Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets one hour before the close of the markets on Friday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's session.
Shares of analog chips maker onsemi (NASDAQ:ON)
jumped 6.2% in the afternoon session after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks hinted at potential interest rate cuts, sparking a broad market rally. Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium increased investor confidence that the central bank could lower interest rates in the coming months. This positive sentiment fueled a broad rally on Wall Street, with the S
P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite showing strong gains. The semiconductor sector was a significant beneficiary of the market's optimism, as the prospect of lower borrowing costs is generally favorable for growth-oriented technology companies, lifting shares across the industry.
A strong rally erupted on Friday on Wall Street shortly after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a notably dovish message during his highly anticipated speech at Jackson Hole.
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A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the semiconductor sector continued to rally as a favorable July inflation report boosted investor confidence for a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September. Lower-than-expected inflation data for July increased market expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next month, with futures markets pricing in a 96.2% probability. A potential rate cut lowers borrowing costs, which is particularly beneficial for growth-oriented sectors like technology and semiconductors as it can fuel investment and expansion.
Analog chips maker onsemi (NASDAQ:ON) reported Q2 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 15.4% year on year to $1.47 billion. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $1.52 billion at the midpoint, 1.3% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.53 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the semiconductor sector rallied in intraday trading as a favorable inflation report bolstered investor hopes for a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data showed a slowdown in inflation, fueling a broad market rally that pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new all-time highs. For the capital-intensive semiconductor industry, the prospect of lower interest rates is particularly welcome, as it can reduce borrowing costs for expansion and research and development. The positive macroeconomic sentiment provided a significant tailwind for the entire sector, as investors anticipate that a more accommodative monetary policy from the central bank will stimulate economic growth and demand for technology.
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