The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight decline in overall market sentiment, with the index moving to the "Greed" zone on Thursday.
U.S. stocks closed mixed on Thursday, with the Nasdaq Composite recording losses for a fifth straight session. The index has fallen around 4% since the Dec. 27 close, after surging around 43% in 2023.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ: WBA) posted upbeat earnings for its first quarter, but lowered its quarterly dividend.
On the economic data front, private businesses in the U.S. added 164,000 workers in December versus a revised 101,000 gain in November and topping market estimates of 115,000. U.S. initial jobless claims ...