Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as earnings roll in, Fed decision looms
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) slipped about 0.2% after narrowly notching a sixth straight record close, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) fell by a similar margin. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) dropped roughly 0.3%, or over 150 points.
Markets are poised for a high-stakes week as the Federal Reserve kicked off its two-day policy meeting on Tuesday, alongside a busy slate of economic data. While the Fed is expected to hold rates steady, investors remain on edge for any signs of economic weakness that could justify cuts later this year.
Job openings and hirings both fell in June, the Bureau of Labor's JOLTS update showed, setting the stage for the all-important monthly US nonfarm payrolls report on Friday. Meanwhile, consumer confidence saw an uptick in July, but worries about job availability intensified, according to official figures.
Also in focus, the US goods trade deficit hit a two-year low in June, as imports tumbled and businesses looked to get ahead of tariffs.
Read more: The latest on Trump's tariffs
Looming large is President Trump's Friday deadline for trading partners to strike deals or face blanket tariff rates. Hopes for an extension to the US-China trade truce are buoying the likes of AI chipmaker Nvidia's (NVDA) stock, although shares fell modestly on Tuesday. At the same time, the US dollar (DX-Y.NYB) continued to rally as markets grow confident that the tariff impact will be contained.
Earnings took center stage, with Boeing (BA) posting better-than-expected quarterly results. But weaker reports from from Spotify (SPOT), Merck (MRK), and UnitedHealth (UNH) weighed on sentiment. After the bell, all eyes turn to Starbucks (SBUX) for signs of progress on its turnaround efforts.
Read more: Full earnings coverage in our live blog
One reason the roaring stock market rally has more room to run
Several strategists in the fifth volume of the Yahoo Finance Chartbook help explain why the S&P 500's rally could continue. While trades like meme stocks have begun bubbling up once more, Goldman Sachs senior equity strategist Ben Snider told us their equity sentiment index is still reading "neutral."
Goldman's equity sentiment indicator combines nine measures of positioning in US stocks across investor groups including hedge funds, mutual funds, and retail investors. In other words, this isn't a sentiment index based on vibes. It's based on where money actually is in the market.
As Snider's chart below shows, at a current reading of 0, investor sentiment could certainly have plenty of room to move higher.
"While valuation multiples sit at elevated levels relative to history, constrained positioning indicates room for the recent equity rally to continue," Snider told us.
Deutsche Bank chief global strategist Binky Chadha made a similar point with his Chartbook submission.
"Equity positioning tends to align with earnings growth but is currently still below what we expect for Q2 and we look for a typical earnings season rally," Chadha said. "Our outlook out to year end sees a rise in equity positioning as one of the drivers of further upside for equity prices."
To see Chadha's chart and 34 more that help explain the state of markets and the US economy right now, read the full Yahoo Finance Chartbook here.
Starbucks set to report 6th straight US sales decline as CEO Brian Niccol continues turnaround efforts
Starbucks (SBUX) is set to report results for its fiscal third quarter after the market close on Tuesday as CEO Brian Niccol continues turnaround efforts and the company is expected to extend its US sales slump while facing an uncertain consumer environment, Yahoo Finance's Brooke DiPalma reports.
DiPalma writes:
Read more about the coffee chain's upcoming earnings results and stock here.
UPS stock drops as it declines to provide 2025 sales outlook
United Parcel Service (UPS) stock sank more than 9% as the company declined to provide a financial outlook for the upcoming quarter or full year.
"For our sector, this remains a very unsettling time," CEO Carol Tome said on a call with analysts Tuesday morning following UPS' second quarter earnings. "Changes in trade policy have not been cemented and the impact on customer demand and the overall economy is unknown."
UPS also declined to provide guidance in its first quarter.
For the second quarter, the company reported earnings per share roughly in line with Wall Street's projections and sales ahead of estimates, according to Bloomberg consensus data, despite declining from the prior year.
Stellantis to absorb $1.7 billion in tariff costs in 2025
Stellantis (STLA) shares fell 2% after the Big Three automaker updated its financial results for the first half of the year, after releasing preliminary figures last week.
The company said President Trump's tariffs will cost it 1.5 billion euros ($1.73 billion) in 2025, reports Yahoo Finance's Pras Subramanian.
Subramanian writes:
Read the full story here.
Consumer confidence ticks higher in July, but job concerns persist
Consumer confidence saw an uptick in July, with many Americans adjusting their expectations following a rebound from the lows triggered by President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcements.
However, confidence still lags the elevated levels observed last year, and labor market concerns remain top of mind, according to new data released Tuesday morning.
The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index for July rose to 97.2, surpassing both June's revised figure of 95.2 and the 96.0 reading anticipated by economists.
