Nasdaq Rises More Than 300 Points After Inflation Report: Investor Sentiment Dips, Greed Index Shifts to 'Fear' Zone
Market Sentiment: The CNN Money Fear and Greed index declined to 43.7, indicating a shift to the "Fear" zone, while U.S. stocks, particularly the Nasdaq Composite, saw gains following a positive inflation report and strong earnings from Micron Technology.
Economic Indicators: The Consumer Price Index rose by 2.7% year-over-year in November 2025, down from 3%, while core inflation fell to 2.6%. However, the Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index dropped significantly, indicating a contraction in manufacturing.
Sector Performance: Most sectors in the S&P 500 closed positively, with technology, communication services, and consumer discretionary stocks leading the gains, while consumer staples and energy sectors experienced declines.
Upcoming Earnings: Investors are looking forward to earnings reports from Conagra Brands, Paychex, and Carnival Corp, which could further influence market sentiment and stock performance.
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Palantir Stock Declines Amid Mixed Market Sentiment
- Market Underperformance: Despite a 0.6% rise in the tech sector, Palantir's stock fell 2.95%, reflecting mixed investor sentiment and indicating caution among market participants regarding the stock's outlook.
- Technical Analysis Pressure: Currently, Palantir's stock is trading 7.8% below its 20-day simple moving average and 9.6% below its 100-day average, suggesting short-term struggles, even as shares have increased by 100.40% over the past year.
- Earnings Report Outlook: Investors are looking forward to the earnings report on February 2, with an EPS estimate of $0.21 and revenue expected to reach $1.34 billion, indicating potential for significant revenue growth.
- Analyst Rating Changes: The stock carries a Hold rating with an average price target of $163.08, and recent upgrades from analysts reflect a more optimistic outlook for Palantir's future performance.
