Stocks finished the day lower, as investors unpacked a flood of corporate earnings reports and a drop in job openings. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reversed gains after earlier touching record highs -- the former snapping a six-day win streak and the latter marking its second loss in 12 sessions -- while the Dow shed 204 points. Wall Street is now eyeing U.S.-China trade talk developments, as well as the Fed's latest interest rate decision, due out tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET.
Continue reading for more on today's market, including:
Plus, stocks for put traders; and post-earnings plunges for SPOT and NVO.
5 Things to Know Today
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain could recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly unless Israel clears more aid to enter Gaza. (Reuters)
Though demand for cruises is higher, Royal Caribbean (RCL) CEO Jason Liberty attributed the company's revenue miss to last-minute purchases. (MarketWatch)
Spotify stock gapped lower after a dismal earnings report today.
Oil Bounces Back on Trade Optimism
Oil prices rose amid trade optimism, with President Trump threatening to impose tariffs on Russia if it does reach a truce with Ukraine within “10 days from today." September-dated West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $2.50, or 3.8%, to settle at $69.21 a barrel.
U.S. gold futures rose slightly as investors continued to eye U.S.-China trade talks. August-dated gold futures rose 0.4% to settle at $3,324 per ounce.
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