US Stock Market Today Updates: US stocks slightly rose ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve’s minutes in January. The scene was set by Nvidia after its 2.7% increase to $189.96 following Meta’s massive chip purchase. The Dow rose by about 0.6%, reaching 49,832 and the Nasdaq also rose by about 1.17%, reaching 22,843 while the S&P 500 rose by about 0.84%, reaching 6,901 and tech stocks rebounded to calm AI concerns despite oil rising by 3%.
U.S. Market Snapshot
Major indices notched gains amid choppy trading with tech leading the charge despite broader caution.
|
Index |
Price |
Change |
% Change |
|
Dow Jones |
49,832.12 |
+298.93 |
+0.60% |
|
Nasdaq |
22,842.86 |
+264.48 |
+1.17% |
|
S&P 500 |
6,900.51 |
+57.54 |
+0.84% |
|
NYSE |
23,300 |
-25 |
-0.11% |
Dow Jones
The Dow index has gone up by about 0.6% with its final value being 49,832.12 and the increase has been contributed to by some of the heavyweight stocks like Amazon and Chevron. The Dow has been able to endure the fluctuations with a feeling of consistent industrial strength prior to the insights of the Fed.
Nasdaq
Nasdaq surged by 1.17% to 22,842.86 with AI chips fueling the rise as Nvidia shares jumped by 2.70%. Tech majors have calmed fears of an AI-related sell-off with trading volumes supporting the recovery.
S&P 500
S&P 500 rose by 0.84% to 6,900.51 with the gain being reflected in more than just tech stocks, as the utility and materials sectors also participated in the rally. Initially, nine out of eleven sectors were down, but the overall sentiment remained positive.
NYSE
NYSE Composite lost 0.11% to around 23,300 with the index underperforming the broader market as decliners outpaced gainers, although the former had a slim margin.
Oil Rises on US-Iran Talks
Crude oil prices rose by 3% as US crude traded at $64.32 per barrel, while Brent traded at $69.46 after Vice President JD Vance criticized Iran’s stalled nuclear talks. Trump also kept the option of military strikes on the table, which caused supply risk premiums to rise, despite earlier signs of de-escalation.
Palo Alto Shares Drop After Earnings
Palo Alto Networks lost around 8% after the company reported its Q2 results, despite beating estimates with $2.6 billion in revenue, an increase of 15% from the prior year.
Meta’s Nvidia AI Chip Deal
Meta has made a huge bet on Nvidia, lining up millions of the company’s Vera Rubin GPUs and Grace CPUs for its AI data centers, driving the company’s shares up 2.70 percent. Zuckerberg’s talking about the possibility of personal super intelligence and the hunger for chips for Big Tech while inner doubts creep in.
Gold & Silver Futures Climb
MCX Gold for April delivery rose by 0.86% to Rs 1,52,715 per 10 grams, up by Rs 1,297 with the April 2026 contract trading at Rs 1,53,303, up by 1.2% while silver for March delivery rose by 2% to Rs 2,33,339 per kilogram, backed by physical demand and international cues.
In international markets, gold futures also registered gains, rising 0.89 per cent to USD 4,921 per ounce in New York while silver price climbed 46.7% to $1,357 per kilogram, import volumes surged 56% to 5,727 tonnes.Â
Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Trading Volumes
In January, crypto spot and derivatives trading volume reached $5.95 trillion, an increase of 2.43% from the previous month while spot trading volume reached $1.55 trillion with an increase of 5.83%. Bitcoin’s daily volume averaged $37.8 billion, trading around $68,929, down 0.82% after peaking in January near $98,000, or 10% down from the high. Binance led the spot market with $407 billion in trading volume.
Why Markets Dipped Intraday
While there was not a complete drop today as the major indices advanced overall, the Dow did fall 331 points at one time due to worries about the impact of AI on software and logistics. Traders were also wary before the PCE inflation numbers and the minutes from the Federal Reserve, as the VIX was at 20.29.
Top Gainers Today
- Nvidia (NVDA): $189.96, +$4.99 (+2.70%) on Meta deal.
- Goldman Sachs (GS): $939.93, +$23.89 (+2.61%).[user data]
- Amazon (AMZN): $205.84, +$4.69 (+2.33%) post-Ackman stake hike.
- Walt Disney (DIS): $107.34, +$1.90 (+1.80%).[user data]
- Salesforce (CRM): $186.62, +$2.33 (+1.26%).[user data]
Top Losers Today
- 3M (MMM): $164.23, -$3.39 (-2.02%).[user data]
- Travelers (TRV): $296.63, -$2.60 (-0.87%).[user data]
- Boeing (BA): $242.01, -$2.03 (-0.83%).[user data]
- Merck (MRK): $120.59, -$0.98 (-0.81%).[user data]
- P&G (PG): $158.43, -$1.13 (-0.71%).[user data]
FAQ’s
Q1: Why did oil prices rise today?
A: VP Vance cited Iran’s nuclear talk failures; Trump eyed military options, lifting US crude 3.19% to $64.32.
Q2: What hurt Palo Alto shares?
A: Q2 beat but Q3 guidance missed (78-80¢ vs. 92¢ EPS expected), plus AI fears; stock fell 8%.
Q3: How did crypto volumes fare in January?
A: Total $5.95T (+2.43%), spot $1.55T (+5.83%); Bitcoin led amid volatility post-$98K peak.
Q4: What drove Nasdaq gains?
A: Nvidia +2.70% on Meta’s millions-chip buy; broader tech recovery despite AI jitters.
Q5: Any Fed catalysts ahead?
A: January minutes today, PCE Friday; markets eye rate cuts amid 2.4% inflation nearing 2% target.
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