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

U.S. stocks settled lower on Monday, with the Dow Jones index falling around 200 points during the session ahead of key inflation data. Economists expect both headline and core annual inflation to tick higher to 2.9% and 3%, respectively.

The major indices recorded gains last week, with the Dow surging about 1.4% and the S&P 500 adding 2.4% last week. The Nasdaq recorded a 3.9% surge during the week.

Later in the week, attention will shift to Friday’s high-profile meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

Monday.com (NASDAQ:MNDY) shares dipped around 30% on Monday after it posted second-quarter results. International Money Express Inc. (NASDAQ:IMXI) shares jumped more than 60% after Western Union announced plans to acquire Intermex for $500 million.

Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed on a negative note, with energy, information technology and real estate stocks recording the biggest losses on Monday. However, consumer staples and consumer discretionary stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.

The Dow Jones closed lower by around 200 points to 43,975.09 on Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.25% to 6,373.45, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.30% to 21,385.40 during Monday’s session.

Investors are awaiting earnings results from Cardinal Health Inc. (NYSE:CAH), Sea Ltd (NYSE:SE) and H & R Block Inc. (NYSE:HRB) today.

What is CNN Business Fear & Greed Index?

At a current reading of 59.6, the index remained in the “Greed” zone on Monday, versus a prior reading of 59.3.

The Fear & Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.

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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the “Greed” zone on Friday.

U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones index gaining by more than 200 points during the session. The Nasdaq Composite also jumped to a new record intraday high on Friday.

The major indices posted a winning week, with the Dow gaining about 1.4% and the S&P 500 adding 2.4% last week. The Nasdaq recorded a 3.9% surge during the week.

On the trade front, President Donald Trump unveiled a surprise import tariff on gold bars, a move expected to pressure Switzerland’s refining industry.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) climbed 4.2% on Friday, extending weekly gains to over 12% and recording its strongest week since August 2020.

Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UAA) stock dipped around 18% on Friday after the company reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results that met or exceeded internal expectations but missed Wall Street estimates. The Trade Desk Inc. (NASDAQ:TTD) tumbled over 38% after the company reported second-quarter financial results.

Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed on a positive note, with communication services, information technology and financial stocks recording the biggest gains on Friday. However, real estate and utilities stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.

The Dow Jones closed higher by around 207 points to 44,175.61 on Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.78% to 6,389.45, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 0.98% to 21,450.02 during Friday’s session.

Investors are awaiting earnings results from Owens & Minor Inc. (NYSE:OMI), Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (NYSE:TDS) and Celanese Corp. (NYSE:CE) today.

What is CNN Business Fear & Greed Index?

At a current reading of 59.2, the index moved to the “Greed” zone on Friday, versus a prior reading of 54.6.

The Fear & Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.

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With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Monday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:

• Wall Street expects Owens & Minor Inc. (NYSE:OMI) to report quarterly earnings at 15 cents per share on revenue of $1.54 billion before the opening bell, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Owens & Minor shares rose 12.4% to close at $7.09 on Friday.
• Analysts are expecting Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (NYSE:TDS) to have earned 1 cent per share on revenue of $1.18 billion for the latest quarter. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Telephone and Data Systems shares rose 1.3% to close at $38.75 on Friday.
• Nyxoah SA (NASDAQ:NYXH) shares rose in after-hours trading on Friday after the company announced it received FDA approval for the Genio system for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Nyxoah shares jumped 6.3% to $7.89 in after-hours trading.

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• After the markets close, Hillenbrand Inc. (NYSE:HI) is projected to post quarterly earnings at 49 cents per share on revenue of $572.48 million. Hillenbrand shares fell 0.6% to close at $19.72 on Friday.
• Analysts expect Celanese Corp. (NYSE:CE) to post quarterly earnings at $1.40 per share on revenue of $2.50 billion after the closing bell. Celanese shares fell 1.2% to close at $48.05 on Friday.

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

U.S. stocks settled mixed on Thursday, with the Dow Jones index falling by more than 200 points during the session.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) climbed by more than 3% on Thursday, on top of the 5.1% gain recorded on Wednesday, as investors bet the tech giant could sidestep new import duties.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) reported better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter on Thursday. Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) shares plunged 14%, recording their worst single-day performance since August 2000.

