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Target Leads Markets Lower
It Was a Rough Day for
Target, Other Retailers
MARKETS
Nov 20, 2024 3:37 PM CST

It Was a Rough Day for Target, Other Retailers

But Williams-Sonoma was on the winning side

(Newser) - US stocks drifted to a mixed finish on Wednesday, though the modest moves for indexes masked some thrashing underneath the surface.
  • The S&P 500 ended barely changed after trading lower for much of the day. It rose 0.13 points, or less than 0.1%, to 5,917.11.
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Big Gain for Nvidia Pulls Indexes Higher
Nvidia Stock Climbs
Ahead of Profit Report
MARKETS
Nov 19, 2024 4:00 PM CST

Nvidia Stock Climbs Ahead of Profit Report

It helped pull S&P 500, Nasdaq higher

(Newser) - Nvidia helped pull US stock indexes higher on Tuesday after they stumbled in the morning on worries about escalations in the Russia-Ukraine war.
  • The S&P 500 rose 23.36 points, or 0.4%, to 5,916.98 after erasing an early drop of 0.7%.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial
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Liberty Energy Rises After Trump Picks CEO for Cabinet

Trading in Spirit Airlines was halted

(Newser) - Most US. stocks ticked higher Monday to recover some of their sharp slide from last week.
  • The S&P 500 rose 23.00 points, or 0.4%, to 5,893.62 for its first gain in three days.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 55.39 points, or 0.1%,
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Spirit Airlines Plunges 59.3%
Spirit Airlines Plunges 59.3%
MARKETS
Nov 13, 2024 3:30 PM CST

Spirit Airlines Plunges 59.3%

Inflation report is good news for those hoping for more rate cuts

(Newser) - US stocks drifted near their records Wednesday after the latest inflation update boosted hopes that more help for the economy will arrive next month from another cut to interest rates.
  • The S&P 500 rose 1.39 points, or less than 0.1%, to 5,985.38.
  • The Dow Jones
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Stocks Drop as 'Trump Trade' Loses Steam
'Trump Trade'
Loses Momentum
MARKETS
Nov 12, 2024 3:27 PM CST

'Trump Trade' Loses Momentum

Tesla, Trump Media drop as stocks pull back from record highs

(Newser) - US stocks edged lower Tuesday as momentum came out of the torrid "Trump trade" that swept Wall Street following Donald Trump's presidential victory.
  • The S&P 500 fell 17.36 points, or 0.3%, to 5,983.99, coming off its latest record.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average
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Tesla Jumps 9.1% as Markets Roll Higer
S&P 500 Closes
Above 6K for First Time
MARKETS
Nov 11, 2024 3:55 PM CST

S&P 500 Closes Above 6K for First Time

Tesla was the strongest force pushing it higher

(Newser) - Most US stocks rose on Wall Street, but drops for Nvidia and some other heavyweight Big Tech companies kept indexes in check on Monday.
  • The S&P 500 rose 5.81 points, or 0.1%, to 6,001.35, closing above 6,000 for the first time coming off last
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Wall Street's Winners, Losers From Trump's Victory

Banks, Tesla, private-prison stocks surge as markets hit record highs

(Newser) - US stocks stormed to records Wednesday as investors bet on what Donald Trump's return to the White House will mean for the economy and the world.
  • The S&P 500 rose 146.28 points, or 2.5%, to 5,929.04 for its best day in nearly two years.
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Dow Goes Absolutely Wild on News of Trump's Win

It's trading up roughly 1,300 points

(Newser) - Stocks are responding to a second Trump presidency in a big way. CNBC reports the Dow surged 1,300 points at the open, a rise of about 3% to an all-time high; it's at 43,510 points as of this writing. The last time it experienced a surge of...

Trump Media, Tesla, Bitcoin Are Surging
Stock Market Surges
Amid Trump Win
Nov 6, 2024 6:05 AM CST

Stock Market Surges Amid Trump Win

His promise of low corporate tax rates boosts investor confidence

(Newser) - The dollar spiked, bitcoin hit a record high, and US stock futures soared early Wednesday at the prospect of another Donald Trump presidency and a possible red sweep of Congress. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared 1,254 points, or about 2.9%. The last time the Dow...

Report on Economy Lifts Stocks to Election Day Rally

Growth in services industries was a lot stronger than expected

(Newser) - US stocks rallied Tuesday as voters headed to the polls and more data piled up to show the economy remains solid.
  • The S&P 500 rose 70.07 points, or 1.2%, to 5,782.76 and moved closer to its record set last month.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average
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Wall Street Drifts Ahead of Momentous Week
Wall Street Drifts
Ahead of Momentous Week
MARKETS
Nov 4, 2024 3:42 PM CST

Wall Street Drifts Ahead of Momentous Week

Trump Media rises 12.4%

(Newser) - US stocks drifted Monday ahead of a momentous week full of potential flashpoints, while oil prices climbed and Treasury yields dropped.
  • The S&P 500 fell 16.11 points, or 0.3%, to 5,712.69 , even though the majority of stocks within the index rose.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial
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In Dow Realignment, Nvidia Replaces Rival

Pioneer Intel loses its place after 25 years

(Newser) - The Dow Jones Industrial Average is bouncing Intel in favor of booming rival Nvidia, a change reflecting the reversed fortunes of the two in their competition to profit from chips that run artificial intelligence systems. After 25 years in the index, the pioneering semiconductor company will lose its spot next...

