Mixed US Market Results: S&P and Nasdaq Up, Dow Slips Amid Earnings Turbulence

April 26, 2024
Mixed US Market Results: S&P and Nasdaq Up, Dow Slips Amid Earnings Turbulence
  • US stock market had mixed results; S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 hit one-week highs while Dow Jones closed down.

  • Technology stocks were behind the gains, but an increase in bond yields capped market growth.

  • Tesla's stock surged over 12% despite weaker-than-expected Q1 earnings, buoyed by plans for increased production and more affordable models.

  • Market sentiment was influenced by mixed corporate earnings and a rise in Treasury yields following a US$70 billion five-year note auction.

  • Investors are focused on upcoming first quarter GDP data and personal consumption expenditures for further market direction.

  • While Boeing and Biogen reported better than expected results, Enphase Energy and Hasbro saw drops in revenue, though less than forecasted.

  • Market dynamics reflect a response to a combination of corporate earnings, geopolitical risks, and rising interest rates.

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