Disney may give stocks reason to cheer

U.S. stocks rally on ‘Goldilocks’ jobs report as Wall Street’s fear gauge slides

Apple’s monster buyback, jobs surprise puts Fed on notice and Kentucky Derby fever

The U.S. Economy added fewer jobs than expected in June. Apple announced a record $110 billion stock buyback, the most ever for a company. McDonald's says it plans to make its burger bigger. The Kentucky Derby is expected to hit a new record for betting.

Powell dismissed stagflation. Will Biden ever get credit?

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell brushed off inflation concerns in his press conference. Yahoo Finance's Rick Newman analyzes what this means for President Joe Biden's administration. The economy is facing a weaker-than-expected jobs report and persistent inflation worries. Watch the full episode of Yahoo Finance with Rick Newman.

What Biden Admin's new EV tax credit means for automakers

The Biden Administration has finalized its tax credit rules for electric vehicles. The new rules restrict sourcing critical minerals used in EV batteries from countries like China. Yahoo Finance's Pras Subramanian looks at the implications for automakers moving forward. The rules are expected to be implemented in 2015.

April jobs data, US dollar, seasonality: Trading Takeaways

US economy added 175,000 new jobs in April, falling below expectations. The jobs report comes off of a cooler-than-anticipated jobs report. Market Domination Overtime's Jared Blikre breaks down the sectors that are trading higher. The US dollar continues to weaken against the euro.

Jobs data sent rate hike concerns 'out the window': Yardeni

April jobs report comes in weaker-than-expected. Yardeni Research President Ed yardeni dissects the implications of the data. He says the possibility of a rate hike in 2024 is "out the window" for the US economy. The ISM Services PMI is a notable data point.

Stocks jump after April jobs data, Apple buyback announcement

Dow Jones Industrial Average closes 450 points higher on Friday. Apple announces $110 billion share buyback program. Jobs report for the month of April comes in cooler-than-anticipated. Market Domination Overtime's Julie Hyman looks back on the day's market performance.

Stocks Roared to Climb Out of Hole

The Nasdaq Composite inched 2% higher on Friday. The 10-year yield marked its largest one-week decline since mid-December. The jobs report was "just right," according to the WSJ. The Nasdaq closed up 2% on the day.

These three things released bond market 'pressure': Strategist

Morgan Stanley's Vishal Khanduja breaks down what the April jobs report means for the economy. The April report was weaker-than-expected as hiring and wage growth slowed. The Fed's decision to leave rates unchanged helped ease pressure on the bond market, he says.

Stocks to watch next week: BP, Saudi Aramco, Uber, and interest rates

Dow Jones Soars 400 Points As Amgen, Apple Surge; Nvidia Jumps Again, Tempts New Buyers

Stocks surge on cooling jobs data for April

All three of the major market averages are up Friday morning after a cooler-than-expected jobs report for April. The Nasdaq Composite shot up as high as 2% following the market open. 175,000 jobs added in the month of April, below estimates of 240,000.

Jobs report shows marked April slowdown, prompting Fed rate-cut bets

Dow Jones Futures Rally Ahead Of Jobs Report; Apple Surges On Earnings

Stock market today: Dow jumps as Apple looks to jumpstart jobs day party

Apple shares rise 6% in pre-market trading. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures jump 320 points. April jobs report due for release at 8:30 a.m. ET. Apple's quarterly profit beats expectations. Amgen shares soar 14% as CEO says obesity drug could take on Novo Nordisk.

3 Dow Stocks That Are No-Brainer Buys in May

Three Dow stocks stand out as no-brainer buys for opportunistic investors in May. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a great place to look for bargains. Chevron is the first Dow Jones stock that's a surefire buy in May for investors. E-commerce leader Amazon is also a great buy for the long run.

Stock market today: Asian shares advance ahead of US jobs report

Asian shares are mostly higher ahead of a report on the U.S. Jobs market. The Japanese yen strengthened slightly against the dollar. Oil prices and U.s. Futures were higher. Japan and Shanghai markets are closed for holidays. The yen has strengthened slightly in recent days as the Bank of Japan intervenes to keep it from sliding.

Fed rate signals unleashed significant tailwinds: Apollo's Sløk

Apollo Global Management Chief Economist Torsten Sløk was one of the earliest to believe the Fed wasn't going to cut rates this year. He says the Fed is prioritizing easing inflation data over possible rate cuts. The Fed's latest monetary policy is signaling a higher interest rate environment.

Dow Jones Futures: Stock Market Rallies Into Jobs Report; Apple Jumps On Record Buyback