Trump Media, Eli Lilly Drop
Trump Media, Eli Lilly Drop
MARKETS
Oct 30, 2024 3:42 PM CDT

Trump Media, Eli Lilly Drop

Reddit jumps 42% after reporting surprise profit

(Newser) - US stock indexes gave up an early gain on Wednesday and ended slightly lower following a mixed set of profit reports from giants like Google's parent company and Eli Lilly.
  • The S&P 500 fell 19.25 points, or 0.3%, to 5,813.67.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial
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Rising Tech Stocks Lift Nasdaq to New Record
Ford, JetBlue Drop Sharply
MARKETS
Oct 29, 2024 3:51 PM CDT

Ford, JetBlue Drop Sharply

Rising tech stocks lift Nasdaq to new record

(Newser) - Rising technology stocks sent the Nasdaq composite to a record on Tuesday, but trading was mixed along the rest of Wall Street.
  • The S&P 500 rose 9.40 points, or 0.2%, to 5,832.92 , even though the majority of stocks in the index fell.
  • The Dow Jones
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Stocks Rise Ahead of a Big Week for Big Tech
Trump Media Soars 21.6%
MARKETS
Oct 28, 2024 3:53 PM CDT

Trump Media Soars 21.6%

Price has almost quadrupled since it sank to around $12 last month

(Newser) - US stock indexes rose Monday as gains for Big Tech made up for slides in oil-and-gas stocks after the price of crude tumbled sharply.
  • The S&P 500 rose 15.40 points, or 0.3%, to 5,823.52.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 273.17 points, or 0.
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McDonald's Drops 5.2% Amid E. Coli Outbreak
It Was a Bad Day for
McDonald's, Coca-Cola
MARKETS
Oct 23, 2024 3:44 PM CDT

It Was a Bad Day for McDonald's, Coca-Cola

Burger chain slumps 5.2% amid E.coli outbreak

(Newser) - US stocks closed lower Wednesday as more steam came out of Wall Street's huge, record-breaking rally.
  • The S&P 500 fell 53.78 points, or 0.9%, to 5,797.42. It was the third loss in a row for the benchmark index, the first time that's happened
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General Motors Jumps 10.4% in Its Best Day Since 2020
General Motors Jumps 10.4%
MARKETS
Oct 22, 2024 3:55 PM CDT

General Motors Jumps 10.4%

GE Aerospace drops 9% after delivering disappointing revenue forecast

(Newser) - US stock indexes barely budged after a quiet day of mixed trading on Tuesday, though General Motors had its best day in years.
  • The S&P 500 fell 2.78 points, or less than 0.1%, to 5,851.20, marking its first back-to-back loss in a month and a
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Spirit Airlines Jumps 53.1%
Spirit Airlines Jumps 53.1%
MARKETS
Oct 21, 2024 3:37 PM CDT

Spirit Airlines Jumps 53.1%

Trump Media continues strong run with 5.8% rise

(Newser) - US stocks pulled back from their all-time highs Monday as some of the steam came out of Wall Street's long, record-breaking rally.
  • The S&P 500 fell 10.69 points, or 0.2% to 5,853.98. Monday, coming off its sixth straight winning week, its longest such streak
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United Airlines Soars 12.4%
United Airlines
Soars 12.4%
MARKETS
Oct 16, 2024 3:29 PM CDT

United Airlines Soars 12.4%

Morgan Stanley was another big winner

(Newser) - US stocks rose on Wednesday following better-than-expected profit reports from Morgan Stanley, United Airlines, and other big companies.
  • The S&P 500 rose 27.21 points, or 0.5%, to 5,842.47 , a day after sliding from its all-time high because of tumbling energy and technology stocks.
  • The Dow
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Chip Stocks Drag Markets Down From Record Highs
Oil Prices, Chip Stocks Tumble
MARKETS
Oct 15, 2024 3:45 PM CDT

Oil Prices, Chip Stocks Tumble

Walgreens Boots Alliance was among the winners

(Newser) - US stocks pulled back from their records Tuesday as the price of crude oil tumbled again and technology stocks faltered.
  • The S&P 500 fell 44.59 points, or 0.8%, to 5,815.26, a day after setting an all-time high for the 46th time this year.
  • The Dow
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