Market Domination Overtime anchor Josh Lipton breaks down the latest market news for Sept. 18, 2025. US stocks close higher as the Fed signals more rate cuts ahead and Nvidia invests $5 billion into Intel.
New York stock futures were not giving much away on Wednesday morning, ahead of the Federal Reserve policy announcement at 2pm Eastern Time. The Dow Jones was indicated 23 points or 0.05% higher, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures were down less than 0.1%.
The three major US indices in this analysis all look as if they are trying to grind higher yet again. At this point, the market still looks forward to the idea of interest rate cuts, and the “buy on the dip” attitude that will come with them.
Dow and Gruppo Fiori unveil breakthrough PU recycling tech for end-of-life vehicles, boosting circularity in autos.
Verizon stands out as the only Dow stock meeting the 'dogcatcher' ideal: annual dividends from $1K invested exceed its share price and are well-covered. Analyst forecasts suggest top Dow Dogs could deliver 13-31% net gains by September 2026, with an average 19.4% return and lower-than-market volatility. Most Dow dividend stocks remain too expensive relative to their yields; market corrections or dividend hikes are needed for broader fair-value opportunities.
Asian stocks rise as US rate cut bets overshadow Japan wage surge; all eyes on the US Jobs Report for cues on Fed policy and market momentum.
Investors looking to create meaningful passive income streams for retirement have a number of considerations to keep in mind.
The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow), and Nasdaq Composite are all stock market indexes used to measure the performance of various aspects of the U.S. stock market.
The S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Coverage (DJI) nabbed record closes after gross domestic product (GDP) data for the second quarter beat expectations.
Dow's sharp selloff and dividend cut present a contrarian buying opportunity as management prioritizes long-term stability over short-term payouts. Cost advantages from North American production and strategic plant closures position Dow to weather the current chemical sector downturn. A dovish Fed and lower interest rates could revive demand in construction and automotive, key end markets for Dow's products.
Results are due from retailers Dollar General and Best Buy this morning
After Dow shares fell by more than 50% over the past year, the likelihood of a market overreaction is quite high. The headlines look quite scary after what was likely a kitchen sink quarter. From a cash flow point of view, however, things are not as dire, and the dividend yield is still attractive.