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Diamonds & Dogs is taking a brief detour today. Instead of looking backward at one day’s winners and losers, we’re looking ahead to a busy

Wall Street ended a turbulent week on a difficult note Friday as renewed questions surrounding the financing of artificial-intelligence infrastructure collided with another jump in

Wall Street bounced back Thursday, but the recovery looked considerably different from many of the technology-led rallies investors have grown accustomed to seeing. The Dow

Wall Street stumbled Wednesday as a hotter-than-expected inflation report renewed concerns about interest rates and helped push technology shares sharply lower. The S&P 500 declined

Exactly 55 years ago today, on October 13, 1971, Intel went public. The semiconductor pioneer offered its shares at $23.50 apiece. Since then, Intel has

Monday brought another interesting mix of corporate developments to Wall Street, with artificial intelligence continuing to influence investor thinking while an old merger battle returned

Wall Street finished the week on a positive note Friday as technology shares rebounded and investors got some relief from recently volatile oil prices and

Wall Street finished Thursday with a split personality. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite declined 1.25% to 27,193.34, while the S&P 500 fell 0.47% to 7,765.36. The

Wall Street was mixed around midday Wednesday as investors continued to navigate elevated interest rates and considerable movement beneath the major averages. Around midday, the

Wall Street was heading toward the closing bell Tuesday with stocks broadly higher, as technology shares helped lead the advance and Treasury yields eased from

Wall Street started the week higher Monday, powered once again by strength in technology shares. The Nasdaq Composite gained 1.05% to a record close of

Wall Street finished Friday on a positive note as investors digested a weaker-than-expected September employment report. U.S. employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, compared

U.S. stocks opened the fourth quarter in relatively subdued fashion after closing out a softer September. By the end of Thursday’s session, the S&P 500

Wall Street closed out September and the third quarter with another mixed session Wednesday. The S&P 500 declined 0.25% to 7,651.54, while the Dow Jones

Wall Street finished modestly lower Tuesday as Treasury yields continued climbing. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.26% to 51,349.92, the S&P 500 slipped 0.16%

Wall Street started the week on the defensive as another jump in Treasury yields pressured stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 347 points, or

U.S. markets entered Friday following a difficult stretch in which elevated Treasury yields have remained an important influence on equities. On Thursday, the 10-year Treasury

U.S. stocks finished Thursday under pressure as the bond market again took center stage. A global bond-market selloff pushed the 10-year Treasury yield toward 5.2%,

U.S. stocks traded lower Wednesday as rising Treasury yields and higher oil prices weighed on the major averages. Around midday, the S&P 500, Dow Jones

U.S. stocks finished Tuesday mixed but remained near record levels. The S&P 500 was essentially unchanged at 7,764.64, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.4%,

U.S. stocks started the week sharply higher Monday as declining oil prices and Treasury yields helped improve market sentiment, while renewed enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence

U.S. stocks traded cautiously Friday as investors continued digesting this week’s Federal Reserve rate increase. By late morning, the S&P 500 was down about 0.2%,

Markets continued to digest the Federal Reserve’s recent interest-rate decision while balancing concerns surrounding inflation, energy prices, and economic growth. Investor sentiment remained cautious as

Wall Street experienced a volatile session Wednesday as investors reacted to the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates by 25 basis points. While the

U.S. stocks traded cautiously as investors continued to focus on inflation, energy prices, and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision. Elevated oil prices and lingering

U.S. stocks traded lower through the middle of Monday’s session as investors balanced rising oil prices, escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and anticipation

U.S. stocks rebounded Friday, snapping a four-day losing streak as investors welcomed inflation data that largely matched expectations and a pullback in oil prices following

U.S. stocks closed lower for a fourth consecutive session Thursday as rising oil prices, higher Treasury yields, and inflation concerns continued to weigh on investor

