Wall Street today: US stock indices rise slightly after hitting record highs, spotlight on Fed interest rate decision
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Wall Street today: US stock indices rise slightly after hitting record highs, spotlight on Fed interest rate decision

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US stock indices rose slightly on Thursday after storming to record highs in previous session on former president Donald Trump's presidential election victory. As of 10:10 am Eastern time, the S&P 500 was up 0.5 per cent, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.1 per cent, and the Nasdaq Composite was 1.1 per cent higher. At the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 11.0 points, or 0.03 per cent, to 43718.92. Before the opening bell, futures for the S&P 500 rose 0.3 per cent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average ticked up 0.2 per cent. Lyft stock jumped 29.6 per cent after the ride-hailing app breezed past Wall Street’s sales and profit forecasts.

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How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 3/17/2025
2 days, 20 hours ago

How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 3/17/2025

Associated Press  

U.S. stocks climbed again following weeks of scary swings. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% Monday and notched a second straight gain after falling 10% below its recent record last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.9%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.3%. More big swings could be ahead, with a decision by the Federal Reserve on interest rates coming …

Nasdaq, S&P, Dow Jones down for 2nd straight day: Why are the markets falling?
1 week, 1 day ago

Nasdaq, S&P, Dow Jones down for 2nd straight day: Why are the markets falling?

Hindustan Times  

Stock markets in the US, which usually dictate how global markets perform, have been recording declines continously since Friday, March 7. Donald Trump's tariff policies Global markets are facing rising uncertainties over US President Donald Trump's tariffs policies, which have begun tariff wars with multiple countries. According to a Barrons report, due to the to the impact of tariffs on …

US inflation cooled in February, but Trump’s tariff plans and trade war loom
1 week, 1 day ago

US inflation cooled in February, but Trump’s tariff plans and trade war loom

CNN  

CNN — Inflation slowed more than expected in February and cooled for the first time in four months, but that progress may be short lived as President Donald Trump ramps up his trade war, which threatens to increase prices for Americans. February’s inflation numbers came in better than expected thanks in part to two big — and very welcome — …

Wall Street rises after encouraging inflation data, but the trade war keeps knocking stocks around
1 week, 1 day ago

Wall Street rises after encouraging inflation data, but the trade war keeps knocking stocks around

LA Times  

The Standard & Poor’s 500 index gained 0.5% on Wednesday after skidding between an early gain of 1.3% and a later loss. U.S. stock indexes mostly rose Wednesday after Wall Street got some relief from an encouraging inflation update. But even on a rare up day for the market, President Trump’s trade war still knocked stocks around. The inflation report, …

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 3/11/2025
1 week, 1 day ago

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 3/11/2025

Associated Press  

Wall Street ended moderately lower after careening from a small gain to as much as 10% below its record. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 478 points, or 1.1%. Trump said he would double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum for Canada, a retaliation that prompted the provincial government of Ontario to back down on its planned surcharges on …

Wall St edges higher after Fed chief’s comments, but set for weekly loss
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1 week, 5 days ago

Wall St edges higher after Fed chief’s comments, but set for weekly loss

Live Mint  

* Hewlett Packard slumps after dour second-quarter forecasts * Nonfarm payrolls increase by 151,000 in February * Indexes up: Dow 0.46%, S&P 500 0.43%, Nasdaq 0.54% By Chibuike Oguh, Johann M Cherian and Sukriti Gupta NEW YORK, March 7 - U.S. stocks edged higher on Friday, rebounding from early declines after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the economy was …

How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 3/7/2025
1 week, 5 days ago

How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 3/7/2025

Associated Press  

U.S. stocks closed higher, but only after careening through another wild day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.7%. They initially fell following a slightly weaker-than-expected report on U.S. jobs before climbing after the Federal Reserve’s chair said the economy looks strong enough to wait before making a move on interest rates. The Dow …

How will Donald Trump’s tariff policy dictate Wall Street and global markets? EXPLAINED
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

How will Donald Trump’s tariff policy dictate Wall Street and global markets? EXPLAINED

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Trump tariffs impact: Wall Street's main indexes edged up on Wednesday, after better-than-expected services data allayed worries of a slowdown in the U.S. economy, while investors awaited a potential softer approach from President Donald Trump on trade policy. The S&P 500 was basically unchanged in morning trading after losing 6% since setting its all-time high last month and returning to …

Wall Street today: S&P 500 wipes out all gains since Election Day, Nasdaq down 10% from record high amid trade war fears
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Wall Street today: S&P 500 wipes out all gains since Election Day, Nasdaq down 10% from record high amid trade war fears

