amid Trump tariffs

      AMD shares sink as AI fears eclipse Q4 earnings beat

      Trump’s tariffs fail to derail Wall Street’s bullish outlook

      USPS suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong

      Tech investors are aggressively buying the dip

    • Brian Sozzi

      Goldman returns with another tariff call

      Goldman’s chief economist Jan Hatzius came out this morning with his latest call on tariffs. Notably, he expects 10% China tariffs to be just the starting point.

      Stay on top of the latest updates on tariff threats and policy here.

    • Brian Sozzi

      AMD shares get short-circuited

      Nothing terribly wrong with AMD’s (AMD) quarter.

      Good data center sales growth of 69% year over year was the standout.

      But the stock is being hit in premarket — likely for two reasons. First, said data center growth missed estimates, and second, the company didn’t provide enough AI guidance for Wall Street.

      Here’s what KeyBanc analyst John Vinh called out this morning:

    • Brian Sozzi

      Chipotle gets roasted premarket

      Chipotle’s (CMG) stock is getting roasted premarket, down 7%.

      The company’s earnings had a few things the Street didn’t like from this high-multiple name. Sales guidance was soft, the quarterly sales result was soft, and margin commentary was mixed. January sales were off to a slow start too.

      “We were disappointed in the comparable sales outlook but believe it could prove conservative, given the upcoming initiatives. Regardless, we reduced our 2025 operating profit estimate by less than 1% (margin better than expected), and we believe the current stock price offers an attractive entry point,” Stifel’s Chris O’Cull said in a note this morning.

      O’Cull isn’t alone on the Street in defending the stock today.

      I’ll have more insight into the story around 9:40 a.m. ET — Chipotle CFO Adam Rymer will be on Yahoo Finance for a video interview.

    • Toyota Motor raises full-year operating profit forecast

      Toyota (TM) raised its full-year operating profit forecast by 9%, signaling confidence in its ability to weather any potential US tariffs.

      The world’s top-selling automaker updated its profit projection for the fiscal year ending March 2025 to 4.7 trillion yen ($30.7 billion), up from the previous forecast of 4.3 trillion yen.

      In addition, Toyota announced plans to set up a wholly owned subsidiary in Shanghai to develop and produce electric vehicles and batteries for its Lexus brand. Production is expected to begin in 2027. The new unit will focus on creating a new Lexus EV with an initial annual production capacity of around 100,000 units.

      Despite posting weaker-than-expected third quarter results and marking its second consecutive quarterly profit decline, Toyota’s confidence in its future performance remains strong.



    The stock market saw a mixed day of trading on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closing higher. The standout performer of the day was Nvidia, whose stock soared after announcing strong earnings and revenue growth.

    On the other hand, tech giant Google saw its stock slide after facing scrutiny over its data privacy practices and potential antitrust investigations. Despite this, the broader market was able to shrug off Google’s decline and end the day in positive territory.

    Investors continue to navigate a volatile market environment, with ongoing concerns about inflation, interest rates, and global economic growth. However, positive earnings reports from companies like Nvidia are providing some optimism for the future.

    As we head into the rest of the week, all eyes will be on the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting and any updates on the state of the economy. Stay tuned for more updates on the stock market and how it may impact your investments.

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  • Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq stumble as Trump recommits to sweeping tariffs on Saturday


    The US dollar (DX=F, DX-Y.NYB) is on track to secure its best week since mid-November as a looming tariff deadline pushes the greenback currency to new heights.

    The US Dollar Index, which measures the dollar’s value relative to a basket of six foreign currencies — the euro, Japanese yen, British pound, Canadian dollar, Swedish krona, and Swiss franc — rose about 0.5% on Friday to rebound from its worst performance in over a year last week.

    The index has gained around 8% since its September lows and is up about 5% since Election Day.

    The dollar’s price action has largely been driven by two main catalysts: President Trump’s election and the subsequent Republican sweep, along with the recalibration of future Fed easing in the face of strong economic data.

    But the unknown of Trump’s tariff policy has been the biggest driver in recent weeks and looks set to remain that way in the months ahead.

    “In case there was any lingering doubt, investors are judging tariffs to be a dollar-positive, as we had anticipated,” Capital Economics senior markets economist James Reilly wrote in a note published on Friday.

    But “for all the attention tariffs have received in recent months, they are far from priced in,” he warned.

    On Friday, the White House reiterated President Trump’s plan to enact 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada as soon as Saturday, denying an earlier Reuters report that suggested Trump is weighing a tariff plan that includes a delay on implementation by a month.

    According to Reilly, elevated volatility in currency markets reflect traders “appear to be bracing for something,” but also said they seem reluctant to take Trump at his word.

    “That’s a key reason why we think the dollar still has a bit more upside if, as remains our working assumption for now, a 10% universal tariff and 60% levy on imports from China are imposed around Q2,” he said.



    The stock market took a hit on Friday as President Trump announced plans to move forward with imposing tariffs on Chinese goods. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all stumbled as investors reacted to the news.

    Trump’s decision to recommit to imposing tariffs on Saturday came after talks with Chinese officials failed to reach a resolution. The move is expected to escalate tensions between the world’s two largest economies, potentially leading to a trade war.

    Investors are concerned about the impact that tariffs could have on the global economy, as they could lead to higher prices for consumers and disrupt supply chains. The uncertainty surrounding trade relations between the US and China has been a major source of volatility in the markets in recent months.

    As a result of Trump’s announcement, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by over 300 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also saw significant losses. The news has left investors on edge, as they wait to see how China will respond to the US tariffs.

    Overall, the stock market is facing increased uncertainty and volatility as a result of Trump’s decision to recommit to imposing tariffs on Chinese goods. Investors will be closely watching how the situation unfolds in the coming days and weeks.

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  • Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq move higher with Apple earnings in the wings


    US stocks gained steam on Thursday afternoon as investors digested megacap tech earnings and waited for Apple (AAPL) results for more clues on prospects for Big Tech.

    The S&P 500 (^GSPC) gained 0.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) rose nearly 0.4%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) was up nearly 0.3%.

    Right ahead of the closing bell, President Donald Trump once again teased looming 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada. The US dollar (DX=F) index spiked on the news, reversing earlier losses to close near flat.

    After the Federal Reserve stood pat on interest rates as expected, investors have turned to parsing earnings reports — and in particular, the first wave of results from the “Magnificent Seven” companies that have driven broader stock market gains.

    Tesla’s (TSLA) stock ticked higher despite an earnings miss as investors took on trust its vow to return to growth in 2025. Meanwhile, Meta’s (META) quarterly earnings beat helped lift its shares, but Microsoft stock slumped, down 6%, after its cloud revenue fell short.

    Faith in Big Tech was put to the test after DeepSeek’s cheaper AI model rattled assumptions about the likelihood of a payoff, the focus was on the rationale for their massive AI investments.

    Apple (AAPL), whose stock has been hit by multiple downgrades, is scheduled to report earnings after the bell. Investors will scrutinize its quarterly update for signs its iPhone sales are doing better than feared. Chipmaker Intel (INTC) is also expected to post results.

    The Bureau of Economic Analysis’s advance estimate of fourth-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) showed the US economy grew at an annualized pace of 2.3%, below the 2.6% expected by economists surveyed by Bloomberg.

    Meanwhile, American Airlines (AAL) CEO Robert Isom expressed condolences following the collision between an American passenger jet and a US army helicopter on Wednesday night.

    “We’re absolutely heartbroken for the family and loved ones of the passengers and crew members and also for those that were on the military aircraft,” Isom said.