U.S. stocks traded mostly lower through the middle of Wednesday’s session as investors weighed rising Treasury yields, higher energy prices, and continued concerns about inflation

Wall Street returned from the Labor Day weekend with a cautious tone as investors weighed higher oil prices, rising Treasury yields, and ongoing geopolitical tensions

U.S. stocks advanced on Friday as investors headed into the Labor Day weekend with improved sentiment. Lower Treasury yields and easing volatility helped support equities,

U.S. stocks moved higher through the middle of Thursday’s session as declining Treasury yields helped improve investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up

U.S. stocks moved higher during today’s session as technology shares regained leadership and investors responded favorably to signs of resilience in economic data. Market sentiment

Stocks traded cautiously to begin September as investors weighed higher energy prices, ongoing Middle East tensions, and a busy week of economic data that includes

U.S. stocks finished Monday’s session mixed as investors closed out the month of August while weighing rising oil prices, renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle

U.S. stocks finished the week with modest gains despite continued concerns about inflation, Treasury yields, and Federal Reserve policy. The week’s defining event was Nvidia’s

Early Market Snapshot | August 28, 2026 (Pre-Market) U.S. stock futures were mixed ahead of the opening bell as investors focused on Federal Reserve Chairman

💎 Diamonds & Dogs Market Commentary for August 27, 2026 Wall Street moved higher Thursday as investors reacted positively to stronger-than-expected earnings reports from Nvidia,

Stocks finished modestly higher as investors balanced stronger inflation data with optimism ahead of several major AI-related earnings reports. The market’s attention remained firmly on Nvidia’s

The major averages closed mixed with the S&P 500 rising to a new all-time thanks to gains in the tech space while healthcare took it

The major averages finished higher to start the week following a big northeastern storm ahead of a big week of key earnings reports as well

The major averages closed mixed and off the lows thanks to easing geopolitical fears even as the US moves many of their battleships to the

The rally continues as President Trump backs down from invading Greenland to work out a deal with no new tariffs for Europe, easing geopolitical fears

The major averages reversed course and surged after President Trump said he wouldn’t use military force in Greenland and then later announcing a deal framework

The major averages suffered their big loss in months as President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric on Greenland, threatening to impose new tariffs on countries

The major averages closed modestly in the red as the 2026 move so far has been to rotate into small and mid-cap stocks as geopolitical

The major averages finished in the green with a rebound in financials by Goldman Sachs and big cap techs following strong earnings and guidance from

The major averages closed lower on bank earnings, but off the lows as President Trump signaled he could hold off on an attack on Iran.

The major averages reversed course, finishing in the green after the Department of Justice opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The

The major averages closed out the first full week of the year year on a high note, with the S&P 500 closing at a record

The major averages closed mixed with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 270 points. The S&P 500 inched up 53 cents while the Nasdaq fell

The major averages performed well today as the broader market overcame weakness in a number of large cap stocks including tech stocks. The Dow Jones

The major averages are mixed to start the new year after opening higher this morning. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 50 points after rising

The major averages are pulling to end another great year for the averages. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 303 points, or 0.63%. The S&P

The major averages pulled back heading into the year end with the S&P 500 falling for a third session on Tuesday in quiet trading. The

The major averages quietly pulled back to start the week following a solid rally in equities over the Christmas week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average

The major averages finish higher to end the week as the artificial intelligence trade regains its footing. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 183 points

The major averages finished in the green off the highs following lighter-than-expected inflation data, good for lower interest rates and better than expected earnings and

The major averages reversed course once again as investors continue to rotate out of key artificial intelligence names, sparked by a report that Oracle’s primary

The major averages pulled back as delayed economic data paints a weak picture of the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 302 points after

The major averages reversed falling into the red as tech and artificial intelligence stocks pull back once again as more value stocks perk up. The

The major averages reversed course and fell into the red as profit-taking persists in the technology and AI space. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished

The major averages closed mixed with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 reaching new heights following the Federal Reserve interest rate cut the

