Wall Street Gets Another Jolt From Bond Market; Traders Eye Next Moves
U.S. stocks dropped on Tuesday, with the main indexes retreating further from recent records. Treasury yields rose, pressuring stocks as inflation worries picked up again.
Dow Jones Closes at Record as Oil Sinks; AI Stocks Pause
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high on Wednesday, rising 189.08 points, or 0.37%, to 50,650.76, as investors bought healthcare and consumer shares while the AI-led rally cooled. The S&P 500 edged up 0.02% and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.08%, leaving the broader market nearly flat after a run of record-setting gains.
Wall Street’s Top Picks for U.S. Stocks as Yields Stay High
Sellers grabbed control on Wall Street Tuesday, leaving fewer stocks on the day’s “buy” list. Picks leaned on timely themes: Nvidia’s earnings, Dell’s AI hardware push, ServiceNow’s software bounce, and Home Depot holding up better than expected.
Dow Jones Falls as Bond Yields Signal Trouble for Bulls
Dow drops as yields, oil push stocks down The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost ground Tuesday morning, down 249.36 points, or 0.5%, to 49,436.76 by 10:55 a.m. EDT. Treasury yields moved higher and concerns about oil-driven inflation grew, dragging Wall Street lower. S&P 500 declined 0.77%. Nasdaq Composite was off 1.28%, with selling pressure showing up outside of the Dow’s 30 stocks.
Home Depot Earnings Show Housing Stress for Wall Street
Home Depot left its 2026 outlook unchanged on Tuesday. First-quarter revenue topped Wall Street views, but comparable sales came in below forecasts. The retailer is still seeing little benefit from the housing rebound. Shares edged up before the bell.
Dow edges up while Nasdaq falls as bond worries drag on
Stocks were mixed in late morning trade Monday. The Dow rose, but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged lower. Treasury yields pulled back, but that wasn’t enough to offset all of the pressure from last week’s rout tied to the bond market.
Markets Drop Fed Rate Cut Bets for 2026
Markets betting on Fed moves have backed away from rate-cut hopes that pushed U.S. stocks. Polymarket gives a 69.2% chance of no Federal Reserve cuts in 2026, and Kalshi's odds for no cuts this year are about the same.
Nvidia, Walmart, and Big Utility Deal Set for Monday Trading
NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy are expected to draw a lot of attention before the open Monday after news of merger talks. The deal, if it goes through, would build one of the biggest U.S. power companies at a time when demand from data centers is shifting how electricity economics work.
Dow Jones Today: Blue-Chip Index Barely Rises as AI Rally Sends Nasdaq, S&P 500 to Records
The Dow Jones Industrial Average barely budged Friday, eking out a 0.02% gain to close at 49,609.16. Blue chips found some footing after a solid U.S. jobs report, but tech stocks dominated the action. The S&P 500 climbed 0.84% to 7,398.93, while the Nasdaq Composite surged 1.71% to 26,247.08.
Wren Kitchens Collapse: Customers Chase Refunds As U.S. Arm Files Chapter 7
Wren Kitchens’ U.S. parent has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation in Delaware, following the rapid closure of its American showrooms and in-store studios—a move that pushes the retailer into a formal court-led wind-down. Under Chapter 7, a debtor’s nonexempt assets are sold off, and the money is handed out to creditors.
Home Depot’s $4.3 Million Markdown Case Puts Retail Controls Back in Focus
A former Home Depot manager in Miami-Dade County is out of custody after authorities accused him of orchestrating a markdown scheme that reportedly drained about $4.3 million from the retailer, court and arrest records show. At issue: allegedly unauthorized price reductions — discounts below standard prices — on over 4,500 orders placed by recurring customers.
Jim Cramer Says Wednesday’s Rally Revealed What Stocks to Buy as Micron, Memory Names Stay in Focus
Jim Cramer pointed to Wednesday’s strong bounce in U.S. equities as a clear signal for investors: pay attention to which names lead on a relief rally. Among the standouts, the CNBC host mentioned Sherwin-Williams, Caterpillar, Home Depot, and Goldman Sachs—stocks that, he said, could see renewed institutional interest if Middle East tensions cool.
Home Depot stock ends Friday higher — here’s what could move HD shares next week
Home Depot shares finished Friday at $380.72, up 1.5%. Heading into Monday, investors are still linking the retailer’s prospects with interest rates and housing turnover.
Mortgage rates today drop below 6% — why housing stocks still can’t catch a break
Freddie Mac’s latest weekly survey on Thursday put U.S. mortgage rates under 6%, a threshold borrowers and traders have eyed for months with the spring homebuying season picking up.
Dow Jones today: DJIA rises 300 points with Nvidia earnings in the crosshairs
In early afternoon trade Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 307.8 points, or 0.6%, to 49,482.3. The S&P 500 picked up 0.8%, while the Nasdaq Composite outpaced both, rising 1.2%.
Home Depot stock climbs after earnings beat and dividend hike, but 2026 outlook keeps traders wary
Home Depot jumped roughly 3% Tuesday, with shares trading near $389 following a quarterly earnings beat and a dividend hike from the retailer.
Home Depot stock slips ahead of earnings as traders brace for a 4% swing
Home Depot slipped 1.4% to $376.99 in late trading Monday, with investors bracing for the home-improvement giant’s earnings set for release before the bell Tuesday.
Home Depot stock near $391: what could move HD in the next U.S. session
Home Depot finished Friday at $391.05, up 0.2%. Trading was subdued with the long weekend on deck.
Home Depot (HD) stock price jumps as the Dow hits a record — what to watch before earnings
Home Depot climbed 2.6% to $390.84 Tuesday afternoon, with shares earlier hitting a session peak of $391.65. Lowe’s also pushed higher, up 2.9% at $284.84. Over in the broader market, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF edged down 0.1%.
Home Depot stock slips as Wall Street pushes higher; what to watch before HD earnings
Home Depot slipped 1.3% to $380.30 Monday afternoon, lagging behind a broader market that pushed upward.
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