On the economic data front, U.S. wholesale inventories increased by 0.1% month-over-month to $906.3 billion in June following a 0.3% decline in the previous month. U.S. unit labor costs in the nonfarm business sector climbed by 1.6% in the second quarter, while labor productivity in the nonfarm business sector surged by 2.4% in the second quarter. U.S. initial jobless claims surged by 7,000 to 226,000 in the final week of July, compared to market expectations of a reading of 221,000.

Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed on a positive note, with utilities, information technology and consumer staples stocks recording the biggest gains on Thursday. However, health care and financial stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.

The Dow Jones closed lower by around 224 points to 43,968.64 on Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.08% to 6,340.00, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 0.35% to 21,242.70 during Thursday’s session.

Investors are awaiting earnings results from American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AXL), Plains All American Pipeline LP (NASDAQ:PAA) and Under Armour Inc. (NYSE:UA) today.

What is CNN Business Fear & Greed Index?

At a current reading of 54.7, the index remained in the “Neutral” zone on Thursday, versus a prior reading of 55.2.

The Fear & Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.

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With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Friday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:

• Wall Street expects American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. (NYSE:AXL) to report quarterly earnings at 15 cents per share on revenue of $1.54 billion before the opening bell, according to data from Benzinga Pro. American Axle & Manufacturing shares rose 2.5% to $4.70 in after-hours trading.
• Analysts are expecting Plains All American Pipeline LP (NASDAQ:PAA) to have earned 31 cents per share on revenue of $13.53 billion for the latest quarter. The company will release its earnings before the market opens. Plains All American Pipeline shares rose 0.5% to $17.96 in after-hours trading.
• Twilio Inc. (NYSE:TWLO) posted better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter, but issued weak earnings guidance for the third quarter. Twilio expects third-quarter revenue of $1.245 billion to $1.255 billion versus estimates of $1.213 billion, according to Benzinga Pro. The company expects third-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.01 to $1.06 per share, compared to estimates of $1.14 per share. Twilio shares dipped 11.5% to $108.30 in the after-hours trading session.

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• Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and raised its FY25 guidance. Take-Two Interactive shares jumped 4.6% to $236.99 in the after-hours trading session.
• Analysts expect Under Armour Inc. (NYSE:UA) to post quarterly earnings at 3 cents per share on revenue of $1.13 billion before the opening bell. Under Armour shares rose 1.3% to $6.35 in after-hours trading.

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

U.S. stocks settled higher on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 1% during the session as upbeat corporate earnings and renewed investor optimism outweighed concerns over escalating trade tensions.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) led the charge among mega-cap names, jumping around 5% after the White House unveiled a new $100 billion manufacturing investment plan aimed at boosting domestic production.

Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) reported better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter 2025 results on Wednesday. McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) posted better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.

On the economic data front, the volume of mortgage applications in the US increased by 3.1% from the previous week during the final week of July, compared to a 3.8% decline from the prior period.

Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed on a positive note, with consumer discretionary, information technology and consumer staples stocks recording the biggest gains on Wednesday. However, health care and energy stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.

The Dow Jones closed higher by around 81 points to 44,193.12 on Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.73% to 6,345.06, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.21% to 21,169.42 during Wednesday’s session.

At a current reading of 55.2, the index remained in the “Neutral” zone on Wednesday, versus a prior reading of 53.9.

What is CNN Business Fear & Greed Index?

Investors are awaiting earnings results from Eli Lilly And Co. (NYSE:LLY), ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) and Block Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) today.

The Fear & Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.

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With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Thursday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:

• Wall Street expects Eli Lilly And Co. (NYSE:LLY) to report quarterly earnings at $5.53 per share on revenue of $14.39 billion before the opening bell, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Eli Lilly shares rose 1% to $753.53 in after-hours trading.
• Analysts are expecting ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) to have earned $1.40 per share on revenue of $14.63 billion for the latest quarter. The company will release earnings before the markets open. ConocoPhillips shares rose 0.3% to $93.39 in after-hours trading.
• Corning Inc. (NYSE:GLW) shares gained in Wednesday’s after-hours session after the company announced an expanded partnership with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) to make precision glass for Apple products. Corning shares surged 5.5% to $67.50 in the after-hours trading session.