The major averages rose sharply in the afternoon after the Federal Reserve decided to cut interest rates once again this year with possibly more rate

The major averages closed mixed and quiet ahead of this week’s interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 179

The major averages pulled back to start the week ahead of the Fed decision on interest rates on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell

The major averages finished higher for a fourth straight day as economic data provides further incentive for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates next

The major averages closed mixed with mixed tech earnings ahead of next week’s interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones Industrial Average

The major averages rose once again as the latest weak jobs data from ADP strengthened investors’ conviction that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates

The major averages rose today boosted by gains in bitcoin and technology names, as traders recovered some of the ground lost in the previous session.

The major averages pulled back to start December as cryptocurrencies dropped sharply today. The Dow Jones Industrial Average pulled back by 427 points, or 0.9%,

The major averages close out the abbreviated week on a high note, but a down month for the Nasdaq Composite as the major averages fight

The major averages rose once again for the fourth straight day of gains ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 314

The major averages rise for a second straight day on this abbreviated holiday week as hopes for a rate cut in December seem to be

The major averages rose sharply to start the week led by tech stocks on this abbreviated Thanksgiving holiday week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose

The major averages reversed course after a strong rally to start the day following better than expected earnings from Nvidia and Walmart. The Dow Jones

The major averages closed higher, rallying into the close, snapping a losing streak ahead of Nvidia’s earnings tonight. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 47

The major averages tried to rebound, but sold off once again into the close led by technology shares and concerns of valuations in the artificial

The major averages pull back to start the week as the government reopens with a flood of key economic data releases this week along with

The major averages closed mixed on the day and the week as Congress ended the government shutdown. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 309 points,

The major averages opened modestly lower and accelerated to the downside as more money rotates out of the tech sector. The Dow Jones Industrial Average

A second day of mixed results with the Dow Jones Industrial leading a rally to all-time highs while tech lags and closed in the red

The major averages rose to start the week after Congress took a critical step towards reopening the government after a miserable weekend at the airports.

The major averages opened lower on more concerns of the economy following more earnings, but then pared the losses in the afternoon on hopes Congress

The major averages came under pressure today even as earnings keep rolling in from corporate America. Profit-taking persisted with the recent highflyers including artificial intelligence

The major averages closed higher after opening mixed this morning following election and day and more earnings flooding in. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose

The major averages pulled back on profit-taking from a number of artificial intelligence stocks and recent high flyers like Palantir. The Dow Jones Industrial Average

The major averages closed mixed today thanks to a number of deal announced along with more strength of AI and DRAM stocks.  The Dow Jones

The major averages finished in the green after dipping into the red midday as earnings keep pouring in from the big cap techs and the

Plenty of earnings out today as the major averages closed lower as a number of big cap techs took a hit following a meeting between

The major averages reversed course after the Federal Reserve cut rates this afternoon, but then indicated the central bank might not cut interest rates again

The major averages closed in the green once again led by artificial intelligence stocks a day before the Federal Reserve is set to announce its

The major averages continued the rally to start the week as the U.S. and China officials cooled tensions over the weekend, laying the groundwork for

The major averages finished the day and week higher thanks to a plethora of earnings this week and tame inflation data out this morning. The

The major averages closed higher today with a plethora of strong earnings results. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 144 points, or 0.31%, to finish

The major averages opened lower and accelerated their losses throughout the day on a plethora of earnings reports and rising tensions with China once again.

The major averages closed mixed with the Dow Jones Industrial Average having a record-setting session, boosted by strong earnings reports from companies such as Coca-Cola

The major averages rose to start the week to the upside led by Apple and ahead of a big week of corporate earnings. The Dow

The major averages reversed course and finished in the green as President Trump marked an optimistic tone on trade relations with China even as some

The major averages reverse course once again, giving up earlier gains, led by declines in bank stocks on worries about bad loans. The Dow Jones

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