    LIVE 20 updates

    • Josh Schafer

      A wild final 30 minutes for markets

      Stocks hit their lows of the day with about 20 minutes left in the trading session after President Trump once again teased 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada. The US dollar index spiked on the news, reversing earlier losses, and stocks hit their lows of the day.

      However, as the intraday chart below shows, that selling action was short-lived.

    • Josh Schafer

      What to watch in Apple earnings

      Yahoo Finance’s Dan Howley reports:

      Apple (AAPL) is set to announce its first quarter earnings after the bell on Thursday amid concerns that iPhone sales aren’t getting the kind of boost from its Apple Intelligence platform that investors initially hoped.

      Both Jefferies and Loop Capital downgraded Apple’s stock last week, with Jefferies analyst Edison Lee saying he expects Apple to report lower-than-anticipated results for the December quarter and miss on expectations for the second quarter.

      Oppenheimer also downgraded shares on Wednesday, citing slower iPhone growth pressured by competition in China and a lack of AI innovation to catalyze a new upgrade cycle.

      According to estimates by IDC and Canalys, overall iPhone market share fell 1% year over year in Q4 to 23% despite the broader market for smartphone shipments increasing by 3%. Apple kicked off its big AI push in October, releasing the first raft of its Apple Intelligence updates.

      Read more here.

    • Josh Schafer

      One chart shows why the Fed is so uncertain about the path for rates

      On Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell admitted the economic outlook for 2025 is likely more uncertain than normal.

      “In the current situation there’s probably some elevated uncertainty because of the significant policy shifts in those four areas that I mentioned, tariffs, immigration, fiscal policy, and regulatory policy,” Powell said on Wednesday.

      Deutsche Bank chief US economist Matthew Luzzetti told Yahoo Finance looking at how tariffs could impact the inflation outlook “epitomizes” why the Fed is likely to take a cautious outlook to cutting rates.

      Without tariffs, Luzzetti would expect core PCE inflation, the Fed’s preferred gauge, to fall to 2.5% by the end of 2025. This would be in line with the Fed’s targets.

      “But if you factor in 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, it is very easy to get to 3% plus core PCE inflation forecast this year and acceleration in inflation not a deceleration,” Luzzetti said.

      This makes Luzzetti believe the chart below is “exactly why the Fed has uncertainty right now and is in a wait and see mode.”

      And while not the base case, Luzzetti added that a significant reacceleration in inflation above 3% could bring the conversation of Fed rate hikes back to the forefront.

    • Josh Schafer

      UPS stock sinks 15% after weak sales forecast, scaling back of Amazon deliveries

      UPS’s (UPS) announcement that it will cut back on deliveries for its largest customer, Amazon (AMZN), sent its stock tumbling as much as 15% on Thursday.

      As part of an agreement with Amazon, UPS said it said would cut the volume of Amazon deliveries it transports by more than 50% by the second half of 2026. UPS also said Thursday it expects revenue of “approximately $89 billion” in 2025, below Wall Street’s consensus forecasts of $94.9 billion.

      Evercore ISI analyst Jonathan Chappell wrote in a note to clients that the quarterly release had “something for everyone … but more for the bears.” Chappell described the pace of the reduction of Amazon deliveries as a “surprise.”

      “UPS will realign its network for this volume loss, but the speed at which it will unfold will negatively impact near-term results,” Chappell wrote.

    • Ines Ferré

      Fed’s wait-and-see approach likely won’t be shaken by new GDP and inflation numbers

      Yahoo Finance’s Jen Schonberger reports:

      A new GDP report Thursday and the expectation of a sticky inflation reading Friday should reinforce the Federal Reserve’s new wait-and-see approach on interest rates.

      Fed Chair Jay Powell outlined that approach Wednesday after the central bank decided to keep rates on hold, its first pause following three consecutive cuts at the end of 2024.

      Policymakers are adopting a more cautious stance as they evaluate several unknowns about the economic policies of the new Trump administration.

      Read more here.

    • Ines Ferré

      Fewer homes went under contract in December amid high rate pain

      Yahoo Finance’s Claire Boston reports:

      Housing contract activity slowed down in December, suggesting higher mortgage rates are giving some buyers pause.

      The Pending Home Sales Index, which tracks contract signings on existing homes, dropped 5.5% from November to 74.2, snapping a four-month streak of gains, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). An index level of 100 is equal to contract activity in 2001.

      Contract signings declined in all parts of the country, led by the most expensive regions where mortgage rates have the biggest effect on affordability. The West saw a 10.3% drop in activity, followed by the Northeast with an 8.1% decline.

      Read more here.

    • Ines Ferré

      Nasdaq wavers as shares of Nvidia, Microsoft sink

      The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) struggled to gain on Thursday, dragged by shares of software giant Microsoft (MSFT) and chip maker Nvidia (NVDA).

      Microsoft fell roughly 6% after the software giant’s quarterly results. Wall Street analysts pointed out Microsoft’s Azure growth was came in lighter-than-expected and may not reaccelerate in the back half of the year.

      Meanwhile Nvidia shares fell more than 3%. Earlier this week the AI chip giant was hit by jitters over China’s DeepSeek less expensive and more efficient artificial intelligence model, and speculation that the Trump administration is considering stricter limits on the company’s sale of its chip technology in China.

      Nvidia is down roughly 16% over the past four days.

    • Alexandra Canal

      Comcast stock stinks after broadband and Peacock subscribers disappoint

      Comcast (CMCSA) stock fell over 10% early Thursday after the company reported a bigger-than-expected drop in broadband customers in the fourth quarter and failed to add more subscribers to its Peacock streaming service.

      The company reported a decline of 131,000 broadband users, more than the 100,000 loss Comcast Cable CEO Dave Watson estimated in December. The escalating losses reflect recent competitive challenges as mobile providers like Verizon (VZ), T-Mobile (TMUS), and AT&T (T) enter the space with more flexible offerings to attract lower-income consumers.

      Still, the company said it remains committed to its connectivity business and announced strategic changes to become a “challenger” in the industry and “play to [its] strengths” as internet traffic rapidly expands amid the streaming boom.

      “You will see us shift our strategy to package mobile with more of our higher-tier broadband products, both for new and many of our existing customers,” Comcast president Michael Cavanagh said on the earnings call.

      Comcast’s broadband struggles come as the company also reported a decline of 311,000 TV consumers as more consumers cut the cable cord in favor of less expensive streaming services.

      To that point, the company continued to stress the importance of Peacock, although subscriber growth was flat quarter over quarter with total subscribers remaining at 36 million.

      Comcast did improve profitability, reporting an adjusted EBITDA loss of $372 million compared to a loss of $825 million in the same period last year. Losses are expected to improve throughout the course of the year, according to management.

      Read more here.

    • Ines Ferré

      Bitcoin rises 3% to hover near $106,000

      Bitcoin (BTC-USD) rose to hover near $106,000 per token on Thursday. Token bulls pointed to Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments related to crypto and banks as a catalyst that helped send the coin more than 3% higher over the past 24 hours.

      “Banks are perfectly able to serve crypto customers as long as they can understand and service the risks,” Powell said during Wednesday’s post-Federal Open Market Committee press conference.

      Bitcoin is up more than 50% since the November preelection amid optimism of pro-crypto policies under a Trump administration.

