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Stock Market Just Set a Record
Stock Market
Just Set a Record
Jun 27, 2025 8:52 AM CDT

Stock Market Just Set a Record

S&P 500 rises to an all-time high

(Newser) - The stock market is back in record territory. The benchmark S&P 500 index rose to an all-time high in early trading on Friday, reports CNBC . The index ticked up soon after the market opened past the old record of 6,147. It hovered around 6,160 in the first...

QuantumScape Jumps 31% After Battery Breakthrough
Breakthrough Lifts
Battery Firm 31%
MARKETS
Jun 25, 2025 3:40 PM CDT

Breakthrough Lifts Battery Firm 31%

Major indexes remain near record highs despite drops for FedEx, General Mills

(Newser) - US stocks hung near their all-time high Wednesday as financial markets caught a breath following two big days bolstered by hopes that the Israel-Iran war will not disrupt the global flow of crude oil.
  • The S&P 500 barely budged—it fell 0.02 points, or less than 0.1%,
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Stocks Near All-Time High as Oil Prices Tumble
Stocks Near All-Time High
as Oil Prices Tumble
MARKETS
Jun 24, 2025 3:17 PM CDT

Stocks Near All-Time High as Oil Prices Tumble

Fed chair remains cautious about rate cuts

(Newser) - US stocks climbed near their all-time high on Tuesday after oil prices eased further on hopes that Israel's war with Iran will not damage the global flow of crude.
  • The S&P 500 rallied 1.1% Tuesday and got back within 0.8% of its record.
  • The Dow Jones
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Stocks Rally, Oil Prices Drop After Iran Retaliates
Oil Prices Drop After
Iran's Retaliation
MARKETS
Jun 23, 2025 3:36 PM CDT

Oil Prices Drop After Iran's Retaliation

Country did not appear to target the flow of oil

(Newser) - US stocks rallied and oil prices tumbled Monday on hopes that Iran will not disrupt the global flow of crude, even with the United States' entry into its war with Israel.
  • The S&P 500 rose 57.33 points, or 1%, to 6,025.17.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average
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Stocks Drift After Fed Keeps Key Rate Steady
Stocks Drift After Fed
Predicts 2 Rate Cuts
MARKETS
Jun 18, 2025 3:43 PM CDT

Stocks Drift After Fed Predicts 2 Rate Cuts

'Right now it's just a forecast in a very foggy time,' Powell says

(Newser) - US stocks drifted Wednesday after the Federal Reserve indicated it may cut interest rates twice this year, though it's far from certain about that.
  • The S&P 500 ended basically flat—it fell 1.85 points to 5,980.87.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 44.14 points,
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Dow Drops 299 Points as Oil Prices Jump
Oil Prices Jump,
Solar Stocks Slump
MARKETS
Jun 17, 2025 3:47 PM CDT

Oil Prices Jump, Solar Stocks Slump

Dow drops almost 300 points amid signs Israel's conflict with Iran is worsening

(Newser) - US stocks slumped Tuesday following signals that Israel's conflict with Iran may be worsening and that one of the US economy's main engines is weakening.
  • The S&P 500 fell 50.39 points, or 0.8%, to 5,982.72.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 299.29
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Wall Street Recovers From Friday's Iran Shock
Wall Street Recovers
From Friday's Iran Shock
MARKETS
Jun 16, 2025 3:37 PM CDT

Wall Street Recovers From Friday's Iran Shock

Oil prices drop, stocks bounce back

(Newser) - Calm returned to Wall Street on Monday and US stocks rallied, while oil prices gave back some of their initial spurts following Israel's attack on Iranian nuclear and military targets at the end of last week.
  • The S&P 500 rose 56.14 points, or 0.9%, to 6,
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Oracle Jumps 13.3%, Predicts 'Dramatically Higher' Growth

Boeing drops 4.8% after Air India crash

(Newser) - US stocks drifted higher Thursday following another encouraging update on inflation.
  • The S&P 500 rose 23.02 points, or 0.4%, to 6,045.26 and is sitting less than 2% below its record.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 101.85 points, or 0.2%, to 42,967.
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Conclusion of China Trade Talks Didn't Lift Markets

S&P 500 drops for first time in 4 days

(Newser) - Wall Street's rally stalled Wednesday after stocks climbed back within 2% of their all-time high.
  • The S&P 500 fell 16.57 points, or 0.3%, to 6,022.24, marking its first drop in four days.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.10 points, or less than
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Markets Are Betting on Success in China Trade Talks

But Designer Brands dropped 18.2% after warning of uncertainty

(Newser) - US stocks drifted just below their all-time highs on Tuesday as the wait continues to hear what will come of trade talks underway between the United States and China.
  • The S&P 500 rose 32.93 points, or 0.5%, to 6,038.81.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose
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Warner Bros. Discovery Drops After Announcing Split

