Market Roundup – NYSE After Market Close Bullish as of August 28, 2025 05:00 ct
After Market Close S&P 500 daily snapshot: news summary & sentiment, major ETFs, Magnificent 7 analysis, and QQQ daily view.
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Market News Summary
- The EU advanced tariff removal proposals to the US, aiming to lower car duties and formally implement a recent trade agreement, helping avoid an escalated tariff conflict.
- Despite policies favoring traditional energy, utility stocks have outperformed oil and gas within the S&P 500 this year.
- Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s legal battle versus the White House draws continued attention, with new insights into Fed independence and the federal case scheduled for hearing.
- Central U.S. manufacturing continues a moderate recovery, but rising prices remain a concern as the Federal Reserve considers a rate cut.
- Steepening Treasury yield curves are providing support for gold and silver prices, driving momentum in precious metals as the US dollar weakens.
- Technical indicators are signaling caution, as the S&P-to-gold ratio reaches extreme levels, considered a long-term warning for US equity valuations.
- Upcoming PCE inflation and spending data are in focus, with inflation pressures from tariffs feeding into the broader economy while economic growth moderates.
- US GDP for the second quarter was revised upward, with growth fueled by robust consumer spending and AI sector contributions.
- Gold surged above $3,400 as the dollar retreated, and precious metals are seeing bullish momentum, with forecasts eyeing the $4,000 mark for gold.
- Oil prices moved higher amid rising geopolitical risks and anticipation of forthcoming US-Russia negotiation updates.
- The S&P 500 advanced above 6,500 to close at a record high, with improving market breadth and optimism among market participants.
- The yield curve is steepening, underscoring expectations for short-term rate cuts while long-term inflation levels stay elevated.
- Bullish equity sentiment is gaining ground, as measured by the latest AAII survey, with both bullish and neutral stances on the rise.
- Despite market highs, bond market volatility and a steepening curve are raising concerns, recalling dynamics seen in 1987 that signaled correction risks.
- Some analysts warn that a lag in ether versus bitcoin could foreshadow increased stock market volatility and a potential S&P 500 pullback.
- Growth ETF opportunities are highlighted, as investors continue to seek exposure to high-reward segments of the market.
- The outlook for commodities, particularly oil and gold, remains positive as geopolitical uncertainties and monetary dynamics take center stage.
- Financials and tech, including large-cap names like Intel, are areas of ongoing strategic discussion, with recent GDP and leadership stories in focus.
News Conclusion
- US equity indices, led by the S&P 500, set new record highs on strong consumer activity and AI-driven growth revisions.
- Positive momentum persists in precious metals and oil, supported by macro factors including inflation concerns, geopolitical risks, and a weakening dollar environment.
- Market sentiment is mixed by technical warnings, bond market stress, and sector divergences, prompting close watch on upcoming inflation data and ongoing central bank policy signals.
- Structural shifts in leadership, sector performance, and global relations continue to inject both upside potential and volatility, with upcoming economic releases maintaining a spotlight on near-term market direction.
Market News Sentiment:
Market News Articles: 47
- Positive: 51.06%
- Neutral: 34.04%
- Negative: 14.89%
GLD,Gold Articles: 14
- Positive: 57.14%
- Neutral: 35.71%
- Negative: 7.14%
USO,Oil Articles: 12
- Negative: 41.67%
- Neutral: 33.33%
- Positive: 25.00%
Market Data Snapshot
ETF Snapshot of major stock market ETFs, Mag7, and others as of: August 28, 2025 05:00
- GOOG 212.37 Bullish 2.00%
- AMZN 231.60 Bullish 1.08%
- AAPL 232.56 Bullish 0.90%
- USO 75.24 Bullish 0.75%
- GLD 315.03 Bullish 0.74%
- TLT 87.22 Bullish 0.66%
- QQQ 577.08 Bullish 0.63%
- MSFT 509.64 Bullish 0.57%
- META 751.11 Bullish 0.50%
- SPY 648.92 Bullish 0.35%
- DIA 456.79 Bullish 0.17%
- IJH 65.51 Bullish 0.12%
- IWM 236.22 Bullish 0.12%
- IBIT 63.58 Bearish -0.11%
- NVDA 180.17 Bearish -0.79%
- TSLA 345.98 Bearish -1.04%
Market Summary – Snapshot as of 08/28/2025 17:00:00
ETF Stocks Overview
- SPY 648.92 – Bullish (+0.35%): The S&P 500 ETF shows moderate upside, reflecting broad market stability.
- QQQ 577.08 – Bullish (+0.63%): Stronger bullish move, tracking tech-heavy NASDAQ gains.
- DIA 456.79 – Bullish (+0.17%): Dow Jones ETF with slight positive movement.
- IJH 65.51 – Bullish (+0.12%): S&P Midcap 400 ETF holding positive ground.
- IWM 236.22 – Bullish (+0.12%): Russell 2000 ETF with marginal bullish sentiment.
All major index ETFs are in bullish territory, though gains range from modest to moderate.
Magnificent 7 Stocks
- GOOG 212.37 – Bullish (+2.00%): Leading rally among mega cap tech.
- AMZN 231.60 – Bullish (+1.08%): Positive sentiment, extending upside momentum.
- AAPL 232.56 – Bullish (+0.90%): Posting robust gains alongside peers.
- MSFT 509.64 – Bullish (+0.57%): Continuing stable upward trend.
- META 751.11 – Bullish (+0.50%): Showing favorable price action.
- NVDA 180.17 – Bearish (-0.79%): Diverging from mega cap peers to the downside.
- TSLA 345.98 – Bearish (-1.04%): Notable decline, underperforming the group.
Most of the Mag7 are in bullish mode with strength led by Alphabet (GOOG). However, NVDA and TSLA are in the red, providing a mixed outlook for the tech megacaps.
Other Prominent ETFs
- USO 75.24 – Bullish (+0.75%): Oil ETF tracking energy sector upside.
- GLD 315.03 – Bullish (+0.74%): Gold ETF continues to advance, mirroring risk-on sentiment for precious metals.
- TLT 87.22 – Bullish (+0.66%): Long-term U.S. Treasury ETF moves up, indicating strong demand for bonds.
- IBIT 63.58 – Bearish (-0.11%): Bitcoin ETF slightly lower, marking divergence from risk assets.
Energy, gold, and treasury ETFs are all higher, while Bitcoin exposure via IBIT is mildly lower.
Summary of Market Conditions
- Bullish Momentum is evident across major index ETFs, most Mag7 stocks, and commodities-based ETFs.
- Mixed Performance comes from select mega cap tech names (NVDA, TSLA) and the Bitcoin ETF (IBIT), which are trading lower.
Market sentiment remains generally risk-on, with a majority of tracked assets in positive territory at the close. However, certain high-profile names and digital asset proxies are experiencing some downside pressure.
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