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The Dow Jones Equity All REIT index continued to rise during the final week of February, up 0.97%. Looking at the Dow Jones US real estate property sector indexes, the retail REIT index logged the largest increase over the past week, up 1.53%. On the other end, the office REIT index fell 3.02% during the week, while the hotel and self-storage REIT indexes also declined 0.45% each.
The US stock markets are negative in the premarket hours, as we are trying to price in a new war.
US stock futures plunged Monday morning as oil prices spiked and investor uncertainty shook markets amid US-Israeli air strikes on Iran, while defense stocks like Lockheed Martin jumped.
U.S. stock futures fell sharply on Monday following Friday's losses. Futures of the major benchmark indices were negative amid the ongoing Iran-U.S. conflict.
S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures drop more than 1.5%
Dow Inc. (DOW) closed at $30.73 in the latest trading session, marking a +2.78% move from the prior day.
The Nasdaq fell 2.0% while the Dow lost just 0.4%, thanks to differences in how the indexes are weighted. AI stocks are under pressure as investors question the return on investment from massive AI spending.
Verizon (VZ) stands as the only Dow stock meeting the 'dogcatcher' ideal, with annual dividends from $1K invested exceeding its share price and strong free cash flow. Analyst forecasts suggest the top ten Dow dividend dogs could deliver average net gains of 30.86% by March 2027, with varying risk profiles. Most Dow dividend stocks remain overpriced relative to their dividend yields, but market corrections or dividend increases could create more fair-priced opportunities.
The US indices are all relatively flat in the early hours of Friday, as we look for the next move in America.
U.S. stock futures fell on Friday after a mixed close on Thursday. Futures of major benchmark indices were negative.
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Nvidia's earnings beat wasn't enough to satisfy investors, and the massive stock dropped 5%. The Nasdaq fell 1.9% while the Dow only slipped 0.4%, thanks to index weighting differences.
The most important things that I see in the US indices is that the buyers continue to get into the market on dips, defending the overall long-term uptrend.
US stock futures were edging towards a flat start early on Thursday morning, as afterhours earnings from Nvidia and Salesforce continued to be digested. Nasdaq and Dow Jones futures were just below flat, down less than 0.05%, while S&P 500 futures were very modestly in the green.
U.S. stock futures were swinging between gains and losses on Thursday after advancing on Wednesday. Futures of the major benchmark indices were mixed.
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Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100 futures slip as Middle East tensions offset Nvidia's upbeat forecast, with Fed update and jobless claims in focus.
US indices are fighting back on Wednesday, as the markets are trying to recover and eventually continue the long-term rally.
U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday after closing higher on Tuesday. Futures of all the major benchmark indices were positive.
Dow Jones AI giant Nvidia stock is approaching a new buy point ahead of the company's quarterly earnings report this week.