George Thomas, Equity Fund Manager at Quantum AMC, expects IT spending to improve, benefiting large-cap IT names. He also forecasts larger private banks to perform better due to better underwriting and improved liquidity. Thomas notes that while most sectors are fully valued, financials offer some room for growth. Expectations of market support from domestic funds remain positive.
Nasdaq rises 1%, Dow, S&P close higher as weak jobs data tempers rate hike bets
U.S. stocks finished higher following a weaker-than-expected jobs report which eased rate hike expectations. Nonfarm payrolls rose by only 29,000, significantly below economists’ forecasts of
October 2, 2026