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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets faced a significant downturn today, as weak economic data erased an early rally. Major indexes dipped into the red, with the Nasdaq dropping 2.3%, effectively wiping out most of yesterday’s gains. Initial jobless claims surged to 249,000 for the week ending July 27, surpassing the estimated 235,000. Additionally, the ISM manufacturing index, which reflects …

[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The tech sector saw a significant boost, led by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), which lifted the Nasdaq to an impressive gain after surpassing second-quarter expectations. Nvidia followed suit, achieving its largest single-day gain ever at 12%. Meanwhile, Microsoft experienced a decline due to underwhelming cloud business performance but managed to recover by the close of trading. …

[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The stock market opened on a positive note but soon fluctuated around their respective unchanged lines, as traders focused on earnings reports and the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. By the end of the session, only the Dow managed to close in positive territory, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended in the red. Interestingly, despite the …

[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] With a busy week of earnings ahead, the major indexes began the session on a positive note. However, after much fluctuation, they ended nearly unchanged. The tech sector is poised for significant movement as industry giants like Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Apple are set to report their earnings in the coming days. Additionally, the Federal Reserve …