US STOCKS-S&P, Nasdaq end lower in fickle trading, megacap trend uncertain US economic growth regains steam in Q2; inflation slows Ford slumps as higher costs, EV unit dent profit growth IBM gets boost from software, AI demand, as consulting slips Gains for small-cap indexes Russell 2000 and S&P Small Cap 600 Indexes: Dow up 0.2%, S&P down 0.51%, Nasdaq 0.93% lower Updates with closing prices By David French July 25 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite ended a fickle session weaker on Th

US STOCKS-S&P, Nasdaq end lower in fickle trading US economic growth regains steam in Q2; inflation slows Ford slumps as higher costs, EV unit dent profit growth IBM gets boost from software, AI demand, as consulting slips Gains for small-cap indexes Russell 2000 and S&P Small Cap 600 Updates to close By David French July 25 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite ended lower on Thursday in fickle trading , ultimately failing to regain ground lost during the previous day' s tech-triggered s

US STOCKS-Wall Street rises as small caps advance, megacaps recover ground US economic growth regains steam in Q2; inflation slows Ford slumps as higher costs, EV unit dent profit growth IBM gets boost from software, AI demand, as consulting slips Gains for small-cap indexes Russell 2000 and S&P Small Cap 600 Indexes up: Dow 0.9%, S&P 0.59%, Nasdaq 0.57% Updated to 2:02 p.m.

UPDATE 1-JB Hunt sell-off puts pressure on transport sector after rally Updates prices at 2:28 p.m ET/ 1828 GMT, adds commentary By Sinéad Carew July 17 (Reuters) - Shares in JB Hunt Transport Services JBHT.O dropped more than 6% on Wednesday, on course to snap a five-day rally and weighing heavily on the broader transportation sector after the trucking company's quarterly report missed expectations.

US STOCKS-Megacap tech, chip stock rout drags Nasdaq to two-week low; Dow outperforms For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window. Chip stocks slump on China trade worries, tech sell-off J&J up after beating estimates on strong drug sales UnitedHealth Group jumps to record high Russell 2000 set to snap five-day winning streak Indexes: Dow up 0.55%, S&P down 1.26%, Nasdaq down 2.63% Updated at 12:11 p.m.

JB Hunt sell-off puts pressure on transport sector after rally By Sinéad Carew July 17 (Reuters) - Shares in JB Hunt Transport Services Inc JBHT.O were down more than 7% on Wednesday, on course to snap a five-day rally and weighing heavily on the broader transportation sector after the trucking company's quarterly report fell short of expectations. JB Hunt last traded at $162.88 after closing Tuesday's session at $176, its highest level since April 16, the culmination of a 5-day rally in which

BUZZ-U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Prologis, J.B. Hunt, UnitedHealth Group Eikon search string for individual stock moves: STXBZ The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7 The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8 The Nasdaq slumped nearly 2% to a two-week low on Wednesday, accompanied by losses on the S&P 500, as major chip and tech stocks were pressured by the prospect of tighter U.S.

BUZZ-JB Hunt shares fall after Q2 EPS, revenue miss street estimates ** Shares in JB Hunt Transport Services JBHT.O down 5.7% on Wednesday after co missed Q2 EPS, revenue expectations ** JBHT reports Q2 adj EPS of $1.32 vs. consensus view of $1.52; $2.92 bln revenue missed $3.04 bln consensus, as per LSEG ** Since 2022, U.S. truckers have faced high capacity, lower rates, and no substantial increase in volumes , raising worries weakness could continue beyond 2024 ** Still, analyst reactions were

US STOCKS-Nasdaq futures drive losses as megacap tech, chip stocks sell off For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window. Chip stocks fall on China trade worries, tech rout J&J down after cutting annual profit forecast Lilly slumps as rival Roche reports early data for obesity pill Spirit Airlines shares slip after lowered Q2 forecast Futures down: Dow 0.21%, S&P 500 0.81%, Nasdaq 1.28% Updated at 7:02 a.m.

US STOCKS-Wall St futures slump after rally as tech stocks slide For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window. Futures down: Dow 0.18%, S&P 500 0.73%, Nasdaq 1.24% July 17 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures slid on Wednesday, with those tracking the Nasdaq 100 dropping over 1% as investors sold off megacap tech and chip shares and piled into lagging areas of the market such as small-cap stocks.

