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Stock futures opened near the flat line Tuesday evening after another record-setting day for Wall Street, with the S&P 500 and Dow each rallying to all-time highs on the back of the U.S. Senate passage of a major infrastructure bill. Contracts on the S&P 500 drifted sideways. Earlier, the blue-chip index and the Dow each both reached record intraday and closing highs, with shares of industrials and materials companies, as well as other names closely tied to the economic recovery leading the… Source link

The stock market is on one impressive stretch headed into year-end, which may bode well for future returns.  Through late last week, the S&P 500 (^GSPC) had gone 189 days — or nine straight months — without being more than 5% from a 52-week high, according to researchers at Sundial Capital Research. The S&P 500 also had logged its 43rd day with a 52-week closing before November.  Sundial says 2021 has been one of the most “consistent” years ever for markets. That recent bout of… Source link

Contracts on the S&P 500 ticked up. Earlier, both the blue-chip index and the Dow sank, dragged down by energy stocks amid concerns over reinstated travel restrictions in China due to rising coronavirus infections. U.S. West Texas intermediate crude oil futures fell on Monday to add to last week’s losses, bringing prices to the lowest level in three weeks.  Shares of AMC Entertainment (AMC) gained in late trading after the movie theater operator topped second-quarter revenue estimates, with… Source link

AMC Entertainment (AMC) shares are up in after-hours after the movie theater company beat on the top and bottom line for its second quarter.  AMC reported a loss per share of 71 cents, compared to Wall Street estimates of a loss of 94 cents per share.  Revenue climbed to $444 million for the quarter versus expectations of $382.25 million. The company’s second-quarter performance is a massive increase compared to the same period last year when it brought in revenues of $19 million. The top… Source link

Stubbornly hot inflation will be unkind to the bottom line of Dollar Tree, warns Deutsche Bank.  Deutsche Bank analyst Krisztina Katai downgraded her rating on the dollar store to Hold from Buy on Monday, and slashed the price target to $102 from $129.  “We now see more balanced risk/reward, especially with renewed concerns around building inflationary pressures. We remain long-term believers in Dollar Tree’s story including the ongoing turnaround at Family Dollar, however, we are… Source link

Stock futures opened slightly lower Thursday evening ahead of a key labor market report, which is set to offer a fuller picture of the labor market’s recovery and help inform the next moves for monetary policymakers.  Contracts on the S&P 500 were flat to down slightly as the overnight session kicked off. The blue-chip index closed at a record high on Thursday, shaking off declines from a day earlier. The Dow and Nasdaq also ended in positive territory.  For investors, all eyes on Friday… Source link

Stock futures opened slightly to the upside Wednesday evening as investors awaited more earnings and data on the labor market’s recovery.  Contracts on the S&P 500 traded a tick above the flatline. The blue-chip index had ended the day in the red, pulling back from Tuesday’s record closing high. The Dow also ended lower, while the Nasdaq eked out a higher close.  Some of the closely watched companies that reported earnings results after market close on Wednesday disappointed relative to Wall… Source link

Stock futures traded slightly lower Tuesday evening after closing higher during the regular trading day, with investors’ optimism over rebounding corporate earnings helping counterbalance ongoing concerns over the coronavirus. Contracts on the Dow ticked down. Earlier, the 30-stock index closed higher for the first time in three session and came within striking distance of an all-time high. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also gained.  Shares of ride-hailing company Lyft (LYFT) gained in late trading… Source link

Stock futures gained Monday evening to shake off earlier declines ahead of another batch of corporate earnings results.  Contracts on the S&P 500 ticked up after the blue-chip index ended a choppy session on Monday lower. The Dow had also closed out the regular trading day in the red, losing steam in the final hour of trading after reaching a record intraday high.  Shares of video game-maker Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) fell in late trading after the company’s current-quarter forecast missed… Source link

In 2016, the hit mobile game Pokemon Go was released and saw millions of people download the game and head outdoors to attempt to “Catch ‘Em All.” The game has continued to be a hit and even passed $1 billion in revenue in 2020, its best year since launching. Pokemon Go celebrated its fifth anniversary recently and continues to be one of the top played and grossing mobile games each month. Shares of Nintendo Co (OTC: NTDOY) climbed higher on the release of the game. The company was seen… Source link