Stock Market Today: Walmart Beats but Falls — Aug 20
Walmart beat on earnings, raised guidance, and the stock is still down 5% — a market priced for perfection is punishing anything short of it.
Market Close Aug 6 2026: Dow Snaps Streak, S&P Holds 7,700
Thursday, August 6, 2026 · 4:30 PM ET · MTC Market Close The record run finally exhaled. The Dow snapped its historic win streak, falling 464.02 points to 53,885.10 as the S&P 500 eased 0.18% to 7,709.96 and the Nasdaq slipped 0.06% to 26,348.35 — a quiet headline hiding a loud rotation underneath. Software was […]
Premarket July 14, 2026: CPI Cools to 3.5%, Bank Earnings Beat, Tape Stays Soft
Premarket July 14, 2026: June CPI cools to 3.5% and Goldman crushes earnings, yet S&P futures stay soft as oil climbs and IBM drops 17%. SPX 7,500 levels inside.
January PPI Inflation: Unexpected 0.5% Jump (2026)
The Producer Price Index (PPI) measures the average change over time in the prices that domestic producers receive for their goods and services. Also, it’s a key indicator of inflation at the wholesale level, reflecting price changes from the perspective of the seller rather than the consumer. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases the […]
Salesforce Q4 Earnings: AI & Data Revenue Surge 200% (2026)
Salesforce is a dynamic company that’s been a game-changer in the world of customer relationship management (CRM). Founded in 1999 by Marc Benioff, Salesforce revolutionized the industry with its cloud-based solutions, making it easier for businesses to connect with customers, partners, and employees. Known for its innovation in AI and automation, Salesforce continues to lead […]
NVIDIA Q4 Earnings: Net Income Surged 94% (2026)
NVIDIA Corporation, founded in 1993, is a globally renowned technology company based in Santa Clara, California. Initially recognized for its groundbreaking graphics processing units (GPUs), Nvidia has expanded its innovation footprint into artificial intelligence (AI), data centers, automotive technology, and high-performance computing. The company’s GPUs have become the gold standard in gaming, professional visualization, and […]
December PCE Price Index Surge 0.4% & 2.9% Annually (2025)
The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index is a key inflation gauge used by the Federal Reserve to assess the prices of goods and services consumed by households. Unlike the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the PCE adjusts for changing consumer behavior, reflecting how people shift spending as prices change. Core PCE excludes food and energy […]
Q4 GDP: US Economy Slowed Growth (2025)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) quantifies the total value of all goods and services produced within a nation’s borders. Therefore, it serves as a measure of economic activity. GDP can be computed using three approaches: production, income, and expenditure. Importantly, real GDP adjusts for inflation, providing a more accurate picture of growth. Governments, businesses, and economists […]
Walmart Q4 Earnings: Softer Profit Forecast (2026)
Walmart is one of the world’s largest retail companies, offering affordable prices and a diverse range of products. It started in 1962 when Sam Walton opened the first store in Arkansas, and it has since grown into a global business with thousands of locations. Walmart works hard to keep prices low by managing its supply […]
January FOMC Minutes: Fed Pause Decision Drivers (2026)
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is a branch of the Federal Reserve System responsible for overseeing the nation’s open market operations. This includes making key decisions about interest rates and the growth of the United States’ money supply. The FOMC meets several times a year to discuss and set monetary policy, aiming to achieve […]
