World shares showed mixed results following a lackluster finish on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 slightly up. European markets saw declines, while Asian indices had varied performances, with Japan’s Nikkei gaining and South Korea’s Kospi dropping. Investors are cautious ahead of key U.S. economic reports amid rising concerns about consumer spending and inflation.
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Asian Markets Mixed Following U.S. Stock Performance and Economic Concerns
Asian shares showed mixed results following a lackluster finish on Wall Street, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 rising 0.3% while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.3%. U.S. stock indexes also had a mixed day, with the S&P 500 inching up 0.8% after a four-day losing streak, while concerns about inflation and consumer spending persist. In commodities, U.S. crude oil rose to $68.90 per barrel, while the euro slipped against the dollar.
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Asian shares showed mixed results following a lackluster finish on Wall Street, with the Nikkei 225 up 0.3% and the Hang Seng down 0.3%. U.S. stock indexes also had a mixed day, with the S&P 500 inching up 0.8% after a four-day losing streak, while the Dow fell 0.4%. Concerns about inflation and consumer spending persist, as the U.S. Commerce Department prepares to release its final estimate of economic performance for late 2024.
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Asian shares mostly declined on Thursday following a mixed finish on Wall Street, with the Nikkei 225 slightly up and the Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite down. U.S. stock indexes showed signs of struggle amid economic concerns, particularly affecting Big Tech stocks, while Nvidia reported strong earnings amid rising demand for its AI chips. The U.S. Commerce Department is set to release its final estimate of economic performance for late 2024, with inflation concerns looming over consumer spending.
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U.S. stock indexes rebounded Wednesday after a four-day decline, with the S&P 500 rising 0.8% and the Nasdaq up 1.2%. Super Micro Computer surged 23% after filing its annual report, while General Motors gained 6.9% following a stock buyback announcement. NRG Energy jumped 10.3% on a new venture for AI data centers, and TJX rose 1.5% after increasing its dividend.
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U.S. stock indexes drifted lower after an early gain, with the S&P 500 down 0.3% and the Dow Jones down 243 points. Advance Auto Parts fell 19% due to profit declines, while Super Micro Computer surged 12.3% after resolving financial reporting issues. Concerns about inflation and economic prospects loom, with upcoming reports expected to influence market sentiment.
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Stocks declined on Wednesday, led by the Dow and tech sector, as investors reacted to President Trump’s tariff announcements and awaited Nvidia’s earnings report. The Nasdaq Composite fell after earlier gains, while Bitcoin dropped below $85,000. Nvidia’s results are highly anticipated, with analysts expecting significant revenue growth, despite the company’s stock lagging this year due to tariff concerns. General Motors boosted its dividend and announced a $6 billion stock buyback, contributing to a rise in its shares.
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U.S. equities rose at midday, buoyed by tech optimism ahead of Nvidia’s earnings report. Axon Enterprise surged after exceeding earnings expectations, while Super Micro Computer avoided a Nasdaq delisting by releasing financials. Conversely, healthcare stocks fell due to Medicaid spending cuts, and Stellantis reported disappointing results amid declining sales.
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U.S. stock futures are up slightly after a decline in major indexes, with Nvidia’s shares rising ahead of its quarterly report expected to show significant revenue growth. Super Micro Computer’s stock surged nearly 25% after meeting Nasdaq filing requirements, while Lowe’s shares gained 3.6% following better-than-expected quarterly results. Conversely, Stellantis saw a 3.5% drop in shares after reporting a 70% decline in yearly profit.
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U.S. stock futures rose early Wednesday as the market aimed for recovery ahead of Nvidia’s crucial earnings report. Technology stocks, particularly in the artificial intelligence sector, have faced pressure due to concerns over high valuations, with the Nasdaq Composite index dropping 1.4% on Tuesday, marking its fourth consecutive loss and a 5.1% decline over that period.
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