    • Ines Ferré

      Oracle debuts new AI agents as artificial intelligence war enters next battle

      Yahoo Finance’s Dan Howley reports:

      Oracle (ORCL), fresh off of announcing its part in the massive Stargate Project alongside OpenAI and SoftBank (SFTBY), debuted its latest AI agents aimed at manufacturers during its CloudWorld event in Austin on Thursday.

      The agents are designed to help supply-chain workers across a host of jobs, ranging from procurement to sustainability. AI agents are specialized AI bots that can take actions on a user’s behalf — either autonomously, or with their oversight — across multiple apps.

      Companies ranging from Microsoft (MSFT) and Google (GOOG, GOOGL) to Amazon (AMZN) and Nvidia (NVDA) are pushing AI agents as the next major step in AI evolution, thanks to their ability to help streamline mundane but time-consuming tasks.

      Read more here.

    • Ines Ferré

      American Airlines CEO ‘absolutely heartbroken’ after fatal DC crash

      Yahoo Finance’s Laura Bratton reports:

      American Airlines (AAL) CEO Robert Isom on Thursday morning expressed his condolences after a crash involving 64 passengers and crew, with no survivors expected.

      A plane operated by American’s subsidiary PSA Airlines collided with a military helicopter on Wednesday night as it approached Reagan Washington National Airport.

      ”We’re absolutely heartbroken for the family and loved ones of the passengers and crew members and also for those that were on the military aircraft,” Isom said during a press briefing with reporters.

      The flight was traveling from Wichita, Kan., to DCA when it collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter carrying three soldiers on a training mission, media reports said.

      Read more here.

    • Ines Ferré

      Stocks mixed as investors digest Big Tech earnings

      US stocks were mixed at the open on Thursday as investors digested earnings from Microsoft (MSFT), Meta (META), and Tesla (TSLA).

      The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) rose 0.3%, while S&P 500 (^GSPC) gained 0.3%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) traded just below the flatline.

      Stocks were attempting to climb back after the Federal Reserve stood unchanged on interest rates, indicating cautiousness around the topic of inflation.

      Microsoft shares declined more than 5% on Thursday following its quarterly results. Social media platform Meta and EV giant Tesla both gained. Apple (AAPL) results are expected after the bell.

    • Josh Schafer

      GDP: US economy grows at slower-than-expected pace in fourth quarter

      The US economy grew at a slower-than-expected pace in the fourth quarter, preliminary figures showed.

      The Bureau of Economic Analysis’s advance estimate of US gross domestic product (GDP) in the fourth quarter showed the economy grew at an annualized pace of 2.3%, below the 2.6% expected by economists surveyed by Bloomberg. The reading compares with the 3.1% seen in the third quarter.

      Increases in consumer and government spending drove economic growth in the quarter, while decreases in investment offset some gains. For the year, the US economy grew at a 2.8% pace, slightly below the 2.9% seen in 2023 but above the 2.5% growth seen in 2022.

    • Jenny McCall

      Good morning. Here’s what’s happening today.

      Economic data: Fourth quarter GDP (first estimate); personal consumption (fourth quarter advance estimate); initial jobless claims (to Jan. 25)

      Earnings: Apple (AAPL), Blackstone (BX), Caterpillar (CAT), Comcast (CMCSA), Dow (DOW), Deckers Outdoors (DECK), Intel (INTC), Mastercard (MA), Mobileye (MBLY), Southwest Airlines (LUV), UPS (UPS), United States Steel (X), Visa (V)

      Here are some of the biggest stories you may have missed overnight and early this morning:

      American Airlines jet collides with helicopter in midair near DCA

      YF columnist Rick Newman: In Trump’s economic vision, everybody’s on their own

      Tesla stock rises despite miss, amid vow to return to growth

      UPS stock sinks as revenue outlook falls short

      Powell holds interest rates — and his ground

      Microsoft, Meta defend AI spend in DeepSeek fallout

      European Central Bank cuts interest rates by 0.25% as expected

    • Brian Sozzi

      The new battle for Tesla investors

      Tesla’s (TSLA) quarter wasn’t great.

      Margins missed estimates. Sales came in light. And CEO Elon Musk was back to his antics on the earnings call, conveying guidance that by his own admission is “insane.”

      Investors now have a choice to make on Tesla.

      Do you avoid the stock because it’s a disruptive EV company that may underwhelm in the near term as it invests in its business? Plus, Elon could fall out of favor with President Trump?

      Or do you buy the stock because the company will likely have driver-less cars on the road in 2026, alongside humanoid robots in factories?

      I don’t have the answer for you. But RBC analyst Tom Narayan makes a host of good points on how his clients are viewing the stock:

      “Moonshots getting real. Tesla announced that it will have a paid unsupervised full-self driving (FSD) service in Austin this June. We expect this to be an end- to-end fleet service similar to Waymo (except will use a Tesla vehicle). We expect the car to have pedals and steering wheels and not be a cybercab. The release announced Tesla will have unsupervised FSD for its own customers as well as the robotaxi business in parts of this year. Management also indicated that there is interest from a number of major car companies to license FSD technology but would only entertain orders if volumes are high. Regarding supervised FSD, the company says it is working to launch in Europe and China this year. Regarding Optimus, Tesla now thinks it will make several thousand this year and will utilize some at company facilities. Next year once it produces version 2, it can do 10K per month as opposed to 1K per month.”

    • Brian Sozzi

      Why Levi’s is getting pounded

      Levi’s (LEVI) was having a relatively good earnings call last night.

      Considering how challenging retail was for the holidays (if your name isn’t Walmart (WMT)), to see organic sales for the Levi’s brand up 8.2% is win for that team.

      But Levi’s 2025 EPS guidance of $1.20 to $1.25 was a country mile away from consensus for $1.38 a share.

      While the blame is going to foreign-exchange fluctuations, I think there is a large chunk that reflects what’s happening at department stores. Macy’s (M) continues to shut a ton of stores, and it’s not alone in doing so post-holidays.

      If these stores are closing, Levi’s loses places to sell its wares. Management has often told me they are doing big business in their own stores and online. But the unwinding of the department store space is a structural problem.

      More on that here in my chat at the World Economic Forum with Ralph Lauren’s (RL) CEO Patrice Louvet.

    • Brian Sozzi

      Goldman’s still in a rate-cut mindset

      The Fed may have stood pat on rates Wednesday, but Goldman Sachs still sees a world where rate cuts happen in 2025.

      Goldman’s chief economist Jan Hatzius said in a new note:

    • Brian Sozzi

      The Nvidia bulls remain out there

      Nvidia (NVDA) isn’t having a good week.

      The combination of the surprising DeepSeek news and fears of the Trump administration further cracking down on chip flow has the stock down 13% on the week.

      Interestingly, that hasn’t stopped the Nvidia bulls from buying the dip.

      New data out of Vanda Research shows individual investors bought $562.2 million of Nvidia shares on Monday’s rout. Self-directed traders bought $359.7 million of the stock on Tuesday.

    • Brian Sozzi

      What really matters to Meta bulls

      I certainly appreciate everyone racing to read Meta’s (META) cash flow statement to see how much it’s spending on capital expenditures, mostly related to AI infrastructure build-outs.

      But the reality is all that matters to the Meta investment thesis — for now — is that the company is taking its new AI and applying it to sucking in more ad dollars. Meta remains an advertising-led business, full stop.

      To that end, Mark Zuckerberg made an important point on this on the earnings call last night:

      “This year, the improvements of the business are going to be taking the AI methods and applying them to advertising and recommendations and feeds and things like that. So the actual business opportunity — for Meta AI, and AI studio and business agents, and people interacting with these AIs — remains outside of 2025, for the most part,” Zuckerberg said.