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• Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) reported upbeat financial results for the second quarter on Wednesday after the bell. Airbnb expects third-quarter revenue of $4.02 billion to $4.1 billion. The company expects year-over-year growth of Nights and Experiences booked to be “relatively stable” in the third quarter compared to the second quarter. Airbnb shares dipped 5.9% to $122.74 in the after-hours trading session.
• Analysts expect Block Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) to post quarterly earnings of 68 cents per share on revenue of $6.25 billion after the closing bell. Block shares rose 0.1% to $76.20 in after-hours trading.

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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the “Neutral” zone on Tuesday.

U.S. stocks settled lower on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 100 points during the session.

Shares of Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE:INSP) dipped more than 32% on Tuesday after the company reported worse-than-expected second-quarter GAAP EPS results and cut its FY25 guidance below estimates.

Multiple analysts downgraded the stock following the report. Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) reported better-than-expected second-quarter results and raised its FY 2025 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates.

Despite the macro drag, Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) delivered a standout performance. The artificial intelligence-driven software company exceeded Wall Street’s revenue and earnings forecasts, sending its stock up around 8%.

On the economic data front, the US trade deficit shrank to $60.2 billion in June versus a revised $71.7 billion gap in the previous month and versus estimates of a $61.6 billion shortfall. The ISM Services PMI declined to 50.1 in July from 50.8 in the previous month, compared to estimates of 51.5.

Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed on a negative note, with communication services, information technology and utilities stocks recording the biggest losses on Tuesday. However, materials and consumer discretionary stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.

The Dow Jones closed lower by 62 points to 44,111.74 on Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.49% to 6,299.19, while the Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.65% to 20,916.55 during Tuesday’s session.

Investors are awaiting earnings results from McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD), Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) and Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) today.

What is CNN Business Fear & Greed Index?

At a current reading of 54.5, the index moved to the “Neutral” zone on Tuesday, versus a prior reading of 56.6.

The Fear & Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.

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With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Wednesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:

• Wall Street expects McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) to report quarterly earnings at $3.14 per share on revenue of $6.68 billion before the opening bell, according to data from Benzinga Pro. McDonald’s shares rose 0.3% to $299.75 in after-hours trading.
• Analysts are expecting Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) to have earned 62 cents per share on revenue of $12.46 billion for the latest quarter. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Uber shares rose 1.2% to $90.48 in after-hours trading.
• Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and cut its FY26 sales guidance. Super Micro reported fourth-quarter net sales of $5.76 billion, up from $4.6 billion in the third quarter and $5.4 billion in last year’s fourth quarter. Net sales missed a Street consensus estimate of $5.88 billion, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Super Micro Computer shares dipped 16.3% to $47.93 in the after-hours trading session.

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• Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) reported mixed financial results for the second quarter after the market closed on Tuesday. AMD reported second-quarter revenue of $7.69 billion, beating analyst estimates of $7.41 billion, according to Benzinga Pro. The company reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of 48 cents per share, missing estimates of 49 cents per share. AMD shares fell 6.3% to $163.25 in the after-hours trading session.
• Analysts expect Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) to post quarterly earnings at $1.47 per share on revenue of $23.72 billion before the opening bell. Walt Disney shares rose 0.5% to $118.90 in after-hours trading.

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

U.S. stocks settled higher on Monday, with the S&P 500 snapping a four-session losing streak and recording its strongest session since May.

Major indices recorded losses last week following weak jobs data, with the S&P 500 falling 2.4% to record its worst weekly performance since May 23, while the Dow dipped 2.9% to notch its worst week since April 4.

On the trade front, President Donald Trump threatened further tariffs on India, accusing the country of reselling discounted Russian oil at a profit on global markets.

ON Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:ON) shares dipped more than 15% on Monday after the company reported its fiscal second-quarter 2025 results. Tyson Foods Inc. (NYSE:TSN) reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and raised its FY2025 sales guidance.

On the economic data front, U.S. new orders for manufactured goods declined 4.8% in June versus a revised 8.3% gain in March.

Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed on a positive note, with communication services, information technology and utilities stocks recording the biggest gains on Monday. However, energy stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.

The Dow Jones closed higher by 585 points to 44,173.64 on Monday. The S&P 500 rose 1.47% to 6,329.94, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.95% to 21,053.58 during Monday’s session.

Investors are awaiting earnings results from Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT), Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) today.

What is CNN Business Fear & Greed Index?

At a current reading of 56.5, the index remained in the “Greed” zone on Monday, versus a prior reading of 56.1.

The Fear & Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.

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