"In July, pessimism about the future receded somewhat, leading to a slight improvement in overall confidence," Stephanie Guichard, senior economist of global indicators at The Conference Board, said in the release.
The "Present Situation Index," which measures consumers' assessment of current business and labor market conditions, fell 1.5 points to 131.5 in July.
The "Expectations Index," which tracks consumers' short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions, rose to 74.4 in February from 69.9 last month. Historically, a reading below 80 in that category signals a recession in the coming year.
Notably, Americans' appraisal of current job availability weakened for the seventh consecutive month, reaching its lowest point since March 2021. In July, 18.9% of consumers reported that jobs were hard to get, up from 14.5% in January.
According to Guichard, consumers' write-in responses highlighted that tariffs remained a significant concern, with many associating them with fears of rising prices.
References to high prices and inflation also increased in July, even as consumers' average 12-month inflation expectations eased slightly to 5.8%, down from 5.9% in June and a peak of 7% in April.
Job openings slide in June, as hiring rate hits 7-month low
Job openings declined in June while hiring also decreased, according to government data released Tuesday. The report comes as investors closely watch for any signs of slowing in the labor market amid a debate over when the Federal Reserve could start to cut interest rates again.
New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed 7.44 million jobs open at the end of June, a decrease from the 7.71 million seen the month prior. May's report had the highest number of job openings since November 2024.
The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) showed that 5.2 million hires were made in June, down from the 5.47 million in May. The hiring rate ticked lower to 3.3% from the 3.4% seen the month prior and stood at its lowest level since November 2024.
In one sign that workers remain cautious about labor market conditions, the quits rate — a sign of confidence among workers — hovered at 2%.
Both the hiring and quits rates are floating near decade lows, reflecting what economists have described as a labor market in "stasis."
Royal Caribbean lifts annual profit forecast on steady cruise demand
Royal Caribbean's (RCL) stock fell 8% on Tuesday after the cruise line forecast its current-quarter profit below estimates. The company raised its annual forecast and is banking on resilient demand for its luxury destinations.
Reuters reports:
Read more here.
P&G shares slip as it warns of $1 billion tariff hit
Procter & Gamble (PG) stock dipped about 1%, reversing a slight pre-market gain, as the company took a cautious approach with its financial outlook while it navigates uncertain consumer sentiment and Trump's tariffs.
Yahoo Finance's Brian Sozzi reports:
Read the full story here.
Tech leads stocks higher at the open
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) led US stocks higher at the open on Tuesday morning with a 0.5% gain.
Meanwhile, the S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose 0.2% on the heels of notching a sixth all-time closing high in a row on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) opened roughly flat.
Investors are digesting a wave of earnings reports and US trade data showing a sharp narrowing in the deficit (as tariffs loom). Meanwhile, they are looking ahead to the JOLTS job openings update for June at 10 a.m. ET. for labor market insight.
Major drugmakers trade mixed as financial updates come in
Among the top drugmakers reporting earnings on Tuesday, AstraZeneca (AZN, AZN.L) rose almost 2%, and Merck fell nearly 4% before the market open.
British drugmaker AstraZeneca reported second quarter revenue ahead of expectations Tuesday, with its cancer drugs helping fuel sales for the period.
Meanwhile, fellow pharma giant Merck (MRK) reported earnings below Wall Street's projections, according to Bloomberg consensus data, and revenue from its HPV vaccine Gardasil was also less than expected amid continued headwinds in China.
Investors are also bracing for patents for Merck's drug Keytruda (which accounted for roughly half of its second quarter revenue) to expire in 2028.
Also on Tuesday, Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk's (NVO) stock plummeted roughly 20%. The firm cut its 2025 revenue and profit outlook, pointing to lower than expected sales growth of its obesity drug Wegovy in the US, ahead of its second quarter earnings results slated for Aug. 6.
Trump's DOJ puts companies on notice: Don't evade tariffs
The Justice Department is putting American companies on notice that they could be prosecuted if they chose to evade President Trump's tariffs, even as the legality of the president's "Liberation Day" duties remain unsettled in US courts.
Yahoo Finance's Alexis Keenan reports:
Read more here.
Nvidia leads Mag 7 higher on sign of 'enormous pent-up demand' from China
Nvidia (NVDA) led the Big Tech "Magnificent Seven" stocks higher on Tuesday before the market open, climbing 1.4%.
The gain came after Reuters reported that the AI chipmaker had ordered 300,000 H20 chips from its contract manufacturer TSMC.
"This supports our theory that there is enormous pent-up demand for NVDA chips from China right now," Hedgeye Risk Management analyst Felix Wang wrote in a note to clients.
