Benzinga Closing Bell Update: Stocks Gain And Dollar Falls After Powell Says Unlikely That Next Policy Rate Move Would Be A Hike, CVS Drops On Weak Earnings, Oil Lower On Inventory Build
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Stocks gained and the dollar fell following comments from Powell indicating that the next policy rate move is unlikely to be a hike. CVS shares dropped due to weak earnings, while oil prices declined on inventory build.
May 01, 2024 | 7:53 pm
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CVS shares dropped following the announcement of weak earnings.
Weak earnings typically lead to a decrease in investor confidence and can result in a short-term decline in stock price. Given CVS's role in the healthcare sector, its earnings are closely watched by investors.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Oil prices, tracked by USO, declined due to an inventory build.
An increase in oil inventory typically signals a surplus in supply over demand, leading to lower oil prices. As USO tracks the price of oil, an inventory build can negatively impact its price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
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Stocks, as represented by SPY, gained following Powell's comments on the unlikely rate hike.
Powell's comments on keeping the policy rate unchanged are generally seen as positive for the stock market, as they imply continued support for economic growth. This tends to increase investor confidence and can lead to gains in broad market indices like SPY.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 75