The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose Tuesday, as the stock market added to its recent gains. Meanwhile, Tesla stock reversed from early losses after an analyst price-target cut.
Four days after Hamas militants launched the largest assault on Israel in 50 years, Israel's military said it had regained control of the Gaza-Israel border. Meanwhile, Israel defense forces intensified airstrikes on Gaza, and prepared for a ground invasion of the Palestinian territory.
Early Tuesday, PepsiCo reported better-than-expected earnings results, sparking a near-2% rise in morning trade. Truist popped more than 3% on reports it was in talks to sell the remainder of its insurance brokerage business for $10 billion.
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After Tuesday's opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.8%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite climbed 0.9% in morning action.
Among U.S. exchange-traded funds, the Nasdaq 100 tracker Invesco QQQ Trust rose 0.9%, while the SPDR S&P 500 ETF moved up 0.8% early Tuesday.
Tuesday's early action also saw the 10-year U.S. Treasury slide to 4.67%, following some dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials that came in the wake of the Monday holiday for bond markets. The 10-year Treasury hit a long-term high Friday, settling at 4.78% — up about 40 basis points since the Fed's Sept. 19-20 meeting.
Oil prices paused Tuesday following Monday's bounce. West Texas Intermediate futures held just above $86 a barrel.
Stock Market Rally
On Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 both rose 0.6%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite moved up 0.4%.
Monday's Big Picture column commented, "The tech-heavy index now sits just 1.1% below its 50-day moving average, though retaking the level will be a key test. It is now up nearly 30% for the year as it tries to retrace recent losses."
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Tesla turned early losses into a 3% gain Tuesday after UBS cut its price target to 266 from 290. Nvidia gained 1%, while Dow Jones tech icons Apple and Microsoft were slightly higher after today's stock market open.
IBD Leaderboard member Arista Networks, Duolingo, DraftKings and Meta Platforms — as well as Dow Jones stocks Chevron and UnitedHealth — are among the best stocks to buy and watch in the new stock market uptrend.
Meta is a new IBD SwingTrader stock, while Arista is featured in this Stocks Near A Buy Zone column.
Dow Jones Stocks: Chevron, UnitedHealth
Dow Jones oil giant Chevron jumped almost 3% Monday as oil prices rebounded. In recent weeks, CVX stock broke out past a short handle entry at 168.96. Meanwhile, a cup base within a larger consolidation continues to show a 172.88 buy point. Shares are back above their 50-day line. CVX stock lost 0.3% early Tuesday.
Health insurer UnitedHealth closed Monday in buy range above a 515.86 buy point in a cup base, per IBD MarketSmith chart analysis. The 5% buy area goes up to 541.65. UNH stock edged higher Tuesday.
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Stocks To Buy And Watch: Arista Nears Buy Point
Arista climbed 1.2% Monday, further rebounding from the 50-day line. A bullish rebound from that level places the stock in a new buy area. Meanwhile, shares are approaching a 198.70 buy point out of a flat base. ANET reports third-quarter results Oct. 30. Shares rose 0.7% early Tuesday.
DraftKings is building a consolidation that has a 34.49 buy point, per IBD MarketSmith pattern recognition. An early entry looms at 32.65. Shares are trying to decisively retake their 50-day moving average, which would be a bullish signal. DKNG stock gained nearly 3% Tuesday morning.
IPO Leader Duolingo surged more than 6% Monday, back above its latest buy point at 167.35 and in buy range. The new entry is the result of a handle forming on a double-bottom base. And on Tuesday morning, DUOL climbed 2.4%.
Social media giant Meta Platforms is in buy range after a strong move past a 312.87 buy point. Its cup base has an official buy point at 326.20. The company reports third-quarter results Oct. 25. META stock rose 0.5% Tuesday.
Best Stocks In Today's Stock Market Action
These are four best stocks to buy and watch in today's stock market, including a Dow Jones leader.
| Company Name | Symbol | Correct Buy Point | Type Of Buy Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms | 312.87 | Handle entry | |
| Caterpillar | 293.88 | Flat base | |
| Duolingo | 167.53 | Double bottom with handle | |
| DraftKings | 32.65 | Cup with handle |
Source: IBD Data As Of Oct. 9, 2023
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Tesla Stock Hits Buy Point
Tesla stock erased heavy losses Monday, finishing the session down just 0.3%. Shares remain above their 50-day line and near an alternative buy area. The buy zone starts at 254.77 and goes up to 258.40 for aggressive investors. TSLA stock has an official cup-with-handle base with a buy point at 278.98, and shares are about 7% away from that entry.
Tesla reports quarterly results Oct. 18. Shares advanced 3% early Tuesday in morning trades.
Dow Jones Leaders: Apple, Microsoft
Among Dow Jones stocks, Apple moved up 0.85% Monday, rallying for a fourth-straight session. Shares are bouncing back from their recent lows. Amid the continued weakness, the stock is sharply below its 50-day line after September's losses. If AAPL stock can rebound, it would likely have a double-bottom base with a 189.98 buy point.
Apple delivers its fiscal fourth-quarter report on Nov. 2. Shares rose 0.2% early Tuesday.
Microsoft shares gained 0.8% Monday, moving further above their 50-day line. A new base is forming, with an early entry at 340.86. And on Tuesday morning, MSFT stock inched up.
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