Meanwhile, Microsoft (MSFT), Meta (META), and Amazon (AMZN) rose fractionally ahead of their quarterly earnings reports later this week. Apple (AAPL), Google (GOOG), and Tesla (TSLA) traded down less than 1%.
Good morning. Here's what's happening today.
Economic data: S&P CoreLogic 20-city home price index (May); Conference Board consumer confidence, July; Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (June); Dallas Fed services activity (July)
Earnings: Boeing (BA), Booking Holdings (BKNG), Caesars (CZR), Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), Merck (MRK), PayPal (PYPL), Procter & Gamble (PG), Spotify (SPOT), Starbucks (SBUX), SoFi (SOFI), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), UPS (UPS), Visa (V)
Here are some of the biggest stories you may have missed overnight and early this morning:
The market is finally getting what it wants
35 charts explain markets and the economy right now
UnitedHealth stock falls after reporting mixed Q2 earnings
Sarepta stock soars as FDA reverses course on gene therapy pause
Spotify stock slides after Q2 earnings and revenue miss
Trump's DOJ puts companies on notice on tariffs
US, EU rush to clinch final details and lock in trade deal
Apple to Shutter a Retail Store in China for the First Time Ever
Stellantis faces $1.7B hit from US tariffs this year
Trending tickers: UPS, Whilepool and Royal Caribbean
Here are some top stocks trending on Yahoo Finance in premarket trading:
UPS (UPS) stock fell over 2% before the bell on Tuesday after reporting a drop in second-quarter profit and revenue, as demand took a hit from new "de minimis" tariffs on low-value Chinese shipments and mounting risks from President Donald Trump's trade policies.
Whirlpool (WHR) stock fell premarket on Tuesday. after the appliance maker slashed its earnings outlook the day prior.
Royal Caribbean (RCL) stock rose 4% before the bell after raising its annual profit forecast on Tuesday, banking on resilient demand for the cruise operator's high-end private island destinations and premium sailings.
The market is finally getting what it wants
Wall Street's busiest week of the summer is turning out to be an inflection point. Yahoo Finance's Hamza Shaban explains why in today's Morning Brief:
Read more here.
Spotify stock sinks after Q2 earnings miss
Spotify (SPOT) shares fell as much as 10% in early premarket trading Tuesday after the company missed second quarter earnings and revenue expectations.
The results follow a remarkable 120% rally over the past year, as the stock rebounded from 2022 lows on the back of price hikes, cost cuts, and investor enthusiasm for AI and advertising.
Spotify hit a record high of $738.45 earlier this month, but shares slid to around $635 immediately following the results.
Spotify reported second quarter revenue of €4.19 billion ($4.86 billion), missing analyst expectations of €4.27 billion, though up from €3.81 billion in the same period last year.
The company posted an adjusted loss of €0.42 ($0.49) per share, sharply missing forecasts for a profit of €1.97 and down from earnings of €1.33 in Q2 2024.
"Outsized currency movements during the quarter impacted reported revenue by €104 million vs. guidance," the company said in the earnings release.
Operating income also fell short of expectations in the quarter, though subscriber metrics for both premium and ad-supported tiers came in ahead of estimates. Gross margins of 31.5% came in as expected.
Spotify's massive rally heading into the earnings report was fueled by a sweeping business overhaul, including layoffs, leadership changes, and a pullback from costly podcast exclusivity.
After spending $1 billion to build out its podcast business, the company has since scaled back and narrowed its focus. Still, it remains committed to the medium, paying over $100 million to creators in Q1 alone, including high-profile names like Joe Rogan and Alex Cooper.
Read more here.
UnitedHealth stock slips after mixed Q2 results
Shares of UnitedHealth Group (UNH) fell nearly 3% after its quarterly results before the bell painted a mixed picture.
Yahoo Finance's Anjalee Khemlani reports:
Read more here.
Sarepta stock rockets higher after FDA greenlight
Shares in drugmaker Sarepta (SRPT) rocketed up over 30% in premarket after the embattled company got the FDA's go-ahead to resume shipments of its Elevdis gene therapy.
The greenlight comes after Sarepta put a voluntary pause on shipments for some patients while the US regulator reviewed its safety following deaths. The FDA on Monday recommended that the compa lift that halt.
Sarepta's stock is poised to build on a 16% gain on Monday, continuing a recent volatile spell triggered by changing fortunes for its best-selling product.
AP reports:
Read more here.
Nvidia orders 300,000 H20 chips from TSMC to satiate Chinese demand
Reuters reports:
Nvidia placed orders for 300,000 H20 chipsets with contract manufacturer TSMC last week, two sources said, with one of them adding that strong Chinese demand had led the U.S. firm to change its mind about just relying on its existing stockpile.
Read more here.
