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Meta Platforms shares jumped 11% after its new Muse AI agent overtook ChatGPT as the top free iOS app, pushing the Nasdaq to a fresh record high. The surge reflects a broader rally in the Magnificent Seven tech stocks, driven by strong download numbers and analyst price target increases.
The Dow closed at a record on signs of progress toward a peace deal with Iran, rising about 263 points to 54,349.06, while the Nasdaq slipped about 0.8% as SpaceX and AMD fell on earnings-related concerns: SpaceX tumbled roughly 13.6% despite revenue doubling as investors worried about AI-spending sustainability, and AMD dropped about 7% after guiding above estimates but facing spending scrutiny. Amgen helped lift the Dow, Disney rose on earnings, and broader data showed slower private payroll growth with ISM services showing continued expansion, keeping Fed rate expectations in play for September.
Hedge fund investor Michael Burry says the market could be near a major top and potentially suffer a 1987-style crash even as the S&P 500 hits a fresh close and the Nasdaq climbs, driven by strong earnings and lower oil prices. He argues the rally is feeding a self-reinforcing cycle via falling volatility and levered strategies, and he remains short in SOXX, Micron, Nvidia, Caterpillar, Palantir, Tesla and Applied Materials, though he would cut losses if those trades move decisively against him; the article notes his skepticism about the AI boom despite the broader market gains.
U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, with the Dow edging to a new record above 52,000, the S&P 500 up 0.8% for the quarter—the strongest since 2020, and the Nasdaq up about 1.5% as chipmakers rallied, with the SOX posting a record quarterly gain as oil fell and the dollar strengthened ahead of the June jobs report and a Supreme Court ruling preserving Federal Reserve independence.
U.S. stocks rose on Micron’s blowout results and AI optimism, with the Dow up about 1.4% and the S&P 500 roughly 0.5% higher, while the Nasdaq slipped about 0.2% as investors rotated out of Big Tech after Qualcomm forecast stronger data-center revenue; May PCE inflation rose 4.1% year over year (0.4% month over month, core 3.4%), keeping the debate over Fed rate moves alive. Oil prices eased, global chip stocks rallied on Micron’s strength, and headlines around Nvidia, Alibaba and AI developments added mixed signals to the market backdrop.
Stocks fell as a memory-chip rout dragged tech shares, with the Nasdaq Composite down about 2.4%, the S&P 500 around 1.5% lower, and the Dow about 0.6% lower. The chip sell-off, led by SK Hynix and Samsung dipping more than 12%, heightened doubts about AI demand and valuations, even as Micron’s earnings data looms and investors weigh the AI hype against fundamentals.
Stocks slid with technology shares leading the decline, pushing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower as Trump pledged a response to Iran's downing of a U.S. helicopter, with investors eyeing upcoming inflation data and SpaceX's IPO.
U.S. stocks closed higher as AI-related earnings optimism and megacap results lifted sentiment: the Dow gained about 750 points, the S&P 500 rose above 7,200 for the first time, and the Nasdaq posted a record close, capping the strongest monthly advance for equities since 2020 amid expectations that AI infrastructure spending will stay robust.
Jim Cramer explained how Nvidia's significant gains can positively impact other stocks, highlighting its influence on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite. Nvidia's market cap briefly hit $3 trillion, and its success has boosted stocks of companies like CrowdStrike, ServiceNow, and those involved in data center construction. Cramer emphasized Nvidia's outsized influence on the market, likening its impact to a bowling strike that consistently hits the head pin.
Stock futures remained flat after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite extended their losing streak, with tech stocks struggling and major indexes closing below their 50-day moving averages. Equifax and Las Vegas Sands saw declines in extended trading, while Nvidia's drop contributed to the market pullback. Analysts believe a strong earnings season could help support equities against higher interest rates, but caution that there is little room for error due to re-rating.
Stock futures slipped after the Nasdaq Composite retreated from its record high, with Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dropping 0.1% and S&P 500 futures inching down 0.1%. Large cap tech companies faced mixed performance, with chipmakers Nvidia and Super Micro Computer gaining, while Apple and Tesla experienced losses. Utilities sector outperformed, led by Dominion Energy and AES, while Constellation Energy showed considerable strength. Gold's ascent lifted miners ETF to its best day in 2024, and Renaissance Macro Research advised investors to reconsider Apple. JPMorgan analyst sees better times ahead for "best in class" retail brands, and investors are looking toward earnings reports from Target, Nordstrom, and Box.
U.S. stock futures were relatively unchanged after the Nasdaq Composite reached a record high, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures showing marginal movements. The recent market rally has been driven by enthusiasm over artificial intelligence, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting their seventh weekly gains in eight. Investors are now focusing on inflation, with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's updates and key economic data releases expected to provide insight into the future direction of interest rates. Additionally, Macy's is facing a raised buyout bid of nearly $1 billion from Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management.
The "Magnificent Seven" stocks, including Nvidia, Meta Platforms, Tesla, Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Apple, were top performers in the Nasdaq Composite in 2023, with gains ranging from 48% to 239%. Despite these strong performances, certain Wall Street analysts believe that Tesla, Nvidia, and Amazon still have significant upside potential of between 45% and 84% over the coming year. Analysts cite factors such as Tesla's long-term growth prospects, Nvidia's position to benefit from generative AI, and Amazon's strong foundation for future growth driven by AI.
The U.S. stock market has shown profitable returns over the last decade, with the S&P 500 returning 163%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average returning 131%, and the Nasdaq Composite returning 264%. These indexes are widely regarded as benchmarks for the entire U.S. stock market and offer opportunities for investors to gain exposure through index funds. Despite market volatility, historical data suggests that these major U.S. stock market indexes have been profitable investments and are likely to continue to be so in the future.
Stocks traded mostly higher, with the tech sector providing a boost and the Nasdaq Composite turning positive for the year. Notable movers included Humana, Discover, Taiwan Semi, Spirit Airlines, Apple, and M.D.C. Holdings.