Nasdaq Declines 1%; Signet Jewelers Reports Earnings Exceeding Expectations
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 02 2025
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Source: Benzinga
U.S. Stock Market Performance: U.S. stocks opened lower, with the Nasdaq Composite down over 1%, while the Dow and S&P 500 also experienced declines. Notable movements included a 182% surge in HWH International Inc. shares and a 58% drop in CleanCore Solutions, Inc. shares.
Economic Indicators: The S&P Global manufacturing PMI showed a slight decrease to 53.0 in August, while U.S. construction spending fell by 0.1% month-over-month. The ISM manufacturing PMI rose to 48.7, but still fell short of market expectations.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
