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US Stock Indexes Hit More Record Highs
US Stock Indexes
Hit More Record Highs
MARKETS
Jan 9, 2020 3:00 PM CST

US Stock Indexes Hit More Record Highs

Thanks in part to a tech rally

(Newser) - A rally in big technology companies including Apple sent major US stock indexes to more record highs on Wall Street Thursday, the AP reports. Investors were relieved that the United States and Iran appear to be stepping away from the edge of war. The US and China also sign their...

After Strikes, Stocks Turn Around
After Strikes, Stocks
Turn Around
MARKETS
Jan 8, 2020 3:35 PM CST

After Strikes, Stocks Turn Around

World markets had fallen after missiles hit bases

(Newser) - Stocks snapped higher on Wall Street and oil prices sank following signs that the US and Iran were backing away from the edge of war. The rally capped a whirlwind of reversals, the AP reports. Markets around the world initially reeled early Wednesday after Iran fired missiles at two military...

Stocks Drop Amid US-Iran Clash
US-Iran Clash
Troubles Wall Street
markets
Jan 7, 2020 3:05 PM CST

US-Iran Clash Troubles Wall Street

The Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq all take a dip

(Newser) - Stocks are closing lower on Wall Street as investors wait for the next step in the increasingly tense US-Iran confrontation, the AP reports. Oil prices gave up some of their recent gains after a US drone strike killed Iran's top general on Friday. Banks and makers of consumer products...

Stocks Shake Off Early Loss, End Slightly Higher
Stocks Manage Modest Gains
MARKETS
Jan 6, 2020 3:17 PM CST

Stocks Manage Modest Gains

Dow closes at 28,703

(Newser) - Stocks shook off an early loss and managed modest gains on Wall Street as traders remain cautious about rising tensions between the US and Iran. Gold touched its highest price in nearly seven years Monday and oil prices added to their big gains from Friday after a US drone killed...

Fallout From Military Strike Snaps S&P 500 Streak

Markets slump amid world tension

(Newser) - Stocks fell broadly on Wall Street and oil prices surged Friday after the US military strike that killed a top Iranian general in Iraq. The killing rattled global markets and knocked US stock indexes off their recent all-time highs, per the AP . The selling also snapped the S&P 500'...

Military Airstrike Roils the Stock Market

Dow falls more than 200 at open as oil prices surge

(Newser) - Investors aren't happy about the new world tension set off by the Pentagon's killing of an Iranian commander. The Dow fell more than 200 points at the open and global stocks slumped as well, reports the Wall Street Journal . Also, oil prices were surging on fears that new...

More Record Highs on First Trading Day of 2020
More Record
Highs on
First Trading
Day of 2020
MARKETS
Jan 2, 2020 3:00 PM CST

More Record Highs on First Trading Day of 2020

US stocks get off to a good start in the new year

(Newser) - Stocks got the New Year off to a roaring start with more solid gains and record highs for major US indexes, following up on a strong finish to 2019. Investors were encouraged by news that China's central bank will free up more money for lending. Technology companies including Apple...

US Stocks Close Out Their Best Year Since 2013
US Stocks Close Out
Their Best Year Since 2013
MARKETS
Dec 31, 2019 3:16 PM CST

US Stocks Close Out Their Best Year Since 2013

S&P 500 index gains 28.9% for the year

(Newser) - Stocks are closing out their best year since 2013 led by huge gains in technology stocks, the AP reports. The benchmark S&P 500 index soared 28.9% for the year. Major indexes ended slightly higher Tuesday after spending most of the day wavering between small gains and losses. Technology...

Dow Ends Day Down 183
Dow Ends Day Down 183
MARKETS
Dec 30, 2019 3:16 PM CST

Dow Ends Day Down 183

US stocks move broadly lower to start holiday-shortened week

(Newser) - Stocks are closing broadly lower on Wall Street as the market gives back some of its recent gains, the AP reports. The benchmark S&P 500 index is coming off five straight weeks of gains and multiple all-time highs. It's on track to end the month 2.6% higher....

Markets Mixed to Close Out Week
Dow Ticks Up 23
to Close the Week
MARKETS
Dec 27, 2019 3:05 PM CST

Dow Ticks Up 23 to Close the Week

Markets were generally mixed

(Newser) - Major stock indexes were mixed Friday as the market retreated slightly from its latest highs. Retailers and other companies that rely on consumer spending led the gainers. Technology stocks also rose. Those gains, however, were checked by losses in financial, energy, and communication services companies, per the AP . The S&...