Oil maintains gains with tariffs and OPEC+ supply in sight
Oil maintained gains following Trump putting pressure on Russia over the war in Ukraine with economic sanctions against Putin's government on the table.
Bloomberg reports:
Read more here.
One reason the roaring stock market rally has more room to run
Several strategists in the fifth volume of the Yahoo Finance Chartbook help explain why the S&P 500's rally could continue. While trades like meme stocks have begun bubbling up once more, Goldman Sachs senior equity strategist Ben Snider told us their equity sentiment index is still reading "neutral."
Goldman's equity sentiment indicator combines nine measures of positioning in US stocks across investor groups including hedge funds, mutual funds, and retail investors. In other words, this isn't a sentiment index based on vibes. It's based on where money actually is in the market.
As Snider's chart below shows, at a current reading of 0, investor sentiment could certainly have plenty of room to move higher.
"While valuation multiples sit at elevated levels relative to history, constrained positioning indicates room for the recent equity rally to continue," Snider told us.
Deutsche Bank chief global strategist Binky Chadha made a similar point with his Chartbook submission.
"Equity positioning tends to align with earnings growth but is currently still below what we expect for Q2 and we look for a typical earnings season rally," Chadha said. "Our outlook out to year end sees a rise in equity positioning as one of the drivers of further upside for equity prices."
To see Chadha's chart and 34 more that help explain the state of markets and the US economy right now, read the full Yahoo Finance Chartbook here.
Several strategists in the fifth volume of the Yahoo Finance Chartbook help explain why the S&P 500's rally could continue. While trades like meme stocks have begun bubbling up once more, Goldman Sachs senior equity strategist Ben Snider told us their equity sentiment index is still reading "neutral."
Goldman's equity sentiment indicator combines nine measures of positioning in US stocks across investor groups including hedge funds, mutual funds, and retail investors. In other words, this isn't a sentiment index based on vibes. It's based on where money actually is in the market.
As Snider's chart below shows, at a current reading of 0, investor sentiment could certainly have plenty of room to move higher.
"While valuation multiples sit at elevated levels relative to history, constrained positioning indicates room for the recent equity rally to continue," Snider told us.
Deutsche Bank chief global strategist Binky Chadha made a similar point with his Chartbook submission.
"Equity positioning tends to align with earnings growth but is currently still below what we expect for Q2 and we look for a typical earnings season rally," Chadha said. "Our outlook out to year end sees a rise in equity positioning as one of the drivers of further upside for equity prices."
To see Chadha's chart and 34 more that help explain the state of markets and the US economy right now, read the full Yahoo Finance Chartbook here.
Starbucks set to report 6th straight US sales decline as CEO Brian Niccol continues turnaround efforts
Starbucks (SBUX) is set to report results for its fiscal third quarter after the market close on Tuesday as CEO Brian Niccol continues turnaround efforts and the company is expected to extend its US sales slump while facing an uncertain consumer environment, Yahoo Finance's Brooke DiPalma reports.
DiPalma writes:
Read more about the coffee chain's upcoming earnings results and stock here.
Starbucks (SBUX) is set to report results for its fiscal third quarter after the market close on Tuesday as CEO Brian Niccol continues turnaround efforts and the company is expected to extend its US sales slump while facing an uncertain consumer environment, Yahoo Finance's Brooke DiPalma reports.
DiPalma writes:
Read more about the coffee chain's upcoming earnings results and stock here.
UPS stock drops as it declines to provide 2025 sales outlook
United Parcel Service (UPS) stock sank more than 9% as the company declined to provide a financial outlook for the upcoming quarter or full year.
"For our sector, this remains a very unsettling time," CEO Carol Tome said on a call with analysts Tuesday morning following UPS' second quarter earnings. "Changes in trade policy have not been cemented and the impact on customer demand and the overall economy is unknown."
UPS also declined to provide guidance in its first quarter.
For the second quarter, the company reported earnings per share roughly in line with Wall Street's projections and sales ahead of estimates, according to Bloomberg consensus data, despite declining from the prior year.
United Parcel Service (UPS) stock sank more than 9% as the company declined to provide a financial outlook for the upcoming quarter or full year.
"For our sector, this remains a very unsettling time," CEO Carol Tome said on a call with analysts Tuesday morning following UPS' second quarter earnings. "Changes in trade policy have not been cemented and the impact on customer demand and the overall economy is unknown."
UPS also declined to provide guidance in its first quarter.
For the second quarter, the company reported earnings per share roughly in line with Wall Street's projections and sales ahead of estimates, according to Bloomberg consensus data, despite declining from the prior year.
Stellantis to absorb $1.7 billion in tariff costs in 2025
Stellantis (STLA) shares fell 2% after the Big Three automaker updated its financial results for the first half of the year, after releasing preliminary figures last week.
