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Wall Street rises to the edge of its all-time high

On Friday, the U.S. stock market approached its all-time high, with the S&P 500 rising 0.2% to finish just 0.3% below its previous record from October. The Dow Jones gained 104 points (0.2%), and the Nasdaq added 0.3%, capping a relatively quiet trading week. Ulta Beauty surged 12.7% after strong earnings and raised its annual revenue forecast, while Victoria’s Secret rallied 18% on a smaller-than-expected loss and an improved sales outlook. Warner Bros. Discovery rose 6.3% amid news that Netflix intends to acquire it for $72 billion, though the deal faces regulatory hurdles. Netflix shares fell 2.9%, and Paramount Skydance dropped 9.8%. SoFi Technologies also declined 6.1% after announcing a $1.5 billion share sale. Overall market optimism is supported by expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week, marking the third cut in 2025 to address a slowing labor market. Inflation remains above target, but recent data shows softening inflation expectations. The 10-year Treasury yield edged higher to 4.13%. International markets were mixed, with gains in Germany and South Korea, while Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 1.1% due to weak consumer spending and speculation about interest rate hikes.

Wall Street mixed as Fed rate cut decision nears

On December 9, 2025, U.S. stock markets showed mixed performance as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's policy decision and responded to conflicting news about AI chip exports to China. President Trump announced that Nvidia would be allowed to export H200 AI chips to China with a 25% tariff, but a Financial Times report indicated that Beijing might restrict access to these chips, causing Nvidia shares to fall by 0.7%. AMD and Intel also showed little movement despite similar expected trade policies. Wall Street remained focused on the Fed’s two-day meeting beginning Tuesday, with traders expecting an 89.6% chance of a 25-basis-point rate cut due to persistent inflation and a softening labor market. The S&P 500 hovered near record highs, supported by easing expectations, while small-cap stocks outperformed. In other market news, shares in Warner Bros rose amid a bidding war involving Paramount Skydance and Netflix. CVS Health rose 3% on a strong 2026 forecast, while Home Depot fell 2.5% after issuing weaker projections. The S&P 500 showed mostly positive sector performance, with advancing stocks outnumbering decliners on both the NYSE and Nasdaq.

Wall Street drifts near its record high as Exxon Mobil climbs

U.S. stock markets saw modest movement on Tuesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1%, nearing its all-time high, while the Nasdaq rose 0.2% and the Dow dipped 0.2%. Exxon Mobil led gains with a 2.5% rise after improving its five-year profit outlook, aided by strong performance in the Permian Basin and off Guyana’s coast. CVS Health also climbed 2.8% following positive financial projections. However, Toll Brothers and AutoZone shares dropped, reflecting weaker-than-expected quarterly results.