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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip with all eyes on Nvidia earnings

Investors are cautiously counting down to Nvidia's highly anticipated first quarter results.

Yahoo Finance 2 seconds ago

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Nvidia earnings topped forecasts by 10% over past 2 years, double the S&P 500 beat

Nvidia's quarterly earnings and revenue beat Wall Street's expectations nearly every quarter over the past two years.

Yahoo Finance 5 hours ago

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NVDA
Trust the process, not the pitch

You can catch Trader Talk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. In the latest episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Chris Versace, chief investment officer at Tematica Research, to discuss how thematic investing can help navigate today’s volatile markets. Versace shares insights into identifying structural changes like AI, digital infrastructure, and sustainability, as well as building portfolios aligned with these long-term trends. They also touch on the recent rebound in tech, rising trade tensions, and shifting earnings expectations, concluding that clear strategies and adaptability are key to success in uncertain times. Watch more episodes of Trader Talk here. Trader Talk with Kenny Polcari on Yahoo Finance delivers expert analysis and actionable insights, empowering you to navigate market volatility and secure your financial future. This post was written by Langston Sessoms.

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S&P 500 jumps 2% on EU tariff delay, consumer confidence data

All three of the major indexes (^DJI, ^GSPC, ^IXIC) closed higher thanks to a delay in a 50% tariff on goods from the EU and upbeat consumer confidence data. Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre recaps the action at the close. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime here.

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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq soar as Trump pauses EU tariff hikes for fast-tracked talks

Optimism for a US-EU trade deal is growing as talks speed up after Trump's delay to 50% tariffs.

Yahoo Finance 23 hours ago

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^IXIC

AAPL
Equity Markets Lower After Fed Minutes Signal Caution

US benchmark equity indexes are on track to close lower on Wednesday, after minutes of the Federal

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MT Newswires 17 minutes ago

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Stocks Are at Their Calmest Since November, by One Measure

The stock market hasn't been this sanguine in months. So far in May, the S&P 500 has notched a daily decline of 1% or more just once. That is the lowest number of such drops in a calendar month since November, when President Trump's election victory sent stocks surging to fresh records.

The Wall Street Journal 1 hour ago

^GSPC
A Cathie Wood Favorite Is Falling: Why Tempus AI Stock Is Imploding Today

One of Cathie Wood's largest holdings, Tempus AI, was targeted by a short-seller. The report, released today, alleges Tempus is misleading investors about its use of artificial intelligence (AI), as well as other questionable practices. Shares of Tempus AI (NASDAQ: TEM) are falling on Wednesday.

Motley Fool 1 hour ago

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Nasdaq Flat as Market Shrugs Off 'Yawner' Fed Minutes

Stocks barely reacted to the latest minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee. The Dow was down 112 points, or 0.3%. The S&P 500 was down 0.1%. The Nasdaq Composite, which was hovering around breakeven, was up 0.

Barrons.com 1 hour ago

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Trump was just asked about the ‘TACO trade’ for the first time. He called it the ‘nastiest question’

Wall Street has been riding a historic roller coaster the past few months due to President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff threats. Now, investors are learning to take his words with a grain of salt — and a bit of salsa, too.

CNN Business 1 hour ago

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In a Market Full of Gimmicks, Nvidia Earnings Offers Investors Something Real

Financial markets have evolved quickly over the past decade into what is now, effectively, a daily referendum on the state of the world. A big earnings beat and a solid near-term outlook could provide markets with exactly the kind of “real” they have been craving.

Barrons.com 2 hours ago

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TSLA
Should I Save for Retirement as If Social Security Won't Exist?

While the program isn't in danger of disappearing, benefit cuts are a true possibility. It's not a bad idea to convince yourself that you won't get Social Security if that motivates you to save. One of the biggest income sources retirees have at their disposal today is Social Security.

Motley Fool 2 hours ago

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Equities Fall Intraday Ahead of Nvidia Earnings, Fed Minutes

US benchmark equity indexes were lower intraday as markets awaited Nvidia's (NVDA) latest financial

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MT Newswires 2 hours ago

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COMP

^DJI
Nasdaq Back to Breakeven as Wall Street Takes Stock of Rally

The Nasdaq Composite was back to breakeven on Wednesday as Wall Street took stock of the market’s massive rally in recent weeks. The Dow was down 77 points, or 0.2%. The Federal Reserve’s May meeting minutes will be released at 2 p.m. ET, which could set the tone for the final two hours of trading, but Wall Street’s conviction may be low as it awaits updates on trade, Trump’s tax bill, and Nvidia’s earnings.

Barrons.com 2 hours ago

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US Equity Indexes Fall as Investors Tread Cautiously Ahead of Nvidia's Quarterly Earnings

US equity indexes slipped after midday trading on Wednesday as caution prevailed ahead of quarterly

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MT Newswires 2 hours ago

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COMP
Cato Stock Gains 12% Despite Q1 Earnings Down Y/Y on Tariff Headwinds

CATO reports a sharp year-over-year drop in earnings per share in Q1 amid tariff concerns, but improving sales trends later in the quarter offer a tailwind against cautious consumer spending.

Zacks 3 hours ago

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^GSPC
S&P 500 Forecast Cut to 5,900 Over Trade Worries

Poll of 51 experts lowers year-end S&P 500 outlook to mid-5,900s

GuruFocus.com 3 hours ago

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Stock Market Today: All Eyes Turn to Nvidia

The chipmaker reports earnings after the close tonight. Investors are already bidding the shares higher in hopes of good news.

TheStreet 3 hours ago

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UNH
UnitedHealth Is Supporting the Dow. It's Not What It Used to Be.

UnitedHealth Group’s grip on the Dow has weakened, but the health insurance stock still managed to buoy the index on Wednesday. With UnitedHealth up 2.3%, it was one of only five Dow stocks rising on the day. With the Dow down 150 points, or 0.4%, UnitedHealth was adding 41.7 points to the index on its own.

Barrons.com 3 hours ago

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Woodward (WWD) Up 18.2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Woodward (WWD) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

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