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5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens Wednesday

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  • Market Moves
    All three major indices finished slightly higher on Tuesday. The S&P 500 gained 0.16% to close at 5,625.80, while the Nasdaq Composite also rose 0.16% to end at 17,754.82. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 0.02%, finishing at 41,250.50, marking its second consecutive record close. Stay tuned for live market updates.
  • Nvidia’s Big Day
    Nvidia is in the spotlight as it prepares to report its quarterly results after the market closes. The stock is less than 10% from its all-time high and has seen significant volatility this year. Analysts project Nvidia will continue its impressive growth streak, with a forecasted revenue increase of 112% to $28.7 billion. Market watchers consider Nvidia the “most important stock” currently, given its impact on the broader market.
  • Private Equity Expansion
    The NFL has approved a measure allowing private equity firms to acquire up to a 10% stake in teams. Thirty-one of the 32 franchise owners supported this move, with Bengals owner Mike Brown voting against it. Firms including Ares Management, Sixth Street Partners, and Arctos Partners, along with a consortium known as “The Avengers,” which includes Dynasty Equity and Blackstone, are set to participate.
  • Home Price Records
    The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index reached a new high on Tuesday. Home prices rose 5.4% year-over-year as of June, though this was a slight decrease from May’s 5.9% gain. The gap between home price growth and inflation remains wider than historical norms, with the National Index averaging 2.8% more than the Consumer Price Index.
  • Lego’s Resilience
    Lego reported a 13% increase in revenue for the first half of the year, totaling 31 billion Danish krone (approximately $4.65 billion). The company sees strength across various product lines, including Lego Icons and Lego Creator, and its partnership with Epic Games’ Fortnite. Lego’s volume growth has rebounded, reversing last year’s trend of consumers opting for lower-priced sets.

Netflix Collaborates with CBS Sports for Christmas Day NFL Games

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Netflix has partnered with CBS Sports, owned by Paramount Global, to produce and air two National Football League (NFL) games on Christmas Day this year. CBS will retain broadcast rights for over-the-air television in the cities of the competing teams, while NFL+, the league’s live streaming service, will stream the games on mobile devices across the United States. This collaboration marks Netflix’s first venture into licensing live sports, particularly with the NFL, one of the world’s most popular sports leagues.

In May, Netflix announced plans to stream at least one NFL game on Christmas Day in 2025 and 2026, as part of an exclusive three-season agreement with the league. This initiative is a significant move for Netflix, as it not only highlights the streaming giant’s expansion into live sports but also strengthens its content portfolio. The NFL continues to be the most-watched sports league in the U.S., with this year’s Super Bowl drawing a record 123.7 million viewers. By securing the rights to stream NFL games, Netflix is positioning itself as a key player in the competitive sports streaming market, potentially attracting a broader audience to its platform.