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U.S. Market Summary — October 02, 2025, U.S. Time: S&P 500 (SPY), Dow (DIA), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) Close Market Overview Markets closed higher today with the SPY gaining +0.11519% (+0.77 points), the DIA rising +0.19816% (+0.92 points), and the QQQ up +0.41774% (+2.52 points). A recent technical analysis suggests resilience in the markets amid ongoing earnings reports, with investors reacting positively to broad sector gains. The sentiment news indicates Elon Musk's call to cancel Netflix subscriptions adds to current social media debates but hasn't impacted the market significantly. Index Performance Index Close ± Points ± % Prev Close SPY 669.22 +0.76999 +0.11519% 668.45001 DIA 465.18 +0.91999 +0.19816% 464.26001 QQQ 605.77 ...

U.S. Market Summary — September 30, 2025, U.S. Time: S&P 500 (SPY), Dow (DIA), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) Close U.S. Market Summary — September 30, 2025, U.S. Time: S&P 500 (SPY), Dow (DIA), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) Close Market Overview Stocks closed higher with the S&P 500 gaining +0.38% (+2.53 points) at 666.20502, driven by positive sentiment in Health Care and Industrial sectors. The market's positive momentum was supported by optimistic news, including a viral consumer complaint about travel fees and a major AI chip acquisition by a tech giant. Trend Sentiment: ▲ Bullish Index Performance Index Close ± Points ± % Prev Close SPY 666.20502 +2.52502 +0.38045% 663.67999 DIA 463.72000 +0.67999 +0.14685% 463.04001 QQQ 600.33000 +1.60002 +0.26724% 598.72998 Sector Highlights Leaders: Health Care (XLV) +2.41%, Industrial (XLI) +0.77% Laggards: Financial (XLF) -0.48%, Energy (XLE) -1.09% Market breadth showed 5 sectors up, 3 down, ...

U.S. Market Summary — September 24, 2025, U.S. Time U.S. Market Summary — September 24, 2025, U.S. Time Market Overview The S&P 500 ETF Trust ( SPY ) closed at 661.01, down by 2.20002 points (-0.33%). The Dow Jones ETF ( DIA ) declined by 1.90000 points (-0.41%), ending at 460.97. The Nasdaq 100 ETF ( QQQ ) fell by 2.18001 points (-0.36%) to 596.02. Market sentiment was influenced by increasing concerns over volatility , with recent bull market signals showing signs of caution. A recent Earnings Surprise helped drive intraday movements, reflecting mixed corporate earnings. Index Performance Index Close ± Points ± % Prev Close SPY 661.01 + -2.20002 -0.33172% 663.21002 DIA 460.97 + -1.90000 -0.41048% 462.87000 QQQ 596.02 + -2.18001 -0.36443% 598.20001 Sector Highlights Leaders: Energy (XLE) +1.27%, Consumer Discretionary (XLY) +0.69%. Laggards: Materials (XLB) -1.27%, Technology (XLK) -0.64%. Market breadth showed 3 sectors moving u...

U.S. Market Summary — September 20, 2025, U.S. Time: S&P 500 (SPY), Dow (DIA), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) Close U.S. Market Summary — September 20, 2025, U.S. Time: S&P 500 (SPY), Dow (DIA), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) Close Market Overview The U.S. stock market saw modest gains today, with the SPY rising by 0.22%, closing at 663.70001. The DIA edged up by 0.07%, ending at 462.94000, while the QQQ increased by 0.68% to 599.34998. Investor sentiment was buoyed by positive corporate earnings reports and optimism about upcoming economic data, as highlighted in recent market commentary . Trend Sentiment: → Neutral Index Performance Index Close ± Points ± % Prev Close SPY 663.70001 +1.44000 +0.21744% 662.26001 DIA 462.94000 +0.31000 +0.06701% 462.63000 QQQ 599.34998 +4.03000 +0.67694% 595.32001 Sector Highlights Leaders Technology (XLK) +1.01% Consumer Discretionary (XLY) +0.38% Laggards Energy (XLE) -1.33% Consumer Staples (XLP) -0.20% ...

