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Dow Hits All-Time High After Fed Remarks
Dow Hits All-Time High
After Fed Remarks
MARKETS
Dec 13, 2023 3:31 PM CST

Dow Hits All-Time High After Fed Remarks

Rate cuts markets have been craving could arrive next year

(Newser) - A powerful rally across Wall Street sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average to a record high on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve indicated that the cuts to interest rates investors crave so much may be coming next year.
  • The Dow jumped 512 points, or 1.4%, to 37,090.24,
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After Inflation Report, Stocks Hit Highest Level Since Early 2022

Wall Street closes just below record high

(Newser) - Wall Street rose to its highest level since early 2022 on Tuesday, just a bit below its record high, after a report showed inflation in the United States is behaving pretty much as expected.
  • The S&P 500 rose 21.26 points, or 0.5%, to 4,643.70.
  • The
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Stocks Rise Ahead of Fed&#39;s Final Meeting of the Year
Macy's Jumps 19.4% Amid
Reports of Buyout Offer
MARKETS
Dec 11, 2023 3:38 PM CST

Macy's Jumps 19.4% Amid Reports of Buyout Offer

Stocks rise ahead of Fed's final meeting of the year

(Newser) - Stocks closed higher on Wall Street ahead of the Federal Reserve's last meeting of the year.
  • The S&P 500 rose 18.07 points, or 0.4%, to 4,622.44 on Monday.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 157.06 points, or 0.4%, to 36,404.93.
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Oil Prices Drop Sharply, Weighing Down Energy Stocks

But drop of more than 4% in crude oil price was a big boost for travel stocks

(Newser) - Stocks closed lower on Wall Street Wednesday after another sharp slide for the price of crude dragged down big oil-and-gas stocks. The price of crude oil sank more than 4%, touching its lowest level since June. Marathon Petroleum fell 3.9%. Treasury yields also fell.
  • The S&P 500 fell
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Robinhood Stock Jumps 10.3% as Interest in Crypto Surges

Major indexes slipped after mixed reports on US economy

(Newser) - Most stocks slipped on Wall Street Tuesday, but the market hung near its highest level in 20 months following a mixed set of reports on the economy.
  • The S&P 500 fell 2.60 points, or 0.1%, to 4,567.18.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 79.88
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General Motors Jumps 9.4% on Mixed Day for Wall Street
General Motors Jumps 9.4%
MARKETS
Nov 29, 2023 3:37 PM CST

General Motors Jumps 9.4%

Automaker says it won't have trouble absorbing costs of new labor contract

(Newser) - Stocks drifted to a mixed close on Wall Street Wednesday as drops in several Big Tech companies offset gains in other parts of the market. Facebook parent company Meta fell 2% and Google's parent company Alphabet gave up 1.6%.
  • The S&P 500 gave up an early gain
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Stocks Inch Higher After Report on Consumer Confidence
Report on Consumer
Confidence Buoys Wall Street
MARKETS
Nov 28, 2023 3:39 PM CST

Report on Consumer Confidence Buoys Wall Street

Member of Fed board of governors 'increasingly confident' about hitting inflation target

(Newser) - Stocks drifted to a mostly higher close Tuesday following a strong report on consumer confidence and growing hopes that the Federal Reserve is finished with its aggressive interest rate hikes.
  • The S&P 500 rose 4.46 points, or 0.1%, to 4,554.89.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average
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Shopify Jumps 4.4% After Setting Black Friday Record

Major indexes drifted lower after 4-week winning streak

(Newser) - Stocks edged lower on Wall Street as markets looked ahead to updates on inflation and how American consumers are feeling about the economy.
  • The S&P 500 fell 8.91 points, or 0.2%, to 4,550.43 on Monday. The index is coming off a holiday-shortened week and its
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Dow Rises 117 Points in Half-Day Session
Half-Day Session Ends
4th Winning Week in a Row
MARKETS
Nov 24, 2023 1:52 PM CST

Half-Day Session Ends 4th Winning Week in a Row

Dow rose 117 points, with gains for health care, financial, energy stocks

(Newser) - Stocks drifted to a mixed finish after a half-day trading session capped a holiday shortened week that left the major indexes with their fourth straight winning week.
  • The S&P 500 rose 2.72 points, or 0.1%, to 4,559.34.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 117.12
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Wall Street Has a Winning Day Ahead of Holiday
Nvidia Drops 2.5%
Despite Blowout Profits
MARKETS
Nov 22, 2023 3:36 PM CST

Nvidia Drops 2.5% Despite Blowout Profits

Wall Street closes higher ahead of holiday

(Newser) - Stocks closed higher on Wall Street Wednesday, keeping the market on track for a fourth straight weekly gain.
  • The S&P 500 rose 18.43 points, or 0.4%, to 4,556.62.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 184.74 points, or 0.5%, to 35,273.03.
  • The
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Wall Street Rises to Its Highest Since August
Altman Hire Lifts
Microsoft 2.1%
MARKETS
Nov 20, 2023 3:51 PM CST

