UK preliminary Composite PMI rises significantly to 53.9 from 51.4 previously.

The preliminary data suggests that the UK’s headline PMI saw an increase, jumping from 51.4 in December to 53.9 in January, which was higher than the anticipated figure of 51.7. This indicates a notable rise in overall business activity, driven by strong growth in both the manufacturing and service sectors. The Services PMI came in […]
The Nasdaq Composite stood out as the top performer last week.

Market Update: Nasdaq Leads the Pack On July 16, 2025, a pigeon was spotted wandering in front of the Nasdaq Stock Market in New York City. It seems last week was quite the achievement for the Nasdaq Composite. After reaching a high on Friday, it outperformed both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial […]
Stock Futures Increase as S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite Reach All-Time Highs

Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Inflation Data On Monday morning, stock futures saw an uptick, likely influenced by solid earnings from last week. However, investors are keeping an eye on the inflation data that’s expected to be released shortly. Futures linked to the Dow Jones industrial average are up by about 0.3%, while the S&P […]
Jobs Data Fuels Weekly Surge to New Highs for Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500

This week, the government’s non-farm payroll report was released on Thursday, with economists estimating a solid increase of 110,000 jobs for June, based on forecasts from Dow Jones. In contrast, the ADP report indicated 33,000 unemployment claims in the private sector, which created some negative sentiment before the official employment data was announced. Monday, July […]
$1,000 in This Vanguard ETF Incurs a Mere $1 Annual Fee, and It Has Beaten the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite in 2024 – The Motley Fool

The Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF is up more than 18% year to date and shows no signs of slowing. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a simple, hassle-free way to invest in a variety of companies. Many low-cost Vanguard index funds mirror the performance of major benchmarks, such as: S&P 500 And that Nasdaq Composite Index […]
Stock futures are little changed after the Nasdaq Composite posts a record close: Live updates – CNBC

2 hours ago CNBC Pro: The “Hindenburg Omen” happened last week Investors are concerned about the health of the rally after major indexes hit new record highs without widespread participation, but one expert says tight trading ranges don’t necessarily mean markets are weak. “When you look at the market, I think the market still looks […]
Stock futures are little changed after Nasdaq Composite hits all-time high: Live updates – CNBC

9 minutes ago Lowe’s rises after strong financial results Lowe’s shares rose more than 2% in premarket trading after the home improvement retailer reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue of $3.06 a share on sales of $21.36 billion. Analysts for LSEG had expected earnings of $2.94 a share on sales of $21.12 billion. Same-store sales, a […]
Stock futures are little changed after Nasdaq Composite retreats from record: Live updates – CNBC

1 minute ago Renaissance Macro Research says investors should ‘exit’ Apple Apple stock is off to a terrible start heading into 2024. Jeff DeGraaf, founder of Renaissance Macro Research, advises investors to reconsider the stock, as the tech giant is down 9% year-to-date. “I think you want to tactically move away from Apple. This is […]
Live news: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite set new records for second consecutive session – Financial Times
The new month began on a positive note with the Nasdaq Composite Index hitting a new intraday high on Friday as tech groups made strides. The tech stock ratio rose 1.3%, surpassing the last record set at the end of 2021. Chipmaker Nvidia rose 3.8%, leading five of the seven Magnificent Seven stocks in mid-afternoon […]