- Dow Jones futures and other major stock indexes dropped Thursday following a surge in the Labor Department’s weekly initial unemployment claims.
- Artificial intelligence chip maker Arm Holdings (ARM), Airbnb (ABNB), and Roblox (RBLX) saw significant drops after reporting earnings.
- Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury yield ticked higher to 4.52%, and oil prices bounced with West Texas Intermediate futures trading around $79.55 a barrel.
Stock market sees a drop as unemployment claims rise and major companies report earnings, affecting Dow Jones futures and other major indexes.
Unemployment Claims Impact Stock Market
Before the stock market opened on Thursday, the Labor Department’s first-time jobless claims jumped to 231,000 vs. 208,000 in the previous week. This was higher than the modest rise to 212,000 that was expected, according to Econoday. This news impacted the stock market, with Dow Jones futures dropping 0.1% vs. fair value while S&P 500 futures inched lower. Tech-focused Nasdaq 100 futures were also slightly lower ahead of the opening bell.
Company Earnings Reports Influence Market
Several companies reported earnings, causing significant shifts in the market. AI chip stock Arm plunged more than 8% after the company surpassed analyst estimates for its fiscal fourth quarter and with its forecast for the current period. However, its sales outlook for the year ahead missed the mark. Roblox also plummeted nearly 28% after reporting Q1 results early Thursday. The company said it sees second-quarter bookings at $870-$900 million, below estimates for $902.5 million. Airbnb shares tumbled 9% after its earnings report.
Dow Jones Extends Win Streak Despite Challenges
Despite the challenges, the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed to climb 0.4% on Wednesday, extending a win streak to six sessions. The S&P 500 edged lower, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite fell 0.2%. This shows that stock pickers can still find opportunities even in difficult market conditions.
Stocks to Watch
Several stocks are worth watching in the current market. Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), NXP Semiconductor (NXPI), Texas Roadhouse (TXRH), and Tradeweb Markets (TW) are among the best companies to watch on the stock market today. Chipotle and Merck featured in this Stocks Near A Buy Zone column. An essential resource for daily breakouts is IBD MarketSurge’s “Breaking Out Today” list. It shows MarketSurge Growth 250 stocks that are breaking out past new buy points.
Conclusion
The stock market experienced a drop as unemployment claims rose and several major companies reported earnings. However, the Dow Jones managed to extend its win streak, showing that opportunities can still be found in challenging market conditions. Several stocks are worth watching in the current market, including Chipotle Mexican Grill, NXP Semiconductor, Texas Roadhouse, and Tradeweb Markets.
