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  US Stock Markets Ended Oct. 4, 2019
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U.S. stocks moved lower for the week amid worries about a possible economic downturn. Losses were driven by a 47.8 reading for the ISM Manufacturing Index, the lowest value since June 2009. Readings above 50 signal an expansion in manufacturing activity, while readings below 50 signal contraction. This was the second consecutive month with a reading below 50, stoking concern of an economic slowdown in manufacturing. In other economic data, 136,000 jobs were added in September but missed economist expectations of 145,000. In addition, the ISM Non-Manufacturing fell to 52.6 but remained in expansionary territory. Turning to stock news, discount online brokers tumbled after Charles Schwab Corp. announced zero commissions on all ETFs and stock trades in a move that was quickly followed by key competitors. TD Ameritrade Holdings Corp. fell by over 28% due to higher exposure in revenue from commissions than Charles Schwab Corp. which lost nearly 14% of its value. Shares of Delta Air Lines, Inc. moved lower after raising its estimated non-fuel cost for next quarter on bad weather, higher volumes and increased labor costs. Homebuilder Lennar Corp. gained after issuing higher guidance and beating earnings estimates on strong orders from the West. Looking ahead, potential trade deals and geopolitical concerns are likely to remain key market drivers next week as Chinese Vice Premier Liu He will be in Washington to negotiate on trade with U.S. representatives and the Brexit deadline nears. Earnings season will unofficially kick-off in less than two weeks with a number of major banks announcing results. S&P 500 earnings are expected to fall by 3.6% for the quarter but could turn positive as most companies tend to beat expectations.
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