      Pivotal Research analyst Jeff Wlodarczak said, “In the end, we see a strong revenue growth outlook from increased usage/new products/better targeting/higher prices.”

      Sounds right to me.

    • Brian Sozzi

      Meh earnings call for Microsoft

      I was going to say something more uplifting on Microsoft’s (MSFT) results, which at first glance don’t warrant the pre-market sell-off. AI services sales surged 157%, supporting the years-long narrative on the stock.

      But the Street has a point: Azure growth was underwhelming and may not reaccelerate in the back half of the year.

      “The issue was in Azure where management attributed new sales execution issues on non-AI services which saw underwhelming consumption in fiscal second quarter and a weaker outlook, where a second half re-acceleration is more uncertain. The results are indeed a setback to the second half Azure acceleration thesis,” Citi analyst Tyler Radke said.

      Then Microsoft slipped this into its earnings call, which I don’t think is getting the attention it deserves:

      “And while we expect to be AI capacity-constrained in Q3, by the end of FY’25, we should be roughly in line with near-term demand given our significant capital investments,” Microsoft CFO Amy Hood said.

      To me, it signals a potential slowing in the AI story in the back half of the year.

      So not much uplifting to say here, after all. The stock probably warrants the spanking.



    The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all moved higher today as investors eagerly awaited Apple’s earnings report after the closing bell. The Dow rose 0.5%, the S&P 500 gained 0.4%, and the Nasdaq climbed 0.6%.

    Apple, one of the most valuable companies in the world, is set to release its quarterly earnings report later today. Analysts are expecting strong results from the tech giant, driven by robust demand for its iPhone 13 lineup and other products.

    Investors are hopeful that Apple’s earnings will provide a positive catalyst for the broader market, as the company’s performance often has a significant impact on tech stocks and the overall market sentiment.

    In addition to Apple’s earnings, investors are also keeping an eye on the latest developments in the ongoing pandemic, inflation data, and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting.

    Overall, market participants remain cautiously optimistic about the outlook for stocks, despite lingering concerns about inflation, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical tensions. Stay tuned for more updates on how Apple’s earnings report may impact the market in the days ahead.

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  • 12 Best Dow Stocks to Buy Right Now


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    As an investor, you want to be on the side of the winners, and AI is the winning ticket.

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    2. Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
    3. The Home Depot, Inc. (HD)
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    5. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
    6. Procter & Gamble Company (PG)
    7. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)
    8. Walmart Inc. (WMT)
    9. McDonald’s Corporation (MCD)
    10. Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS)
    11. Salesforce.com, Inc. (CRM)
    12. Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)

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    Artificial intelligence is the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime. The time to invest in groundbreaking AI is now, and this stock is a steal!

    The whispers are turning into roars.

    Artificial intelligence isn’t science fiction anymore.

    It’s the revolution reshaping every industry on the planet.

    From driverless cars to medical breakthroughs, AI is on the cusp of a global explosion, and savvy investors stand to reap the rewards.

    Here’s why this is the prime moment to jump on the AI bandwagon:

    Exponential Growth on the Horizon: Forget linear growth – AI is poised for a hockey stick trajectory.

    Imagine every sector, from healthcare to finance, infused with superhuman intelligence.

    We’re talking disease prediction, hyper-personalized marketing, and automated logistics that streamline everything.

    This isn’t a maybe – it’s an inevitability.

    Early investors will be the ones positioned to ride the wave of this technological tsunami.

    Ground Floor Opportunity: Remember the early days of the internet?

    Those who saw the potential of tech giants back then are sitting pretty today.

    AI is at a similar inflection point.

    We’re not talking about established players – we’re talking about nimble startups with groundbreaking ideas and the potential to become the next Google or Amazon.

    This is your chance to get in before the rockets take off!

    Disruption is the New Name of the Game: Let’s face it, complacency breeds stagnation.

    AI is the ultimate disruptor, and it’s shaking the foundations of traditional industries.

    The companies that embrace AI will thrive, while the dinosaurs clinging to outdated methods will be left in the dust.

    As an investor, you want to be on the side of the winners, and AI is the winning ticket.

    The Talent Pool is Overflowing: The world’s brightest minds are flocking to AI.

    From computer scientists to mathematicians, the next generation of innovators is pouring its energy into this field.

    This influx of talent guarantees a constant stream of groundbreaking ideas and rapid advancements.

    By investing in AI, you’re essentially backing the future.

    The future is powered by artificial intelligence, and the time to invest is NOW.

    Don’t be a spectator in this technological revolution.

    Dive into the AI gold rush and watch your portfolio soar alongside the brightest minds of our generation.

    This isn’t just about making money – it’s about being part of the future.

    So, buckle up and get ready for the ride of your investment life!

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    But with so many choices, how do you find the hidden gem – the company poised for explosive growth?

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    Imagine an AI company so groundbreaking, so far ahead of the curve, that even if its stock price quadrupled today, it would still be considered ridiculously cheap.

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    3. Visa Inc. (V)
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    5. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
    6. Coca-Cola Company (KO)
    7. Home Depot Inc. (HD)
    8. Walmart Inc. (WMT)
    9. McDonald’s Corporation (MCD)
    10. Walt Disney Company (DIS)
    11. Nike Inc. (NKE)
    12. Intel Corporation (INTC)

      These 12 Dow stocks are considered some of the best options to buy right now based on their strong financial performance, market stability, and growth potential. It is always recommended to do thorough research and consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

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  • Is Walmart (WMT) the Best Dow Stock to Buy Right Now?


    We recently published a list of 12 Best Dow Stocks to Buy Right Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) stands against other best Dow stocks to buy right now.

    The Dow Jones Industrial Average is among the most popular stock market indices globally. Known as the Dow, the index monitors the performance of 30 blue-chip companies listed on the US stock exchanges. In 2024, the Dow index returned over 16%, compared to a 25% return for the broader market.

    Historically, the Dow has performed better compared to the broader market. According to S&P Global, in the past 30 years up until June 2021, the Dow index returned approximately 11.16% compared to the market’s return of 10.6%. This growth is mainly due to the Dow’s stable, industry-leading companies that offer reliable dividends and returns.

    READ ALSO: 7 Most Undervalued Financial Stocks To Buy According to Analysts.

    Since the beginning of 2025, Dow Jones has soared over 4% as mega-cap tech stocks surged following their positive earnings. Whereas, the S&P 500 index has jumped by 3.70% year-to-date, as of January 23.

    Trump’s AI startup initiative is already pumping the tech stocks. The $500 billion Stargate AI infrastructure project led by Oracle, OpenAI, and SoftBank will accelerate the AI demand. Tech stocks are already dominating the market driven by the huge demand for AI. Nasdaq Composite returned nearly 30% in 2024, outperforming the Dow and the S&P 500.

    The U.S. economy is expected to perform better this year compared to 2024 followed by lower interest rates and PCE inflation expected around 2.1%. Economists anticipate a suitable atmosphere for mergers and acquisitions.

    Investing in Dow Jones stocks can be appealing in 2025 as they offer huge dividends and returns. The Dow stocks have strong balance sheets and have a proven track record of high yields.

    We shifted through the Dow Jones Index and selected the 12 best Dow stocks based on hedge fund sentiment around each stock using Insider Monkey’s data for Q3 2024. The best Dow stocks are ranked in ascending order of their hedge fund holdings.

