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18-07-2025
Block's shares surged over 10% in extended trading on Friday after the company was confirmed to join the S&P 500 index, replacing Hess, which is being acquired by Chevron. The addition is expected to occur on July 23. Despite Block's year-to-date underperformance, its inclusion brings further tech emphasis to the index.
Entities: Block, S&P 500, Hess, Chevron, Jack Dorsey • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
The stock market saw a positive day on July 17, 2025, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all reaching record highs. Earnings reports from companies like Netflix, PepsiCo, and United Airlines drove the gains, along with positive economic data. Investors are optimistic about the market's prospects, with some experts cautioning that U.S. exceptionalism may have peaked. The major averages are on track for a positive week, with the S&P 500 up 0.6% and the Nasdaq Composite leading the way with a 1.5% gain.
Entities: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Netflix, The Walt Disney Company • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
18-07-2025
The first week of earnings season has been positive for Wall Street, with many big banks and companies beating expectations. The S&P 500 hit a new high, driven by strong results from financials and tech companies. Analysts are cautiously optimistic, noting that expectations have fallen over the year, but the outlooks and commentary from management have been more positive than expected. The weaker US dollar has also helped boost earnings.
Entities: Wall Street, S&P 500, Interactive Brokers, Charles Schwab, Netflix • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