U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Appfolio, J B Hunt Transport Services, UnitedHealth Group July 17 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Appfolio, J B Hunt Transport Services and UnitedHealth Group, on Wednesday. HIGHLIGHTS * Appfolio Inc APPF.O : JP Morgan raises target price to $328 from $260 * J B Hunt Transport Services Inc JBHT.O : JP Morgan raises PT to $201 from $184 * Norfolk Southern Corp NSC.N : Jefferies cu

UPDATE 1-JB Hunt's profit falls 24% on continued industry headwinds Adds JB Hunt's statement in paragraph 5, analyst comment in paragraph 6 By Abhinav Parmar and Pratyush Thakur July 16 (Reuters) - U.S. trucking firm JB Hunt Transport Services JBHT.O reported a 24% fall in second-quarter profit on Tuesday as a result of continued weakness in their truckload and intermodal businesses.

JB Hunt's profit falls 24% on continued industry headwinds July 16 (Reuters) - U.S. trucking firm JB Hunt Transport Services JBHT.O reported a 24% fall in second-quarter profit on Tuesday as a result of continued weakness in their truckload and intermodal businesses. In the United States, the trucking industry has continued to follow a downward trend since 2022 owing to higher capacity, lower rates and no substantial increase in volumes, hinting for the downturn to continue beyond 2024. Volumes

BRIEF-J.B. Hunt Q2 Revenue USD 2,930 Million Vs. IBES Estimate USD 3,044 Million Jul 16 (Reuters) - J.B. Hunt Q2 operating income USD 205.7 million vs. IBES estimate USD 222.9 million. Q2 net income USD 135.9 million vs. IBES estimate USD 155.9 million Q2 EPS USD 1.32 vs. IBES estimate USD 1.52

US STOCKS-Dow notches record closing high, small caps surge on rate cut bets June retail sales stronger than expected BofA profit beats expectations UnitedHealth rises after Q2 profit beats estimates Russell 2000 touches multi-year high Updates to market close By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, July 16 (Reuters) - The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached an all-time closing high on Tuesday after U.S.

US STOCKS-Dow, small caps surge on rate cut hopes, solid data June retail sales stronger than expected BofA profit beats expectations UnitedHealth rises after Q2 profit beats estimates Russell 2000 touches multi-year high Indexes: Dow up 1.65%, S&P up 0.34%, Nasdaq down 0.22% Updates to 14:14 EDT By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, July 16 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were mixed on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average building on Monday's all-time closing high after solid retail sales data bolstered

US STOCKS-Dow, small caps rally as rate-cuts bets hold firm For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window. June retail sales stronger than expected BofA profit beats expectations UnitedHealth rises after Q2 profit beats estimates Match up on report activist investor Starboard built stake Indexes: Dow up 1.43%, S&P up 0.24%, Nasdaq down 0.35% Updated at 12:21 a.m.

BUZZ-Bernstein lifts JB Hunt's PT on intermodal volume upside ** Logistics company J.B. Hunt Transport Services' shares JBHT.O rise ~2% to $172.97 in early market hours ** Bernstein lifts PT to $182 from $179, representing a 7% upside to the stock's last close ** Brokerage sees JBHT's Q2 results in line with expectations but expects some upside to

MORNING BID AMERICAS-Powell stirs rate hopes, Trump trade cools A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan After a jarring Monday that spurred a wave of U.S. election trades, world markets zeroed in Federal Reserve easing hopes, China's economic stumble and the unfolding earnings season. The appearance former President Donald Trump at the Republican party convention after Saturday's failed attempt on his life underscored speculation the attempted assassination now boosts

J B Hunt Transport Services Inc expected to post earnings of $1.53 a share - Earnings Preview J B Hunt Transport Services Inc JBHT.OQ JBHT.O is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on July 16 for the period ending June 30 2024 The Lowell Arkansas-based company is expected to report a 2.6% decrease in revenue to $3.05 billion from $3.13 billion a year ago, according to the mean estimate from 14 analysts, based on LSEG data.