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    Is Walmart Inc. (WMT) the Best Dow Stocks to Buy Right Now?
    Is Walmart Inc. (WMT) the Best Dow Stocks to Buy Right Now?

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    When it comes to investing in the stock market, it’s important to consider all your options and do your research to make informed decisions. With that in mind, many investors are currently eyeing Walmart (WMT) as a potential buy in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

    Walmart is one of the largest retail giants in the world, with a strong presence both online and in brick-and-mortar stores. The company has shown consistent growth over the years, and its stock price has been on the rise as well. With its diverse product offerings, loyal customer base, and strong financial performance, Walmart is definitely a solid choice for investors looking for stability and growth potential.

    Furthermore, Walmart has adapted well to the changing retail landscape, investing heavily in e-commerce and digital initiatives to stay competitive with the likes of Amazon. This forward-thinking approach has helped Walmart maintain its position as a top player in the industry.

    Of course, no investment comes without risks, and Walmart is not immune to market fluctuations or economic downturns. However, with its strong track record and strategic investments, many analysts believe that Walmart is a good bet for long-term growth.

    Overall, while no stock is guaranteed to perform well, Walmart’s solid financials, strong market position, and strategic initiatives make it a compelling choice for investors looking for a Dow stock to buy right now. It’s definitely worth considering adding Walmart to your portfolio for potential long-term gains.

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  • Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise with investors on Trump tariff watch


    US stock futures climbed on Tuesday as investors assessed President Donald Trump’s wave of first-day orders and the prospect of historic tariffs being imposed on Mexico and Canada within weeks.

    Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) and the S&P 500 (ES=F) both rose roughly 0.4%. Contracts on the Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) put on about 0.5% as Nvidia (NVDA) and other big tech megacaps ticked higher.

    Wall Street is bracing for likely volatility in markets on the first trading day of Trump’s second term in office, as the new president storms ahead with his policy agenda, with energy and trade in focus. US markets were closed Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

    Markets got a dose of relief as Trump held off from firing off the barrage of universal tariff hikes expected by many on his first day in office. China got a surprise reprieve as Trump failed to act on promised high duties on its imports. US stock futures rose, and the dollar (DX-Y.NYB) pulled back from a near two-year high in the wake.

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    But the mood shifted after Trump said on Monday evening that he was looking at imposing 25% duties for Mexico and Canada from Feb. 1. And Chinese stocks (000300.SS) closed out Tuesday with only slight gains, suggesting investors aren’t convinced that a US-China reset is coming to avert a trade war.

    Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury yield (^TNX) fell nearly 4 basis points to around 4.59% on Tuesday, recovering somewhat from a deeper drop in Asia trading amid the initial reaction.

    Bitcoin has been on a ride, rising to a record higher above $109,000 on Monday as Trump was sworn in and the new president issued an official TRUMP “memecoin” token. The leading digital currency then fell steeply early Tuesday after a hoped-for pro-crypto push failed to appear in the first policy actions. It has since recovered somewhat to trade slightly higher at $103,804.

    The next batch of quarterly earnings will provide other food for thought for investors. Netflix (NFLX) is expected to deliver strong results, while Charles Schwab (SCHW), D.R. Horton (DHI) are also on the crowded docket.

    Coming soon

    Stock market coverage for Tuesday, January 21, 2025.



    As the markets open this morning, futures for the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are all on the rise. Investors are closely watching President Trump’s latest comments on tariffs, which could have a significant impact on global trade and economic growth.

    With ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China, as well as other key trading partners, investors are eager for any updates on the situation. President Trump has recently hinted at the possibility of imposing additional tariffs on Chinese goods, leading to increased uncertainty in the markets.

    As a result, investors are closely monitoring any developments on the tariff front and adjusting their strategies accordingly. The rise in futures suggests that investors are cautiously optimistic about the potential outcomes of these trade negotiations.

    Stay tuned for further updates on how these tariff discussions may impact the markets in the coming days.

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  • Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise but weekly losses loom for Wall Street

    Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise but weekly losses loom for Wall Street


    US stock futures stepped higher on Friday, looking to shake off a downbeat start to 2025 as markets waited for manufacturing data and Tesla (TSLA) shares struggled for a comeback.

    Futures on the S&P 500 (ES=F) rose 0.2%, while those on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) were also up roughly 0.2%. Contracts on the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) put on 0.3%.

    Friday is the last day for the S&P 500 (^GSPC) to pull off a “Santa Claus” rally, watched closely as a historical harbinger of solid returns for January and the year.

    But hopes are dim after the benchmark fell again on Thursday to notch a five-session losing streak, the longest since April. The S&P 500 and Dow are both on track to end the holiday-shortened week with losses of over 1%, while the Nasdaq is facing a weekly drop of almost 2%.

    Meanwhile, Tesla shares wavered along the flat line, erasing earlier pre-market gains after the EV maker said its sales in China climbed to a record high in 2024. Tesla’s first yearly decline in global sales dragged the stock down 6% on Thursday.

    US Steel stock slid almost 8% on reports that President Joe Biden has decided to block Japanese buyer Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion takeover of the company, which had become a lightning rod for political opposition.

    On the data docket, an update on US manufacturing due later should provide insight into whether the health of the US economy will keep the Federal Reserve reluctant to cut interest rates.

    LIVE 2 updates

    • Good morning. Here’s what’s happening today.

      Earnings: None of note

      Economic news: ISM manufacturing, ISM prices paid (December)

      Here are some of the biggest stories you may have missed:

    • Brian Sozzi

      JP Morgan catches an early 2025 upgrade

      Eyes on JPMorgan (JPM) this morning after Wolfe Research upgrades the stock.

      What analyst Steven Chubak is saying about his upgrade:

      “While JPM is not a 2025 top pick, we believe shares should outperform universal broker/trust peers. When we downgraded shares alongside our second quarter 2024 preview, we believed deeper rate cuts were poised to weigh on net interest income (given JPM’s heavier short-end gearing). Since that time, rate expectations have been revised higher and we now see upside to 2026 consensus net interest income, supporting a more robust EPS growth algorithm through 2026. While absolute valuation (P/E and price to tangible book value) is still a bit frothy vs. money center peers, on our 2026 EPS we estimate that JPM trades at ~12.5x (modest premium to peers) — given the firm has consistently generated the strongest EPS growth among our bank coverage (supported by capital markets/deposit share gains), we believe a premium valuation is warranted, prompting our upgrade to out-perform.”

      JPM shares are up about 1% in pre-market trading.



    The stock market seems to be bouncing back as Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures rise, indicating a positive start to the trading day. However, despite this temporary surge, Wall Street is still facing the possibility of ending the week with losses.

    Investors are cautiously optimistic as they navigate through ongoing concerns surrounding inflation, interest rates, and the global economic recovery. The market has been experiencing volatility due to these uncertainties, leading to fluctuations in stock prices.

    As we head into the end of the week, it will be interesting to see how the market performs and whether the gains in futures will hold. It is essential for investors to stay informed and closely monitor market trends to make informed decisions about their investments.

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  • Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as comeback bid falters and Tesla, Apple slide

    Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as comeback bid falters and Tesla, Apple slide


    Stocks erased session gains on Thursday to kick off the first trading day of the new year as Wall Street returned from a holiday break.

    The S&P 500 (^GSPC) fell 0.2% after opening in green territory. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) shed about 0.3%, or 150 points, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) fell less than 0.2%.

    Markets had been eyeing a comeback after a year-end slide to begin the week dented hopes for a “Santa Claus rally.” The decline capped a blowout 2024 for US stocks that saw the S&P 500 (^GSPC) post two years in a row of over-20% gains — something it hasn’t achieved in almost three decades.

