Daily Finance Pulse USA – 4 September 2025
Markets saw mixed action as the Nasdaq and S&P 500 finished higher Wednesday, lifted by Alphabet and Apple after a favorable court ruling. The Dow lagged. The NYSE is open September 4, 2025. Market sentiment: cautiously bullish. Stock market ahead for USA: open.
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Alphabet Surges: Antitrust Ruling, Stock Climbs
Sep 3, 2025 · A U.S. judge ruled against breaking up Google, boosting Alphabet shares and optimism for tech sector leaders.
Impact: Tech giants see renewed investor confidence.
2/10
Apple Gains: Judge Protects Google Payments
Sep 3, 2025 · Apple's shares rose as a favorable antitrust decision secured ongoing revenue streams from Google.
Impact: Apple’s business model seen as safer for now.
3/10
Fed Rate Cut Hopes: Officials Signal Easing
Sep 3, 2025 · Fed Governors signal likely rate cuts after soft jobs data.
Impact: Lower rates may support stocks in coming weeks.
4/10
S&P 500 Rises: Alphabet Leads Index Rally
Sep 3, 2025 · S&P 500 closed at 6,446.05, up 31.49 points; Alphabet led gains (Google Finance data).
Impact: Positive tech moves offset mixed broader market.
5/10
Nasdaq Jumps: Tech Stocks Drive Growth
Sep 3, 2025 · Nasdaq Composite ended at 21,496.05, a 216-point rise, powered by Alphabet’s surge.
Impact: Growth stocks are outperforming value stocks.
6/10
Dow Slips: Defensive Sectors Lag
Sep 3, 2025 · Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 33 points to 45,262.17 amid defensive sector weakness.
Impact: Investors rotate away from traditional safe havens.
7/10
Macy’s Rallies: Earnings Surprise, Uplift Guidance
Sep 3, 2025 · Macy’s beats earnings expectations and raises forecasts. Revamped stores attract buyers.
Impact: Retail sector momentum receives a boost.
8/10
Dollar Tree Drops: Profit Miss, Guidance Cut
Sep 3, 2025 · Dollar Tree shares fell after disappointing results and a lowered outlook.
Impact: Discount retail faces profit pressures.
9/10
Mortgage Demand Declines: Rates Still High
Sep 3, 2025 · Mortgage applications fell despite lower rates. Buyers need further reductions.
Impact: Housing recovery remains slow, impacting related sectors.
10/10
US Economy: Job Openings Signal Cooling Labor Market
Sep 3, 2025 · New labor report shows fewer job openings and moderate hiring, supporting Fed’s dovish view.
Impact: Labor cool-down could accelerate Fed rate cuts.