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Stock Market Today: Investors Adjust to Earnings and Guidance


Published on 2025-01-30 16:21:10 - Kiplinger
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  • Gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.3% in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. And weekly jobless claims totaled 207,000 for the week ending January 25, a decrease of 16,000 from the 223,000 reported in the week prior, according to the Department of Labor.

The article from Kiplinger discusses the recent performance and reactions in the U.S. stock market, focusing on how investors are responding to corporate earnings and future guidance. Key points include a mixed market response with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slightly up, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq experienced declines. Investors are particularly focused on earnings from major companies like Microsoft, which saw a significant drop after providing a less optimistic outlook for its cloud business, and Boeing, which also fell despite beating earnings expectations due to concerns over future cash flow. Additionally, the article touches on broader market sentiments influenced by economic indicators like inflation rates, employment data, and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions. There's also mention of sector-specific news, such as Tesla's stock movement following announcements about its Cybertruck production and pricing, and the general market's cautious approach ahead of more earnings releases and economic reports.

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