But buyout deals lifted 2 tech companies

(Newser) - US stocks drifted closer to record highs on Monday as the world's two largest economies began talks on trade that could help avoid a recession.
  • The S&P 500 rose 5.52 points, or 0.1%, to 6,005.88 and is 2.3% below the record it reached
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Tesla Tumbles 14.3%
Tesla Tumbles 14.3%
MARKETS
Jun 5, 2025 3:34 PM CDT

Tesla Tumbles 14.3%

The company behind Jack Daniel's had its worst day in more than 50 years

(Newser) - US stocks drifted lower on Thursday as financial markets locked in their final moves before a highly anticipated update coming Friday about the US job market.
  • The S&P 500 fell 31.51 points, or 0.5%, to 5,939.30.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 108 points, or
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Wall Street's Big Rally Loses Momentum
Reports on Economy
Were Weaker Than Expected
MARKETS
Jun 4, 2025 3:47 PM CDT

Reports on Economy Were Weaker Than Expected

Wall Street's big rally loses momentum

(Newser) - Wall Street's big recent rally lost some momentum on Wednesday following a pair of potentially discouraging reports on the economy.
  • The S&P 500 rose, or less than 0.1%, to 5,970.81.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 91.90 points, or 0.2%, to 42,427.
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Stocks Drift Closer to Record Highs
Stocks Drift Closer
to Record Highs
MARKETS
Jun 3, 2025 3:57 PM CDT

Stocks Drift Closer to Record Highs

Dollar General jumps 15.9%

(Newser) - Stocks drifted higher and pulled closer to their record Tuesday as the wait continues for more updates on President Trump's tariffs and how much they're affecting the economy.
  • The S&P 500 rose 34.43 points, or 0.6%, to 5,970.37. It is less than 3%
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Markets Recover From Early Drop
Steel Stocks Rise,
Auto Stocks Drop
MARKETS
Jun 2, 2025 3:46 PM CDT

Steel Stocks Rise, Auto Stocks Drop

Markets recovered from early drop on Monday

(Newser) - US stock indexes drifted closer to records on Monday, coming off their stellar May.
  • The S&P 500 rose 24.25 points, or 0.4%, to 5,935.94.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 35.41 points, or 0.1%, to 42,305.48.
  • The Nasdaq composite rose 128.
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Wall Street Rallies, Then Loses Steam After Tariff Ruling

Nvidia's 3.2% gain lifts S&P 500

(Newser) - A big rally for stocks that began in Asia ran out of momentum Thursday amid uncertainty about what will happen next after a court blocked many of President Trump's tariffs.
  • The S&P 500 rose 23.62 points, or 0.4%, to 5,912.17 after giving up most
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GameStop Drops 10.9% After Bitcoin Buy
GameStop Drops 10.9%
After Bitcoin Buy
MARKETS
May 28, 2025 3:34 PM CDT

GameStop Drops 10.9% After Bitcoin Buy

Abercrombie & Fitch jumps 14.7% after beating expectations

(Newser) - US stocks closed lower on Wednesday, a day after leaping back within a few good days' worth of gains from their all-time high.
  • The S&P 500 fell 32.99 points, or 0.6%, to 5,888.55.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 244.95 points, or 0.6%,
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Stocks Surge After Trump Delays EU Tariffs
Wall Street Welcomes
Trump's EU Tariff Delay
MARKETS
May 27, 2025 3:56 PM CDT

Wall Street Welcomes Trump's EU Tariff Delay

Stocks more than recovered losses from Friday

(Newser) - Wall Street rallied on Tuesday after President Trump delayed a 50% tariff on goods coming from the European Union.
  • The S&P 500 rose 118.72 points, or 2%, to 5,921.54.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 740.58 points, or 1.8%, to 42,343.65.
  • The
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Solar, Health Care Stocks Drop
It Was a Dark Day
for Solar Companies
MARKETS
May 22, 2025 3:43 PM CDT

It Was a Dark Day for Solar Companies

Their shares tumbled after House passed 'big, beautiful bill'

(Newser) - Stocks drifted to a mixed close on Wall Street on Thursday in what has been a rocky week because of worries coming out of the bond market about the US government's mounting debt.
  • The S&P 500 slipped 2.60 points, or less than 0.1%, to close at
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Stocks Slump Under Weight of US Debt Worries
Target Drops 5.2% After
Boycotts Hit Revenue
MARKETS
May 21, 2025 3:33 PM CDT

Target Drops 5.2% After Boycotts Hit Revenue

Wall Street slumps under weight of US debt worries

(Newser) - Wall Street slumped on Wednesday under the weight of pressure from the bond market, where Treasury yields climbed on worries about the US government's spiraling debt and other concerns.
  • The S&P fell 95.85 points, or 1.6%, to 5,844.61 for a second straight drop after
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