stock market

Stories 441 - 460 | << Prev   Next >>

Stocks Close Flat Ahead of Crucial Inflation Update
Markets Brace
for Inflation Update
MARKETS
Apr 11, 2023 3:53 PM CDT

Markets Brace for Inflation Update

Stocks were mostly flat, with S&P 500 only moving a fraction of a point

(Newser) - Stocks closed mostly flat on Wall Street Tuesday, with stocks and bonds making modest moves ahead of an anticipated update on consumer inflation and other reports later in the week. The S&P 500 had its smallest one-day move in more than a year, slipping 0.17 points, or less...

Stocks Mixed in First Trading Since Jobs Report
Stocks Mixed in
First Trading Since
Jobs Report
MARKETS
Apr 10, 2023 3:46 PM CDT

Stocks Mixed in First Trading Since Jobs Report

Some investors are hoping for 'soft landing'

(Newser) - Stocks closed mixed on Wall Street Monday in their first trading after a report heightened speculation the Federal Reserve may tap the brakes again on financial markets and the economy. The S&P 500 rose 4.09 points, or 0.1%, to 4,109.11. It did not trade on...

S&amp;P Ends Weekly Winning Streak
S&P Ends Weekly
Winning Streak
MARKETS
Apr 6, 2023 3:27 PM CDT

S&P Ends Weekly Winning Streak

Markets will be closed for Good Friday

(Newser) - Stocks closed slightly higher Thursday on Wall Street in mixed trading after several discouraging reports on the economy slowed stocks’ roll this week, per the AP . The US stock market will be shut in observance of Good Friday.
  • The S&P 500 rose 14 points to 4,105. The benchmark
...

Stocks Slip Amid Signs Economy Is Slowing
Markets React to Signs
Economy Is Slowing
MARKETS
Apr 5, 2023 3:35 PM CDT

Markets React to Signs Economy Is Slowing

But Johnson & Johnson helped lift Dow

(Newser) - Stocks on Wall Street mostly slipped Wednesday following the latest signals that the US economy is slowing under the weight of much higher interest rates. The S&P 500 dipped 10.22 points, or 0.2%, to 4,090.38, a day after it broke a four-day winning streak, the...

Stocks Drop After Reports Suggest Economy Is Slowing

Job openings, factory orders weaker than expected

(Newser) - Stocks fell on Wall Street Tuesday following a pair of weaker-than-expected economic reports. The S&P 500 dropped 23.91 points, or 0.6%, to 4,100.60 to break a four-day winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 198.77, or 0.6%, to 33,402.38, and...

Jump in Oil Prices Lifts Energy Stocks
Jump in Oil Prices
Fans Inflation Fears
MARKETS
Apr 3, 2023 3:31 PM CDT

Jump in Oil Prices Fans Inflation Fears

But it also lifted energy stocks

(Newser) - Stocks closed mixed on Wall Street Monday as big gains for energy stocks offset losses for some big technology stocks. The S&P 500 rose 15.20 points, or 0.4%, to 4,124.51. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 327 points, or 1%, to 33,601.15. The...

Wall Street Wraps Up a Strong Quarter
Wall Street Wraps Up
a Strong Quarter
MARKETS
Mar 31, 2023 3:20 PM CDT

Wall Street Wraps Up a Strong Quarter

All the major indexes rise again to end the week

(Newser) - Stocks rose again on Friday, as Wall Street closed out a winning March and first quarter of the year despite a long list of worries being thrown at it:
  • The Dow rose 415 points, or 1.2%, to 33,274.
  • The S&P 500 rose 58 points, or 1.4%,
...

Investors&#39; Mood Keeps Getting Better
Investors' Mood Keeps
Getting Better
MARKETS
Mar 30, 2023 3:10 PM CDT

Investors' Mood Keeps Getting Better

Major indexes rise again amid a sense that the banking crisis has stabilized

(Newser) - Stocks rose again on Thursday as a bit more fear seemed to evaporate from the markets in regard to the banking industry:
  • The Dow 141 points, or 0.4%, to 32,859.
  • The S&P 500 rose 23 points, or 0.5%, to 4,050.
  • The Nasdaq rose 87 points,
...

Stocks Rally as Bank Fears Subside
Financial Stocks Jump
as Bank Fears Subside
MARKETS
Mar 29, 2023 3:47 PM CDT

Financial Stocks Jump as Bank Fears Subside

Dow rises 323 points

(Newser) - Stocks rallied Wednesday as Wall Street shook off more of the fear that dominated it earlier this month. The S&P 500 rose 56.54 points, or 1.4%, to 4,027.81. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 323.35 points, or 1%, to 32,717.60. The Nasdaq...

