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U.S. stock indices retreat from record highs amid economic data
Major U.S. stock indices, including the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq, have recently experienced volatility, pulling back from recent record highs. This downward pressure is driven by several factors, including rising oil prices amid Middle East tensions, higher Treasury yields, and weaker-than-expected U.S. retail sales data.
Despite the recent slips, the market has been supported by robust corporate earnings. S&P 500 companies are on track for approximately 50% year-over-year earnings per share growth for the spring. The artificial intelligence sector continues to provide support, with companies like Anthropic reporting significant revenue growth, which in turn bolsters demand for semiconductor and data infrastructure stocks.
Investors are now closely watching upcoming retail earnings from major companies like Walmart and Target, as well as the release of Federal Reserve meeting minutes, to gain insight into consumer health and future interest rate decisions.
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Anthropic · Dow Jones Industrial Average · Federal Reserve · Nasdaq · Nasdaq Composite · S&P 500 · Tom Lee
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Nasdaq Composite declined 0.3% to 26,644.91 points. valor.globo.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Anthropic's second-quarter revenue exceeded $11.5 billion. valor.globo.com · www.analyticsinsight.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5% to 53,459.78 points. valor.globo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] U.S. retail sales for July were weaker than expected, following a 0.2% gain in June. www.perthnow.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.72%. valor.globo.com
- [DISPUTED] Brent crude oil prices rose above $90 per barrel. valor.globo.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] S&P 500 companies are on track for approximately 50% year-over-year earnings per share growth in the spring. www.wdrb.com · www.whec.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The S&P 500 index closed down 0.52% at 7,745.07 points. valor.globo.com