From Nasdaq: 2025-04-25 12:59:00

Stock indexes showed mixed performance today, with the S&P 500 down slightly, the Dow Jones lower, and the Nasdaq up. Chinese government may suspend some US import tariffs. US consumer sentiment index revised upward, while corporate earnings results varied. Foreign investors sold $63 billion of US equities. Markets see an 8% chance of a rate cut after FOMC meeting.

Q1 earnings season sees expectations of +6.7% growth for S&P 500 stocks, down from earlier forecasts. Overseas markets are mixed, with Euro Stoxx 50 up and Shanghai Composite down. Interest rates show a 10-year T-note yield down. European bond yields are mixed, and UK retail sales rise unexpectedly.

ECB member states US tariffs are deflationary. Swaps predict a rate cut by ECB in June. Stock movers include Tesla and Meta Platforms in the green, while Intel and T-Mobile US are down. Alphabet reports strong Q1 revenue. Eastman Chemical forecasts lower EPS due to US-China tariffs. Gilead Sciences and Skechers USA report weaker Q1 results.

Charter Communications leads gainers in S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. VeriSign and Digital Realty Trust also report positive Q1 results. Caesars Entertainment gets a buy recommendation, while Charles Schwab is upgraded to buy. Earnings reports for various companies released on 4/25/2025.



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