Stock Market and Financial News

SOURCE www.cnbc.com
Stocks rose on Thursday as investors looked to recover from previous session declines. Economic data and post earnings moves from Nvidia and Salesforce influenced market sentiment. Berkshire Hathaway's Class A shares crossed the $700,000 threshold. Affirm's CEO reported a 'killer quarter' and shares popped nearly 25% before the market's open. Economic growth was revised higher for the second quarter. Bank of America analyzed the potential impact of the U.S. presidential election on large-cap internet stocks.

Key Points

  • Stocks rose on positive economic data and earnings reports
  • Berkshire Hathaway's Class A shares crossed $700,000 threshold
  • Affirm reported a 'killer quarter' with strong performance
  • Economic growth revised higher for the second quarter
  • Bank of America's analysis on election impact on internet stocks

Pros

  • Positive market sentiment following economic data and earnings reports
  • Berkshire Hathaway's milestone achievement
  • Affirm's strong performance and future outlook
  • Revised higher economic growth for the second quarter
  • Analysis of potential election impact on internet stocks

Cons

  • Nvidia's stock decline post earnings report
  • Negative earnings impact on Birkenstock shares