Altman Hire Lifts Microsoft 2.1%

Wall Street rises to its best level since early August

(Newser) - Wall Street posted solid gains to begin a holiday-shortened week, reaching its highest level in more than three months.
  • The S&P 500 gained 33.36 points, or 0.7%, to 4,547.38, coming off its third straight winning week.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 203.76, or
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Target Jumps Almost 20% After Reporting Strong Profits
Target Beats
Profits Forecast,
Jumps 17.8%
MARKETS
Nov 15, 2023 3:33 PM CST

Target Beats Profits Forecast, Jumps 17.8%

Wall Street adds to its big gains from Tuesday

(Newser) - On Wednesday, Wall Street added a bit more to its big rally from a day before and to its gains so far for November.
  • The S&P 500 rose 7.18 points, or 0.2%, to 4,502.88.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 163.51 points, or 0.
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Stocks Surge After Surprising Inflation Report
Stocks Surge After
Surprising Inflation Report
MARKETS
Nov 14, 2023 3:51 PM CST

Stocks Surge After Surprising Inflation Report

Dow jumps 490 points after inflation cools more than expected

(Newser) - Relief washed over Wall Street Tuesday, and stocks leaped to one of their best days of the year following a surprisingly encouraging report on inflation .
  • The S&P 500 rose 84.15 points, or 1.9%, to 4,495.70.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 489.83 points, or
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Stocks Hold Steady Ahead of Inflation Report
Stocks Hold Steady
Ahead of Inflation Report
MARKETS
Nov 13, 2023 3:38 PM CST

Stocks Hold Steady Ahead of Inflation Report

Henry Schein, Tyson Foods beat Wall Street's forecasts

(Newser) - Wall Street drifted through a mixed Monday to open a week that could bring more action to financial markets, with several big reports on the calendar.
  • The S&P 500 slipped 3.69 points, or 0.1%, to 4,411.55.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 54.77, or
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Warner Brothers Discovery Drops 19%
Warner Brothers
Discovery Drops 19%
MARKETS
Nov 8, 2023 3:49 PM CST

Warner Brothers Discovery Drops 19%

Company reported worse loss than expected

(Newser) - Stocks drifted to another mixed close Wednesday as Wall Street continues to recalibrate following its sharp recent swings.
  • The S&P 500 rose 4.40 points, or 0.1%, to 4,382.78 in its third straight day of quiet trading.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 40.33 points,
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Oil Prices Drop, Taking Pressure Off Inflation
Oil Prices Drop, Taking
Pressure Off Inflation
MARKETS
Nov 7, 2023 3:41 PM CST

Oil Prices Drop, Taking Pressure Off Inflation

Trip Advisor, Uber were among the winners on Wall Street Tuesday

(Newser) - Stocks ticked higher on Wall Street Tuesday as markets continued to absorb the big swings that have shaken them in recent weeks.
  • The S&P 500 rose 12.40 points, or 0.3%, to 4,378.38.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 56.74 points, or 0.2%, to
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Stocks Hold Steady After Last Week&#39;s Big Swings
Berkshire Hathaway
Drops After Reporting Loss
MARKETS
Nov 6, 2023 3:38 PM CST

Berkshire Hathaway Drops After Reporting Loss

Trading in WeWork was halted Monday

(Newser) - Stocks drifted to a mixed close Monday as Wall Street's wild recent moves calmed a bit.
  • The S&P 500 rose 7.64 points, or 0.2%, to 4,365.98 in its first trading after careening from months of sharp losses to its best week of the year
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Stocks Rally After Fed Holds Rates Steady
Markets Welcome
Fed Chief's
Latest Remarks
MARKETS
Nov 1, 2023 3:29 PM CDT

Markets Welcome Fed Chief's Latest Remarks

Powell says other factors are slowing economy, suggesting rate hikes could be over

(Newser) - US stocks rallied after the Federal Reserve indicated it may not need to pump the brakes any harder on Wall Street and the economy.
  • The S&P 500 rose 44.06 points, or 1.1%, to 4,237.86.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 221.71 points, or 0.
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Wall Street Just Had Its 3rd Straight Losing Month

But most stocks rose Tuesday, softening the blow

(Newser) - Wall Street closed higher Tuesday to take a bit of the edge off another losing month, but the S&P 500 still finished October with its third straight monthly drop. It's the index's longest losing streak since the COVID-19 pandemic froze the global economy at the start of...

Dow Just Had Its Best Day Since June
Dow Just Had Its
Best Day Since June
MARKETS
Oct 30, 2023 3:52 PM CDT

Dow Just Had Its Best Day Since June

Stocks claw back losses at start of busy week

(Newser) - Wall Street clawed back some of its sharp recent losses Monday to start a week that could see more big swings in financial markets.
  • The S&P 500 finished 1.2% higher Monday rising 49.45 points to 4,166.82 in its first trading after dropping more than 10%
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