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📉 TL;DR – The Week in 60 Seconds
The Dow just cracked 50,000 for the first time ever—cue the confetti cannons on Wall Street. But the broader vibe was “two steps forward, one step back”: the S&P 500 finished slightly lower on the week, and the Nasdaq 100 took the bigger hit after a sharp tech wobble.
Bitcoin did its best trampoline impression—big drop, big bounce—while gold steadied after an equally dramatic ride. This week’s market mood likely hinges on inflation and jobs data—and whether it keeps the “rate cuts soon” story alive.
Quick Levels → Last week’s change
S&P 500: 6,932.31 | ↓0.10% Nasdaq 100: 25,075.77 | ↓1.87% Dow: 50,115.68 | ↑2.50% Russell 2000: 2,670.34 | ↑2.17% | Gold/oz: $5,009 | ↑1.41% Silver/oz: $79.97 | ↓8.50% Bitcoin (BTC): $68,878 | ↓8.59% US Dollar Index (DXY): 97.63 | ↑0.50% |
🚀 Top Movers Last Week
Source: Walmart
Lumentum Holdings (LITE) ↑40.87% — Earnings beat and upbeat guidance, with data center-driven optical demand pushing backlog higher.
Oshkosh Corporation (OSK) ↑19.39% — New 2026 guidance topped expectations, hinting at better margins despite softer construction demand.
Walmart (WMT) ↑10.11% — Joined the $1T club as investors warmed to its Walmart+ success and ad growth.
Stellantis (STLA) ↓26.24% — Shares cratered after $26.5B EV write-down and dividend pause spooked investors globally; management admitted EV missteps.
Hims & Hers (HIMS) ↓15.02% — Pulled its $49 semaglutide pill after FDA pressure, sparking fears of tighter rules, and a sharp selloff.