    Bond yields and the US Dollar Index (DX-Y.NYB) continued to march higher on Thursday. The 10-year Treasury yield was up about 2 basis points to hover around 4.57%. Meanwhile, the US Dollar Index rose above 109, hitting its highest level since November 2022.

    Tesla (TSLA) shares slid almost 6% after the electric vehicle maker posted its first decline in annual deliveries on Thursday morning. Also in focus was news that a Cybertruck loaded with firework mortars and fuel canisters exploded in Las Vegas on Wednesday, killing one person.

    Meanwhile, Apple (AAPL) shares fell more than 2.5% after the iPhone maker offered rare price discounts on its latest models in China, reflecting rising competition from local handset makers.

    Over the holiday week, US mortgage rates rose to 6.97% to reach the highest level since early July, data showed. The gain weighed on applications for home purchases and dented refinancing, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

    Weekly jobless claims fell to their lowest level since April. Data released by the Department of Labor on Thursday morning showed claims of 211,000, a decrease from the previous week’s upwardly revised level of 220,000.

    LIVE COVERAGE IS OVER 15 updates

    • Josh Schafer

      Stocks end first trading day of 2025 lower

      The S&P 500 (^GSPC) fell 0.2% after opening in green territory. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) shed about 0.3%, or 150 points, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) fell less than 0.2%.

      A more than 6% slide in Tesla (TSLA) and an over 2% drop in Apple (AAPL) helped weigh down the indexes on Thursday.

    • Josh Schafer

      A ‘sell’ signal has nearly been triggered

      Many market strategists are bullish on further gains for the S&P 500 (^GSPC) in 2025. But one signal is close to indicating it’s time to sell.

      Bank of America’s Sell Side Indicator (SSI), which tracks sell-side strategists’ average recommended allocation to equities in a balanced fund, moved up to 57% in December. That’s just one percentage point shy of the “sell” signal that is usually triggered at 58%.

      Given that the Sell Side Indicator is seen as a “contrarian” sentiment signal, the measure is used to decide when investors have become too bullish.

      But Bank of America Securities equity and quant strategist Savita Subramanian wrote in a note to clients on Thursday that using the Sell Side Indicator as a timing tool can be challenging.

      “Although a growing chorus of bulls increases the risk of complacency, our data show that sentiment can stay elevated for relatively long stretches before a bull market ends,” Subramanian wrote. “Like today, the SSI was roughly 1 [percentage point] away from “Sell” in February 2021, 10 months before the market peaked. The S&P 500 returned 27% during that time.”

      Subramanian added, “The SSI’s current level of 57.0% suggests that the 20%+ annual returns we’ve seen over the past two years are likely behind us, but still points to a relatively healthy price return of 10% over the next 12 months.”

    • Josh Schafer

      Consumer Discretionary lags after Tesla’s deliveries miss

      The Consumer Discretionary (XLY) sector was the biggest laggard in the S&P 500 on Thursday, falling more than 1.5% as a 6% drop in Tesla (TSLA) weighed down the sector.

      Before the opening bell on Thursday, Tesla said it delivered 495,930 vehicles globally in the fourth quarter, missing analyst estimates of around 510,400 as compiled by Bloomberg.

    • Josh Schafer

      Dollar Index hits highest level since November 2022

      A potential headwind for US stocks is on the rise.

      The US dollar index rose above 109 on Thursday, hitting its highest level since November 2022. Eventually, an increasingly strong US dollar could serve as a headwind for stocks.

      One reason is how a stronger US currency impacts companies that do business internationally. If the dollar is stronger, then foreign sales could convert into fewer US dollars, potentially weighing on earnings.

      And when taking a look at the companies that drove S&P 500 (^GSPC) earnings growth in the third quarter, many have large international exposure. Data from FactSet shows S&P 500 companies with less than half of their revenue in the US grew earnings by nearly 14% over the year prior during the third quarter. That far outpaced the 1.8% earnings growth seen by companies with more than half of their revenue coming in the US.

    • Ines Ferré

      Why Trump is antsy about the coming debt ceiling fight

      Yahoo Finance’s Ben Werschkul reports:

      A new debt ceiling was established this week, setting up a debate for the months ahead about averting a government default.

      The parameters of that coming standoff are already making Donald Trump unhappy.

      The issue for the President-elect is how events are conspiring — thanks to the nudging of both Democrats and far-right Republicans — to make the inevitable move by Trump and his allies to allow new governmental borrowing a messy one.

      Read more here.

    • Josh Schafer

      Mortgage rates start 2025 near 7%, hitting highest level since July

      Mortgage rates continued their trek higher last week, nearly hitting 7%.

      Yahoo Finance’s Claire Boston reports:

      The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.91% in the week through Wednesday, from 6.85% as of Dec. 26, according to Freddie Mac data. 15-year mortgage rates jumped to 6.13% from 6% a week earlier.

      “Inching up to just shy of 7%, mortgage rates reached their highest point in nearly six months,” Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, said in a statement. “Compared to this time last year, rates are elevated and the market’s affordability headwinds persist.”

      It’s the third straight week of rate gains and the highest level since July.

      Read more here.

    • Ines Ferré

      FBI says ‘no definitive link’ between attack in New Orleans and Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas

      On Thursday, FBI deputy assistant director Christopher Raia said authorities have found no “definitive link” between the Bourbon Street attack in New Orleans on Wednesday, and the explosion of a Tesla (TSLA) Cybertruck filled with fireworks and fuel tanks outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas.

      “At this point, there is no definitive link between the attack here in New Orleans and the one in Las Vegas,” Raia said at a press conference on Thursday morning, adding that the investigations are still in a very early stage.

      Earlier on Thursday, CNN reported the suspect believed to be linked to the explosion of a Cybertruck in Las Vegas on Wednesday was a US special forces soldier.

      The Cybertruck had been rented on an app called Turo, the same service used to rent the vehicle involved in running over a crowd of people in New Orleans early Wednesday morning.

    • Ines Ferré

      Dow hovers near flat line as Boeing, Apple shares drag on the blue-chip index

      The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) erased early morning gains to hover near the flat line by 11:30 a.m. ET on Thursday.

      A fall in shares of Boeing (BA) weighed on the blue-chip index. The industrial giant’s stock dropped as much as 3.5% following Sunday’s deadly crash of a 737-800 aircraft operated by Jeju Air in South Korea. Analysts were however quick to point out it’s unlikely that the incident was related to Boeing’s production challenges last year.

      Apple (AAPL) shares fell to session lows after the iPhone maker offered rare discounts on its latest devices in China.

    • Ines Ferré

      Man connected to rental of Cybertruck in Vegas was reportedly US soldier

      A man alleged to be linked to the explosion of a Tesla (TSLA) Cybertruck filled with fireworks and gasoline in Las Vegas was a US soldier, according to a report from CNN.

      “The man connected to the rental of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside of the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday is a US Special Forces soldier assigned to 10th Special Forces Group, per 4 US officials,” CNN correspondent Natasha Bertrand wrote on X.

      “The man is a US Army special forces operations sergeant, holding the rank of master sergeant, a senior enlisted rank, the officials said. Three officials said he was on active duty and was on leave from Germany, where he was serving with 10th Group, at the time of the incident,” said the posting.

      The Cybertruck had been rented on an app called Turo, the same service used to rent the vehicle involved in running over a crowd of people in New Orleans early Wednesday morning. Authorities are investigating whether there is any link between the two incidents.

