Title: Dow Jones Rallies After Disappointing Jobs Report, Apple Stock Slumps
Subtitle: Tech Giants and Earnings Reports Drive Market Activity
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged on Friday following the release of the Labor Department’s weaker-than-expected October jobs report. While the overall market saw positive momentum, tech giant Apple experienced a decline in its stock after releasing its earnings news.
According to the Labor Department’s employment report, the U.S. economy added 150,000 jobs in October, falling short of Wall Street estimates for an increase of 179,000. Additionally, the unemployment rate saw a slight rise to 3.9%, compared to the expected 3.8%.
Shares of Apple (AAPL) dropped 1.5% early Friday, despite beating expectations for its fiscal fourth quarter. The company faced consecutive declines in sales for the fourth period in a row. On the other hand, other major companies such as Atlassian (TEAM), Block (SQ), Booking (BKNG), Cloudflare (NET), Coinbase (COIN), DraftKings (DKNG), and Fortinet (FTNT) experienced notable movements in response to their earnings reports.
Notably, TEAM stock plunged over 6% while Block shares surged over 12% during morning trading. BKNG stock dropped 1.6%, while NET stock spiked 9%. COIN stock saw a decline of 1.2%, while DraftKings shares jumped 8%. Lastly, Fortinet witnessed a significant plunge of 16% in early trading.
In terms of market performance, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 0.5% after the opening bell on Friday, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite also saw gains of 0.8% and 0.9%, respectively, in morning action.
Two key factors impacting the market were oil prices and treasury yields. Oil prices experienced a modest rise, with West Texas Intermediate futures trading at $83 per barrel. At the same time, the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond saw a slight decrease to 4.53% on Friday, following Thursday’s settlement at 4.66%.
Looking at specific stocks to watch, companies such as Amazon (AMZN), Lululemon Athletica (LULU), Arista Networks (ANET), Tradeweb Markets (TW), Walmart (WMT), and UnitedHealth (UNH) were among the best stocks to monitor during the current market rally, according to IBD.
Walmart, in particular, appeared promising as it traced a cup-with-handle base, with a buy point of 164.33. Meanwhile, UnitedHealth showcased a handle in its massive consolidation, reflecting a new buy point at 546.78.
Various other stocks experienced positive movements in the market. Amazon showed a bullish move by returning above its 50-day line and rising by 0.9% on Friday. MercadoLibre saw a 1.5% rally after releasing its earnings report, while Tradeweb broke out of a flat base and added 1.2% to its stock value. Additionally, Uber Technologies surged over 6% higher on Thursday, recapturing its 50-day line.
In terms of the “Magnificent Seven” stocks, Tesla traded up 2.4%, while Meta Platforms and Nvidia rose by 0.8% and 1.2% respectively. On the other hand, Apple and Microsoft witnessed mixed trading ahead of the stock market opening.
Among the Dow Jones stocks in the “Magnificent Seven,” Apple gained 2.1% on Thursday, maintaining a five-session win streak. However, the company saw a 1.5% decline in its stock on Friday after releasing its earnings report. Microsoft, on the other hand, rose 0.65% on Thursday and extended its rally for the fifth session in a row.
In conclusion, the Dow Jones rallied despite the disappointing jobs report, with tech giants and earnings reports attracting significant market attention. The market remains engaged as investors carefully monitor various stocks and market indicators to identify opportunities and potential risks.
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