US Stocks Inch Higher Ahead of Economic Data; Bitcoin Soars, Tesla and Trump Media Decline

Major indexes showed minor gains on Tuesday as Wall Street awaited significant economic data on inflation and retail sales.

US Stocks Trade Flat Amid Economic Uncertainty

The Dow Jones rose 0.24% to 44,400.82, S&P 500 increased 0.10% to 6,007.46, and Nasdaq edged up 0.05% to 19,307.85.

Key Index Performance

Investors are keenly awaiting the release of consumer price inflation data on Wednesday, followed by producer price and retail sales reports later in the week.

Anticipation for Inflation Data

Tyson Foods surged 8.1% after strong quarterly earnings, Home Depot rose 0.3%, and Honeywell gained 5.2% following news of Elliott Investment's $5 billion stake.

Top Gainers: Tyson Foods, Home Depot, Honeywell

Tesla fell 2.4%, Trump Media dropped 6.6%, and Novavax faced a steep 9.1% decline, making them the day’s biggest losers.

Top Losers: Tesla, Trump Media, Novavax

Bitcoin hit an all-time high of $89,995 before pulling back, reflecting ongoing enthusiasm in the cryptocurrency market.

Bitcoin Reaches Record High

Bitcoin mining companies saw varied performance: MARA Holdings dropped 3.5%, while Riot Platforms declined 8.4%.

Mixed Results for Bitcoin Mining Stocks

The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.38%, signaling investor concerns about inflation and potential Federal Reserve rate actions.

Treasury Yield Rises

Brent crude rose by 0.70% to $72.33 per barrel, while WTI edged up 0.72% to $68.53, with OPEC’s revised demand outlook pointing to softer future demand.

Oil Prices Steady Amid Demand Concerns

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