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Nasdaq Records Worst Session Since June: Investor Sentiment Weakens, Greed Index Moves To ‘Extreme Fear’ Zone
benzinga_article·- U.S. stocks settled mostly lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq Composite dropping 2.60% to 26,008.86 for its worst session since June. - Meta Platforms, Advanced Micro Devices, Nvidia, and Tesla shares fell sharply following their respective earnings reports. - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index dropped to an absolute reading of 20, shifting market sentiment into the "Extreme Fear" zone.Higher Rates Are Sending Investors to These 3 Dividend Kings
Market Beat·- Amid prolonged high interest rates, investors are increasingly favoring stable consumer staples and dividend king stocks. - Walmart, Procter & Gamble, and Coca-Cola are attracting capital through resilient sales growth, steady cash flows, and long histories of consecutive dividend increases. - These companies demonstrate fundamental business momentum and attractive yields, outperforming broader defensive sector trends.Investors' search for safety has made toothpaste stocks more expensive than tech
MarketWatch·- Investors fleeing technology stocks have driven a nearly 9% rally in the S&P 500 consumer-staples sector in October 2026. - The forward P/E ratio of the consumer-staples sector reached 23.8, surpassing the information-technology sector's 19.8 and making household names more expensive than high-growth AI stocks. - Analysts note this defensive rotation reflects concerns over tech concentration and AI uncertainty, though high valuations leave the sector vulnerable to earnings disappointments.Costco Stock (COST) Flat as Walmart Aims at $1 Trillion 2026 Holiday Sales
Tip Ranks·- Costco stock traded flat at around $996 as competitor Walmart launched a new $120-a-year membership bundle combining Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus ahead of the holiday season. - The National Retail Federation forecasts a 4.2% year-over-year increase in November and December sales to $1.013 trillion, with retailers like Amazon also ramping up seasonal hiring. - Costco continues to stand out with strong financial performance, reporting 11.2% net sales growth to $93.9 billion for the fourth quarter, while Wall Street analysts maintain a Moderate Buy consensus with a $1,094.48 price target.