The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the “Extreme Greed” zone on Wednesday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 200 points during the session as investors shrugged off fresh trade uncertainty after the White House delayed the start of new tariffs to Aug. 1, raising hopes for new rounds of negotiations.
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) grabbed headlines once again, with its market capitalization hitting $4 trillion, solidifying its lead as the world’s most valuable company. According to the Financial Times, Nvidia is planning to launch a new AI chip designed specifically for China as soon as September.
On the economic data front, U.S. wholesale inventories declined by 0.3% month-over-month to $905.5 billion in May in line with the preliminary estimate and compared to a 0.1% increase in the previous month.
Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed on a positive note, with information technology, utilities and communication services stocks recording the biggest gains on Wednesday. However, energy and consumer staples stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by 218 points to 44,458.30 on Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.61% to 6,263.26, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.94% to 20,611.34 during Wednesday’s session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:CAG), Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:DAL) and Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE) today.
What is CNN Business Fear & Greed Index?
At a current reading of 75, the index moved to the “Extreme Greed” zone on Wednesday, versus a prior reading of 74.
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.
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the “Extreme Greed” zone on Wednesday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 200 points during the session as investors shrugged off fresh trade uncertainty after the White House delayed the start of new tariffs to Aug. 1, raising hopes for new rounds of negotiations.
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) grabbed headlines once again, with its market capitalization hitting $4 trillion, solidifying its lead as the world’s most valuable company. According to the Financial Times, Nvidia is planning to launch a new AI chip designed specifically for China as soon as September.
On the economic data front, U.S. wholesale inventories declined by 0.3% month-over-month to $905.5 billion in May in line with the preliminary estimate and compared to a 0.1% increase in the previous month.
Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed on a positive note, with information technology, utilities and communication services stocks recording the biggest gains on Wednesday. However, energy and consumer staples stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by 218 points to 44,458.30 on Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.61% to 6,263.26, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.94% to 20,611.34 during Wednesday’s session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:CAG), Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:DAL) and Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE) today.
What is CNN Business Fear & Greed Index?
At a current reading of 75, the index moved to the “Extreme Greed” zone on Wednesday, versus a prior reading of 74.
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.
With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Thursday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
Wall Street expects Conagra Brands Inc. (NYSE:CAG) to post quarterly earnings at 58 cents per share on revenue of $2.83 billion before the opening bell, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Conagra Brands shares gained 0.8% to $20.55 in after-hours trading.
AZZ Inc. (NYSE:AZZ) posted better-than-expected earnings for its first quarter, while sales missed estimates. The company raised its FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance from $5.50-$6.10 to $5.75-$6.25. AZZ shares gained 0.1% to $101.00 in the after-hours trading session.
Analysts are expecting Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:DAL) to post quarterly earnings at $2.05 per share on revenue of $15.45 billion for the latest quarter. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Delta Air shares gained 0.6% to $50.99 in after-hours trading.
Kraft Heinz Co. (NASDAQ:KHC) agreed to sell its infant and specialty food business in Italy to NewPrinces S.p.A. Kraft Heinz shares gained 0.2% to $26.50 in after-hours trading.
Analysts expect Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE) to post quarterly earnings at 90 cents per share on revenue of $398.20 million before the opening bell. Helen of Troy shares gained 1.3% to $31.40 in after-hours trading.
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Pulled from Benzinga Pro data this sector movers alert provides traders with a compiled way to read macro-level market trends. Investors garner a particular interest in sector movers to better determine sectors that are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors.
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the “Greed” zone on Tuesday.
U.S. stocks settled mostly lower on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 150 points during the session following a series of letters from the White House to major trading partners, outlining sweeping new tariffs.
Shares of ProKidney Corp. (NASDAQ:PROK) jumped 515% on Tuesday after the company reported statistically and clinically significant topline results from its Phase 2 REGEN-007 trial evaluating Rilparencel in patients with chronic kidney disease and diabetes.
On the economic data front, the US Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index increased 1.6% month-over-month for June, following a 1.4% decline in May. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell to 98.6 in June from 98.8 in May and compared to market estimates of 98.7.
Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed on a negative note, with consumer staples, utilities and financial stocks recording the biggest losses on Tuesday. However, energy and materials stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by 166 points to 44,240.76 on Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.07% to 6,225.52, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.03% to 20,418.46 during Tuesday’s session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Theratechnologies Inc. (NASDAQ:THTX), AZZ Inc. (NYSE:AZZ) and Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:MEI) today.
What is CNN Business Fear & Greed Index?
At a current reading of 74.3, the index moved to the “Greed” zone on Tuesday, versus a prior reading of 75.2.
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.
With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Wednesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
Wall Street expects Theratechnologies Inc. (NASDAQ:THTX) to post a quarterly loss of 1 cent per share on revenue of $17.55 million before the opening bell, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Theratechnologies shares fell 1% to close at $3.14 on Tuesday.
