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Dow Jones Falls as Bond Yields Signal Trouble for Bulls

Dow Jones Falls as Bond Yields Signal Trouble for Bulls

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 249.36 points, or 0.5%, to 49,436.76 Tuesday morning as rising Treasury yields and oil prices pressured stocks. The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.663%, its highest since January 2025. Brent crude stayed above $110 amid Middle East tensions. Home Depot reported first-quarter sales of $41.8 billion, up 4.8% from last year, and reaffirmed its 2026 outlook.
Dow Jones Today: Blue Chips Miss Tech Slide After Hours

Dow Jones Today: Blue Chips Miss Tech Slide After Hours

The Dow closed nearly flat at 49,521.70 on Monday, while the S&P 500 fell 0.29% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.65% as technology shares weakened. Oil rose 2.9% to $108.45 a barrel and the 10-year Treasury yield hovered near 4.63%. Nvidia reports earnings Wednesday, with Walmart results due later in the week. Investors rotated out of chip stocks, with 3M and Salesforce helping steady the Dow.
Dow Jones Today: Why the Dow Is Rising as Oil Falls and Earnings Take Over

Dow Jones Today: Why the Dow Is Rising as Oil Falls and Earnings Take Over

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 265.17 points, or 0.54%, to 49,207.07 on Tuesday as oil prices dropped 3.47% to $110.47 a barrel. Gains were led by Caterpillar and 3M, while DuPont shares climbed after raising its 2026 outlook. Job openings fell but hiring increased in March, according to the Labor Department. The ISM services PMI slipped to 53.6 in April, with cost pressures persisting.
UPS Stock Hit as Amazon Opens Logistics Network in Direct Challenge to Parcel Giant

UPS Stock Hit as Amazon Opens Logistics Network in Direct Challenge to Parcel Giant

UPS shares fell 10.5% to $96.31 after Amazon opened its logistics network to outside businesses, intensifying competition in parcel delivery and freight. FedEx shares dropped 9.1%. Amazon’s new service already counts Procter & Gamble and 3M as users. UPS is cutting Amazon-related volume and shifting focus to higher-margin business shipments.
3M Company PFAS Risk Returns As Wisconsin Greystone Tests Draw New Scrutiny

3M Company PFAS Risk Returns As Wisconsin Greystone Tests Draw New Scrutiny

3M faces renewed scrutiny after local reports highlighted PFAS contamination at its Greystone Facility near Wausau, Wisconsin, with levels hundreds of times above proposed state limits. Residents were invited to a Saturday meeting about a class action lawsuit over alleged PFAS migration into private wells. 3M has recorded $7.8 billion in environmental liabilities, mostly tied to PFAS. Shares closed Friday at $142.50, down 2.7%.
3 May 2026
3M Stock Rises After Profit Beat as Oil Costs Test 2026 Turnaround

3M Stock Rises After Profit Beat as Oil Costs Test 2026 Turnaround

3M shares rose 0.79% to $145.99 Friday after first-quarter adjusted earnings beat estimates at $2.14 a share on $6.0 billion in sales. The company warned of a $125 million annual oil-cost hit but kept its 2026 earnings forecast unchanged. Safety and industrial sales climbed 3.2%, while consumer sales dropped 1.3%. 3M completed the sale of its precision grinding and finishing business in April.
Dow Jones today: Index pares early slide as oil jumps on Middle East conflict

Dow Jones today: Index pares early slide as oil jumps on Middle East conflict

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.14% to 48,907.26 by midday Monday as oil prices surged over 5% amid Middle East conflict, raising inflation concerns. Early losses were driven by declines in Sherwin-Williams and 3M. The ISM manufacturing PMI eased, but factory input prices hit a 3.5-year high. BlackRock’s consortium agreed to buy AES for $33.4 billion including debt.
Dow Jones at 49,500 after softer CPI — what to watch before Wall Street’s next session

Dow Jones at 49,500 after softer CPI — what to watch before Wall Street’s next session

The Dow closed up 48.95 points at 49,500.93 Friday but posted a 1.2% weekly drop, its biggest since November. January’s core CPI rose 0.3%, the smallest annual gain in nearly five years, sending the 10-year Treasury yield down to 4.05%. Traders now see a 52.3% chance of a Fed rate cut in June. The NYSE will be closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday.
Dow Jones today: Warsh Fed pick and hot inflation data hang over Monday’s open

Dow Jones today: Warsh Fed pick and hot inflation data hang over Monday’s open

The Dow fell 179.09 points, or 0.4%, to 48,892.47 Friday after Trump named Kevin Warsh as his pick for Fed chair and producer inflation came in hotter than expected. Thom Tillis said he would block Warsh’s confirmation until a Justice Department probe into Powell ends. The S&P 500 dropped 0.43%, Nasdaq lost 0.94%. The January U.S. jobs report is due next Friday.
Dow Jones today: Apple, Cisco lift the index as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings loom

Dow Jones today: Apple, Cisco lift the index as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings loom

The Dow Jones rose 0.6% to 49,403 Monday afternoon, led by Apple and Cisco, while UnitedHealth and 3M lagged. Gold and silver hit new records as the dollar weakened. The Federal Reserve begins a two-day meeting Tuesday, with rates expected to hold steady. Investors await earnings from major tech firms and the Fed’s decision Wednesday.
Dow Jones rebounds after Tuesday’s 870-point hit as Trump cools Greenland talk

