{"id":5437,"date":"2026-07-15T15:15:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T15:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradertideinsights.com\/?p=5437"},"modified":"2026-07-15T15:15:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T15:15:28","slug":"dow-rises-140-points-as-softer-inflation-blackrock-paypal-lift-us-stocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradertideinsights.com\/?p=5437","title":{"rendered":"Dow rises 140 points as softer inflation, BlackRock, PayPal lift US stocks"},"content":{"rendered":"
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US stocks opened higher on Wednesday after investors responded to another softer-than-expected inflation report and a fresh round of corporate earnings.<\/p>\n

Chip stocks fell even after upbeat guidance from ASML.<\/p>\n

The Dow Jones Industrial Average added roughly 148 points, or 0.28%.<\/p>\n

The S&P 500 rose 0.47%, while the Nasdaq Composite gained about 0.67%. <\/p>\n

The gains came after data showed that the Producer Price Index (PPI) unexpectedly declined 0.3% in June<\/a>, compared with expectations for no monthly change.<\/p>\n

The report followed Tuesday\u2019s weaker-than-expected Consumer Price Index reading<\/a>, reinforcing expectations that inflationary pressures may be easing.<\/p>\n

Market participants reduced expectations for an immediate Federal Reserve interest rate increase following the latest inflation data. <\/p>\n

According to CME\u2019s FedWatch Tool, the probability of a rate hike at the Fed\u2019s July meeting fell to around 16%-17%, down sharply from more than 40% before Tuesday\u2019s CPI report. <\/p>\n

However, traders continued to expect at least one rate increase later this year, with markets assigning a high probability of a September hike.<\/p>\n

Investors were also awaiting the second day of Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh\u2019s testimony before Congress after he cautioned on Tuesday that a single inflation reading was not sufficient to declare victory over rising prices.<\/p>\n

Corporate earnings remain in focus<\/h2>\n

Second-quarter earnings continued to shape market sentiment, with another round of financial companies reporting results.<\/p>\n

BlackRock shares climbed more than 7% in trading after the asset manager reported quarterly earnings that exceeded analyst expectations<\/a>, supported by higher client asset values during the market rally.<\/p>\n

Morgan Stanley also topped Wall Street profit estimates for the second quarter, benefiting from stronger mergers and acquisitions activity. Its shares traded modestly higher before the opening bell.<\/p>\n

The strong bank results helped reinforce optimism surrounding the early stages of the earnings season. <\/p>\n

Investors are closely monitoring corporate earnings after the S&P 500 has gained more than 10% this year and closed Tuesday less than 1% below its June record high.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, PayPal surged nearly 15%<\/a> in trading after Reuters reported that payments company Stripe and private equity firm Advent International had jointly offered to acquire the company for $60.50 per share, representing a significant premium to its previous closing price.<\/p>\n

Not all earnings reactions were positive. <\/p>\n

Elevance Health fell 11% despite raising its annual profit forecast, as investors viewed the revised outlook as falling short of expectations. <\/p>\n

Chip stocks falls even as ASML raises outlook<\/h2>\n

Semiconductor reversed premarket gains after ASML raised its financial outlook for 2026<\/a> for the second time this year, reinforcing confidence in continued artificial intelligence-driven demand.<\/p>\n

The VanEck Semiconductor ETF was in red. ASML rose around 1%, while Intel and Lam Research fell more than 0.5%.<\/p>\n

Despite the improved inflation outlook, geopolitical developments continued to limit broader market enthusiasm.<\/p>\n

Oil prices remained elevated after the US military launched another round of strikes against Iran. <\/p>\n

West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose about 0.6% to trade above $79 per barrel, while Brent crude futures gained roughly 0.7% to trade above $85 per barrel.<\/p>\n

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