Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 rebound amid Amazon cheer, jobs report

Published On Nov 1, 2024, 11:00 AM

Today, US stocks showed signs of recovery with both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 indexes rising amidst positive earnings reports from Amazon and Intel, even though the jobs report indicated a disappointing increase of just 12,000 jobs in October. Investors responded well to Amazon's bullish outlook for AI-related growth while interpreting the weak jobs data as a reason for likely Federal Reserve action on interest rates, which further buoyed the market. The Dow Jones also saw gains, contributing to an overall optimistic sentiment despite earlier sell-offs.

Stock Forecasts

Amazon's strong earnings and optimism about its cloud services' AI segment should positively affect its stock price, indicating a recovery from recent dips. As investors expect continued growth in AI market spending, this indicates strong performance for AMZN shares.

Intel's positive earnings report and future guidance may suggest a reversal of its recent struggles, aiding its stock recovery and positively influencing investor sentiment in the semiconductor sector overall.

Despite a positive overall market recovery, Apple's sales forecast disappointed investors, contributing to a decline. The stock may continue to struggle in the short term due to concerns about sales performance, especially in China.

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