Category: Stocks
Fed officials signal a longer pause as inflation data cools slower than hoped
Policymakers struck a more cautious tone this week, pushing back market bets on an imminent rate cut and sending a ripple through rate-sensitive sectors.
Chipmakers lead a broad rally after a strong round of earnings
Better-than-expected guidance from several large semiconductor names lifted the wider index, with AI-linked capital spending cited as the key driver.
Oil prices slip as supply concerns ease on a surprise inventory build
A larger-than-forecast rise in crude stockpiles took some heat out of the rally that followed last month's supply disruption fears.
Retailers give a mixed picture of the consumer heading into the holidays
Discount chains reported resilient footfall while several mid-tier brands flagged softer discretionary spending, a split investors are watching closely.
Regional banks rally after stress test results beat expectations
Capital buffers came in ahead of forecasts across most of the group, easing worries that lingered after last year's deposit flight scare.
A wave of buybacks is quietly propping up index-level earnings per share
Share repurchases have picked up across large caps, flattering per-share growth even where underlying net income has barely moved.