The company said President Trump's tariffs will cost it 1.5 billion euros ($1.73 billion) in 2025, reports Yahoo Finance's Pras Subramanian.
Subramanian writes:
Read the full story here.
Stellantis (STLA) shares fell 2% after the Big Three automaker updated its financial results for the first half of the year, after releasing preliminary figures last week.
The company said President Trump's tariffs will cost it 1.5 billion euros ($1.73 billion) in 2025, reports Yahoo Finance's Pras Subramanian.
Subramanian writes:
Read the full story here.
Consumer confidence ticks higher in July, but job concerns persist
Consumer confidence saw an uptick in July, with many Americans adjusting their expectations following a rebound from the lows triggered by President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcements.
However, confidence still lags the elevated levels observed last year, and labor market concerns remain top of mind, according to new data released Tuesday morning.
The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index for July rose to 97.2, surpassing both June's revised figure of 95.2 and the 96.0 reading anticipated by economists.
"In July, pessimism about the future receded somewhat, leading to a slight improvement in overall confidence," Stephanie Guichard, senior economist of global indicators at The Conference Board, said in the release.
The "Present Situation Index," which measures consumers' assessment of current business and labor market conditions, fell 1.5 points to 131.5 in July.
The "Expectations Index," which tracks consumers' short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions, rose to 74.4 in February from 69.9 last month. Historically, a reading below 80 in that category signals a recession in the coming year.
Notably, Americans' appraisal of current job availability weakened for the seventh consecutive month, reaching its lowest point since March 2021. In July, 18.9% of consumers reported that jobs were hard to get, up from 14.5% in January.
According to Guichard, consumers' write-in responses highlighted that tariffs remained a significant concern, with many associating them with fears of rising prices.
References to high prices and inflation also increased in July, even as consumers' average 12-month inflation expectations eased slightly to 5.8%, down from 5.9% in June and a peak of 7% in April.
Consumer confidence saw an uptick in July, with many Americans adjusting their expectations following a rebound from the lows triggered by President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcements.
However, confidence still lags the elevated levels observed last year, and labor market concerns remain top of mind, according to new data released Tuesday morning.
The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index for July rose to 97.2, surpassing both June's revised figure of 95.2 and the 96.0 reading anticipated by economists.
"In July, pessimism about the future receded somewhat, leading to a slight improvement in overall confidence," Stephanie Guichard, senior economist of global indicators at The Conference Board, said in the release.
The "Present Situation Index," which measures consumers' assessment of current business and labor market conditions, fell 1.5 points to 131.5 in July.
The "Expectations Index," which tracks consumers' short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions, rose to 74.4 in February from 69.9 last month. Historically, a reading below 80 in that category signals a recession in the coming year.
Notably, Americans' appraisal of current job availability weakened for the seventh consecutive month, reaching its lowest point since March 2021. In July, 18.9% of consumers reported that jobs were hard to get, up from 14.5% in January.
According to Guichard, consumers' write-in responses highlighted that tariffs remained a significant concern, with many associating them with fears of rising prices.
References to high prices and inflation also increased in July, even as consumers' average 12-month inflation expectations eased slightly to 5.8%, down from 5.9% in June and a peak of 7% in April.
Job openings slide in June, as hiring rate hits 7-month low
Job openings declined in June while hiring also decreased, according to government data released Tuesday. The report comes as investors closely watch for any signs of slowing in the labor market amid a debate over when the Federal Reserve could start to cut interest rates again.
New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed 7.44 million jobs open at the end of June, a decrease from the 7.71 million seen the month prior. May's report had the highest number of job openings since November 2024.
The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) showed that 5.2 million hires were made in June, down from the 5.47 million in May. The hiring rate ticked lower to 3.3% from the 3.4% seen the month prior and stood at its lowest level since November 2024.
In one sign that workers remain cautious about labor market conditions, the quits rate — a sign of confidence among workers — hovered at 2%.
Both the hiring and quits rates are floating near decade lows, reflecting what economists have described as a labor market in "stasis."
Job openings declined in June while hiring also decreased, according to government data released Tuesday. The report comes as investors closely watch for any signs of slowing in the labor market amid a debate over when the Federal Reserve could start to cut interest rates again.
New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed 7.44 million jobs open at the end of June, a decrease from the 7.71 million seen the month prior. May's report had the highest number of job openings since November 2024.
The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) showed that 5.2 million hires were made in June, down from the 5.47 million in May. The hiring rate ticked lower to 3.3% from the 3.4% seen the month prior and stood at its lowest level since November 2024.
In one sign that workers remain cautious about labor market conditions, the quits rate — a sign of confidence among workers — hovered at 2%.