Live Mint  

Wall Street Today: US stocks tumbled on Wall Street on Tuesday, March 4, after fears of a potential trade war between the US and its key trading partners escalated and threatened to wipe out all the gains for the S&P 500 index since Election Day. Major indexes were sharply lower on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq Composite index down 10 per …

US stock market: Wall Street indices sink as Trump confirms tariffs on Mexico, Canada
2 weeks, 2 days ago

US stock market: Wall Street indices sink as Trump confirms tariffs on Mexico, Canada

Firstpost  

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.5 per cent to 43,191.24, while the S&P 500 lost 1.8 per cent to close at 5,849.72. The Nasdaq Composite saw a steeper decline, dropping 2.6 per cent to 18,350.19 A Wall Street sign hangs in front of a US Flag outside the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, US, September 18, …

Wall Street today: US stocks mixed after manufacturing data, trade tariffs in focus
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Wall Street today: US stocks mixed after manufacturing data, trade tariffs in focus

Live Mint  

US stock indices were mixed on Monday, after the discouraging manufacturing data and ahead of President Donald Trump’s latest deadline on tariffs on top trade partners. At the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 59.6 points, or 0.14 per cent, to 43,900.49. The S&P 500 rose 13.8 points, or 0.23 per cent, to 5,968.33​, while the Nasdaq Composite …

How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 2/28/2025
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How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 2/28/2025

Associated Press  

Wall Street closed its dreary February on a brighter note, as U.S. stock indexes rallied. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.4%, and the Nasdaq composite added 1.6%. On Friday: The S&P 500 rose 92.93 points, or 1.6%, to 5,954.50. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 601.41 points, or 1.4%, to 43,840.91. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose …

Wall Street today: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq gain; Nvidia falls 2%
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Wall Street today: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq gain; Nvidia falls 2%

Live Mint  

US stock indices rose on Friday amid mixed economic reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.6 per cent and the Nasdaq Composite was 0.7 per cent higher. At the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 20.3 points, or 0.05 per cent, to 43,259.84. The S&P 500 fell 4.8 points, or 0.08 per cent, to 5,856.74​, while …

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 2/27/2025
2 weeks, 6 days ago

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 2/27/2025

Associated Press  

U.S. stock indexes fell sharply as Wall Street’s frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology faltered some more. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.4%, and the Nasdaq composite tumbled 2.8%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 193.62 points, or 0.4%, to 43,239.50. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 34.51 points, or 1.6%, to 2,139.66.

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 2/26/2025
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How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 2/26/2025

Associated Press  

U.S. stock indexes drifted to a mixed finish after climbing in the morning but then running out of momentum. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.4%, and the Nasdaq composite added 0.3%. On Wednesday: The S&P 500 rose 0.81 points, or less than 0.1%, to 5,956.06. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 188.04 points, or 0.4%, to 43,433.12. The Russell …

Wall Street Today: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq slip as consumer confidence drops
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Wall Street Today: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq slip as consumer confidence drops

Live Mint  

US stock indices slipped on Tuesday after a report showed consumer confidence dropped in February. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 78.98 points, or 0.18 per cent, to 43,382.23, the S&P 500 lost 45.07 points, or 0.75 per cent, to 5,938.18, and the Nasdaq Composite lost 277.57 points, or 1.45 per cent, to 19,007.96. At the opening bell, the …

Wall Street today: Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq fall; Apple climbs, Microsoft dips
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Wall Street today: Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq fall; Apple climbs, Microsoft dips

Live Mint  

US equities pared early gains to decline on Monday, dragged down by technology companies ahead of Nvidia earnings and the PCE inflation data this week. As of 10:05 am Eastern time, the S&P 500 was down 0.4 per cent, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.1 per cent, and the Nasdaq Composite was 1 per centlower. At the opening …

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 2/20/2025
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How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 2/20/2025

Associated Press  

Wall Street retreated from its record after a sharp slide for Walmart weighed on U.S. stock indexes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1%, and the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.5%. On Thursday: The S&P 500 fell 26.63 points, or 0.4%, to 6,117.52. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 450.94 points, or 1%, to 44,176.65. The Russell 2000 index of smaller …

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 2/19/2025
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How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 2/19/2025

Associated Press  

The S&P 500 added to its record as U.S. stock indexes drifted through a quiet, mixed day on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite inched up by 0.1%. On Wednesday: The S&P 500 rose 14.57 points, or 0.2%, to 6,144.15. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 71.25 points, or 0.2%, to 44,627.59.

