U.S. stocks are drifting near record highs, with the S&P 500 down 0.1% and the Nasdaq slipping 0.6%. Elevance Health surged 5.5% after exceeding profit expectations, while Electronic Arts fell over 17% due to disappointing preliminary results. In international markets, Germany’s DAX rose 0.3%, and China’s efforts to boost its stock market showed mixed results.
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US stocks surged on Wednesday, pushing the S&P 500 close to record highs, fueled by strong earnings reports from companies like Netflix, United Airlines, and Procter & Gamble. Netflix’s shares soared 15% after surpassing earnings estimates and adding over 300 million subscribers. Oracle also gained 10% following a $500 billion deal announced by Trump, while 79% of companies reporting earnings beat estimates, indicating a robust earnings season.
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U.S. markets are set to open higher, buoyed by strong corporate earnings and a $500 billion AI investment partnership announced by President Trump. Notable gains include Netflix, which surged 14.6% after adding nearly 19 million subscribers, and Oracle, up 8% due to the AI venture. Meanwhile, global markets showed mixed results, with European indices rising and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng declining.
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Wall Street is poised for a higher open, buoyed by strong earnings, with the S&P 500 and Dow rising for five consecutive sessions. Netflix’s stock surged 15% after a record addition of 19 million customers, while United Airlines exceeded earnings expectations. GE Vernova reported significant orders, and both Johnson & Johnson and Procter & Gamble posted better-than-expected quarterly results. Meanwhile, analysts lowered price targets for Microsoft and Apple ahead of their upcoming earnings reports.
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Netflix shares surged 14% in premarket trading after reporting strong Q4 earnings and raising its 2025 revenue forecast, adding 19 million new subscribers. U.S. stock futures are up as investors react to President Trump’s actions, while Oracle’s stock jumped over 8% following a $500 billion AI infrastructure investment with OpenAI and SoftBank. United Airlines also saw a 4% rise after exceeding Q4 expectations and providing an optimistic outlook for Q1 2025.
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Netflix shares surged nearly 15% after reporting a record addition of 19 million subscribers, surpassing 300 million paid memberships, and announced price hikes for its ad-supported tier. United Airlines exceeded earnings expectations and forecasted strong first-quarter growth, driven by robust travel demand. In regulatory news, the SEC has launched a “crypto task force” to create a clearer framework for cryptocurrency, leading to a 2.4% rise in Bitcoin.
about Key Market Updates: Netflix Earnings, United Airlines Growth, and Crypto DevelopmentsS&P 500 Futures Rise After Strong Post Inauguration Day Gains
S&P 500 futures rose slightly following a strong post-Inauguration Day rally, with Oracle shares up 3% after a major AI investment announcement. Netflix surged over 13% after surpassing 300 million memberships, while Apple fell more than 3% due to downgrades. Traders expressed relief over moderate trade policy comments from President Trump, though concerns about potential retaliatory tariffs remain. Earnings reports from Procter & Gamble and Johnson & Johnson are expected to continue influencing market sentiment.
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Netflix, United Airlines, and Interactive Brokers saw significant gains following strong earnings reports, contributing to a solid stock market rally. Dow Jones futures, along with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures, edged higher after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, with the Dow moving above the 50-day line.
about Stock Market Rally Gains Momentum After Strong Earnings and Trump InaugurationStock Futures Rise Amid Anticipation of Trump’s Policy Changes
Stock futures rose ahead of the first trading day of the week, despite a sudden drop following Trump’s announcement of potential 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico starting February 1. While tariffs typically harm stocks by increasing business costs, Trump’s promises to reduce regulation and taxes may offset these effects. Markets are also keenly awaiting earnings reports from major companies and insights into potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts later this year.
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In 2024, Palantir topped the S&P 500 with a remarkable 340.5% return, outpacing Nvidia’s 171.2%. As the market enjoyed a nearly 25% gain, experts suggest that investors should consider last year’s winners, but also evaluate individual stock performance and portfolio concentration to manage risk effectively.
about Investing Strategies for 2025: Winners, Losers, and Portfolio DecisionsWall Street Declines Amid Strong Jobs Report and Rate Cut Concerns
U.S. stock futures fell sharply after a stronger-than-expected jobs report indicated 256,000 new jobs in December, raising concerns about the Federal Reserve’s reluctance to cut interest rates. Treasury yields surged, impacting stock valuations, while insurance shares dropped due to wildfire fears. In contrast, Delta Air Lines and Constellation Energy saw significant gains following strong earnings and acquisition news, respectively.
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Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest, recently acquired five million shares of Archer Aviation, a company focused on developing air taxi services, while its stock was priced under $10. This purchase coincided with Archer’s announcement of a reverse stock split and a significant capital raise of $340 million from United Airlines and Stellantis. Additionally, shareholders approved an increase in authorized shares and new bylaws limiting investment to American citizens.
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