The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Thursday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Thursday, with the Dow Jones index jumping around 275 points during the session as tentative Lebanon–Israel diplomatic overtures introduced a fragile layer of optimism into an otherwise tense geopolitical backdrop.
In earnings, shares of Neogen Corp. (NASDAQ:NEOG) fell around 3% on Thursday after the company reported results for the third quarter. Shares of Simply Good Foods Co. (NASDAQ:SMPL) dipped 18% after the company reported mixed second-quarter financial results and cut its FY26 guidance below estimates.
On the economic data front, the U.S. PCE price index increased 0.4% month-over-month in February, up from January’s 0.3% growth. U.S. initial jobless …
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