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 2/18/2025
1 month ago

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 2/18/2025

Associated Press  

Wall Street fluttered to a record after U.S. stock indexes drifted through a mixed day of trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was close to flat, while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 10.26 points, or less than 0.1%, to 44,556.34. The Nasdaq composite rose 14.49 points, or 0.1%, to 20,041.26. The Russell 2000 index …

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 2/13/2025
1 month ago

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 2/13/2025

Associated Press  

U.S. stocks rallied to the brink of a record after more companies reported fatter profits than expected. It got within 0.1% of its all-time high as Wall Street yawned at the latest announcement on tariffs by President Donald Trump, which may not take full effect for at least several weeks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.8%, and the Nasdaq …

Wall Street today: US stocks snap three-day losing streak, Treasury yields fall after inflation data; Tesla up 6%
1 month ago

Wall Street today: US stocks snap three-day losing streak, Treasury yields fall after inflation data; Tesla up 6%

Live Mint  

Wall Street Today: A gauge of global stocks climbed on Thursday for the first time in three sessions while U.S. Treasury yields dipped as an inflation reading fueled expectations the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of prices might be cooler than anticipated. But components of the PPI data that are part of the personal consumption expenditures, which Fed Chair Jerome Powell …

Wall Street Today: Dow Jones drops 400 points as US Inflation rises 50 bps to 3% YoY, dimming hopes for Fed rate cuts
1 month, 1 week ago

Wall Street Today: Dow Jones drops 400 points as US Inflation rises 50 bps to 3% YoY, dimming hopes for Fed rate cuts

Live Mint  

Wall Street Today: Stock market for the United States opened lower on Wednesday, February 12, after investors' hope of a US Federal Reserve rate cut disappeared after the US Bureau of Labor Statistics posted a higher than expected inflation data for January 2025. The US Consumer Price Index rose 0.5 per cent or 50 basis points to 3 per cent …

Wall Street today: US stocks slip, Jerome Powell’s testimony in focus
1 month, 1 week ago

Wall Street today: US stocks slip, Jerome Powell’s testimony in focus

Live Mint  

US stocks slipped on Tuesday, as investors awaited a testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for insight on interest rates and trade tariffs, and inflation data. At 09:46 am ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 108.74 points, or 0.24 per cent, to 44,361.67, the S&P 500 lost 14.79 points, or 0.24 per cent, to 6,051.65 and the Nasdaq …

How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 2/10/2025
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1 month, 1 week ago

How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 2/10/2025

Associated Press  

Wall Street is taking President Donald Trump’s latest threat on tariffs in stride, on the whole, and U.S. stock indexes rose. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Monday, coming off a losing week bookended by worries about how potential tariffs could threaten the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.4%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 1%. The Dow Jones Industrial …

Wall Street today: US stocks edge higher as Trump’s tariffs lift steelmakers
1 month, 1 week ago

Wall Street today: US stocks edge higher as Trump’s tariffs lift steelmakers

Live Mint  

US stocks edged higher on Monday as steelmakers surged after US President Donald Trump said he would impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.3% and the Nasdaq Composite was 1.1% higher. Gainers and losers Stocks of US steel and aluminum producers jumped, banking on expectations tariffs could help their profits. Crude oil …

Stock market today: Wall Street takes Trump's latest tariff threats in stride, and indexes rise
1 month, 1 week ago

Stock market today: Wall Street takes Trump's latest tariff threats in stride, and indexes rise

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks rose Monday as Wall Street took President Donald Trump’s latest threat on tariffs in stride. AP AUDIO: Stock market today: Wall Street takes Trump’s latest tariff threats in stride, and indexes rise Tariff threats aren’t taking a toll on stocks. Those will likely affect Wall Street by cleaving winning industries from losing ones, but they …

Wall Street takes Trump’s latest tariff threats in stride, and indexes rise
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1 month, 1 week ago

Wall Street takes Trump’s latest tariff threats in stride, and indexes rise

LA Times  

Trader Peter Mancuso works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange last week. U.S. stocks rose Monday as Wall Street took President Trump’s latest threat on tariffs in stride. The Standard & Poor’s 500 climbed 0.7%, coming off a losing week that was bookended by worries about how potential tariffs could push up inflation and threaten the economy. …

Wall St drops, Treasury yields rise on mixed jobs report, renewed tariff threats
1 month, 1 week ago

Wall St drops, Treasury yields rise on mixed jobs report, renewed tariff threats

Live Mint  

* Consumer data shows jump in inflation expectations * Nonfarm payrolls rose 143,000 in January vs 307,000 in December * Trump will announce new reciprocal tariffs next week By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, Feb 7 - Wall Street turned sharply lower and benchmark Treasury yields jumped on Friday in the wake of a mixed payrolls report, weak consumer sentiment data …