It&#39;s Nasdaq&#39;s Turn to Reach a Milestone
Nasdaq Hits a Milestone
MARKETS
Dec 26, 2019 3:05 PM CST

Nasdaq Hits a Milestone

Index passes 9K for the first time

(Newser) - Stocks moved broadly higher Thursday, nudging the major indexes further into record territory. Technology stocks accounted for a big slice of the gains, which helped push the Nasdaq composite above the 9,000 mark for the first time, per the AP . The index, which is heavily weighted with tech stocks,...

Dow Slips During Light Trading Day
Dow Slips During
Light Trading Day
Dec 24, 2019 3:06 PM CST

Dow Slips During Light Trading Day

Index falls 36

(Newser) - Major stock indexes ended nearly flat Tuesday after an abbreviated trading session ahead of Christmas Day. The Nasdaq composite eked out a tiny gain, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average finished with small losses, per the AP . Trading was lighter than usual during the half day...

Markets Edge Up Again, Claiming Record Ground
Markets Edge Up Again,
Claiming Record Ground
MARKETS
Dec 23, 2019 3:02 PM CST

Markets Edge Up Again, Claiming Record Ground

Dow rises 96

(Newser) - Stocks closed Monday with modest gains, lifting the market's major indexes to record highs, per the AP . Trading was mostly muted as investors look ahead to a shortened holiday week. The S&P 500 rose 2 points to 3,224; the Dow rose 96 points to 28,551; and...

Stocks Keep Climbing as Year-End Nears
Stocks Keep Climbing
as Year-End Nears
MARKETS
Dec 20, 2019 3:11 PM CST

Stocks Keep Climbing as Year-End Nears

Dow rises 78

(Newser) - Stocks notched broad gains on Wall Street Friday as rising optimism around a "Phase 1" trade deal announced a week ago between the United States and China helped keep pushing stock indexes up. Fears about a possible recession have also faded since the summer after the Federal Reserve cut...

US Stocks Keep Climbing
US Stocks Keep Climbing
MARKETS
Dec 19, 2019 3:25 PM CST

US Stocks Keep Climbing

Large companies release earnings reports

(Newser) - Stocks are closing at more record highs on Wall Street, extending the market's gains for the week. The latest gains follow encouraging earnings reports from several big companies, including Rite Aid and Conagra Brands. Stocks, bonds, gold and a gauge measuring fear among traders made only modest moves Thursday,...

Modest Rally for US Stocks Mostly Gone by Closing Bell

Nasdaq still ekes out a record

(Newser) - A modest rally for stocks was mostly gone by the closing bell, ending winning streaks for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The Nasdaq managed a tiny gain, enough to give it another record high, the AP reports. Trading was mostly listless on a day without...

Indexes Eke Out Gains, Still Hit Record Highs
Indexes Eke Out Gains,
Still Hit Record Highs
MARKETS
Dec 17, 2019 3:11 PM CST

Indexes Eke Out Gains, Still Hit Record Highs

S&P 500 has 5th gain in a row

(Newser) - Stocks eked out slight gains on Wall Street Tuesday, enough to send major indexes to more record highs. The benchmark S&P 500 had its fifth gain in a row, the AP reports. Banks and companies that rely on consumer spending led the way higher. Goldman Sachs rose 1.4%....

Wall Street Rally Stretches to 4th Day
Wall Street Rally
Stretches to 4th Day
MARKETS
Dec 16, 2019 3:16 PM CST

Wall Street Rally Stretches to 4th Day

US stocks end the day higher

(Newser) - Stocks are closing broadly higher on Wall Street Monday, pushing major indexes to more record highs, the AP reports. Surprisingly strong reports on China's economy helped drive the rally. That's layered on top of investor optimism from last week’s initial trade deal between China and the United...

Markets Flat Despite Deal Between US, China
Markets Flat Despite
Deal Between US, China
MARKETS
Dec 13, 2019 3:09 PM CST

Markets Flat Despite Deal Between US, China

Dow is up 3 points

(Newser) - The US and China announced a "phase one" deal on trade that removes the threat of new US tariffs going into effect this weekend, but the markets barely budged on the news. The Wall Street Journal suspects that analysts want to hear more specifics before deciding whether it's...

S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq Close at Record Highs
S&P 500, Nasdaq
Close at Record Highs
MARKETS
Dec 12, 2019 3:12 PM CST

S&P 500, Nasdaq Close at Record Highs

As hopes build for a trade deal

(Newser) - Stocks are closing at more record highs as traders hope that the US and China can make enough progress on trade to avoid new tariffs kicking in over the weekend, the AP reports. Banks and technology companies led the gains. The S&P 500 rose 26 points, or 0.9%,...

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