Stocks Pare Midday Slump; Dow Logs Another Record Close

Oil prices broke higher for a fourth-straight session

Jake Scott

Deputy Editor

Feb 8, 2024 at 4:25 PM

Wall Street logged a third-straight win across the board today, with the Dow paring a hefty triple-digit midday loss and scoring another record close. The S&P 500 finished higher but is yet to overcome the 5,000 level for the first time ever, achieving an intraday high of 4,999.89. The tech-heavy Nasdaq, meanwhile, logged a modest win even after bond yields rose, the 10-year Treasury note touching 4.16% earlier today.

Continue reading for more on today's market, including:

2 stocks that made big moves after earnings.
Why analysts are betting on this casino stock.
Plus, an options strategy to consider; Disney's docket; and ARM breaks out.

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Senators gave the go-ahead signal for debates to open regarding a $95 billion foreign aid package to fund Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. (CNBC)
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How to profit from short call spreads.
Walt Disney has some big plans for the future.
The catalyst for Arm stock's new highs.

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Oil Prices Log 4th Consecutive Win

Oil futures marked their fourth consecutive win, after Israel rejected a proposal made by Hamas for a ceasefire and release of hostages in Gaza. Further heightening tensions in the Middle East, the U.S. killed a militant commander in Iraq. For the session, March-dated West Texas Intermediate Crude (WTI) added $1.60, or 2.2%, to finish at $75.46 per barrel.

Gold prices continued to be influenced by a firm dollar and higher bond yields. April-dated gold lost $3.80, or 0.2%, to settle at $2,047.90 for the session.

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