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The S&P paces to snap a 2-day skid, and Goldman beefs up its asset management unit

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The S&P paces to snap a 2-day skid, and Goldman beefs up its asset management unit

TL;DR

  • The S&P 500 is moving higher, potentially breaking a two-session losing streak, aided by a consumer price index report suggesting fewer interest rate hikes.
  • Goldman Sachs is acquiring Neos Investments for up to $2.25 billion to bolster its asset management division and recurring fee revenue.
  • Tech earnings from Cisco and others are expected, along with the producer price index data.
  • The AI trade saw mixed results, with chipmakers rallying but software and hyperscalers weighing on the market.
  • Goldman Sachs aims to become a top eight active ETF provider with the addition of Neos' assets.