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Nasdaq hits record high as investors focus on earnings

Nasdaq hits record high as investors focus on earnings

By Noel Randewich and Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Oct 5 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq hit an all-time high on Monday, lifted by Nvidia and Microsoft, as investors focused on a dip in oil prices and looked ahead to quarterly earnings reports.

US stocks edge toward their records after oil prices ease a bit

US stocks edge toward their records after oil prices ease a bit

U.S. stocks are holding relatively steady following the latest yo-yo moves for oil prices

Asian shares are higher as easing worries over inflation reduce odds for another Fed rate hike

Asian shares are higher as easing worries over inflation reduce odds for another Fed rate hike

Asian shares have advanced at the start of a busy week for U.S. economic updates

What will Washington do next if US bond yields keep rising?

What will Washington do next if US bond yields keep rising?

By Karen Brettell Oct 5 (Reuters) - The US government is paying more to borrow, and it is running out of easy ways to rein in its borrowing costs. Long-term Treasury yields are near their highest in two decades, and the causes do not look temporary.

Tokyo shares are higher as easing worries over inflation reduce odds for another Fed rate hike

Tokyo shares are higher as easing worries over inflation reduce odds for another Fed rate hike

Tokyo shares have advanced at the start of a busy week for U.S. economic updates, while stock prices were little changed in Sydney and Hong Kong

Stocks climb, yields retreat from multi-decade highs

Stocks climb, yields retreat from multi-decade highs

By Stella Qiu and Medha Singh Oct 6 (Reuters) - European stocks rose on Tuesday, extending a global equity rally as investors turned more optimistic ahead of earnings season, while easing pressure in longer-dated bonds and lower oil prices helped calm markets after last week's fixed-income turmoil.

Wall St futures dip as tech stocks take a breather

Wall St futures dip as tech stocks take a breather

Oct 5 (Reuters) - US stock index futures dipped on Monday, as technology stocks eased from record highs, while investors looked for fresh clues on the monetary policy path with Treasury yields and oil prices still elevated.

Nasdaq notches record high close as investors focus on earnings

Nasdaq notches record high close as investors focus on earnings

By Noel Randewich and Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Oct 5 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq notched a record high close on Monday, lifted by Nvidia and Microsoft, as investors focused on a dip in oil prices and looked ahead to quarterly earnings reports.

Wall St set for muted open as tech stocks take a breather

Wall St set for muted open as tech stocks take a breather

By Tharuniyaa Lakshmi and Shashwat Chauhan Oct 5 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes were set for a subdued open on Monday as technology stocks eased from record highs, while investors looked for fresh clues on the monetary policy path with Treasury yields and oil prices still elevated.

Trading Day: Nasdaq highs, Brazil surprise

Trading Day: Nasdaq highs, Brazil surprise

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Oct 5 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq surged to a fresh high on Monday, as earnings optimism and lower oil prices offset rising bond yields.

America In Focus: Unemployment rate climbs, mortgage rate hits nearly 3 year high

America In Focus: Unemployment rate climbs, mortgage rate hits nearly 3 year high

U.S. employers added a disappointing 29,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked up last month, the government reported Friday

Wall Street week ahead: Fed minutes, unemployment data, consumer sentiment update

Wall Street week ahead: Fed minutes, unemployment data, consumer sentiment update

Wall Street has a busy week ahead with a mix of economic updates and details about the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates at its last meeting