Stock Market Recap: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Build on Record Highs

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed at fresh record highs, gaining 1.1% and 1.4%, respectively. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also rose by 1.1%.

Small-cap stocks, as measured by the Russell 2000 Index, jumped nearly 3%, benefiting from expectations of lower short-term borrowing rates.

Traders are pricing in a nearly 94% chance of a rate cut at the Federal Reserve's September meeting, according to CME's FedWatch Tool.

Cava shares plunged 24% after reporting disappointing second-quarter revenue growth, while CoreWeave shares dropped about 8% despite robust revenue gains.

JPMorgan upgraded Capri Holdings to overweight, forecasting significant gains due to brand reinvigoration strategies.

Hanesbrands shares fell after agreeing to be acquired by Gildan for $6 per share.

Cava: The Mediterranean restaurant chain's disappointing revenue growth and lowered same-store sales forecast led to a sharp decline in its stock price.

CoreWeave: Despite strong revenue gains, the AI infrastructure provider's mixed quarter caused its shares to drop.

Brinker International: The parent company of Chili's rallied after beating earnings expectations for the fiscal fourth quarter.

Capri Holdings: JPMorgan's upgrade reflects confidence in the company's brand reinvigoration strategy at Michael Kors.

Hanesbrands: The agreement to be acquired by Gildan resulted in a drop in Hanesbrands' share price.

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