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U.S. stock futures were mixed on Friday, as the market tried to balance two opposing forces: a supportive Fed backdrop that’s improving liquidity and risk appetite, versus renewed skepticism about AI-related valuations and payoff timelines, which is weighing on mega-cap and semiconductor-linked sentiment. At 06:05 ET (11:05 GMT): Dow futures …

U.S. stocks delivered a mixed performance on Thursday as investors navigated a blend of new economic data and corporate earnings that fueled both optimism and caution. The S&P 500 slipped about 0.3%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 fell more than 1%, marking its lowest level in a week. In contrast, …

Shares of Oracle tumbled after its latest quarterly earnings slightly missed expectations, raising fresh concerns about the returns from its aggressive push into artificial intelligence.Oracle reported $16.1 billion in revenue for the three months ending in November, just below analyst forecasts. While overall revenue grew 14% and its AI-focused cloud …

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a calm and measured message on Wednesday, working to cool market expectations for continued monetary easing. He emphasized that the U.S. economy is “in a good place” and that current interest rates sit within a “reasonable range” close to the neutral level that balances …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average powered higher on Wednesday, rising more than 1.2% after the Federal Reserve announced its third consecutive interest-rate cut. The move instantly boosted market sentiment, pushing the Dow toward four-week highs as investors grew more confident that additional easing could follow in the coming months.The Fed’s …

Broadcom will unveil its fiscal fourth-quarter results after Thursday’s market close, with traders bracing for sharp price swings. Options markets are pricing in volatility of up to 6%, implying shares could surge to $425—well above Monday’s record intraday peak of $407—or retreat to $377. The semiconductor giant has already shattered …

The critical meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) commenced today, Tuesday, December 9, and will conclude tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10, with the announcement of the Central Bank’s latest monetary policy decisions. This meeting, the last of 2025, is viewed as an event of paramount importance, as it lays …

U.S. equities delivered a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors entered the first day of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting with guarded optimism. Markets are widely expecting the Fed to cut interest rates by 25 basis points—a move that could shape the final stretch of the year for stocks, …

U.S. stock futures traded slightly higher on Tuesday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of 2025 — a decision expected to set the tone for markets heading into the new year. At 05:35 ET (10:35 GMT): Dow Jones Futures rose 30 points …

The U.S. stock market experienced a notable pullback on Monday, December 8, as the holiday season’s optimistic rally met the sobering reality of the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of the year. The S&P 500 slipped 0.5%, retreating from all-time highs as traders adopted a “wait-and-see” approach ahead of the …