The stock market saw a rebound on Friday, with the S & P 500 recovering from its recent dip. Despite a rocky trading session on Thursday, where Big Tech stocks took a hit, the overall market showed resilience. The Dow returned to record territory and surpassed 40,000 once again, showing signs of strength.
One of the key highlights of the day was the performance of Wells Fargo stock, which tumbled 7% after the bank’s second-quarter report. While the bank beat revenue and earnings expectations, the focus was on the net interest income (NII) which came in lower than anticipated. Investors were hoping for an improvement in the full-year forecast for NII, but challenges like higher funding costs and lower loan balances impacted profits. However, the bank’s strategic move towards fee-based businesses like investment banking was seen as a positive sign amidst the downturn.
Looking ahead, Morgan Stanley and Abbott Laboratories are set to post their earnings next week on Tuesday and Thursday respectively. The robust performance of other banks in the capital markets on Friday could bode well for Morgan Stanley’s investment banking division. Abbott Labs, on the other hand, is expected to deliver strong results following its positive outlook in the first quarter. However, concerns remain regarding Abbott’s ongoing trial related to its premature infant formula, which could affect the stock’s performance.
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