{"id":50333,"date":"2025-07-10T12:08:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T16:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-dow-advances-sp-500-hits-record-as-nvidia-milestone-and-delta-earnings-boost-sentiment\/50333\/"},"modified":"2025-07-10T12:08:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T16:08:04","slug":"stock-market-today-dow-advances-sp-500-hits-record-as-nvidia-milestone-and-delta-earnings-boost-sentiment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-dow-advances-sp-500-hits-record-as-nvidia-milestone-and-delta-earnings-boost-sentiment\/50333\/","title":{"rendered":"Stock Market Today: Dow Advances, S&#038;P 500 Hits Record as Nvidia Milestone and Delta Earnings Boost Sentiment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 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data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-dow-advances-sp-500-hits-record-as-nvidia-milestone-and-delta-earnings-boost-sentiment\/50333\/#Historic_Milestone_for_Nvidia_as_Market_Cap_Briefly_Tops_4_Trillion\" >Historic Milestone for Nvidia as Market Cap Briefly Tops $4 Trillion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-dow-advances-sp-500-hits-record-as-nvidia-milestone-and-delta-earnings-boost-sentiment\/50333\/#Delta_Earnings_Soar_Boosting_Airline_Sector\" >Delta Earnings Soar, Boosting Airline Sector<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-dow-advances-sp-500-hits-record-as-nvidia-milestone-and-delta-earnings-boost-sentiment\/50333\/#Trade_Tensions_Continue_to_Weigh_on_Market_Sentiment\" >Trade Tensions Continue to Weigh on Market Sentiment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-dow-advances-sp-500-hits-record-as-nvidia-milestone-and-delta-earnings-boost-sentiment\/50333\/#Fed_Minutes_Signal_Cautious_Approach_to_Rate_Cuts\" >Fed Minutes Signal Cautious Approach to Rate Cuts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-dow-advances-sp-500-hits-record-as-nvidia-milestone-and-delta-earnings-boost-sentiment\/50333\/#Economic_Data_Points_to_Resilient_Labor_Market\" >Economic Data Points to Resilient Labor Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-dow-advances-sp-500-hits-record-as-nvidia-milestone-and-delta-earnings-boost-sentiment\/50333\/#Upcoming_Market_Events_to_Watch\" >Upcoming Market Events to Watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-dow-advances-sp-500-hits-record-as-nvidia-milestone-and-delta-earnings-boost-sentiment\/50333\/#Notable_Stock_Movements\" >Notable Stock Movements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-dow-advances-sp-500-hits-record-as-nvidia-milestone-and-delta-earnings-boost-sentiment\/50333\/#Market_Breadth_Remains_Positive\" >Market Breadth Remains Positive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/stock-market-today-dow-advances-sp-500-hits-record-as-nvidia-milestone-and-delta-earnings-boost-sentiment\/50333\/#Sector_Performance\" >Sector Performance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Midday_Market_Update_Thursday_July_10_2025\"><\/span>Midday Market Update: Thursday, July 10, 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The stock market is showing mixed performance at midday on Thursday, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/indices\/dowjones\/today\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Dow Jones Today\">Dow Jones<\/a> Industrial Average extending its winning streak while the tech-heavy Nasdaq takes a breather after yesterday&#8217;s record-setting session. Investors are balancing optimism from strong corporate earnings against ongoing concerns about global trade tensions.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>Dow Jones Industrial Average<\/b> is up 0.56% or approximately 250 points, trading at 44,458 as of midday. The <b><a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/indices\/sp500\/today\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"snp500 today\">S&#038;P 500<\/a><\/b> has edged up 0.1%, reaching a new record high of 6,263, while the <b>Nasdaq Composite<\/b> has slipped 0.2% to 20,611 after hitting an all-time high in the previous session.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historic_Milestone_for_Nvidia_as_Market_Cap_Briefly_Tops_4_Trillion\"><\/span>Historic Milestone for Nvidia as Market Cap Briefly Tops $4 Trillion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a landmark moment for the technology sector, Nvidia Corporation (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=NVDA\">NVDA<\/a>) briefly reached a market capitalization of $4 trillion during Wednesday&#8217;s session, becoming the first company in history to achieve this milestone. The semiconductor giant&#8217;s shares have continued their remarkable ascent, fueled by surging demand for AI chips and expanding applications in data centers worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Nvidia&#8217;s unprecedented achievement reflects the market&#8217;s strong conviction in the future of artificial intelligence and the company&#8217;s dominant position in supplying the critical infrastructure,&#8221; said market analyst Sarah Chen. &#8220;This milestone has lifted investor sentiment across the broader technology sector.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The company&#8217;s stock has pulled back slightly in today&#8217;s session but remains near its all-time high as investors digest the significance of this valuation milestone.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delta_Earnings_Soar_Boosting_Airline_Sector\"><\/span>Delta Earnings Soar, Boosting Airline Sector<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Delta Air Lines (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=DAL\">DAL<\/a>) shares have surged approximately 12% after the carrier reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings before the market opened. The airline posted earnings per share of $2.01, which, while representing a 14.8% decrease compared to the same quarter last year, still exceeded analyst expectations.