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Stocks Dip Amid Weak Jobs Report; Microsoft Soars

9/13/2025

Summary

Story summary

U.S. stock futures suggest a negative opening, with the Dow Jones down 0.19% and the S&P 500 down 0.11%, following a weak jobs report.
The consumer price index rose 2.9% annually in August, meeting expectations, while weekly jobless claims reached a four-year high.
Microsoft shares increased 1.29% after extending its partnership with OpenAI.
Opendoor shares surged nearly 33% after appointing Shopify's COO as CEO.
Adobe's stock rose 4% after exceeding Q3 earnings expectations, while RH shares fell over 9% after missing revenue estimates.

History

Historical Context

The 2008 financial crisis, triggered by the collapse of major financial institutions, saw the Dow Jones drop over 50% from its peak in October 2007. The Federal Reserve's near-zero interest rates aimed to stimulate the economy, yet today's weak job reports and rising claims reflect persistent vulnerabilities. This ongoing economic instability echoes past crises, suggesting continued volatility for companies like Microsoft and Opendoor.

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Story summary

U.S. stock futures suggest a negative opening, with the Dow Jones down 0.19% and the S&P 500 down 0.11%, following a weak jobs report.
The consumer price index rose 2.9% annually in August, meeting expectations, while weekly jobless claims reached a four-year high.
Microsoft shares increased 1.29% after extending its partnership with OpenAI.
Opendoor shares surged nearly 33% after appointing Shopify's COO as CEO.
Adobe's stock rose 4% after exceeding Q3 earnings expectations, while RH shares fell over 9% after missing revenue estimates.

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