Major homebuilder stocks faced significant downgrades from Evercore ISI analysts Trey Morrish and Stephen Kim on October 7, 2025, while the broader S&P 500 demonstrated resilience during the seventh day of a U.S. government shutdown. Toll Bros., KB Home, DR Horton, and PulteGroup all saw their ratings cut from ‘outperform’ to ‘in line,’ triggering immediate stock declines of 2.2% to 2.8%. Meanwhile, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) maintained its upward trajectory with a 0.2% gain, highlighting a divergent market performance amid political gridlock.
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Strong Jobs Data Sparks Market Jitters, Stocks Mixed
Better-than-expected unemployment data has rattled investors, signaling a resilient economy that may delay Federal Reserve rate cuts. The S&P 500 dipped premarket as strong economic indicators contrasted with mixed corporate earnings. Starbucks restructuring and disappointing results from CarMax added complexity to the jobs market narrative, creating a volatile trading environment on September 25.
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Erste Group analyst Hans Engel has upgraded Intel from sell to hold, citing manufacturing breakthroughs and a major NVIDIA investment. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 faces pressure from government shutdown fears despite recent Fed rate cuts. This week’s earnings calendar remains light until larger companies report later.
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Applied Digital shares surged after Macquarie Asset Management announced a potential $5 billion investment in its HPC data centers. In contrast, Eli Lilly’s stock fell nearly 7% following a lowered revenue forecast for 2024, while Boeing faced challenges with declining plane deliveries, leading to a 2% drop in its shares. H&E Equipment’s stock more than doubled after a $4.8 billion acquisition by United Rentals, and Signet Jewelers saw a 22% plunge due to weak holiday sales and lowered guidance.
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The stock market saw gains with the Dow Jones up 0.4% and the S&P 500 rising 0.5% following a lighter-than-expected producer price index report. Nvidia and Palantir attempted rebounds after losing streaks, while Applied Digital surged over 18% after announcing a partnership for data centers. H&E Equipment doubled in value on a buyout news, while Aehr Test Systems and Signet Jewelers faced significant declines after missing earnings expectations.
about Stock Market Update Applied Digital Surges After Partnership AnnouncementStock Market Update: Futures Rise Ahead of Inflation Data and Earnings Reports
U.S. stock futures are slightly higher as investors await inflation data, with Nasdaq futures up 0.3%. Moderna’s shares continue to decline after a revenue forecast cut, while KB Home’s stock jumps nearly 10% following strong quarterly results. China is reportedly considering selling TikTok’s U.S. operations to Elon Musk amid potential bans. Investors are closely watching the Producer Price Index release, anticipating steady wholesale inflation.
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US stocks rose on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 up 0.4% and the Nasdaq Composite gaining 0.6%, following lower-than-expected inflation data for December. The Producer Price Index increased 3.3% year-over-year, setting the stage for a key consumer inflation report. Additionally, President-elect Trump’s team is considering a gradual approach to tariff increases to mitigate inflation, which could still pose challenges for the Federal Reserve’s efforts to control price pressures.
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Futures are trending lower as key earnings reports from major banks, including Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase, are set to be released this week, providing insights into the financial sector’s health. In the Asia-Pacific region, most indices closed down, influenced by disappointing U.S. labor data and mixed trade figures from China. Meanwhile, the U.S. 10-year treasury yield rose to 4.782%, and WTI crude oil futures hovered around $77.85 per barrel.
about Stock Market Update Key Earnings Reports and Economic Data AheadStocks to Buy and Sell This Week AMD and Constellation Brands
U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday, but all major indexes posted weekly declines, with the S&P 500 down 0.5%. This week, focus shifts to the U.S. jobs report and the Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes, while Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is recommended as a buy ahead of its CES 2025 GPU showcase, and Constellation Brands is advised as a sell due to disappointing earnings.
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Financial markets will close on Thursday for the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, leading to a shortened trading week. Key data releases include the December jobs report on Friday, along with private-sector employment and initial jobless claims earlier in the week. Earnings reports from Delta Air Lines, Walgreens Boots Alliance, and others are also anticipated, while the Federal Reserve will release minutes from its December meeting and several officials are scheduled to speak.
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