Okay, so the S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.05%) managed a microscopic uptick—0.05% to 6,836.17. It’s like a participation trophy for showing up. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 0.22%) dipped 0.22% to 22,546.67, proving that gravity still exists, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI +0.10%) eked out a 0.10% gain to 49,500.93. Honestly, it’s less a rally and more a collective sigh of relief before the long weekend. All three indexes finished the week in the red—the Nasdaq down 2.10%—which, let’s be real, is a polite way of saying “investors are hitting the eject button.”
Market Movers (or, Who Had a Good Day?)
Applied Materials (AMAT +8.03%) surged after a decent earnings report. Apparently, making the stuff that makes other stuff is still a viable business model. Who knew? And Rivian Automotive (RIVN +26.64%)? Oh, bless their electric little hearts. Up 26.64% to $17.73 after beating expectations. It’s like watching a puppy win a dog show – you’re happy for them, but also deeply suspicious.
Coinbase (COIN +16.46%) bounced back after yesterday’s tumble, rising 16.46% to $164.32. Because nothing says “stable investment” like a company whose fortunes are tied to a digital currency invented by someone who goes by a pseudonym. And Bitcoin (BTC +4.72%) helped, naturally. The whole thing feels a bit… precarious, doesn’t it? In the Dow, defensive healthcare play Medtronic (MDT 1.29%) took a breather ahead of earnings. Because even healthcare companies need a vacation.
What This Means (Or, What We’re Telling Ourselves)
January’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in lower than expected. Inflation slowed to 2.4%, and core inflation clocked in at 2.5%. It’s like the economy decided to take a deep breath before the next round of chaos. Housing inflation cooling is good news, unless you were hoping for a housing bubble. Which, let’s be honest, some people always are.
This week has been dominated by fears of AI replacing everyone. It started with software, then spread like a particularly aggressive meme. Analysts are now saying it was an overreaction. Which is what they always say right before it isn’t. The CPI data did slow the losses, though. For now. Look, I’m not saying the robots aren’t coming for your job. I’m just saying they might need a firmware update first. And honestly? A good benefits package. Everyone deserves healthcare.
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