Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day:
1. Part two
The first half of the year has wrapped up, and tech stocks keep leading the way. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite climbed 18.1% in the first six months of the year as the artificial intelligence craze excited investors. The S&P 500, meanwhile, jumped 14.5%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has been the laggard so far in 2024, rising only about 3.8%. All three indexes also saw positive gains for the month of June. Meanwhile, data from the Commerce Department released Friday showed that inflation in May slowed to its lowest annual rate in more than three years. Looking ahead to the holiday-shortened trading week, investors will be watching for the June jobs report, coming Friday morning. Follow live market updates.
2. Spirit of Boeing
3. Big feelings
The next billion-dollar movie has arrived with all the emotions that …