Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P futures flat even after record US index performances
Stock futures showed little movement Monday evening, following a strong rally in major US indexes earlier in the day. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up about 15 points, S&P 500 futures remained essentially flat, and Nasdaq 100 futures gained modestly by 0.1% as investors prepared for a critical week ahead. » Read more about: Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P futures flat even after record US index performances »
Read MoreDow Surges Over 300 Points On US-China Trade Progress: Investor Fear Eases Further, Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Monday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Monday, with the Dow Jones surging more than 300 points during the session.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures steady near records with Trump trade moves, earnings in focus
US stock futures regrouped on Tuesday on the heels of notching fresh records, as investors assessed President Trump’s trade moves in Japan as they waited for this week’s wave of potentially market-moving events.
Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F), the S&P 500 (ES=F) and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) all hovered along the flat line.
Read MoreDividends vs. share buyback: What delivers more value?
Apple shareholders are confronting a financial dilemma after the company — which holds one of the world’s largest cash reserves at more than $165 billion — announced a $90 billion share buyback program while keeping its quarterly dividend unchanged at $0.24 per share.
The move has sparked debate among investors. Some argue that allocating such a large amount of cash to buybacks will boost the share price and lift earnings per share over the long term,
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Read MoreCan Shriram Finance continue its winning streak after 5% jump? 3 reasons why brokerages are bullish
Shriram Finance share price jumped 5% intra-day after the company posted a strong set of numbers for Q2FY26. The NBFC reported 11% year-on-year (YoY) rise in Q2 net profit. The Net interest income (NII) grew nearly 10% YoY in Q2FY26, while pre-provision operating profit (PPoP) rose by a similar 11% YoY this quarter.
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In This Economy, Bet On LOVE
If there’s on thing that won’t change in a volatile market, it’s human behavior. Whether it’s cycles of fear and greed, currency debasement, or euphoria and panic, one thing is constant over the centuries and even millennia, and that is people will react the same way to similar events quite predictably.
One constant through all the ups and downs is that humans will figure out a way to connect,
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Underappreciated Dividend Stock at 35 Year Lows
There are good reasons to be skeptical about buying retailers these days. Theft is so rampant in certain cities that flagship stores are closing down. Inflation is a hidden tax on consumers hurting their pocketbooks. High interest rates are translating to even higher credit card interest rates, further hurting consumers’ wallets. Amid all the concerns,
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