Market Pulse: Nvidia Earnings Take Center Stage
As the world waits with bated breath for Nvidia’s (NVDA) earnings report, US stocks took a cautious step back on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) slipped about 0.3%, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) fell approximately 0.8%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) led the decline, dropping around 1.2%.
The AI Litmus Test
Nvidia’s results are seen as a crucial benchmark for the AI trade, which has been driving the two-year bull market. The chipmaker’s stock has surged an astonishing 200% this year, hitting record highs after the presidential election. However, the European Central Bank has sounded the alarm on a potential bubble in AI stocks, citing high concentration and lofty earnings expectations.
Target’s Holiday Blues
Meanwhile, Target (TGT) disappointed investors with a big quarterly profit miss and slashed its full-year guidance. The retail giant’s shares plummeted over 21% after the earnings report. The company’s cautious outlook for the holiday shopping season didn’t help matters.
Comcast’s Media Play
In other corporate news, Comcast (CMCSA) announced plans to spin off most of its cable networks into a new publicly traded company called SpinCo. The move aims to position both SpinCo and NBCUniversal to thrive in a rapidly changing media landscape.
Bitcoin Soars
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) continued its upward trajectory, surging over 3% to hit a fresh record near $94,500 per token. Optimism surrounding a crypto-friendly Trump White House has fueled the digital currency’s recent rally.
Economic Data and Earnings
Today’s economic calendar features MBA mortgage applications data, while several companies are set to report earnings, including Nvidia, Jack In The Box, Nio, Palo Alto Networks, Snowflake, Target, TJX, and Williams-Sonoma.
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