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The major US stock indices have risen for the second consecutive day this week. The move to the upside was encouraged by the lower rates as S&P global PMI data was weaker than expectations lowering fears about a tighter or less accommodative Fed. The NASDAQ index and the interest rate-sensitive small-cap Russell 2000 index led the charge to the upside.
The final numbers are showing:
The small-cap Russell 2000 rose 35.17 points or 1.79% at 2002.64.
Tesla reported earnings after the close of $0.45 versus $0.51 expected (MISS). Revenues were $21.3 billion versus $22.15 billion expected (MISS). Despite the miss on the top and bottom lines, shares are currently trading up $7.60 or 5.25% in volatile trading (they were higher). Investors are cheering that the company is looking to add to the vehicle lineup with a cheaper model in 2H.
IN other earnings after the close: