Stock market news — Tuesday, 29 September 2026
412 headlines. Of the 331 with a specific market target, 189 were positive, 72 negative and 70 neutral — overall mood leaning optimistic. Most mentioned: SPY, NVDA, META.
Mood Index68Leaning optimistic · about the index
Sentiment
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Consumer optimism slides to lowest since 2014 as fears escalate over rising prices and jobs
The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index tumbled to 81.9, a decline of 6.7 points and a reading well below the forecast for 89.
Why AMD's World Labs deal just turned up the heat in the AI chip race
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor and Sozzi Unleashed host Brian Sozzi breaks down why AMD (AMD)is acquiring World Labs in a deal valued at $8.2 billion. As part of the deal, World Labs co-founder Fei-Fei Li will join AMD, adding to the…
Why Perella Weinberg Partners Stock Skyrocketed Today
It's apparently deep in discussions to combine with a larger peer.
Boeing wins US Navy’s next-generation fighter contract, Pentagon says
Crude Prices Sink as More Oil Supplies Exit Hormuz
November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) closed down -3.22 (-3.48%) on Tuesday, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) closed down -0.0255 (-0.81%). Crude oil and gasoline prices retreated on Tuesday, with gasoline falling to a 2.5-week low. Crude…
Exclusive-Tiger Global, Dragoneer in talks to invest in Kalshi’s new $1 billion fundraise, sources say
30-year Treasury bond yield scales to highest level since 2002
U.S. Treasury yields largely rose Tuesday, adding to the gains that catapulted them to multi-year highs amid central bank monetary policy concerns.
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Atlas’ Malacacheta emerges as South America’s largest graphite project
Estimate gives Malacacheta 17.2 million indicated tonnes grading 5.73% graphitic carbon.
Google pays 100 publishers for AI-powered search content- The Information
Maxim Group Initiates Coverage of Apyx Medical with Buy
Fintel reports that on September 29, 2026, Maxim Group initiated coverage of Apyx Medical (NASDAQGS:APYX) (DB:BOV) with a Buy recommendation.Apyx Medical Corporation, based in the United States, operates primarily in the medical…
Schwab's Dividend ETF Has Nearly Quadrupled Its Payout Since 2012
A buyer from late 2011 now gets around 12% a year on what they paid. Can a buyer at today's price expect the same?
Why Perella Weinberg Partners Stock Skyrocketed Today
It's apparently deep in discussions to combine with a larger peer.
Dow Jones Futures Rise With Micron, Inflation Data Due; Yields Pressure Stocks But Bloom Energy Soars
Stocks are resilient as Treasury yields rise but aren't thriving. Bloom Energy surged. Inflation data, Micron earnings loom.
Why is Vanda Pharmaceuticals stock surging today?
Stock futures inch higher as traders weather latest rise in Treasury yields: Live updates
The 30-year Treasury bond yield hit levels not seen since June 2002. Those moves led the Dow to a decline of more than 100 points.
Apple is betting $1,999 that consumers are ready for this shift
Apple wants to turn an awkward phone into the next big thing.
TSA officers will not be allowed to sit during ID checks at US airports
Wall Street giants extend S&P 500 options deal through 2051
Cboe shares rise as the exchange extends exclusive S&P 500 options rights through 2051 and explores tokenized options with S&P DJI.
Texas startup raises $133M to build rare earth magnet-grade iron plant
Funding will finance construction of Hertha Chalyx, to produce 10,000 tonnes of steel and magnet-grade high-purity iron.
Robinhood to allow 24-hour weekend trading of US stocks as industry shifts to wider access
Nat-Gas Prices Tumble as Output Recovers
November Nymex natural gas (NGX26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.095 (-3.06%). Nat-gas prices settled sharply lower on Tuesday for a second day after gas production returned to near normal after repairs were made to a ruptured gas pipeline…
Sugar Prices Jump on Lower EU Sugar Beet Yields
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.36 (+2.06%) on Tuesday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed up +5.40 (+1.07%). Sugar prices moved higher on Tuesday, with London sugar posting a 1-week high. Sugar…
Hogs Rallying Back on Tuesday
Lean hog futures are higher on Tuesday, with contracts 80 cents to $1.10 higher. USDA’s national base hog price was tallied at $78.01 in the Tuesday AM report at $78.01. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 55 cents on September 24…
Corn Back to Steady Trade on Tuesday
Corn futures are trading with contracts steady to fractionally lower on Tuesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 1/2 cent at $4.78 1/2. The Monday NASS Crop Progress report showed 72% of the US corn crop listed as…
Trump, AI CEOs sign voluntary safety pact, back data center expansion
Cotton Falling the 4 Cent Limit on Tuesday
Cotton futures are falling lower, with contracts down 370 to the 400 point limit on Tuesday. Crude oil is down $2.12 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.389 higher. Weekly Crop Progress data showed 70% of the US…
Why Staar Surgical Zoomed Almost 8% Higher on Tuesday
It was the subject of a recommendation upgrade from an analyst.
3 Reasons To Buy Airbnb Now
Airbnb finally looks ready for a bull run.
Cocoa Prices Fall on Dollar Strength and Robust Supplies
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed down -181 (-3.24%) on Tuesday, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) closed down -129 (-3.09%). Cocoa prices settled sharply lower on Tuesday as a rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 2-month…
Stocks Turn Mixed as Bond Yields Rise
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.11% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.50%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.24%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are down -0.18%,…
Hedge funds now hold a record share of the $30 trillion Treasury market. What could go wrong?
Hedge funds can boost Treasury market liquidity, but their growing role also risks creating financial instability.
Accelevation prices IPO at $18 per share on Nasdaq
Dollar Strength and Abundant Supplies Knock Cocoa Prices Lower
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is down -169 (-3.02%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is down -118 (-2.83%). Cocoa prices are sharply lower today as a rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 2-month high has spurred long…
Tesla (TSLA), What Is Drawing Fresh Attention Now?
Tesla (TSLA) is back in focus as regulators scrutinise its Cybercab certification process, questioning how the firm approved a robotaxi without traditional driver controls. That inquiry adds another layer of risk for investors watching…
Coffee Prices Supported by Dry Weather in Brazil
December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed up +0.70 (+0.24%) on Tuesday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed down -2 (-0.06%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Tuesday, with arabica posting a 2.5-week high. Coffee prices are…
Forget SPY’s Dividend. Here Is What $100,000 in State Street’s High-Dividend Version Pays
State Street built a second S&P 500 fund specifically to pay larger quarterly checks, and most SPY investors have never heard of it. Before you move any money, there is a performance cost buried in the comparison that changes the math…
Accelevation Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering
MIAMISBURG, Ohio, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Accelevation Holdings Corp. (“Accelevation”) today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 30,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock at a public offering price of…
‘We lived within our means’: I earned $30,000 as a pastor and still retired comfortably. Why don’t you tell people that?
“As a country, we have grown dangerously comfortable.”
Robinhood adds AI agents, perps and weekend trading in push to win active traders
The brokerage is expanding its trading hours and adding leveraged crypto products and automated trading tools to attract more active investors.
Why Is Warby Parker (WRBY) Stock Soaring Today
Shares of eyewear retailer Warby Parker (NYSE:WRBY) jumped 10.4% in the afternoon session after the market continued to react to the company’s partnership with Google on AI-powered smart glasses. According to Barrons, the collaboration…
Goldman private credit fund defies industry elevated withdrawal trend yet again
Boeing wins US Navy’s next-generation fighter contract, Pentagon says
Stifel upgrades STAAR Surgical to Buy from Hold
Fintel reports that on September 29, 2026, Stifel upgraded their outlook for STAAR Surgical (NASDAQGM:STAA) (DB:SR3) from Hold to Buy. This rating action on September 29, 2026, follows a prior action by Stifel on August 17, 2026, when…
Stocks Settle Mixed as Bond Yields Rise
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed down by -0.17% on Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.21%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 )…
Scotiabank Initiates Coverage of Spire with Sector Perform
Fintel reports that on September 29, 2026, Scotiabank initiated coverage of Spire (NYSE:SR) (DB:LGR) with a Sector Perform recommendation.Spire Inc. is a utilities sector company operating in the United States, primarily focused on the…
Trump tries to rename AI 'super intelligence' as polls show him sinking on key issue
Trump shrugged when asked if he is concerned that his support for AI and data centers could hurt Republicans in the upcoming midterm election.