U.S. Market Summary — September 10, 2025, U.S. Time: S&P 500 (SPY), Dow (DIA), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) Close U.S. Market Summary — September 10, 2025, U.S. Time: S&P 500 (SPY), Dow (DIA), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) Close Market Overview The S&P 500 ETF Trust ( SPY ) rose by +1.97 points or +0.30%, closing at 652.30, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust ( DIA ) declined by -2.07 points or -0.45% to close at 455.94. The Invesco QQQ Trust ( QQQ ) edged higher by +0.24 points or +0.04%, ending at 580.75. A recent Technical Analysis suggests the market's cautious tone persists amid concerns over global growth markers. Investors remain attentive to upcoming earnings reports and sector momentum. Trend Sentiment: → Neutral Index Performance Symbol Close ± Points ± % Prev Close SPY 652.30000 +1.96998 +0.30292% 650.33002 DIA 455.94000 -2.07001 -0.45196% 458.01001 QQQ 580.75000 +0.23999 +0.04134% 580.51001 Sector Highlights Leaders T...

U.S. Market Summary — September 7, 2025: S&P 500 (SPY), Dow (DIA), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) Close U.S. Market Summary — September 7, 2025: S&P 500 (SPY), Dow (DIA), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) Close Market Overview The stock market saw modest declines with the S&P 500 (SPY) dropping by -0.29% (- -1.88 points). The Dow (DIA) decreased by -0.45% (- -2.06 points), while the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) edged higher by +0.14% (+ 0.83 points). Market sentiment was influenced by ongoing OPEC+ oil production increase talks, affecting energy prices. Index Performance Index Close ± Points ± % Prev Close SPY 647.23999 -1.88000 -0.28962% 649.12000 DIA 454.98999 -2.06000 -0.45072% 457.04999 QQQ 576.05999 +0.83002 +0.14429% 575.22998 Sector Highlights Leaders: Materials (XLB) +0.70%, Health Care (XLV) +0.34% Laggards: Energy (XLE) -1.93%, Financial (XLF) -1.83% Market breadth was evenly split with 4 sectors up and 4 sectors down, indicating mixed sentiment acr...

U.S. Market Summary — September 4, 2025: S&P 500 (SPY), Dow (DIA), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) Close U.S. Market Summary — September 4, 2025: S&P 500 (SPY), Dow (DIA), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) Close Market Overview The S&P 500 (SPY) rose by +5.38 points (+0.84%), the Dow (DIA) gained +3.77 points (+0.83%), and the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) increased by +5.16 points (+0.91%). Investors continue to focus on the strong economic signals, with recent Earnings Surprise reports boosting market confidence. The market's trend remains cautiously optimistic amid moderate volatility. Trend Sentiment: ▲ Bullish Index Performance Index Close ± Points ± % Prev Close SPY 649.12000 +5.38000 +0.83574% 643.73999 DIA 457.03000 +3.76999 +0.83175% 453.26001 QQQ 575.22998 +5.15997 +0.90515% 570.07001 Sector Highlights Leaders: Consumer Discretionary (XLY, +1.83%) Industrial (XLI, +1.12%) Laggards: Consumer Staples (XLP, +0.06%) Materials (XLB, +0.38%) Market bre...

U.S. Market Summary — August 27, 2025, U.S. Time: S&P 500 (SPY), Dow (DIA), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) Close U.S. Market Summary — August 27, 2025, U.S. Time: S&P 500 (SPY), Dow (DIA), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) Close Market Overview Stocks edged higher today as the S&P 500 (SPY) advanced by +1.45 points (+0.22%), with major indices reflecting cautious optimism. The market was influenced by reports indicating potential spectrum acquisitions by AT&T, which may bolster future growth, as detailed in MarketWatch . Trend Sentiment: → Neutral Index Performance Index Close ± Points ± % Prev Close SPY 646.61000 +1.45003 +0.22475% 645.16000 DIA 456.01000 +1.52001 +0.33444% 454.49000 QQQ 573.55000 +0.94001 +0.16416% 572.61000 Sector Highlights Leaders: Energy (XLE) +1.12%, Technology (XLK) +0.49% Laggards: Health Care (XLV) -0.07%, Industrial (XLI) -0.02% Breadth: Up: 6, Down: 2, Flat: 0 Key Drivers / News Sentiment A TD Cowen analyst believes ...