S&P 500
As of October 24, 2025, the S&P 500, long considered the bastion of stable American corporate power, is increasingly incorporating companies with higher risk profiles, often dubbed "dicey" or speculative stocks. This strategic shift by the S&P Dow Jones Indices committee coincides with a
biotech
Shelton, CT – October 24, 2025 – Intensity Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: INTS), a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Shelton, Connecticut, is proceeding with a pivotal reverse stock split plan, a strategic corporate action aimed at shoring up its financial standing and maintaining its coveted listing on The Nasdaq Stock Market. This move
India
Mumbai, India – October 24, 2025 – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a transformative set of draft guidelines, proposing significant changes to how Indian banks engage with the capital markets, particularly by allowing them to directly fund corporate acquisitions. These proposals, detailed in draft circulars issued in October 2025,
Inflation
New York, NY – October 24, 2025 – The financial markets are abuzz today as fresh inflation data delivered a powerful jolt of optimism, propelling major U.S. stock indices to unprecedented record highs. A cooler-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for September 2025 has ignited hopes that the Federal Reserve will
US Futures
New York, NY – October 24, 2025 – US stock futures are exhibiting a robust ascent, signaling a strong start to trading as investors eagerly anticipate a crucial inflation reading that could dictate the Federal Reserve's next move. This pre-market optimism is largely fueled by a confluence of factors, including
CPI Report
October 24, 2025 – U.S. financial markets exploded into record territory today, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all setting new intraday highs. This historic surge was ignited by a cooler-than-forecast Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for September, which significantly amplified investor expectations
Small-cap stocks
The primary catalyst for the small-cap surge was the delayed release of the September inflation report, which painted a more optimistic picture than many economists had anticipated. Both the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and core inflation figures rose at a lower rate than expected, providing a significant boost to market
Dow Jones
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) (NYSE: DIA) surged by over 400 points on Friday, October 24, 2025, shattering previous records and signaling a renewed wave of optimism across financial markets. This monumental rally was primarily ignited by a softer-than-expected inflation report for September, which significantly bolstered expectations for imminent
Casablanca Stock Exchange
Casablanca, Morocco – October 24, 2025 – The Casablanca Stock Exchange commenced trading today with a notable downturn, as its major indices registered declines, extending a negative trend from the previous session. This subdued opening reflects a prevailing sense of caution and profit-taking among investors, particularly as the trading week draws to
Financial Markets
On Friday, October 24, 2025, a wave of optimism swept through global financial markets as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), S&P 500 (SPX), and Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) all achieved new record highs. This historic surge was triggered by the release of a milder-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Financial Markets
New York, NY – October 24, 2025 – In a significant boost to investor sentiment, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and the Nasdaq Composite (COMP:IND) surged to fresh record highs today, following the release of a cooler-than-expected September Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. This market rally, occurring despite an ongoing
S&P 500
The S&P 500, long considered the benchmark of blue-chip American corporate strength, has in recent months taken a notable turn towards embracing companies with characteristics once deemed more speculative. As of late 2025, a palpable market exuberance, fueled by a roaring AI boom and a resurgence of retail-driven