Trump’s executive orders included overhauls to U.S. trade policy and declaring a national emergency at the southern border.

So far this earnings season, the average S&P 500 stock has swung by around 5.5% after reporting results—well above the roughly 3.9% move up or down anticipated by derivatives traders, according to Citi analysts.

The S&P 500 is on track for its first record close since Dec. 6. Traders should beware of chasing the move, said Jonathan Krinsky, chief market technician at BTIG, in a Wednesday morning client note.

Stocks surged on Wednesday after the latest consumer price index report showed core inflation unexpectedly slowed in December.

Wall Street's indexes rose on Wednesday, with the benchmark S&P 500 hitting an intraday record high as investors cheered streaming video provider Netflix's quarterly report and President Donald Trump's private-sector artificial intelligence infrastructure investment plan.

Market surges on AI Stargate initiative & strong earnings. S&P 500 hits record high of 6,100 points, led by tech giants & semiconductor stocks.

The S&P 500 index has pulled back in the past few weeks as investors focus on the bond market and its rising risks. The SPX fell to $5,827, its lowest level since November 2, and 4.50% from its highest level in 2024.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF has bounced back this week and surged to a new record high. SPY and other S&P 500 funds like VOO and IVV have risen in the last three straight days. These gains were driven by a recent inflation report that showed core prices dropped slightly last month.

Options traders whipsawed by the stock market’s recent gyrations are getting anxious that more bouts of volatility may arrive in the coming days, starting with Wednesday’s report on consumer prices.

Defense stocks have lagged the S&P 500 since the start of the year — but Citigroup has taken a bullish stance on 4 companies in the sector.

We recently published a list of 12 Most Undervalued Stocks to Invest in for Under $20. In this article, we are going to take a look at where American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) stands against other most undervalued stocks to invest in for under $20.

Asian shares advanced early Monday after U.S. stock indexes rallied to close out their best week in two months, while U.S. futures and oil prices were little changed. Hong Kong’s