Wall Street closed higher on Tuesday, boosted by renewed hopes of a December rate cut, but the real story was Alphabet’s growing dominance in the AI arena, a move that rattled rivals Nvidia and AMD while igniting enthusiasm across the broader tech landscape.
Stay informed about the performance of the S&P500 index one hour before the close of the markets on Tuesday. Uncover the top gainers and losers in today's session for valuable insights.
Best Buy surged after posting Q3 results of $1.40 EPS and $9.67 billion in revenue, topping estimates and raising its full-year outlook on 2.7% comp sales growth.
According to a Bloomberg News report, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been on the selection process since the summer to replace Powell and has been interviewing nearly a dozen candidates.
Let's delve into the developments on the US markets in the middle of the day on Tuesday. Below, you'll find the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index during today's session.
The United States stock market is currently a landscape of contrasting forces, as investors grapple with a mosaic of mixed economic signals and a cautious, yet hopeful, sentiment. As of November 25, 2025, the market is poised at a critical juncture, balancing the potential tailwinds of impending Federal Reserve interest
Best Buy's Q3 earnings beat profit forecasts with adjusted EPS of $1.40. Revenue was slightly below estimates, but the company raised its full-year guidance on strong comparable sales growth.
Electronics retailer Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 2.4% year on year to $9.67 billion. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $41.8 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.40 per share was 6.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official boosted investor optimism for a potential interest rate cut. New York Federal Reserve President John Williams, a voting member of the rate-setting committee, suggested he sees room for "further policy easing," which sent a strong signal to the markets. Following his remarks, the probability of a December rate cut, as measured by the CME FedWatch Tool, surged from 39% to 71%. Lower interest rates can stimulate the economy by making borrowing cheaper for both consumers and businesses, which often translates to increased consumer spending. This prospect is outweighing recent reports of lower consumer confidence, as investors bet that a more accommodative Fed policy will support retailers through the holiday season.
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) reported robust third-quarter fiscal year 2026 results (corresponding to Q3 calendar year 2025) on November 20, 2025, exceeding analyst expectations and leading the company to raise its full-year outlook. Despite the strong performance, the immediate market reaction was somewhat mixed before the stock ultimately surged. The retail
Washington D.C. – November 19, 2025 – The U.S. Labor Department announced today that it would not release a full jobs report for October due to a prolonged federal government shutdown that recently concluded. This unprecedented decision leaves a critical void in economic data, plunging policymakers, economists, and financial markets
As the financial world braces for the highly anticipated earnings report from artificial intelligence titan Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) after market close on November 19, 2025, its shadow looms large over global markets. While Nvidia's performance is undoubtedly a bellwether for the booming AI sector and a significant market mover, a
Retailers are evolving to meet the expectations of modern, tech-savvy shoppers. Still, secular trends are working against their favor as e-commerce continues to take share from brick and mortars.
This puts retail stocks in a tough spot, and over the past six months, the industry has pulled back by 1.4%. This drop is a far cry from the S&P 500’s 13% ascent.
The financial markets are currently undergoing a significant and palpable transformation, often dubbed "The Vibe Shift" in stock market price action. This phenomenon, which gained prominence from late 2024 and intensified through 2025, describes a fundamental alteration in collective market sentiment, underlying psychological drivers, and the very metrics investors prioritize.
