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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks got off to a hot start on Thursday, with Microsoft and Meta’s blockbuster earnings pushing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to fresh record highs early on. Microsoft jumped 6% and Meta rocketed up 11.5% after both tech giants smashed expectations—Microsoft’s cloud business hit over $75 billion in annual revenue, and Meta posted both strong results …

(Incorrect Gold print) [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks opened with a slight uptick as investors chewed over new earnings reports and waited for the Fed’s interest rate decision. Even a stronger-than-expected GDP print—showing the U.S. economy growing at a 3% clip last quarter, well above forecasts—wasn’t enough to distract Wall Street from the main events: rates, Fed policy, and ongoing …

[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The S&P 500 started the day flat after squeezing out another record high, but excitement was nowhere to be found and trading stayed muted. By the closing bell, all the major indexes had slipped into the red, as the market couldn’t muster much momentum. It’s a huge week for earnings, with the “Magnificent Seven” tech giants—Meta, …

[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The week started on a cautious note as the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all opened in positive territory, but by the end of the session, Wall Street turned in a “nothingburger” performance. Despite an early rebound, the Dow lost steam later and slipped back, joining the other indexes in delivering a pretty uneventful day. Traders …