Wall Street today: US stocks slip after jobs data, Amazon drops 3.6%
1 month, 1 week ago

Wall Street today: US stocks slip after jobs data, Amazon drops 3.6%

Live Mint  

US stock indices slipped on Friday after the weak jobs data and a consumer sentiment survey. At 10:06 am ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 70.38 points, or 0.16 per cent, to 44,677.25, the S&P 500 lost 11.84 points, or 0.19 per cent, to 6,071.73 and the Nasdaq Composite lost 108.18 points, or 0.55 per cent, to 19,683.82. At …

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 2/6/2025
1 month, 1 week ago

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 2/6/2025

Associated Press  

Wall Street drifted to a mixed close as drops for Ford Motor and Qualcomm worked against buoyant fashion and cigarette stocks. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% Thursday following healthy gains for stock markets across much of Europe and Asia. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 125 points, or 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.5%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average …

Wall Street today: US stocks drift after big earnings
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wall Street today: US stocks drift after big earnings

Live Mint  

US stocks were drifting on Thursday, as investors assessed big earnings and markets awaited US President Donald Trump's next move on trade curbs. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 75.92 points, or 0.17%, to 44,797.36, the S&P 500 gained 14.66 points, or 0.24%, to 6,076.14 and the Nasdaq Composite gained 42.11 points, or 0.21%, to 19,734.44. At the opening …

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 2/5/2025
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 2/5/2025

Associated Press  

Wall Street closed higher as gains for most stocks outweighed drops for Alphabet and some other big-name companies following their latest profit reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.7%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.2%. On Wednesday: The S&P 500 rose 23.60 points, or 0.4%, to 6,061.48. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 317.24 points, or 0.7%, to 44,873.28. …

Wall Street Today: US stocks open flat amid China’s response to Trump tariffs; Nvidia up 3.19%
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wall Street Today: US stocks open flat amid China’s response to Trump tariffs; Nvidia up 3.19%

Live Mint  

Wall Street Today: Stock markets in the United States opened flat on Tuesday, February 4, as investors remained cautious and low on risk-taking amid China's stance of retaliation against the new trade restrictions and tariffs by the US President Donald Trump's administration, reported the news agency Reuters. Dow Jones stocks After the index opened flat on Tuesday, the top gainers …

Wall Street today: Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq dip on worries over full-blown trade war after Trump’s tariffs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wall Street today: Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq dip on worries over full-blown trade war after Trump’s tariffs

Live Mint  

US stock indices declined at the open on Monday on worries over a full-blown trade war after President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China. Trump’s tariffs President Trump said his tariffs on the three largest US trading partners, which take effect on February 4, might cause Americans some short-term pain, but "long term, the United States …

Wall Street today: US Stocks surge on in-line inflation data, Apple gains 2.2%
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wall Street today: US Stocks surge on in-line inflation data, Apple gains 2.2%

Live Mint  

Wall Street stocks surged on Friday, led by gains in Apple following its upbeat results and on an in-line Federal Reserve-preferred inflation. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 115.92 points, or 0.26 per cent, to 44,998.05, the S&P 500 gained 25.98 points, or 0.43 per cent, to 6,097.15, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 160.80 points, or 0.82 per cent, …

Wall Street today: US Stocks surge on in-line PCE inflation data, Apple gains 2.9%
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wall Street today: US Stocks surge on in-line PCE inflation data, Apple gains 2.9%

Live Mint  

Wall Street stocks surged on Friday, led by gains in Apple following its upbeat results and on an in-line Federal Reserve-preferred inflation. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 115.92 points, or 0.26 per cent, to 44,998.05, the S&P 500 gained 25.98 points, or 0.43 per cent, to 6,097.15, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 160.80 points, or 0.82 per cent, …

Stock market today: Wall Street surrenders gains after White House confirms Trump tariff move
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Stock market today: Wall Street surrenders gains after White House confirms Trump tariff move

Associated Press  

Stocks on Wall Street surrendered early gains and closed broadly lower Friday after the White House said President Donald Trump would impose promised tariffs on key U.S. trading partners. “There’s just so much uncertainty associated with elevating tariffs on our three major trading partners.” The earlier gains on Wall Street had helped shave losses from the start of the week …

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 1/29/2025
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How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 1/29/2025

Associated Press  

U.S. stocks slipped after the Federal Reserve held its main interest rate steady and broke a run of cuts that began in September. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.5%. On Wednesday: The S&P 500 fell 28.39 points, or 0.5%, to 6,039.31. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 136.83 points, or 0.3%, to 44,713.52. …

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 1/28/2025
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 1/28/2025

