Stocks to Watch Today: Market Reactions to Earnings and Mergers
U.S. stocks rose on Friday as investors weighed tariff policies against signs of economic relief, with the S&P 500 adding 0.5% and the Nasdaq 100 popping up 0.7%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.5%, while Broadcom's strong earnings report lifted Nvidia's shares after they slumped the previous day. Meanwhile, February's jobs report came in weaker than expected, with nonfarm payrolls rising by a seasonally adjusted 151,000.
- The market's reaction to these mixed signals may indicate a continued divide between investors who focus on economic growth and those who prioritize company-specific performance, highlighting the ongoing tensions within the financial sector.
- How will the ongoing trade tensions impact the global supply chains that underpin many of the companies being watched by investors today?