Nike, Corteva, Mattel, Accenture and Coherent: Why These 5 Stocks Are on Investors' Radars Today
NKE, CTVA, MAT, ACN, COHR were among the stocks seen trending on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
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S&P 500 Edges Higher As Treasury Yields Retreat: Investor Sentiment Declines, Fear & Greed Index Remains In ‘Fear’ Zone
U.S. stocks edged higher, but CNN’s Fear & Greed Index fell to 27, remaining in fear. Accenture surged 16%, Micron gained 3%, while yields eased.
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