The stock market faced significant losses as major indexes fell below key levels, influenced by a less-dovish Fed rate outlook and rising Treasury yields. FedEx surged on plans to spin off its Freight business, while Micron Technology and Vertex Pharmaceuticals plummeted due to disappointing guidance and drug study results, respectively. Despite a weak performance from Nike and other companies, a tame inflation report provided some relief on Friday.
Wall Street faced volatility as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq marked their third consecutive day of losses, while the Dow ended a 10-day losing streak. FedEx surged 8.5% after a strategic spin-off, while Nike shares fell 6% amid a delayed turnaround plan. Novo Nordisk's obesity treatment trial results disappointed, causing its stock to drop, while Berkshire Hathaway increased its stake in Occidental Petroleum.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average attempted to recover from a significant 1,100-point drop, gaining 0.4% after a 2.6% decline. Micron's shares plummeted 17% following disappointing earnings guidance, while Nvidia rebounded 2.4% after five days of losses. Economic indicators showed a surprising 3.1% GDP growth and lower jobless claims, but market volatility persisted.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounded by 1.1% following stronger-than-expected GDP growth of 3.1% and a drop in jobless claims to 220,000. However, Micron Technology's stock plummeted over 16% due to a disappointing outlook, while Nvidia attempted a recovery after a five-session decline. Other notable market movements included Darden Restaurants surging 14% and Lennar falling 4%.
Stock futures are rising as markets aim to recover from a significant sell-off triggered by the Federal Reserve's cautious outlook on interest rate cuts. The Dow fell 2.6% over ten consecutive sessions, while major tech stocks like Nvidia and Tesla saw gains. Meanwhile, Micron's shares dropped 11% after disappointing results, and Bitcoin traded at $102,000, recovering from a low of $99,000.
Dow futures remained stable as traders anticipated the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision following a nine-day losing streak for the index, its longest since 1978. With a 95% chance of a quarter-point rate cut, investors are also focused on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference for future guidance. Market performance on Fed days has been notably weaker under Powell compared to previous chairs, with most sectors closing in the red, except for consumer discretionary, which gained 0.28%.
Investors are concerned that Trump's potential trade tariffs could exacerbate inflation, as retail sales rose 0.7% in November. The Dow Jones is on track for its longest losing streak since the 1970s, while Nvidia faces challenges with thermal issues in its chips, impacting its stock. Tesla continues to rise, with analysts projecting a bullish outlook for 2025.
Broadcom's stock continued to rally, while Nvidia faced further declines, entering correction territory. Advanced Micro Devices is projected to miss revenue targets, raising concerns, as the Dow is set for a down open after eight consecutive sessions of losses. Retail sales exceeded expectations, and the Federal Reserve is anticipated to cut interest rates again, with key inflation data due later this week.
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