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Here’s what’s happening in the stock market today:
The stock market is showing a tech-led advance today as investors shake off early weakness and rotate back into AI and chip names. 📈🔍 The Nasdaq surged 1.11% to 26,430.89, while the S&P 500 gained 0.41% to 7,690.73, though the Dow slipped 0.07%. Oil prices fell about 2%, with Brent dropping nearly $2 a barrel, easing inflation and geopolitical pressure even as the 10-year Treasury yield remains elevated near 5.26%. 🛢️💰
Major Indices Performance 📊
S&P 500 is up about 0.41% to 7,690.73.
Dow Jones is down slightly, around 0.07%.
Nasdaq is leading, up about 1.11% to 26,430.89.
Market Movers 🚀
Silence Therapeutics (SLN) is the session’s biggest gainer, surging over 125%.
IRON, NAUT, and ANNX are among the notable gainers.
HPP, ALM, and GEMI are among the biggest decliners.
AI and chip stocks are rebounding, driving the Nasdaq’s outperformance.
Key Events Driving the Market 🗞️
Oil prices retreat: Brent crude fell about 2%, easing inflation and geopolitical pressures. 🌍🛢️
Treasury yields still elevated: The 10-year yield is around 5.26%, close to its highest level since 2002. 📉🏦
Fed minutes ahead: Investors are awaiting Wednesday’s release of the September FOMC meeting minutes. 🏛️
Earnings season: Markets are watching upcoming results from Levi’s, PepsiCo, and Delta Air Lines before earnings season intensifies. 📊
Investor Sentiment 👀
Overall, investor mood is cautiously optimistic, with traders balancing:
Relief from falling oil prices and a rebound in AI and chip names
Support from continued tech momentum
Underlying concern about high yields and the potential for a hot CPI print to derail the rally
The market is showing a classic “risk-on” tilt, with growth and AI-driven names leading while broader gains remain limited by macro headwinds. 🐂⚖️
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Wall Street Highlights:
News Beyond the Numbers
Travelers reported third-quarter net income of $1.92 billion, with adjusted earnings of $9.18 per share and revenue of $12.45 billion, both ahead of Wall Street expectations.Read more.
Bank of New York Mellon beat third-quarter estimates with adjusted earnings of $2.37 per share, and CEO Robin Vince cited strength across the company’s regions.Read more.
Marsh & McLennan, now branded simply as Marsh, beat estimates with third-quarter revenue of $6.86 billion, sending its shares up 4.6%.Read more.
Rocket Lab postponed the maiden flight of its larger Neutron rocket until 2027, sending its shares down 6.6%.Read more.
Deutsche Bank upgraded Eli Lilly, UnitedHealth and Walmart, while Nvidia slipped after TSMC struck a cautious tone on 2027 despite another record quarterly profit.Read more.
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