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- Stock futures held at record highs Friday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average continues to flirt with the 40,000 mark.
- Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) rallied after a report on a deal with software titan Microsoft (MSFT).
- GameStop (GME) tumbled on the stock market today after reporting preliminary results that fell short of views amid plans to sell additional shares.
Explore the latest movements in the stock market, including the Dow’s flirtation with 40,000, AMD’s rally on Microsoft news, and GameStop’s tumble after disappointing preliminary results.
Stock Market Today: Dow Jones Tops 40,000
On Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average made history, crossing the 40,000 mark for the first time on record as Walmart (WMT) rallied on strong results. However, the Dow fell back below that threshold by the close and all three major indexes were down for the day.
Key Market Movements and Analysis
Investor’s Business Daily’s Big Picture column on Thursday noted that Thursday’s higher Nasdaq volume meant the composite’s loss resulted in a distribution day. It came just one day after the major indexes climbed to new highs. The S&P 500 also carries one day of institutional selling, a stalling day on May 7.
Stock Market Today: Best Stocks To Watch
NetApp (NTAP), PDD (PDD), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM), and Tradeweb Markets (TW) — plus Dow Jones components JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and Merck (MRK) — are among the best companies to watch on the stock market today.
Conclusion
Today’s stock market shows a mix of historic highs and significant pullbacks, offering a complex landscape for investors. Key stocks like AMD and Microsoft show promising developments, while others like GameStop face challenges. Investors should stay informed and consider strategic positions in a volatile market.
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