<\/p>\n<p>The strong performance from Delta has lifted other airline stocks, with United Airlines (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=UAL\">UAL<\/a>) gaining 4.5% in sympathy. The positive earnings report suggests that travel demand remains robust despite economic uncertainties and higher fuel costs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trade_Tensions_Continue_to_Weigh_on_Market_Sentiment\"><\/span>Trade Tensions Continue to Weigh on Market Sentiment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>President Donald Trump&#8217;s recent tariff announcements continue to create uncertainty in the markets. After extending the deadline for implementing new tariffs to August 1, the administration has now threatened a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports and sent warning letters to 22 global trading partners.<\/p>\n<p>The escalating trade rhetoric has particularly affected companies with significant international exposure. Investors remain concerned about potential retaliatory measures from trading partners and the impact on global supply chains and inflation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fed_Minutes_Signal_Cautious_Approach_to_Rate_Cuts\"><\/span>Fed Minutes Signal Cautious Approach to Rate Cuts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Minutes from the Federal Reserve&#8217;s June meeting, released on Wednesday, revealed that only a few policymakers supported an immediate rate cut in July, with most preferring to hold steady and reassess later in the year. The central bank expressed concerns about inflationary risks from President Trump&#8217;s tariff policies, suggesting that the current interest rate level of 4.25-4.50% might already be close to neutral.<\/p>\n<p>This cautious tone has prompted markets to push back expectations for rate cuts to September, with investors now factoring in a slower pace of monetary easing than previously anticipated.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_Data_Points_to_Resilient_Labor_Market\"><\/span>Economic Data Points to Resilient Labor Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The latest jobless claims data showed a drop to 227,000, indicating continued strength in the labor market despite recent economic headwinds. This resilience supports the case for a soft landing scenario, where inflation cools without triggering a significant economic downturn.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upcoming_Market_Events_to_Watch\"><\/span>Upcoming Market Events to Watch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investors are looking ahead to several key events that could impact market direction in the coming days:<\/p>\n<p>1. Consumer Price Index (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=CPI\">CPI<\/a>) data scheduled for release next week, which will provide crucial insights into inflation trends<br \/>2. The beginning of second-quarter earnings season, with major banks set to report next week<br \/>3. Retail sales figures expected mid-month, offering a window into consumer spending patterns<br \/>4. The August 1 deadline for new tariff implementation, which could trigger significant market volatility<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notable_Stock_Movements\"><\/span>Notable Stock Movements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the headline-grabbing performances of Nvidia and Delta, several other stocks are making significant moves today:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Broadcom Inc. (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=AVGO\">AVGO<\/a>) has gained 2.2% following positive analyst commentary on its AI initiatives<br \/>&#8211; Tesla (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=TSLA\">TSLA<\/a>) continues to face pressure, down 1.3%, as CEO Elon Musk&#8217;s announcement about launching a new political party raises concerns about his focus<br \/>&#8211; Vistra Corp. (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=VST\">VST<\/a>) has added 3.6%, leading gains in the utilities sector<br \/>&#8211; ConAgra Brands (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=CAG\">CAG<\/a>) is down 1.2% after reporting quarterly earnings that showed a 3.28% decrease compared to the same quarter last year<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Breadth_Remains_Positive\"><\/span>Market Breadth Remains Positive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the mixed performance among major indexes, overall market breadth remains positive. Advancers are outnumbering decliners by a 2.17-to-1 ratio on the <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/exchanges\/nyse\/today\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"NYSE Today\">NYSE<\/a> and by a 1.93-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq. Trading volume is slightly below recent averages, with approximately 18.1 billion shares changing hands.<\/p>\n<p>The CBOE Volatility Index (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=VIX\">VIX<\/a>), often referred to as the &#8220;fear gauge,&#8221; has decreased 5.2% to 15.94, suggesting reduced anxiety among market participants despite ongoing trade concerns.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sector_Performance\"><\/span>Sector Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eight of the eleven S&#038;P 500 sectors are trading in positive territory at midday. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=XLU\">XLU<\/a>) is leading gains with a 0.9% increase, followed by the Industrials Select Sector SPDR (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=XLI\">XLI<\/a>) at 0.7% and the Technology Select Sector SPDR (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=XLK\">XLK<\/a>) at 0.6%. The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=XLP\">XLP<\/a>) is the worst performer, down 0.7%.<\/p>\n<p>As the markets navigate through this period of mixed signals, investors are maintaining a cautiously optimistic outlook, balancing strong corporate performance against macroeconomic uncertainties. The midday market update suggests that while concerns about trade policy and monetary tightening persist, strong earnings and technological innovation continue to provide support for equity markets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Midday Market Update: Thursday, July 10, 2025 The stock market is showing mixed performance at midday on Thursday, with the 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