      Tesla shares slid almost 6% on Thursday morning after the EV giant posted its first annual delivery decline. The stock is down roughly 18% over the past five trading sessions.

      Shares of Tesla hit all-time highs in mid-December on the heels of a massive rally following Donald Trump’s White House victory in early November.

    • Ines Ferré

      Cloudflare stock jumps 5% after double upgrade from Goldman Sachs

      Shares of Cloudflare (NET) jumped more than 5% on Thursday after the cloud platform company received a double upgrade from Goldman Sachs.

      The analysts said they see a 28% upside for the stock and raised their price target to $140. They upgraded the stock to a Buy from a Sell recommendation.

      Goldman analysts cited “improving sales and marketing productivity cycle” and “new AI inferencing use cases”

    • Ines Ferré

      Nvidia, Amazon, Meta lead Nasdaq higher

      AI chip heavyweight Nvidia (NVDA) rose more than 2% to lead the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) higher on Thursday morning.

      Other “Magnificent Seven” stocks also helped lift the tech-heavy index, with Meta (META) and Amazon (AMZN) rising almost 2%.

      Meanwhile, shares of Tesla (TSLA) pared some of the losses that came after the EV giant posted its first annual decline in deliveries. The stock fell by as much as 6% in early trading.

      Apple’s (AAPL) stock also came off session lows. The iPhone maker has offered rare price discounts on its latest models in China, highlighting rising competition from local device makers.

    • Ines Ferré

      Dow, S&P 500 rise to kick off 2025

      Stocks rose on the first trading day of the new year following a holiday break and a roaring 2024 for the markets.

      The S&P 500 (^GSPC) jumped 0.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) rose 0.6%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) jumped but quickly erased early session gains.

      Tesla (TSLA) stock dropped after the electric vehicle giant said it delivered 495,570 vehicles in the fourth quarter of last year, making 2024 the first year of a decline in annual deliveries since 2011, according to Bloomberg data.

    • Ines Ferré

      Tesla delivers over 495,000 vehicles in fourth quarter, stock drops

      Tesla (TSLA) stock dropped 3% in premarket trading after the electric vehicle giant said it delivered 495,570 vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2024, bringing total deliveries to roughly 1.79 million for the whole year.

      Wall Street analysts expected the automaker to deliver roughly 512,300 EVs for the last three months of the year, or about 1.8 million vehicles,

      In the fourth quarter, Tesla said it produced approximately 459,000 vehicles.

    • Laura Bratton

      Tesla stock rises premarket ahead of deliveries release

      Tesla (TSLA) stock rose more than 1% premarket as investors prepared for the Elon Musk-led electric vehicle maker to release its fourth quarter deliveries Thursday.

      Wall Street analysts expect the company to report deliveries of roughly 512,300 EVs for the period, bringing its annual deliveries for the 2024 fiscal year to 1.8 million EVs, according to Bloomberg consensus estimates.

      If the average analyst forecast holds true, that would mean Tesla’s annual EV deliveries fell 0.3% from the prior year — making 2024 the first year since 2011 that Tesla EV sales failed to grow, according to Bloomberg data.

      Tesla shares fell more than 3% on the last day of 2024 as megacap tech stocks lagged, but the EV company’s stock was still up more than 60% for the year.

      Tesla had warned in 2023 that production growth would be “notably lower” in the year ahead, as Pras Subramanian noted in his roundup of Tesla’s biggest news in 2024 (you can read that story here).

      Separately, Tesla made headlines after a Cybertruck exploded outside of a Trump hotel in Las Vegas, prompting an investigation of a potential terrorist attack.

    • Jenny McCall

      Good morning. Here’s what’s happening today.



    The stock market took a hit today as the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all fell, putting an end to a recent comeback attempt. Tech giants Tesla and Apple were among the biggest losers, with both companies seeing their stocks slide.

    Investors are growing increasingly concerned about the impact of rising inflation and interest rates on the economy, leading to a sell-off in the tech sector. Tesla, which has been struggling with production issues and supply chain disruptions, saw its stock drop by over 5%.

    Apple, on the other hand, faced a decline of nearly 3% as the company grapples with a slowdown in iPhone sales and concerns about its ability to maintain its high margins.

    Overall, the market is facing a period of uncertainty as investors weigh the potential risks and rewards of different sectors. It remains to be seen whether today’s losses are just a temporary setback or the beginning of a larger correction in the market. Stay tuned for updates as the situation develops.

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  • Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500 waver as Wall Street eyes a new year comeback

    Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500 waver as Wall Street eyes a new year comeback


    Stocks erased session gains on Thursday to kick off the first trading day of the new year as Wall Street returned from holiday.

    The S&P 500 (^GSPC) fell 0.7% after opening in green territory, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) also dropped nearly 0.7%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) fell 0.9% after markets reopened from Wednesday’s closure.

    Markets were eyeing a comeback after a year-end slide to begin the week dented hopes for a “Santa Claus rally.” The decline capped a blowout 2024 for US stocks that saw the S&P 500 (^GSPC) post two years in a row of over-20% gains — something it hasn’t achieved in almost three decades.

    Bond yields and the US Dollar Index (DX-Y.NYB) continued to march higher on Thursday. The 10-year treasury yield was up about 2 basis points to hover just under 4.6%. Meanwhile, the US Dollar Index rose above 109, hitting its highest level since November 2022.

    Tesla (TSLA) shares slid almost 6% after the electric vehicle maker posted its first decline in annual deliveries on Thursday morning. Also in focus was news that a Cybertruck loaded with firework mortars and fuel canisters exploded in Las Vegas on Wednesday, killing one person. The FBI is investigating whether the blast outside the Trump International Hotel was an act of terrorism.

    Over the holiday week, US mortgage rates rose to 6.97% to reach the highest level since early July, data showed. The gain weighed on applications for home purchases and dented refinancing, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

    Weekly jobless claims fell to their lowest level since April. Data released by the Department of Labor on Thursday morning showed claims of 211,000, a decrease from the previous week’s upwardly revised level of 220,000.

    On the corporate front, Apple (AAPL) shares fell around 3% after the iPhone maker offered rare price discounts on its latest models in China, reflecting rising competition from local handset makers.

    LIVE 12 updates

    • Josh Schafer

      Dollar Index hits highest level since November 2022

      A potential headwind for US stocks is on the rise.

      The US dollar index rose above 109 on Thursday, hitting its highest level since November 2022. Eventually, an increasingly strong US dollar could serve as a headwind for stocks.

      One reason is how a stronger US currency impacts companies that do business internationally. If the dollar is stronger, than foreign sales could covert into fewer US dollars, potentially weighing on earnings.

      And when taking a look at the companies driving S&P 500 (^GSPC) earnings growth in the third quarter, many have large international exposure. Data from FactSet shows S&P 500 companies with less than half of their revenue in the US grew earnings by nearly 14% over the year prior during the third quarter. That far outpaced the 1.8% earnings growth seen by companies with more than half of their revenue coming in the US.

    • Ines Ferré

      Why Trump is antsy about the coming debt ceiling fight

      Yahoo Finance’s Ben Werschkul reports:

      A new debt ceiling was established this week, setting up a debate for the months ahead about averting a government default.

      The parameters of that coming standoff are already making Donald Trump unhappy.

      The issue for the President-elect is how events are conspiring — thanks to the nudging of both Democrats and far-right Republicans — to make the inevitable move by Trump and his allies to allow new governmental borrowing a messy one.

      Read more here.

