The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs after a weak jobs report reduced rate-hike fears, with rotation favoring materials and discretionary stocks. Stock-specific moves were driven by earnings, including a surge in Airbnb and a drop in Trade Desk. The anchors also commented on retail trends and playful banter about luxury coffee.
- U.S. equities rallied for the week, with the S&P 500 up 3.5% and Nasdaq up 5.3%.
- A weaker-than-expected April jobs report fueled expectations the Fed will hold rates steady.
- Market rotation pushed materials and consumer discretionary sectors higher.
- Airbnb jumped 17% after raising revenue and margin guidance on strong travel demand.
- Trade Desk plummeted 22% after a revenue guidance miss and analyst downgrades.
- Under Armour and Sweet Green declined on soft demand and lowered sales outlooks.
- The hosts highlighted sector concentration and mentioned a luxury coffee chain and a gift card promotion.