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Strong jobs jar stocks; chips steady the tape
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Strong jobs jar stocks; chips steady the tape

A hotter-than-expected August payrolls report rekindled odds of a near-term Fed hike and left the S&P 500 and Dow modestly lower into the close, while the Nasdaq held up as semiconductors rallied.

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Stocks climb as yields cool; tech leads another rebound
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Stocks climb as yields cool; tech leads another rebound

U.S. equities extended their bounce, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow finishing around a percent higher as the 10‑year slipped back toward the mid‑4.7s and rate‑hike odds eased; growth and big tech set the pace while oil held in the low‑to‑mid 90s, keeping inflation in the conversation.

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Stocks snap 3-day slide as yields ease; AI software wobbles while hardware shines
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Stocks snap 3-day slide as yields ease; AI software wobbles while hardware shines

U.S. equities rebounded after three down sessions as Treasury yields pulled back from an intraday peak, taking some pressure off risk assets.

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Stocks slip to start September as oil jumps and yields grind higher
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Stocks slip to start September as oil jumps and yields grind higher

U.S. equities fell to kick off September as a renewed flare‑up around the Strait of Hormuz sent crude higher and stoked inflation worries, while a global bond selloff pushed long‑term yields toward multi‑year highs.

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Stocks ease as Fed fight with inflation stays front-and-center
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Stocks ease as Fed fight with inflation stays front-and-center

U.S. equities slipped into the close, giving back part of yesterday's AI-fueled pop as investors refocused on a steadier-for-longer rate backdrop.

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Tech-led rebound lifts Wall Street as oil slides and yields ease
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Tech-led rebound lifts Wall Street as oil slides and yields ease

U.S. stocks closed higher after a tech-led rebound, with cheaper oil and a dip in Treasury yields helping steady risk appetite ahead of a closely watched Nvidia update.

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Stocks steady as hotter PCE keeps rates in focus while Wall Street waits on Nvidia
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Stocks steady as hotter PCE keeps rates in focus while Wall Street waits on Nvidia

U.S. equities finished nearly flat after a choppy session as July’s PCE inflation ran a touch hotter than forecasts, nudging Treasury yields higher and keeping rate sensitivity front and center; traders largely kept risk tight ahead of Nvidia’s after-hours report, leaving the S&P 500 hovering near record territory.

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Tech slump splits the tape as yields ease; eyes turn to Nvidia and the Fed
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Tech slump splits the tape as yields ease; eyes turn to Nvidia and the Fed

Stocks opened a key week on a divided note: chip-led selling pulled the S&P 500 and Nasdaq modestly lower while the Dow eked out gains.

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Revisiting Your Investment Policy Statement Before You React to Market Swings
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Revisiting Your Investment Policy Statement Before You React to Market Swings

In the world of finance, as in politics, the impulse to react is often the most dangerous.

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Stocks slip as long-end yields rise on inflation fears
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Stocks slip as long-end yields rise on inflation fears

A brief bond-market respite gave way to rising yields after firmer data, pressuring equities into the close.

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Stocks edge higher as yields retreat; healthcare leads while chips lag
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Stocks edge higher as yields retreat; healthcare leads while chips lag

A pullback in Treasury yields helped U.S. equities snap a three‑day dip, though early strength faded into the close.

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Stocks slip as oil stays firm and long yields push higher; tech leads the retreat
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Stocks slip as oil stays firm and long yields push higher; tech leads the retreat

U.S. stocks finished lower—pressure heaviest on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq while the Dow edged down—as crude stayed elevated and long‑end Treasury yields hovered near cycle highs amid a stalled U.S.–Iran truce; softer housing data added to the caution.

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