Both the hiring and quits rates are floating near decade lows, reflecting what economists have described as a labor market in "stasis."
Royal Caribbean lifts annual profit forecast on steady cruise demand
Royal Caribbean's (RCL) stock fell 8% on Tuesday after the cruise line forecast its current-quarter profit below estimates. The company raised its annual forecast and is banking on resilient demand for its luxury destinations.
Reuters reports:
Read more here.
Royal Caribbean's (RCL) stock fell 8% on Tuesday after the cruise line forecast its current-quarter profit below estimates. The company raised its annual forecast and is banking on resilient demand for its luxury destinations.
Reuters reports:
Read more here.
P&G shares slip as it warns of $1 billion tariff hit
Procter & Gamble (PG) stock dipped about 1%, reversing a slight pre-market gain, as the company took a cautious approach with its financial outlook while it navigates uncertain consumer sentiment and Trump's tariffs.
Yahoo Finance's Brian Sozzi reports:
Read the full story here.
Procter & Gamble (PG) stock dipped about 1%, reversing a slight pre-market gain, as the company took a cautious approach with its financial outlook while it navigates uncertain consumer sentiment and Trump's tariffs.
Yahoo Finance's Brian Sozzi reports:
Read the full story here.
Tech leads stocks higher at the open
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) led US stocks higher at the open on Tuesday morning with a 0.5% gain.
Meanwhile, the S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose 0.2% on the heels of notching a sixth all-time closing high in a row on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) opened roughly flat.
Investors are digesting a wave of earnings reports and US trade data showing a sharp narrowing in the deficit (as tariffs loom). Meanwhile, they are looking ahead to the JOLTS job openings update for June at 10 a.m. ET. for labor market insight.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) led US stocks higher at the open on Tuesday morning with a 0.5% gain.
Meanwhile, the S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose 0.2% on the heels of notching a sixth all-time closing high in a row on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) opened roughly flat.
Investors are digesting a wave of earnings reports and US trade data showing a sharp narrowing in the deficit (as tariffs loom). Meanwhile, they are looking ahead to the JOLTS job openings update for June at 10 a.m. ET. for labor market insight.
Major drugmakers trade mixed as financial updates come in
Among the top drugmakers reporting earnings on Tuesday, AstraZeneca (AZN, AZN.L) rose almost 2%, and Merck fell nearly 4% before the market open.
British drugmaker AstraZeneca reported second quarter revenue ahead of expectations Tuesday, with its cancer drugs helping fuel sales for the period.
Meanwhile, fellow pharma giant Merck (MRK) reported earnings below Wall Street's projections, according to Bloomberg consensus data, and revenue from its HPV vaccine Gardasil was also less than expected amid continued headwinds in China.
Investors are also bracing for patents for Merck's drug Keytruda (which accounted for roughly half of its second quarter revenue) to expire in 2028.
Also on Tuesday, Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk's (NVO) stock plummeted roughly 20%. The firm cut its 2025 revenue and profit outlook, pointing to lower than expected sales growth of its obesity drug Wegovy in the US, ahead of its second quarter earnings results slated for Aug. 6.
Among the top drugmakers reporting earnings on Tuesday, AstraZeneca (AZN, AZN.L) rose almost 2%, and Merck fell nearly 4% before the market open.
British drugmaker AstraZeneca reported second quarter revenue ahead of expectations Tuesday, with its cancer drugs helping fuel sales for the period.
Meanwhile, fellow pharma giant Merck (MRK) reported earnings below Wall Street's projections, according to Bloomberg consensus data, and revenue from its HPV vaccine Gardasil was also less than expected amid continued headwinds in China.
Investors are also bracing for patents for Merck's drug Keytruda (which accounted for roughly half of its second quarter revenue) to expire in 2028.
Also on Tuesday, Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk's (NVO) stock plummeted roughly 20%. The firm cut its 2025 revenue and profit outlook, pointing to lower than expected sales growth of its obesity drug Wegovy in the US, ahead of its second quarter earnings results slated for Aug. 6.
Trump's DOJ puts companies on notice: Don't evade tariffs
The Justice Department is putting American companies on notice that they could be prosecuted if they chose to evade President Trump's tariffs, even as the legality of the president's "Liberation Day" duties remain unsettled in US courts.
Yahoo Finance's Alexis Keenan reports:
Read more here.
The Justice Department is putting American companies on notice that they could be prosecuted if they chose to evade President Trump's tariffs, even as the legality of the president's "Liberation Day" duties remain unsettled in US courts.
Yahoo Finance's Alexis Keenan reports:
Read more here.
