Today At A Glance (5 sentences):

Major U.S. indexes rallied, supported by fresh optimism around U.S.–Japan and tentative U.S.–EU trade agreements. The S&P 500 hit a new intraday record, climbing ~0.6% as industrials and AI-related sectors led the charge. GE Vernova surged after beating Q2 expectations and raising forecasts; Nvidia also rose on AI enthusiasm. Texas Instruments pulled back more than 12% on a soft Q3 outlook, and Tesla/Alphabet edged lower ahead of earnings. Trading activity moderated volatility—futures were up pre-market, and bond yields ticked higher amid trade optimism and upcoming earnings.

Today’s Index Performance:

• Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI): Opened near 44,831 and closed around 44,661.12, a gain of +0.36%.
• S&P 500 (^GSPC): Opened at approximately 6,310, closing near 6,326.90, up +0.27%, and hit a record intraday high.
• Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC): Opened around 20,892, closed at 20,966.47, gaining +0.35%, buoyed by strength in AI and tech sectors.

Gainers Of Note:

• Hims & Hers Health (NYSE: HIMS) – Telehealth and wellness provider; surged ~12% following a bullish analyst upgrade and strong user growth in its mental health and weight-loss services.
• Lamb Weston Holdings (NYSE: LW) – Frozen potato products giant; gained ~9% after beating Q4 earnings expectations and issuing an upbeat forecast driven by strong demand and pricing power.
• Liberty Energy (NYSE: LBRT) – Oilfield services company; climbed ~8% on rising oil prices and solid Q2 results showing improved margins and robust North American drilling activity.

Losers Of Note:

• Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN) – Semiconductor and analog chips; plunged over 12% on a weak Q3 forecast, citing auto and tariff headwinds.
• Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) – EV pioneer; slipped ~0.3% as investors awaited Q2 results and adjusted for lower revenue and deliveries.
• Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) – Tech/AI heavyweight; dipped ~0.7% ahead of earnings, with markets focusing on AI spending and core search profitability.

Active Traders Of Note:

• AT&T (NYSE: T) – Telecom infrastructure; traded heavily after reporting Q2 earnings and unveiling a $3.5 billion fiber investment plan.
• Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) – Solar inverter manufacturer; saw high volume as shares fell ~14% following a mixed Q2 report and cautious Q3 outlook.
• Cal‑Maine Foods (NASDAQ: CALM) – Egg producer; surged ~16% on strong revenue growth and elevated average selling prices, drawing volume interest.

Looking Forward:

Trade optimism—backed by U.S.–Japan and promising U.S.–EU talks—has lifted sentiment, though upcoming earnings from Tesla, Alphabet, IBM, and others will be pivotal. Investors should watch tech earnings closely to see if growth narratives align with the bullish tone. Volatility may remain subdued, but any surprises from trade negotiations or earnings could shift the tone ahead of tomorrow’s open.

Note: The stock performance summaries are based on general trends observed over the past ten trading days and are not indicative of future results.

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