Penguin Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:PENG) reported upbeat earnings for the third quarter, while sales missed estimates. The company raised its FY2025 earnings guidance, but narrowed its sales forecast. Penguin Solutions shares dipped 8.6% to $19.36 in the after-hours trading session.
Analysts are expecting AZZ Inc. (NYSE:AZZ) to post quarterly earnings at $1.58 per share on revenue of $434.79 million for the latest quarter. The company will release earnings after the markets close. AZZ shares gained 0.7% to $99.50 in after-hours trading.
Aehr Test Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:AEHR) posted weaker-than-expected revenue for the fourth quarter on Tuesday. Aehr Test Systems reported fourth-quarter revenue of $14.09 million, missing analyst estimates of $14.82 million, according to estimates from Benzinga Pro. Aehr Test Systems shares dipped 22.5% to $11.75 in the after-hours trading session.
Analysts expect Methode Electronics Inc. (NYSE:MEI) to post quarterly earnings at 4 cents per share on revenue of $232.87 million. Methode Electronics shares gained 1.7% to $10.57 in after-hours trading.
Pulled from Benzinga Pro data this sector movers alert provides traders with a compiled way to read macro-level market trends. Investors garner a particular interest in sector movers to better determine sectors that are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors.
As Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) prepares to unveil its second-quarter earnings on July 10, the iconic denim brand finds itself at a pivotal moment, navigating both market challenges and strategic changes. This earnings report will not only provide insight into Levi’s financial health but also influence its appeal to dividend-seeking investors, as the company currently offers a competitive yield amid a fluctuating retail landscape.
Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings at 13 cents per share, down from 16 cents per share in the year-ago period. Levi Strauss projects to report quarterly revenue of $1.37 billion, compared to $1.44 billion in the same quarter a year earlier, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
On May 20, Levi Strauss entered into a definitive agreement to sell Dockers® to Authentic Brands Group.
With the recent buzz around Levi Strauss, some investors may also be eyeing potential gains from the company’s dividends. As of now, Levi Strauss offers an annual dividend yield of 2.81%, which is a quarterly dividend amount of 13 cents per share (52 cents a year).
To figure out how to earn $500 monthly from Levi Strauss, we start with the yearly target of $6,000 ($500 x 12 months).
Next, we take this amount and divide it by Levi Strauss $0.52 dividend: $6,000 / $0.52 = 11,538 shares.
So, an investor would need to own approximately $225,568 worth of Levi Strauss, or 11,538 shares to generate a monthly dividend income of $500.
Assuming a more conservative goal of $100 monthly ($1,200 annually), we do the same calculation: $1,200 / $0.52 = 2,308 shares, or $45,121 to generate a monthly dividend income of $100.
Note that dividend yield can change on a rolling basis, as the dividend payment and the stock price both fluctuate over time.
The dividend yield is calculated by dividing the annual dividend payment by the current stock price. As the stock price changes, the dividend yield will also change.
For example, if a stock pays an annual dividend of $2 and its current price is $50, its dividend yield would be 4%. However, if the stock price increases to $60, the dividend yield would decrease to 3.33% ($2/$60).
Conversely, if the stock price decreases to $40, the dividend yield would increase to 5% ($2/$40).
Further, the dividend payment itself can also change over time, which can also impact the dividend yield. If a company increases its dividend payment, the dividend yield will increase even if the stock price remains the same. Similarly, if a company decreases its dividend payment, the dividend yield will decrease.
LEVI Price Action: Shares of Levi Strauss gained by 2.3% to close at $19.55 on Monday.
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Extreme Greed” zone on Monday.
U.S. stocks settled lower on Monday, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 400 points during the session after President Donald Trump officially announced sweeping 25% tariffs on all imports from Japan and South Korea, starting Aug. 1. The new tariffs apply to all goods from the two Asian economies and are in addition to any existing sector-specific duties.
Cogent Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:COGT) announced topline results from Part 2 of the SUMMIT trial of bezuclastinib for non-advanced systemic mastocytosis, showing clinically meaningful and statistically significant improvements across the primary and all key secondary endpoints. Core Scientific Inc. (NASDAQ:CORZ) shares fell around 18% on Monday after CoreWeave announced plans to acquire the company in an all-stock deal.
Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed on a negative note, with consumer discretionary, materials and energy stocks recording the biggest losses on Monday. However, consumer staples and utilities stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by 422 points to 44,406.36 on Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.79% to 6,229.98, while the Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.92% to 20,412.52 during Monday’s session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Penguin Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:PENG), Saratoga Investment Corp. (NYSE:SAR) and Kura Sushi USA Inc. (NASDAQ:KRUS) today.
What is CNN Business Fear & Greed Index?
At a current reading of 75.1, the index remained in the “Extreme Greed” zone on Monday, versus a prior reading of 78.5.
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.