WRS to build US’ first critical materials recovery facility for retired solar panels in Texas
Within the next four years, We Recycle Solar said it plans to invest about $100M to develop four additional locations across the US.
Gina Raimondo thinks AI ultimately will create jobs. It's the initial mass layoffs wave that worries her
No one knows what AI will mean for jobs long-term, but the layoffs are likely to hit first without proper planning, says former US Commerce Sec. Gina Raimondo.
Trump releases AI accord with tech executives
Tesla Lines Up $30 Billion Credit Backup Ahead Of Heavy Capex Years
According to a filing with the SEC, Tesla signed three unused senior unsecured bank facilities on Tuesday: a $20 billion three-year delayed-draw term loan, plus $8 billion five-year and $2 billion 364-day revolvers.
Forget the Headline Yield. This Nasdaq Income ETF Told the IRS Most of Your Payout Was Return of Capital
QQQI attracts investors with fat monthly payouts from Nasdaq-100 options, but what the fund quietly tells the IRS about those distributions should change how you think about every dollar you receive.
CNN, MS NOW, Politico ask judge to extend block on White House ban
S&P 500, Dow Extend Losses From Elevated Yield Pressure — SPCX, TGT, AAPL, MU, NTAP In Focus
30-year Treasury yields are at their highest level since 2002.
Own an iPhone? You could be owed money. How to claim it in Arizona
iPhone 16 owners could get a piece of a $250 million class action settlement payout. Here's what to know and how to get your share.
If You'd Invested $1,000 in the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
This potent exchange-traded fund has significantly outperformed the S&P 500 index.
Is Sandisk a Millionaire-Maker Stock After Its 2026 Run?
Sandisk stock has room to run higher even after delivering a multibagger performance in 2026.
Why Corning Stock Topped the Market on Tuesday
The storied industrials company just signed a multi-billion-dollar deal with a famous telecom.
Bot Traffic Will Be “1000X” Bigger Than Human Traffic in Just Five Years, According to Cloudflare CEO
Key TakeawaysCloudflare CEO Matthew Prince says automated traffic could become 1,000 times human traffic within five years if current trends continue. More than 20% of the web sits behind Cloudflare’s network, putting the company in the…
Why ProPetro Stock Sank Today
An analyst has a new take on this energy stock, and investors aren't impressed.
Crude Prices Sink as More Oil Supplies Exit Hormuz
November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) closed down -3.22 (-3.48%) on Tuesday, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) closed down -0.0255 (-0.81%). Crude oil and gasoline prices retreated on Tuesday, with gasoline falling to a 2.5-week low. Crude…
Sugar Prices Trade Sideways Within a Wide Month-Long Range
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.46 (+2.63%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is up +7.40 (+1.47%). Sugar prices are moving higher today, with London sugar posting a 1-week high. Prices are trading…
Weakness in the Brazilian Real Weighs on Coffee Prices
December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is down -4.15 (-1.44%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is down -43 (-1.26%). Coffee prices are sliding today, pressured by weakness in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ). The real tumbled to a…
MongoDB Not in a Rush to Find CEO Successor, Ittycheria Says
MongoDB Interim President and CEO Dev Ittycheria discusses the outlook for the company after Meta Platforms tapped former CEO Chirantan "CJ" Desai to lead a new AI platform for enterprise customers. He speaks on "Bloomberg The Close."
What Could Surprise Cisco Stock Investors On The Upside?
Cisco Systems (CSCO) stock returned 62% over the past 12 months (as of Ssptember 28, 2026). After that run, you pay 31.8 times its past year's earnings, against 22.1 for the S&P 500. At that price, the stock appears to assume growth…
AMD takes on Nvidia with aggressive $8.2 billion bet on AI’s next era
The AI systems that matter most a decade from now may not be the ones that can just read text and generate language.
Amazon, GoodRx target US prescription subscribers as health insurance coverage slips
Stocks Rebound as Crude Prices Fall and Bond Yields Stabilize
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.03% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.10%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are up +0.05%, and…