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Tech stocks helped the S&P 500 and Nasdaq close higher on Thursday, led by a rally in shares of Apple, which became the first publicly traded U.S. company to cross market cap of $1 trillion. However, the Dow ended in the red, as trade sensitive industrial stocks once again took a hit.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) declined 0.1%, to close at 25,326.16. The S&P 500 gained 0.5% to close at 2,827.22. The Nasdaq Composite Index closed at 7, 802.69, jumping 1.2%. A total of 6.66 billion shares were traded on Thursday, higher than the last 20-session average of 6.25 billion shares. Advancers outnumbered decliners on the NYSE by a 1.41-to-1 ratio. On Nasdaq, a 1.58-to-1 ratio favored advancing issues.
How did the Benchmark Perform?
The S&P 500 gained 13.86 points, with technology stocks emerging as the best performers. The Technology Select Sector SPDR (XLK) gained 1.3%. Seven of the 11 major S&P 500 sectors ended in positive territory. The Consumer Staples Sector SPDR (XLP) gained 1%. The tech heavy Nasdaq gained 95.40 points, as shares of Apple (AAPL - Free Report) rallied. Shares of Apple gained 2.9%. Apple has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The Dow, however, shed 7.66 points, as it failed to hold earlier gains. Industrial stocks once again came under pressure on fears of trade war. Shares of Caterpillar (CAT - Free Report) and Boeing (BA - Free Report) declined 0.4% and 09%, respectively.
Apple Now Worth $1 Trillion
Shares of Apple have been on a rally since the company reported robust fiscal third-quarter earnings on Tuesday. On Thursday, the iPhone maker’s shares rose 2.9% to $207.39 a share, thus making it the first publicly traded U.S. company to cross a market cap of $1 trillion.
There has long been speculation among analysts as to which company would become the first to cross the $1 trillion market cap mark. Apple’s gains on Thursday saw other tech stocks too rallying, which pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to end in positive territory. This helped pare the earlier losses suffered during the day, as trade war fears once again made investors jittery.
Trade War Fears Hit Industrials
Trade war fears continued to take it toll on stocks on Thursday. The U.S. administration said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump has asked U.S. trade representative to consider imposing additional tariffs on another $200 billion of Chinese goods. China too responded by saying that it is fully prepared to retaliate if U.S. imposed further tariffs.
This saw shares of companies with significant exposure to China taking a hit. Industrials were the biggest losers. The fears continued on Thursday, which saw industrial stocks further tumbling. Shares of Boeing, Caterpillar and 3M Company (MMM - Free Report) all declined. Shares of 3M Company declined 0.7%.
Weekly Jobless Claims Rise
The Labor Department said on Thursday that weekly jobless claims increased to 218,000, rising less than expected and were near their lowest levels since 1970s. The report comes after the Fed kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday although it upgraded its outlook on the U.S. economy to strong.
Energy Transfer Partners LP recently inked an agreement to merge with its general partner Energy Transfer Equity LP in an all-stock deal. (Read More)
Will You Make a Fortune on the Shift to Electric Cars?
Here's another stock idea to consider. Much like petroleum 150 years ago, lithium power may soon shake the world, creating millionaires and reshaping geo-politics. Soon electric vehicles (EVs) may be cheaper than gas guzzlers. Some are already reaching 265 miles on a single charge. With battery prices plummeting and charging stations set to multiply, one company stands out as the #1 stock to buy according to Zacks research. It's not the one you think.
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Stock Market News For Aug 3, 2018
Tech stocks helped the S&P 500 and Nasdaq close higher on Thursday, led by a rally in shares of Apple, which became the first publicly traded U.S. company to cross market cap of $1 trillion. However, the Dow ended in the red, as trade sensitive industrial stocks once again took a hit.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) declined 0.1%, to close at 25,326.16. The S&P 500 gained 0.5% to close at 2,827.22. The Nasdaq Composite Index closed at 7, 802.69, jumping 1.2%. A total of 6.66 billion shares were traded on Thursday, higher than the last 20-session average of 6.25 billion shares. Advancers outnumbered decliners on the NYSE by a 1.41-to-1 ratio. On Nasdaq, a 1.58-to-1 ratio favored advancing issues.
How did the Benchmark Perform?
The S&P 500 gained 13.86 points, with technology stocks emerging as the best performers. The Technology Select Sector SPDR (XLK) gained 1.3%. Seven of the 11 major S&P 500 sectors ended in positive territory. The Consumer Staples Sector SPDR (XLP) gained 1%. The tech heavy Nasdaq gained 95.40 points, as shares of Apple (AAPL - Free Report) rallied. Shares of Apple gained 2.9%. Apple has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The Dow, however, shed 7.66 points, as it failed to hold earlier gains. Industrial stocks once again came under pressure on fears of trade war. Shares of Caterpillar (CAT - Free Report) and Boeing (BA - Free Report) declined 0.4% and 09%, respectively.
Apple Now Worth $1 Trillion
Shares of Apple have been on a rally since the company reported robust fiscal third-quarter earnings on Tuesday. On Thursday, the iPhone maker’s shares rose 2.9% to $207.39 a share, thus making it the first publicly traded U.S. company to cross a market cap of $1 trillion.
There has long been speculation among analysts as to which company would become the first to cross the $1 trillion market cap mark. Apple’s gains on Thursday saw other tech stocks too rallying, which pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to end in positive territory. This helped pare the earlier losses suffered during the day, as trade war fears once again made investors jittery.
Trade War Fears Hit Industrials
Trade war fears continued to take it toll on stocks on Thursday. The U.S. administration said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump has asked U.S. trade representative to consider imposing additional tariffs on another $200 billion of Chinese goods. China too responded by saying that it is fully prepared to retaliate if U.S. imposed further tariffs.
This saw shares of companies with significant exposure to China taking a hit. Industrials were the biggest losers. The fears continued on Thursday, which saw industrial stocks further tumbling. Shares of Boeing, Caterpillar and 3M Company (MMM - Free Report) all declined. Shares of 3M Company declined 0.7%.
Weekly Jobless Claims Rise
The Labor Department said on Thursday that weekly jobless claims increased to 218,000, rising less than expected and were near their lowest levels since 1970s. The report comes after the Fed kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday although it upgraded its outlook on the U.S. economy to strong.
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Energy Transfer to Snap Up Its MLP in Consolidation Wave
Energy Transfer Partners LP recently inked an agreement to merge with its general partner Energy Transfer Equity LP in an all-stock deal. (Read More)
Will You Make a Fortune on the Shift to Electric Cars?
Here's another stock idea to consider. Much like petroleum 150 years ago, lithium power may soon shake the world, creating millionaires and reshaping geo-politics. Soon electric vehicles (EVs) may be cheaper than gas guzzlers. Some are already reaching 265 miles on a single charge. With battery prices plummeting and charging stations set to multiply, one company stands out as the #1 stock to buy according to Zacks research. It's not the one you think.
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