Associated Press  

Rebounding tech stocks drove U.S. indexes higher a day after they tumbled on doubts about whether the artificial-intelligence frenzy really needs all the dollars being poured into it. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite rallied 2%. On Tuesday: The S&P 500 rose 55.42 points, or 0.9%, to 6,067.70. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 136.77 …

Wall Street today: US stocks edge higher after sharp losses, Nvidia climbs 6%, Apple up 4%
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wall Street today: US stocks edge higher after sharp losses, Nvidia climbs 6%, Apple up 4%

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US stock indices edged higher on Tuesday after previous session's sharp losses amid a tech-led selloff. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 64.23 points, or 0.14 per cent, to 44,775.51, the S&P 500 gained 29.71 points, or 0.49 per cent, to 6,041.99 and the Nasdaq Composite gained 240.65 points, or 1.24 per cent, to 19,582.50. The Dow Jones Industrial …

Wall Street today: US stocks rebound after sharp losses
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wall Street today: US stocks rebound after sharp losses

Live Mint  

US stock indices opened higher on Tuesday after previous session's sharp losses. Other AI-related companies also flipped from initial gains to losses, including drops of 0.8% for chip company Broadcom and 3.7% for Constellation Energy, which has climbed on expectations it will help supply the electricity that vast AI data centers would gobble up. AI-related stocks have been Wall Street’s …

How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 1/27/2025
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How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 1/27/2025

Associated Press  

Wall Street’s superstars are tumbling as a competitor from China threatens to upend the artificial-intelligence frenzy they’ve been feasting on. Stocks outside of AI-related industries held up much better, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.7%. On Monday: The S&P 500 fell 88.96 points, or 1.5%, to 6,012.28. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 289.33 points, or 0.7%, to …

Oil snaps 4-week winning streak after Donald Trump plans to boost US crude output; Brent at $78, WTI sheds 4% in 5 days
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Oil snaps 4-week winning streak after Donald Trump plans to boost US crude output; Brent at $78, WTI sheds 4% in 5 days

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Global crude oil prices settled slightly higher in the previous session but logged a weekly decline, snapping a four-week winning streak, after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping plans to boost domestic crude oil production in the US while demanding that the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries move to lower crude oil prices. -US President Trump on Friday reiterated his …

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 1/21/2025
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How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 1/21/2025

Associated Press  

U.S. stocks rose after more companies said they made bigger profits at the end of last year than analysts expected and as Treasury yields eased. The S&P 500 climbed 0.9% Tuesday, while many markets around the world took only tentative steps following Donald Trump’s return to the White House. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 1.2%, and the Nasdaq composite …

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 1/16/2025
2 months ago

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 1/16/2025

Associated Press  

U.S. stock indexes drifted lower following a mixed set of earnings reports from Morgan Stanley, UnitedHealth Group and other big companies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.9%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 68.42 points, or 0.2%, to 43,153.13. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 3.50 points, or 0.2%, to 2,266.79.

Wall Street today: US stocks drift after mixed earnings & economic reports, UnitedHealth dips 3%
2 months ago

Wall Street today: US stocks drift after mixed earnings & economic reports, UnitedHealth dips 3%

Live Mint  

US stocks were drifting on Thursday after mixed earnings reports and economic data. Economic reports released on Thursday were mixed, with one report showing retail sales rising 0.4 per cent in December, while another showed that the jobless claims rose more than expected last week. At 9:54 am ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 68.82 points, or 0.16 per …

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 1/15/2025
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How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 1/15/2025

Associated Press  

U.S. stocks ripped higher after an encouraging update on U.S. inflation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.7%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 2.5%. Treasury yields eased in the bond market on hopes that Wednesday’s inflation update could help convince the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates further later this year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 703.27 points, or …

How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 1/13/2025
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How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 1/13/2025

Associated Press  

Drops for Nvidia and other Big Tech companies were offset by gains in health care, energy and other sectors, leaving U.S. stock indexes mixed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.9%, and weakness for tech stocks dragged the Nasdaq composite down 0.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 358.67 points, or 0.9%, to 42,297.12. The Russell 2000 index of smaller …

Wall Street today: US stocks dip on worries over Fed’s hawkish stance, Moderna sinks 23%
2 months, 1 week ago

Wall Street today: US stocks dip on worries over Fed’s hawkish stance, Moderna sinks 23%

Live Mint  

Wall Street stocks edged lower on Monday, as Treasury yields climbed after robust jobs data last week bolstered expectations of a hawkish stance by the Federal Reserve for this year. At 09:50 a.m. the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 105.06 points, or 0.25 per cent, to 42,043.51, the S&P 500 lost 40.79 points, or 0.70 per cent, to 5,786.25, and …

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