Stocks Dip Slightly as Wall Street Stabilizes
Wall Street Regains Stability
MARKETS
Mar 28, 2023 3:52 PM CDT

Wall Street Regains Stability

Spice company was among the biggest movers

(Newser) - Stocks were mixed Tuesday as Wall Street regained some stability at the tail end of what’s been a turmoil-filled month. The S&P 500 dipped 6.26 points, or 0.2%, to 3,971.27, though the majority of stocks within the index rose. The Dow Jones Industrial Average...

Bank Stocks Rise as Market Stabilizes
Beaten-Down
Bank Stocks
Make a Comeback
MARKETS
Mar 27, 2023 4:00 PM CDT

Beaten-Down Bank Stocks Make a Comeback

Dow rises 195 points as market stabilizes

(Newser) - Stocks closed mostly higher on a steadying Wall Street as battered banks showed more strength, at least for now. The S&P 500 rose 6.54 points Monday, or 0.2%, to 3,977.53. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 194.55 points, or 0.6%, to 32,432....

Stocks Rise Despite Bank Worries Overseas
Stocks Rise
Despite
Bank Worries
Overseas
MARKETS
Mar 24, 2023 3:20 PM CDT

Stocks Rise Despite Bank Worries Overseas

Dow gains 132 points

(Newser) - Bank worries from the other side of the Atlantic weighed on Wall Street on Friday, though the major indexes managed to finish in positive territory.
  • The Dow rose 132 points, or 0.5%, to 32,237.
  • The S&P 500 rose 22 points, or 0.5%, to 3,971.
  • The
...

After Volatile Day of Trading, Markets End Up Positive

Dow rises 75 points

(Newser) - Stocks ended up in positive territory on Thursday after a day of wild swings:
  • The Dow rose 75 points, or 0.2%, to 32,105.
  • The S&P 500 rose 11 points, or 0.3%, to 3,948.
  • The Nasdaq rose 117 points, or 1%, to 11,787.

Stocks, Bond Yields Tumble After Fed Rate Hike
Stocks, Bond Yields
Tumble After Fed Rate Hike
MARKETS
Mar 22, 2023 4:04 PM CDT

Stocks, Bond Yields Tumble After Fed Rate Hike

But Powell hints there may be only one more rise to come

(Newser) - Stocks fell Wednesday after the Federal Reserve announced its latest hike to interest rates , while also saying it may not tighten the screws on the economy much more. The S&P 500 fell 65.90 points, or 1.6%, to 3,936.97. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 530....

Banks Bounce Back, Sparking Another Rally for Stocks

Investors welcome reassurances from Yellen

(Newser) - Stocks rallied Tuesday, led by the banks most beaten down by the industry's crisis, and some of Wall Street's fear washed out on hopes the federal government will offer more help if needed. The S&P 500 posted its first back-to-back gain since Silicon Valley Bank's quicksilver...

Bank Deals Give Wall Street a Boost
Bank Deals Give
Wall Street a Boost
MARKETS
Mar 20, 2023 3:58 PM CDT

Bank Deals Give Wall Street a Boost

Dow jumps 383 points

(Newser) - Wall Street closed higher Monday after regulators pushed together two huge banks over the weekend and made other moves to build confidence in the struggling industry. The S&P 500 rose 34.93 points, or 0.9%, to 3,951.57. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 382.60 points,...

Banking Anxiety Returns, and Stocks Suffer
Banking Anxiety Returns,
and Stocks Suffer
MARKETS
Mar 17, 2023 3:15 PM CDT

Banking Anxiety Returns, and Stocks Suffer

Dow falls nearly 400 points

(Newser) - Wall Street's week of turmoil closed with more sharp drops for stocks on Friday as worries worsened about the banking industry, per the AP .
  • The S&P 500 fell 43 points, or 1.1%, to 3,916.
  • The Dow fell 384 points, or 1.1%, to 31,861.
  • The
...

Nation's Banks Throw $30B Lifeline to One Struggling

As a result of the help for First Republic, the stock market had a strong day

(Newser) - Stocks rallied on Thursday after a group of big banks offered a lifeline to a bank Wall Street had zeroed in on in its hunt for the next victim in the industry’s struggles, per the AP . The benchmark S&P 500 jumped nearly 2% Thursday, erasing earlier losses following...

Wall Street Pares Big Losses Before Closing Bell

Fears of global banking crisis shook markets

(Newser) - Stocks fell Wednesday amid fresh worries about the banking sector, although Wall Street more than halved its losses by the closing bell. The S&P 500 fell 27.36 points, or 0.7%, to 3,891.93. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 280.83 points, or 0.9%, to...

Stocks Climb as Traders Bet on Pause in Rate Hikes

Bank stocks are starting to bounce back

(Newser) - Stocks closed higher on Wall Street Tuesday as some of the most breathtaking moves from a manic Monday reversed course. The S&P 500 rose 64.80 points, or 1.7%, to 3,920.56 after a report showed inflation is still high , though no more than expected. The Dow...

Stories 441 - 460 | << Prev   Next >>