The US service sector growth slowed more than expected in September, with the ISM Services Purchasing Managers Index falling to 54.9 from 55.4 in August, slightly below economists' forecast of 55. Despite this, the index remains above 50, indicating continued expansion. Key indicators showed mixed results: business activity and new orders eased, but employment rose above 50 for the first time in three months, signaling job growth. Supply chain issues and high fuel costs remain significant challenges. The data suggests a moderate but slowing expansion in the service sector, with ongoing inflationary pressures.
Gold's market context includes its recent price dip to $4,141 per ounce. For readers following US stocks on Pluang, here is the market snapshot as of Oct 05, 2026 20:41 WIB: out of 150 priced US stocks, 59 rose and 87 fell today. Notable movers include PINS (Pinterest Inc) up 3.30% at USD 19.89 with a typical hold time of 84 days, PLUG (Plug Power Inc) down 3.16% at USD 1.84 with a typical hold time of 41 days, and UPST (Upstart Holdings Inc) up 3.02% at USD 23.50 with a typical hold time of 38 days.
SPX Technologies (NYSE: SPXC) recently traded near its 52-week low around $170, down about 1.6% from the previous close. Despite this, several analysts maintain positive outlooks with price targets ranging from $250 to $301, indicating potential upsi...
Oppenheimer has maintained its Outperform rating on Enphase Energy but lowered the price target from $56 to $55. Enphase Energy, a company specializing in solar microinverters, home batteries, and energy management products, has seen its shares drop ...
UBS increased its price target for Ball Corp. from $65 to $66, citing steady demand for packaging products and growth in South America. The stock currently trades at $56.37, implying a potential 17.1% upside. Key factors supporting investor interest ...
Meta is investing over $130 billion in AI infrastructure but faces multiple lawsuits that could severely impact its finances and ability to fund AI projects. Notably, a $40 billion lawsuit from New Mexico and 29 states' suits over exploiting children...
Atlanta Braves Holdings remains a Buy due to strong real estate assets offsetting losses in baseball operations. However, rising interest rates, economic slowdown, and potential MLB labor strikes or lockouts create uncertainty and could temporarily l...
