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US Stocks Mixed; American Express Posts Upbeat Q2 Results

U.S. stocks traded mixed this morning, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 50 points on Friday.

Benzinga · Jul 18, 2025

Bullish Sentiment Extends 3-Week Run For First Time In 2025 Even As Bearish Views Climb

After being bearish for most of the year and making an 11-week-long record bearish streak, the bullish sentiment, measured by the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) Sentiment Survey, made its first three-week-long streak for the week ended July 16 in 2025.

Benzinga · Jul 18, 2025

US Stocks Likely To Open Higher After Scaling Record Close: American Express, 3M, Charles Schwab Earnings In Focus

U.S. stock futures were positive on Friday after ending higher on Thursday. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher.

Benzinga · Jul 18, 2025

Russell 2000 Makes 'No Progress' Amid Reconstitution Shake-Up: Are Small-Caps Struggling As Large-Caps Soar?

The Russell 2000 Index, a benchmark for 2,000 small-cap U.S. stocks, has shown no growth, posting a stagnant -0.57% year-over-year return as of mid-2025.

Benzinga · Jul 17, 2025

US Stocks Likely To Open On A Mixed Note: Netflix, PepsiCo, TSM Earnings In Focus

U.S. stock futures were swinging between gains and losses on Thursday after ending higher on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were mixed.

Benzinga · Jul 17, 2025

Asian shares are mostly higher after Trump says he discussed firing Fed Chair Powell

World shares are mostly higher while U.S. futures are mixed after President Donald Trump rocked Wall Street by saying he had “talked about the concept of firing” the head of the Federal Reserve

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Dow Gains Over 200 Points Amid Upbeat Earnings: Investor Sentiment Improves, Fear Index Remains In 'Greed' Zone

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Greed” zone on Wednesday.

Benzinga · Jul 17, 2025

Rigetti Computing, Netflix, Johnson & Johnson, United Airlines And ASML: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today

U.S. stocks moved higher today, with the Dow Jones gaining more than 200 points, or 0.5%, to close at 44,254.78. The Nasdaq added 0.25% to finish at 20,730.49, while the SP 500 advanced 0.3% to 6,263.70.

Benzinga · Jul 17, 2025

Dow Surges Over 100 Points; Goldman Sachs Posts Upbeat Earnings

U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 100 points on Wednesday.

Benzinga · Jul 16, 2025

Johnson & Johnson Raises FY25 Forecast, Joins Rigetti Computing, Unity Software, Brighthouse Financial And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Wednesday

U.S. stocks were slightly lower, with the Dow Jones index falling around 0.1% on Wednesday.

Benzinga · Jul 16, 2025