Dow Jones rebounds after Tuesday’s 870-point hit as Trump cools Greenland talk

The Dow Jones rose 203 points to 48,692.15 early Wednesday, rebounding after Tuesday’s 870-point drop triggered by Trump’s tariff threats on eight European countries. Healthcare stocks led gains, with Merck and UnitedHealth adding about 40 points. The Supreme Court began hearing arguments on Trump’s bid to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook. A Reuters poll showed economists expect the Fed to hold rates steady this quarter.
3M stock steadies in premarket after 7% earnings slide as 2026 outlook sinks in

3M stock steadies in premarket after 7% earnings slide as 2026 outlook sinks in

3M shares traded flat premarket Wednesday after plunging 7% Tuesday on a 2026 profit forecast that missed Wall Street estimates. Fourth-quarter adjusted EPS came in at $1.83, with 2026 guidance projecting $8.50–$8.70 EPS and 4% sales growth. Analysts flagged weak consumer and electronics demand, and ongoing PFAS litigation risks. The stock hovered near $156.12 ahead of the open.
3M stock price tumbles on 2026 profit outlook, tariffs back in focus

3M stock price tumbles on 2026 profit outlook, tariffs back in focus

3M shares fell 7.4% to $155.30 after its 2026 adjusted earnings forecast missed analyst estimates, citing possible extra costs from new U.S. tariffs on European goods. The company projected 2026 adjusted EPS of $8.50 to $8.70, below the $8.61 consensus. CEO Bill Brown warned of challenges in roofing granules and auto aftermarket segments. Fourth-quarter adjusted earnings reached $1.83 per share on $6.0 billion in sales.
20 January 2026
Dow Jones slides 600 points as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles Wall Street

Dow Jones slides 600 points as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles Wall Street

The Dow Jones fell over 600 points Tuesday after President Trump threatened new tariffs on European nations amid the Greenland dispute. 3M shares dropped on a weak 2026 profit forecast, while major banks slipped as the White House pushed for a 10% cap on credit-card rates. The 10-year Treasury yield rose to near 4.29%. Netflix will report earnings after the close.
Dow Jones futures drop on Trump tariff threat as Wall Street sets up for Netflix, PCE week

Dow Jones futures drop on Trump tariff threat as Wall Street sets up for Netflix, PCE week

The Dow closed down 0.2% at 49,359.33 on Friday ahead of the MLK Day market holiday. Dow futures fell 0.7% after President Trump threatened a 10% tariff on imports from eight European nations tied to Greenland, with the rate set to rise to 25% in June if talks fail. European leaders condemned the move and gold hit new highs as investors sought safety. Traders await key earnings and Thursday’s PCE inflation data.
Industrial stocks led last week: XLI ends at $166.90 as tariffs, 3M and GE earnings loom

Industrial stocks led last week: XLI ends at $166.90 as tariffs, 3M and GE earnings loom

The Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) closed Friday up 0.68% at $166.90, capping a week where industrials gained 3.03%. Industrial-focused equity funds drew $2.61 billion in inflows for the week ending Jan. 14. The Dow slipped 0.17% and the S&P 500 fell 0.06% Friday, with all major indexes finishing the week lower. President Trump announced a 10% tariff on select European imports starting Feb. 1.

Stock Market Today

  • Goldman Sachs Leads SpaceX IPO in Potential $1.25 Trillion Valuation
    May 20, 2026, 5:39 AM EDT. SpaceX has chosen Goldman Sachs as the lead underwriter for its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO), marking a major event on Wall Street. The IPO, expected in 2024, could value SpaceX at $1.25 trillion, potentially placing it among the 10 most valuable listed companies globally. Other major banks involved include Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Citigroup, and JPMorgan Chase. Elon Musk may become the first trillionaire with this flotation. Distribution plans reportedly include up to 30% allocation to retail investors, an unusual move for a company of this size. The market debut comes amid renewed interest in AI and aerospace stocks, with SpaceX's Starlink division and its recent acquisition of Musk's AI firm xAI driving growth projections.

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Micron Stock Just Dodged the Nasdaq Selloff. A Samsung Strike Could Be Its Next Jolt

Micron Stock Just Dodged the Nasdaq Selloff. A Samsung Strike Could Be Its Next Jolt

20 May 2026
Micron Technology shares rose 2.5% Tuesday to $698.74, lifting its market value near $798 billion as the Nasdaq fell. Analysts cited tight memory supply and strong DRAM and NAND pricing. A planned strike by 48,000 Samsung workers Thursday could disrupt global memory supply, potentially raising prices. Micron recently sampled 256GB DDR5 server modules to partners.
Wall Street Puts $150 Target on Intel in AI Push

Wall Street Puts $150 Target on Intel in AI Push

20 May 2026
Intel shares rose 2.43% to $110.80 on Tuesday, ending a five-day losing streak. The stock rebounded as analysts raised price targets, citing demand for AI server CPUs. Intel traded between $102.40 and $113.07 during the session. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.84%, with Nvidia and AMD also down.
Marvell shares active as earnings approach, AI chip focus in view

Marvell shares active as earnings approach, AI chip focus in view

20 May 2026
Marvell Technology shares rose 4.53% to $184.25 in premarket trading Wednesday, extending Tuesday’s 4.35% gain. The company will report fiscal Q1 2027 results after the close on May 27. Analysts at Evercore ISI, Melius Research, and CLSA raised price targets, citing strong demand for custom AI chips. Marvell posted record fiscal 2026 revenue of $8.195 billion in March.
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