The S&P 500 index increased by 1.2% to close at 7,743.41 on September 25, 2026, just 0.7% below its all-time high. This rise occurred amid ongoing investor concerns in the third quarter, including a slight downgrade in the Atlanta Fed's GDPNow forecast for U.S. real GDP growth in Q3 2026, which fell from 5.1% to 5.0%. Despite these worries, the market showed resilience, signaling cautious optimism among investors. The near-record close suggests investors are balancing growth concerns with positive market momentum.
The S&P 500 index rebounded with a close just 0.7% below its all-time high, signaling cautious optimism despite economic growth concerns. For readers following U.S. stocks, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Sep 28, 2026 18:24 WIB: out of 150 priced US stocks tradable on Pluang, 31 rose and 115 fell today. Notable movers include FIRY (Firy Inc.) up 4.59% with a typical hold time of 13 days, NU (Nu Holdings Ltd) down 4.49% with a 53-day hold, and NEM (Newmont Corporation) down 4.46% with a 58-day hold.
Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an "Overweight" rating on Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc., raising its price target to $201, signaling confidence in the bank's prospects. Major institutional investors like State Street Corp and BlackRock have increased or initi...
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is expanding into the all-inclusive resort sector by acquiring a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts for $3 billion. This strategic move aims to broaden Royal Caribbean's presence in the $2 trillion global vacation m...
CarMax is set to report its Q3 2026 earnings with analysts predicting an EPS of about $0.73 and revenue near $7.09 billion, indicating growth from last year despite a weak auto market. The company has recently cut 145 corporate jobs as part of ongoin...
Micron Technology is poised for significant growth driven by strong AI demand for its memory products like DRAM, NAND, and HBM4. Analysts have set a price target of $1,520, suggesting a 40% upside from its current price of $1,082. Earnings are expect...
Capital One Financial Corporation sees a positive analyst outlook with Piper Sandler raising its price target to $260 and maintaining an Overweight rating. CEO Richard Fairbank highlights strong consumer credit performance and spending despite econom...
