Nasdaq ends lower, S&P flat, investors watch Russia-Ukraine, await Nvidia earnings

Nov 20 - The tech-heavy Nasdaq closed lower on Wednesday, taking a break from the prior session's rally as investors worried about escalation of Russia-Ukraine tensions and weak results from Target, while awaiting earnings from megacap Nvidia.

Wall Street's"fear gauge" , jumped to 18.79 before easing slightly, still at its highest since the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election. Target , plunged after the retailer forecast holiday-quarter comparable sales and profit below Wall Street expectations following a third-quarter estimate miss.Growth stocks like Tesla , and Amazon.com , also fell.

However, given the lofty earnings expectations, the company could struggle to impress investors. Options traders are primed for a nearly $300-billion swing in Nvidia's market value after the results.

Nederland Laatste Nieuws, Nederland Headlines

Similar News:Je kunt ook nieuwsberichten lezen die vergelijkbaar zijn met deze die we uit andere nieuwsbronnen hebben verzameld.

S&P 500, Nasdaq gain as investors await Nvidia earnings; Tesla jumpsThe Kitco News Team brings you the latest news, videos, analysis and opinions regarding Precious Metals, Crypto, Mining, World Markets and Global Economy.
Bron: KitcoNewsNOW - 🏆 13. / 78 Lees verder »