    • Josh Schafer

      Mortgage rates start 2025 near 7%, hitting highest level since July

      Mortgage rates continued their trek higher last week, nearly hitting 7%.

      Yahoo Finance’s Claire Boston reports:

      The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.91% in the week through Wednesday, from 6.85% as of Dec. 26, according to Freddie Mac data. 15-year mortgage rates jumped to 6.13% from 6% a week earlier.

      “Inching up to just shy of 7%, mortgage rates reached their highest point in nearly six months,” Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, said in a statement. “Compared to this time last year, rates are elevated and the market’s affordability headwinds persist.”

      It’s the third straight week of rate gains, and the highest level since July.

      Read more here.

    • Ines Ferré

      FBI says ‘no definitive link’ between attack in New Orleans and Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas

      On Thursday, FBI deputy assistant director Christopher Raia said authorities have found no “definitive link” between the Bourbon Street attack in New Orleans on Wednesday, and the explosion of a Tesla (TSLA) Cybertruck filled with fireworks and fuel tanks outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas.

      “At this point, there is no definitive link between the attack here in New Orleans and the one in Las Vegas,” Raia said at a press conference on Thursday morning, adding that the investigations are still in a very early stage.

      Earlier on Thursday, CNN reported the suspect believed to be linked to the explosion of a Cybertruck in Las Vegas on Wednesday was a US special forces soldier.

      The Cybertruck had been rented on an app called Turo, the same service used to rent the vehicle involved in running over a crowd of people in New Orleans early Wednesday morning.

    • Ines Ferré

      Dow hovers near flat line as Boeing, Apple shares drag on the blue-chip index

      The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) erased early morning gains to hover near the flat line by 11:30 a.m. ET on Thursday.

      A fall in shares of Boeing (BA) weighed on the blue-chip index. The industrial giant’s stock dropped as much as 3.5% following Sunday’s deadly crash of a 737-800 aircraft operated by Jeju Air in South Korea. Analysts were however quick to point out it’s unlikely that the incident was related to Boeing’s production challenges last year.

      Apple (AAPL) shares fell to session lows after the iPhone maker offered rare discounts on its latest devices in China.

    • Ines Ferré

      Man connected to rental of Cybertruck in Vegas was reportedly US soldier

      A man alleged to be linked to the explosion of a Tesla (TSLA) Cybertruck filled with fireworks and gasoline in Las Vegas was a US soldier, according to a report from CNN.

      “The man connected to the rental of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside of the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday is a US Special Forces soldier assigned to 10th Special Forces Group, per 4 US officials,” CNN correspondent Natasha Bertrand wrote on X.

      “The man is a US Army special forces operations sergeant, holding the rank of master sergeant, a senior enlisted rank, the officials said. Three officials said he was on active duty and was on leave from Germany, where he was serving with 10th Group, at the time of the incident,” said the posting.

      The Cybertruck had been rented on an app called Turo, the same service used to rent the vehicle involved in running over a crowd of people in New Orleans early Wednesday morning. Authorities are investigating whether there is any link between the two incidents.

      Tesla shares slid almost 6% on Thursday morning after the EV giant posted its first annual delivery decline. The stock is down roughly 18% over the past five trading sessions.

      Shares of Tesla hit all-time highs in mid-December on the heels of a massive rally following Donald Trump’s White House victory in early November.

    • Ines Ferré

      Cloudflare stock jumps 5% after double upgrade from Goldman Sachs

      Shares of Cloudflare (NET) jumped more than 5% on Thursday after the cloud platform company received a double upgrade from Goldman Sachs.

      The analysts said they see a 28% upside for the stock and raised their price target to $140. They upgraded the stock to a Buy from a Sell recommendation.

      Goldman analysts cited “improving sales and marketing productivity cycle” and “new AI inferencing use cases”

    • Ines Ferré

      Nvidia, Amazon, Meta lead Nasdaq higher

      AI chip heavyweight Nvidia (NVDA) rose more than 2% to lead the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) higher on Thursday morning.

      Other “Magnificent Seven” stocks also helped lift the tech-heavy index, with Meta (META) and Amazon (AMZN) rising almost 2%.

      Meanwhile, shares of Tesla (TSLA) pared some of the losses that came after the EV giant posted its first annual decline in deliveries. The stock fell by as much as 6% in early trading.

      Apple’s (AAPL) stock also came off session lows. The iPhone maker has offered rare price discounts on its latest models in China, highlighting rising competition from local device makers.

    • Ines Ferré

      Dow, S&P 500 rise to kick off 2025

      Stocks rose on the first trading day of the new year following a holiday break and a roaring 2024 for the markets.

      The S&P 500 (^GSPC) jumped 0.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) rose 0.6%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) jumped but quickly erased early session gains.

      Tesla (TSLA) stock dropped after the electric vehicle giant said it delivered 495,570 vehicles in the fourth quarter of last year, making 2024 the first year of a decline in annual deliveries since 2011, according to Bloomberg data.

    • Ines Ferré

      Tesla delivers over 495,000 vehicles in fourth quarter, stock drops

      Tesla (TSLA) stock dropped 3% in premarket trading after the electric vehicle giant said it delivered 495,570 vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2024, bringing total deliveries to roughly 1.79 million for the whole year.

      Wall Street analysts expected the automaker to deliver roughly 512,300 EVs for the last three months of the year, or about 1.8 million vehicles,

      In the fourth quarter, Tesla said it produced approximately 459,000 vehicles.

    • Laura Bratton

      Tesla stock rises premarket ahead of deliveries release

      Tesla (TSLA) stock rose more than 1% premarket as investors prepared for the Elon Musk-led electric vehicle maker to release its fourth quarter deliveries Thursday.

      Wall Street analysts expect the company to report deliveries of roughly 512,300 EVs for the period, bringing its annual deliveries for the 2024 fiscal year to 1.8 million EVs, according to Bloomberg consensus estimates.

      If the average analyst forecast holds true, that would mean Tesla’s annual EV deliveries fell 0.3% from the prior year — making 2024 the first year since 2011 that Tesla EV sales failed to grow, according to Bloomberg data.

      Tesla shares fell more than 3% on the last day of 2024 as megacap tech stocks lagged, but the EV company’s stock was still up more than 60% for the year.

      Tesla had warned in 2023 that production growth would be “notably lower” in the year ahead, as Pras Subramanian noted in his roundup of Tesla’s biggest news in 2024 (you can read that story here).

      Separately, Tesla made headlines after a Cybertruck exploded outside of a Trump hotel in Las Vegas, prompting an investigation of a potential terrorist attack.

    • Jenny McCall

      Good morning. Here’s what’s happening today.



    The Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 are all experiencing fluctuations as Wall Street eagerly anticipates a potential new year comeback. After a tumultuous year filled with economic uncertainty and market volatility, investors are hoping for a fresh start in 2022.

    The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which tracks the performance of 30 large-cap companies, has been bouncing between gains and losses as investors weigh the impact of rising inflation, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical tensions. Similarly, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite and the broad-based S&P 500 have also been struggling to find direction amidst a rapidly changing economic landscape.

    Despite the challenges facing the markets, some analysts remain optimistic about the potential for a year-end rally. With the Federal Reserve signaling its commitment to supporting the economy and corporate earnings expected to remain strong, there is hope that the markets will be able to bounce back in the new year.

    However, uncertainties remain, and investors are advised to proceed with caution as they navigate the ever-changing market conditions. As we approach the end of the year, all eyes will be on Wall Street as investors eagerly await signs of a potential comeback in the new year.

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