"Anticipating CPI and Fed: US Stocks Reflect Cautious Tone Amid Earnings Releases"

US stocks spent much of the day in a holding pattern with investors weighing another round of heavyweight earnings while awaiting the Friday consumer price index and next week’s central bank policy decision, where a reduction in the United States Federal Reserve interest rates by one quarter percentage point is anticipated. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined eighty two points, or zero point one eight percent, to close at forty six thousand eight hundred forty one. The Standard and Poor’s five hundred slipped four points, or zero point zero seven percent, to close at six thousand seven hundred twenty nine. The Nasdaq Composite retreated fifty nine points, or zero point two five percent, settling at twenty two thousand eight hundred ninety five. Across sectors, energy and healthcare showed strength while notable weakness was absent among major groups, reflecting an overall cautious market tone according to analysts from eOption.

On the company front, Intuitive Surgical soared seventeen percent after its earnings beat and raised growth expectations for its robotic surgical system. Winnebago surged twenty three percent as its earnings trounced analyst forecasts. Amphenol jumped five percent, also on strong results. On the downside, Netflix dropped six percent following a disappointing earnings miss and guidance, while Texas Instruments fell six percent as its forecast lagged expectations. Other major decliners included Arcturus Therapeutics, which plunged fifty seven percent on weak clinical data, and Alector, down forty nine percent after an unsuccessful trial.

Meme stock action resurfaced, with Beyond Meat rocketing more than seventy percent higher in what some are calling a short-squeeze rally, joined by unusual moves in other heavily shorted names. The most actively traded stocks included Netflix, Texas Instruments, Intuitive Surgical, and Beyond Meat. Energy markets also saw action, with United States crude oil prices climbing after reports that the United States and India are moving towards a deal to gradually reduce Indian purchases of Russian oil.

On the economic data side, the Mortgage Bankers Association revealed a zero point three percent drop in United States mortgage applications, tracking higher interest rates. Weekly government data showed a minor decrease in crude and gasoline stocks, while yields on United States ten-year Treasury notes held near four percent.

Looking ahead, investors are preparing for key economic reports Thursday including the Chicago Federal Reserve national activity index, existing and new home sales, natural gas storage, and initial jobless claims. The most anticipated event this week remains Friday’s consumer price index, which is likely to define investor sentiment before the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. In the earnings calendar, several technology and financial firms are due to report, which could provide additional market catalysts. Pre-market futures point to a slightly higher open tomorrow as investors remain cautious but hopeful for positive surprises in economic data or earnings.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
US stock spent much of the day in a holding pattern,
with investors weighing another round of heavyweight earnings while awaiting
the Friday consumer price index and next week's Central Bank
policy decision, where a reduction in the United States Federal
reserve interest rates by one quarter percentage point is anticipated.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined eighty two points, or

(00:21):
zero point one eight per cent, to close at forty
six thousand, eight hundred forty one. The Standard and Poor's
five hundred slipped four points or zero point zero seven
per cent, to close at six thousand, seven hundred twenty nine.
The Masdak composite retreated fifty nine points, or zero point
two five per cent, settling at twenty two thousand, eight

(00:43):
hundred ninety five. Across sectors, energy and healthcare showed strength,
while notable weakness was absent among major groups, reflecting an
overall cautious market tone, according to analysts from e Option.
On the company front, Intuitive Surgical soared seventeen percent after

(01:03):
its earnings beat and raised growth expectations for its robotic
surgical system. Winnebago surged twenty three percent as its earnings trounced.
Analyst forecasts. Athenol jumped five percent, also on strong results.

(01:25):
On the downside, Metflix dropped six percent following disappointing earnings
miss and guidance, while Texas Instruments fell six percent as
its forecast lagged expectations. Other major decliners included Arturist Therapeutics,
which plunged fifty seven percent on weak clinical data, and Elector,

(01:48):
down forty nine percent after an unsuccessful trial. Memestock action resurfaced,
with Beyond Meat rocketing more than seventy percent higher in
what some are calling a short score eas rally joined
by unusual moves and other heavily shorted names. The most
actively traded stocks included Netflix, Texas Instruments, Intuitive Surgical, and

(02:11):
Beyond Meat. Energy markets also saw action, with United States
crude oil prices climbing after reports that the United States
in India are moving towards a deal to gradually reduce
Indian purchases of Russian oil. On the economic data side,
the Mortgage Bankers Association revealed a zero point three percent

(02:32):
drop in United States mortgage applications tracking higher interest rates.
Weekly government data showed a minor decrease in crude and
gasoline stocks, while yields on United States ten year treasury
notes held mere four percent. Looking ahead, investors are preparing
for key economic reports Thursday, including the Chicago Federal Reserve

(02:53):
National Activity Index, existing in new home sales, natural gas storage,
and initial jobless claims. The most anticipated event this week
remains Friday's consumer price index, which is likely to define
investor's sentiment before the Federal Reserves interest rate decision. In
the earnings calendar, several technology and financial firms are due

(03:15):
to report, which could provide additional market catalysts. Pre Market
futures point to a slightly higher open tomorrow as investors
remain cautious but hopeful for positive surprises in economic data
or earnings. Thanks for tuning in and do not forget
to subscribe. This has been a quiet Please production for
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