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Stocks Rise After Big Fed Move

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq all close higher

(Newser) - Stocks are closing higher after the Federal Reserve nudged interest rates higher for the first time in nine years, a vote of confidence in the US economy. At the same time the Fed also said Wednesday that it would make any future interest rates gradually, something that will help support...

Dow Continues Run, Jumps 156

Builds on late gains Monday, rising energy stocks

(Newser) - Stocks posted their biggest gains in more than a week Tuesday, led by rising energy companies and banks. The market was higher all day, building on a late gain the day before. Energy stocks rose as the price of crude oil jumped 3%, and banks moved higher a day ahead...

Crude Oil, Stock Market Take a Plunge

Dow loses 309 points, Nasdaq drops 111

(Newser) - Another sharp drop in the price of oil prompted investors to dump stocks again, leaving the US market with its worst weekly loss since the summer. Oil and gas companies led stocks lower Friday, capping an ugly week. Southwestern Energy plunged 14% and Chesapeake Energy sank 9%. Investors sought refuge...

Dow Ends Day Up 82
 Dow Ends Day Up 82 
Dec 10, 2015 3:14 PM CST

Dow Ends Day Up 82

S&P 500, Nasdaq also close slightly higher

(Newser) - US stocks are closing modestly higher as a rebound in the energy sector helped break a three-day losing streak for the market. The Dow Jones industrial average climbed 82 points, or 0.5%, to 17,574 Thursday. The S&P 500 index rose four points, or 0.2%, to 2,...

Stock Market Sees 3rd Straight Day of Declines

Tech stocks led the dip

(Newser) - A slump in several big technology companies is leaving the stock market broadly lower at the closing bell on Wednesday. Indexes were higher for most of the morning but took a turn lower shortly after midday and stayed negative for the rest of the day. Big tech names fell the...

Oil Price Continues to Fall, Takes Stock Market With It

Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P500 all down on Tuesday

(Newser) - Sharp drops in materials and energy shares led to a broad decline in the stock market on Tuesday. The price of crude oil continued to fall, and the US benchmark for crude remained near its lowest level in seven years. Mining stocks in particular were hurt by weak economic news...

Crude Oil Plunges, Dow Falls 117

Plunging crude closes at less than $38 a barrel

(Newser) - Energy companies are closing sharply lower, leading a broad decline on the stock market, after the price of oil dropped to its lowest point in nearly seven years. US crude plunged almost 6% to close below $38 a barrel Monday. That's the lowest level since February 2009, at the...

Strong Job Gains Send US Stock Market Higher

Friday saw 2.1% increases for Nasdaq, Dow, and S&P500

(Newser) - The stock market had its biggest gain since September after the US government reported another solid month of job gains. The encouraging news on the economy Friday paved the way for the Federal Reserve to begin nudging interest rates back toward normal levels at its policy meeting later this month....

Nasdaq Ends Thursday Down 85 Points

Dow and S&P500 also see declines

(Newser) - Stocks fell sharply in the US on Thursday. The Dow Jones industrial average gave up 251 points–or 1.4%–to close at 17,477. The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 29 points–1.4% – to 2,049. And the Nasdaq declined 85 points–or 1.7%–...

Dow Ends Day Down 158
 Dow Ends Day Down 158 
Dec 2, 2015 3:05 PM CST

Dow Ends Day Down 158

S&P 500, Nasdaq also down

(Newser) - Stocks are closing lower Wednesday, led by declines in energy stocks as the price of oil fell sharply. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 158 points, or 0.9%, to 17,729. The Standard & Poor's 500 index lost 23 points, or 1.1%, to 2,079. The Nasdaq...

Dow Ends the Day Up 168
 Dow Ends the Day Up 168 
Dec 1, 2015 3:14 PM CST

Dow Ends the Day Up 168

S&P 500, Nasdaq also up

(Newser) - Stocks are closing with solid gains Tuesday, led by health care companies and banks. The Dow Jones industrial average climbed 168 points, or 1%, to 17,888. The Standard & Poor's 500 index gained 22 points, or 1.1%, to 2,102. The Nasdaq composite rose 47 points, or...

Dow Dips 78 on Holiday Gloom
 Dow Dips 78 on Holiday Gloom 
Nov 30, 2015 3:20 PM CST

Dow Dips 78 on Holiday Gloom

Stocks decline amid weak spending

(Newser) - Early signs of softness in holiday spending sent retail stocks lower on the first day of trading after the Thanksgiving holiday. Macy's and Kohl's each fell 2% Monday, while Target fell 1%, more than the rest of the market. Health care stocks also took a tumble. Drugmakers Celgene...

Black Friday Pretty Quiet for the Markets

Stocks edge mostly higher, but Dow is slightly down

(Newser) - Stocks are closing mostly higher in an abbreviated day of trading. The Standard & Poor's 500 index edged up a point, less than 0.1%, to 2,090 Friday. The Dow Jones industrial average lost 14 points, also less than 0.1%, to 17,798. The Nasdaq composite rose...

Stocks Edge Up Ahead of Holiday

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq end the day slightly up or unchanged

(Newser) - Stocks are closing mostly higher in light trading ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday in the US. The Dow Jones industrial average edged up a point to 17,813 Wednesday. The Standard & Poor's 500 index was little changed at 2,088. The Nasdaq composite gained 13 points, or 0....

Stocks End Day Slightly Higher

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq all edge up

(Newser) - US stocks managed to shake off an early slump and end slightly higher Tuesday. The Dow Jones industrial average edged up 19 points, or 0.1%, to 17,812. The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose two points, or 0.1%, to 2,089. The Nasdaq composite inched up...

Dow Dips 31 as Rally Ends
 Dow Dips 31 
 as Rally Ends 
Nov 23, 2015 3:25 PM CST

Dow Dips 31 as Rally Ends

GameStop sinks 4%

(Newser) - An early gain for US stocks faded away in the afternoon, leaving indexes slightly lower. The slight losses Monday came after the market closed out its best week of the year. Video game retailer GameStop sank 4% after reporting earnings and revenue that fell short of analysts' forecasts. Pfizer and...

Stocks End Their Best Week of the Year

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq all end the day up

(Newser) - Strong results from retailers lifted the stock market to its biggest weekly gain this year. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 91 points, or 0.5%, to 17,823 Friday. The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose seven points, or 0.4%, to 2,089. The Nasdaq composite climbed...

Markets End Day Slightly Lower
 Markets End Day Slightly Lower 
Nov 19, 2015 3:17 PM CST

Markets End Day Slightly Lower

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq all down

(Newser) - Stocks are slipping as traders were disappointed by several corporate earnings and outlooks. The Dow Jones industrial average edged down four points to 17,733 Thursday. The Standard & Poor's 500 lost two points, or 0.1%, to 2,081. The Nasdaq composite slipped a point to 5,073.

Stocks See Biggest Gains in 4 Weeks

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq all end the day up

(Newser) - Stocks had their biggest gain in four weeks as investors were encouraged by corporate deal news. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 244 points, or 1.4%, to 17,737 Wednesday. The Standard & Poor's 500 rose 33 points, or 1.6%, to 2,083. The Nasdaq composite increased...

Dow Ends Day Up 6
 Dow Ends Day Up 6 
Nov 17, 2015 3:18 PM CST

Dow Ends Day Up 6

S&P 500, Nasdaq also barely changed

(Newser) - Stock prices are ending little changed as investors sorted through some mixed results from big US retailers. The Dow Jones industrial average edged up six points to 17,489 Tuesday. The Standard & Poor's 500 index slid two points, or 0.1%, to 2,050. The Nasdaq composite rose...

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