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SCOTT LEHTONEN

Dow Jones Reverses Lower After Jobs Report Miss; Nvidia Hits More Record Highs

The Dow Jones Industrial Average reversed lower Wednesday after a weaker-than-expected employment report from ADP. Among the gainers were artificial intelligence giant Nvidia, hitting more record highs, and CrowdStrike, which soared on the stock market today following earnings results.

After the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average turned 0.4% lower, and the S&P 500 gained 0.2%. The tech-focused Nasdaq composite moved up 0.7% in morning action.

Early Wednesday, the 10-year Treasury yield slipped to 4.32%. Oil prices rose as West Texas Intermediate futures climbed to around $73.70 a barrel.

Among U.S. exchange traded funds, the Invesco QQQ Trust rose 0.8% while the SPDR S&P 500 ETF gained 0.3%.

Meanwhile, Nvidia stock rallied 2.5% in early trade Wednesday morning, hitting more record highs. The company is an IBD Leaderboard stock. In recent weeks, Nvidia stock topped a secondary buy point at 974, gapping up to new highs.

Stock Market Today: ADP Jobs Report

Early Wednesday, ADP's May employment report showed that payrolls grew by 152,000 in May, below estimates for a 173,000 increase and down from April's 192,000 growth.

The ADP report is a precursor to Friday's May jobs report from the Labor Department. Nonfarm payrolls are seen rising by 195,000, up from a 175,000 gain in April.

Meanwhile, CrowdStrike stock cut gains to 5% after the company reported fiscal first-quarter earnings that topped estimates. The cybersecurity company also hiked its full-year revenue outlook.

Other big earnings movers Wednesday include Dollar TreeGuidewire SoftwareHewlett Packard Enterprise and Ollie's Bargain Outlet.

Dollar Tree shares dropped 1.7% in early trading, as Guidewire jumped more than 13%. Hewlett Packard shares surged 14%. And Ollie's stock gained 9% in early action.

Be sure to read how to adjust to changing market conditions, with IBD's new exposure levels.

Dow Jones Rises

On Tuesday, the Dow Jones industrials rose 0.4%, while the S&P 500 moved up nearly 0.2%. The Nasdaq composite climbed 0.2%.

Investor's Business Daily's Big Picture column commented, "Just after the stock market close, the 10-year Treasury yield was trading around 4.33%, down about 7 basis points. Investors' appetite for bonds has pushed yields lower the past four sessions. It's been the largest four-day yield decline since late January-Feb. 1, according to Dow Jones Market Data."

During Tuesday's IBD Live show, the IBD Live team discussed the current trading conditions and how investors should handle the stock market today.

Now is an important time to read The Big Picture column amid the ongoing stock market action. Also, be sure to read how to adjust to changing market conditions, with IBD's new exposure levels.

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Stock Market Today: Best Stocks To Watch

Netflix, Robinhood Markets, Spotify and TJX — plus Dow Jones components Apple, Amgen and Microsoft — are among the best companies to watch on the stock market today.

Amgen and Spotify were featured in IBD's Stocks Near A Buy Zone column.

In IBD MarketSurge's "Breaking Out Today" list, Novo Nordisk is breaking out past a 137.22 buy point in a cup with handle on the stock market today. The base, however, is a higher-risk, late-stage pattern.

Check out the MarketSurge "Near Pivot" list for stocks nearing buy points in bases. To find more stock ideas, check IBD Stock Lists like IBD 50Big Cap 20 and Stocks Near A Buy Zone.

Get Real-Time Buy And Sell Alerts On Stock Market Leaders With IBD Leaderboard

Dow Jones Component Amgen

Biotech giant Amgen is building a cup with handle that has a 133.10 entry, as shares inched lower Tuesday. The Dow component added 0.3% on the stock market today.

Outside the Dow Jones index, streaming giant Netflix dipped 0.3% Tuesday, falling further below a 639 cup entry. Netflix stock was up 0.1% Wednesday.

Trading platform Robinhood is back below a 21.21 handle entry amid Tuesday's 2.4% drop. Shares rebounded 1.8% early Wednesday.

Spotify shares are breaking out past a 319.30 buy point in a flat base, with a 4.2% advance Tuesday. Spotify stock bounced around, and was down 0.3% in recent action.

Finally, TJX rose 0.4% Tuesday, further past a 102.04 double-bottom entry. The off-price retail giant added 0.5% Wednesday morning.

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Stock Market Today: Companies To Watch

These are four stocks in or near buy zones in today's stock market.

Company Name Symbol Correct Buy Point Type Of Buy Point
Microsoft 430.82 Flat base
Netflix 639 Cup base
Crocs 146.79 Cup base
Taiwan Semiconductor 148.43 Double bottom
Source: IBD Data As Of May 28, 2024

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Magnificent Seven Stocks: Tesla

Among Magnificent Seven stocks, Tesla lost 1.2% on the stock market today.

Tesla stock slipped 0.9% Tuesday, still barely holding above the 50-day line. Shares remain more than 40% off their 52-week high.

Dow Jones Leaders: Apple, Microsoft

Among Dow Jones components in the Magnificent Seven, Apple and Microsoft traded higher after Wednesday's stock market open.

Apple stock rose 0.2% Tuesday, still forming a cup base that has a 199.62 buy point. Shares closed at their highest level since Jan. 25. Apple was up 0.4% Wednesday.

Microsoft shares bounced 0.6% Tuesday, still facing resistance at the 50-day line following last week's losses. Early Wednesday, Microsoft stock moved up 0.3%.

Be sure to follow Scott Lehtonen on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @IBD_SLehtonen for more on growth stocks, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the stock market today.

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