Nvidia leads Mag 7 higher on sign of 'enormous pent-up demand' from China
Nvidia (NVDA) led the Big Tech "Magnificent Seven" stocks higher on Tuesday before the market open, climbing 1.4%.
The gain came after Reuters reported that the AI chipmaker had ordered 300,000 H20 chips from its contract manufacturer TSMC.
"This supports our theory that there is enormous pent-up demand for NVDA chips from China right now," Hedgeye Risk Management analyst Felix Wang wrote in a note to clients.
Meanwhile, Microsoft (MSFT), Meta (META), and Amazon (AMZN) rose fractionally ahead of their quarterly earnings reports later this week. Apple (AAPL), Google (GOOG), and Tesla (TSLA) traded down less than 1%.
Nvidia (NVDA) led the Big Tech "Magnificent Seven" stocks higher on Tuesday before the market open, climbing 1.4%.
The gain came after Reuters reported that the AI chipmaker had ordered 300,000 H20 chips from its contract manufacturer TSMC.
"This supports our theory that there is enormous pent-up demand for NVDA chips from China right now," Hedgeye Risk Management analyst Felix Wang wrote in a note to clients.
Meanwhile, Microsoft (MSFT), Meta (META), and Amazon (AMZN) rose fractionally ahead of their quarterly earnings reports later this week. Apple (AAPL), Google (GOOG), and Tesla (TSLA) traded down less than 1%.
Good morning. Here's what's happening today.
Economic data: S&P CoreLogic 20-city home price index (May); Conference Board consumer confidence, July; Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (June); Dallas Fed services activity (July)
Earnings: Boeing (BA), Booking Holdings (BKNG), Caesars (CZR), Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), Merck (MRK), PayPal (PYPL), Procter & Gamble (PG), Spotify (SPOT), Starbucks (SBUX), SoFi (SOFI), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), UPS (UPS), Visa (V)
Here are some of the biggest stories you may have missed overnight and early this morning:
The market is finally getting what it wants
35 charts explain markets and the economy right now
UnitedHealth stock falls after reporting mixed Q2 earnings
Sarepta stock soars as FDA reverses course on gene therapy pause
Spotify stock slides after Q2 earnings and revenue miss
Trump's DOJ puts companies on notice on tariffs
US, EU rush to clinch final details and lock in trade deal
Apple to Shutter a Retail Store in China for the First Time Ever
Stellantis faces $1.7B hit from US tariffs this year
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UnitedHealth stock falls after reporting mixed Q2 earnings
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US, EU rush to clinch final details and lock in trade deal
Apple to Shutter a Retail Store in China for the First Time Ever
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Trending tickers: UPS, Whilepool and Royal Caribbean
Here are some top stocks trending on Yahoo Finance in premarket trading:
UPS (UPS) stock fell over 2% before the bell on Tuesday after reporting a drop in second-quarter profit and revenue, as demand took a hit from new "de minimis" tariffs on low-value Chinese shipments and mounting risks from President Donald Trump's trade policies.
Whirlpool (WHR) stock fell premarket on Tuesday. after the appliance maker slashed its earnings outlook the day prior.
Royal Caribbean (RCL) stock rose 4% before the bell after raising its annual profit forecast on Tuesday, banking on resilient demand for the cruise operator's high-end private island destinations and premium sailings.
Here are some top stocks trending on Yahoo Finance in premarket trading:
UPS (UPS) stock fell over 2% before the bell on Tuesday after reporting a drop in second-quarter profit and revenue, as demand took a hit from new "de minimis" tariffs on low-value Chinese shipments and mounting risks from President Donald Trump's trade policies.
Whirlpool (WHR) stock fell premarket on Tuesday. after the appliance maker slashed its earnings outlook the day prior.
Royal Caribbean (RCL) stock rose 4% before the bell after raising its annual profit forecast on Tuesday, banking on resilient demand for the cruise operator's high-end private island destinations and premium sailings.
The market is finally getting what it wants
Wall Street's busiest week of the summer is turning out to be an inflection point. Yahoo Finance's Hamza Shaban explains why in today's Morning Brief:
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Wall Street's busiest week of the summer is turning out to be an inflection point. Yahoo Finance's Hamza Shaban explains why in today's Morning Brief:
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Spotify stock sinks after Q2 earnings miss
Spotify (SPOT) shares fell as much as 10% in early premarket trading Tuesday after the company missed second quarter earnings and revenue expectations.
The results follow a remarkable 120% rally over the past year, as the stock rebounded from 2022 lows on the back of price hikes, cost cuts, and investor enthusiasm for AI and advertising.
Spotify hit a record high of $738.45 earlier this month, but shares slid to around $635 immediately following the results.
Spotify reported second quarter revenue of €4.19 billion ($4.86 billion), missing analyst expectations of €4.27 billion, though up from €3.81 billion in the same period last year.
