Stock market today: Dow leads stocks higher as fresh earnings roll in
Published On Oct 16, 2024, 3:18 PM
US stocks rose on Wednesday following strong earnings from Morgan Stanley, which reported a significant increase in profits driven by a surge in investment banking and trading. The market rebound was also influenced by a recovery in chip stocks, despite a negative outlook from ASML that had impacted investor sentiment related to AI chips. The Dow Jones increased by over 300 points, and the overall sentiment turned bullish with a focus on economic indicators like retail sales and market dynamics. Notably, Morgan Stanley's stock jumped due to their strong quarterly performance and positive market reception.