The company posted an adjusted loss of €0.42 ($0.49) per share, sharply missing forecasts for a profit of €1.97 and down from earnings of €1.33 in Q2 2024.
"Outsized currency movements during the quarter impacted reported revenue by €104 million vs. guidance," the company said in the earnings release.
Operating income also fell short of expectations in the quarter, though subscriber metrics for both premium and ad-supported tiers came in ahead of estimates. Gross margins of 31.5% came in as expected.
Spotify's massive rally heading into the earnings report was fueled by a sweeping business overhaul, including layoffs, leadership changes, and a pullback from costly podcast exclusivity.
After spending $1 billion to build out its podcast business, the company has since scaled back and narrowed its focus. Still, it remains committed to the medium, paying over $100 million to creators in Q1 alone, including high-profile names like Joe Rogan and Alex Cooper.
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Spotify (SPOT) shares fell as much as 10% in early premarket trading Tuesday after the company missed second quarter earnings and revenue expectations.
The results follow a remarkable 120% rally over the past year, as the stock rebounded from 2022 lows on the back of price hikes, cost cuts, and investor enthusiasm for AI and advertising.
Spotify hit a record high of $738.45 earlier this month, but shares slid to around $635 immediately following the results.
Spotify reported second quarter revenue of €4.19 billion ($4.86 billion), missing analyst expectations of €4.27 billion, though up from €3.81 billion in the same period last year.
The company posted an adjusted loss of €0.42 ($0.49) per share, sharply missing forecasts for a profit of €1.97 and down from earnings of €1.33 in Q2 2024.
"Outsized currency movements during the quarter impacted reported revenue by €104 million vs. guidance," the company said in the earnings release.
Operating income also fell short of expectations in the quarter, though subscriber metrics for both premium and ad-supported tiers came in ahead of estimates. Gross margins of 31.5% came in as expected.
Spotify's massive rally heading into the earnings report was fueled by a sweeping business overhaul, including layoffs, leadership changes, and a pullback from costly podcast exclusivity.
After spending $1 billion to build out its podcast business, the company has since scaled back and narrowed its focus. Still, it remains committed to the medium, paying over $100 million to creators in Q1 alone, including high-profile names like Joe Rogan and Alex Cooper.
Read more here.
UnitedHealth stock slips after mixed Q2 results
Shares of UnitedHealth Group (UNH) fell nearly 3% after its quarterly results before the bell painted a mixed picture.
Yahoo Finance's Anjalee Khemlani reports:
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Shares of UnitedHealth Group (UNH) fell nearly 3% after its quarterly results before the bell painted a mixed picture.
Yahoo Finance's Anjalee Khemlani reports:
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Sarepta stock rockets higher after FDA greenlight
Shares in drugmaker Sarepta (SRPT) rocketed up over 30% in premarket after the embattled company got the FDA's go-ahead to resume shipments of its Elevdis gene therapy.
The greenlight comes after Sarepta put a voluntary pause on shipments for some patients while the US regulator reviewed its safety following deaths. The FDA on Monday recommended that the compa lift that halt.
Sarepta's stock is poised to build on a 16% gain on Monday, continuing a recent volatile spell triggered by changing fortunes for its best-selling product.
AP reports:
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Shares in drugmaker Sarepta (SRPT) rocketed up over 30% in premarket after the embattled company got the FDA's go-ahead to resume shipments of its Elevdis gene therapy.
The greenlight comes after Sarepta put a voluntary pause on shipments for some patients while the US regulator reviewed its safety following deaths. The FDA on Monday recommended that the compa lift that halt.
Sarepta's stock is poised to build on a 16% gain on Monday, continuing a recent volatile spell triggered by changing fortunes for its best-selling product.
AP reports:
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Nvidia orders 300,000 H20 chips from TSMC to satiate Chinese demand
Reuters reports:
Nvidia placed orders for 300,000 H20 chipsets with contract manufacturer TSMC last week, two sources said, with one of them adding that strong Chinese demand had led the U.S. firm to change its mind about just relying on its existing stockpile.
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Reuters reports:
Nvidia placed orders for 300,000 H20 chipsets with contract manufacturer TSMC last week, two sources said, with one of them adding that strong Chinese demand had led the U.S. firm to change its mind about just relying on its existing stockpile.
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Oil maintains gains with tariffs and OPEC+ supply in sight
Oil maintained gains following Trump putting pressure on Russia over the war in Ukraine with economic sanctions against Putin's government on the table.
Bloomberg reports:
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Oil maintained gains following Trump putting pressure on Russia over the war in Ukraine with economic sanctions against Putin's government on the table.
Bloomberg reports:
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