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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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It Was a Rough Day for Travel Stocks
Household Spending Worries
Sink Travel Stocks
MARKETS
May 20, 2025 3:56 PM CDT

Household Spending Worries Sink Travel Stocks

S&P 500 falls to first loss in 7 days

(Newser) - US stock indexes fell on Tuesday as momentum slowed for Wall Street after it rallied from a deep hole nearly all the way back to its all-time high set earlier this year.
  • The S&P 500 fell 23.14 points, or 0.4%, to 5,940.46 for its first
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Stocks Bounce Back From US Credit Rating Downgrade

Major indexes rose after initial jolt

(Newser) - After recovering from an initial jolt, stocks, bonds, and the value of the US dollar drifted through a quiet Monday following the latest reminder that the US government may be hurtling toward an unsustainable mountain of debt.
  • The S&P 500 rose 5.22 points, or 0.1%, to 5,
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Stocks Rise After Mixed Reports on Economy
Stocks Rise Despite
Warnings on Economy
MARKETS
May 15, 2025 3:28 PM CDT

Stocks Rise Despite Warnings on Economy

Dick's Sporting Goods drops 14.6% after announcing Foot Locker buy

(Newser) - Most US stocks drifted higher Thursday following a mixed set of reports on the US economy.
  • The S&P 500 rose 24.35 points, or 0.4%, to 5,916.93, enough to extend its winning streak to a fourth day and to pull within 3.7% of its record.
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Tech Stocks Lift S&P 500 to Another Gain
American Eagle Cites
'Uncertainty,' Drops 6.1%
MARKETS
May 14, 2025 3:40 PM CDT

American Eagle Cites 'Uncertainty,' Drops 6.1%

Tech stocks lift S&P 500 to another gain

(Newser) - Stocks drifted to a mixed close on Wall Street on Wednesday, holding on to most of the gains they made earlier in the week after the US and China declared a temporary cease-fire in their trade war.
  • The S&P 500 rose 6.03 points, or 0.1%, to 5,
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S&P 500 Erases Its Loss for 2025
Coinbase Jumps 24%,
UnitedHealth Drags Dow Down
MARKETS
May 13, 2025 3:45 PM CDT

Coinbase Jumps 24%, UnitedHealth Drags Dow Down

S&P 500 erases its loss for 2025

(Newser) - Stocks rose on Tuesday following an encouraging report that showed inflation unexpectedly slowed across the country last month.
  • The S&P 500 rose 42.36 points, or 0.7%, to 5,886.55 and erased its loss for the year so far.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 269.67
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Stocks Leap After Truce in Trade War
Stocks Leap After
Truce in Trade War
MARKETS
May 12, 2025 3:32 PM CDT

Stocks Leap After Truce in Trade War

Dow jumps more than 1.1K points

(Newser) - US stocks leapt on Monday after China and the United States announced a 90-day truce in their trade war.
  • The S&P 500 rose 184.28 points, or 3.3%, to 5,844.19.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1,160.72 points, or 2.8%, to 42,410.
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Stocks Rise After Trump Announces UK Trade Deal
Trump's Trade Remarks
Give Stocks a Boost
MARKETS
May 8, 2025 3:39 PM CDT

Trump's Trade Remarks Give Stocks a Boost

But Krispy Kreme dropped nearly 25%

(Newser) - US stocks rose Thursday after the US and UK announced a deal on trade that would lower some tariffs and restrictions between the two countries.
  • The S&P 500 rose 32.66 points, or 0.6%, to 5,663.94, marking its 11th gain in the last 13 days.
  • The
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Stock Rise Despite Fed Chair's Warnings
Stock Rise Despite
Fed Chair's Warnings
MARKETS
May 7, 2025 3:49 PM CDT

Stock Rise Despite Fed Chair's Warnings

Disney jumps 10.8% after beating profit targets

(Newser) - US stocks ended a choppy day higher on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left its main interest rate alone , as was widely expected, but also warned about rising risks for the US economy.
  • The S&P 500 rose 24.37 points, or 0.4%, to 5,631.28.
  • The Dow
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Indexes Drop as AI Mania Loses Steam
AI Company
Palantir
Drops 12.1%
MARKETS
May 6, 2025 3:36 PM CDT

AI Company Palantir Drops 12.1%

Mattel rose despite pausing financial forecasts

(Newser) - US. stocks closed lower on Tuesday as AI mania lost more steam and as more companies pulled their financial forecasts because of uncertainty created by President Trump's tariffs.
  • The S&P 500 fell 43.47 points, or 0.8%, to 5,606.91. The drop came a day after
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Wall Street Breaks 9-Day Winning Streak
Wall Street Breaks
9-Day Winning Streak
MARKETS
May 5, 2025 3:33 PM CDT

Wall Street Breaks 9-Day Winning Streak

Berkshire Hathaway slumps 5.1% after Warren Buffett announcement

(Newser) - Stocks closed lower on Wall Street on Monday, breaking a nine-day winning streak.
  • The S&P 500 fell 36.29 points, or 0.6%, to 5,650.38. %
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 98.60 points, or 0.2%, to 41,218.83.
  • The Nasdaq composite fell 133.
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Microsoft, Meta Lead Wall Street Higher
Microsoft, Meta Lead
Wall Street Higher
MARKETS
May 1, 2025 3:33 PM CDT

Microsoft, Meta Lead Wall Street Higher

McDonald's drops after reporting weaker-than-expected revenue, warning of 'uncertainty'

(Newser) - Microsoft and Meta Platforms drove Wall Street higher Thursday after delivering profits for the start of the year that were even bigger than analysts expected.
  • The S&P 500 rose 35.08 points, or 0.6%, to 5,604.14.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 83.60 points, or
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Wall Street Storms Back From Early Losses
Stocks Bounce Back After
Good News on Inflation
MARKETS
Apr 30, 2025 4:02 PM CDT

Stocks Bounce Back After Good News on Inflation

Markets dropped sharply earlier in the day

(Newser) - Much like its wild month of April, a scary Wednesday for Wall Street found a gentler ending as US stocks stormed back from steep early losses to continue their manic swings amid uncertainty about what President Trump's trade war will do to the economy
  • The S&P 500 rose
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Stocks Rise as Corporate Profits Pile Higher
Stocks Rise as
Corporate Profits
Pile Higher
MARKETS
Apr 29, 2025 3:43 PM CDT

Stocks Rise as Corporate Profits Pile Higher

But UPS, GM fell despite reporting stronger profits than expected

(Newser) - US stocks rose again Tuesday as stronger-than-expected profits keep piling higher for companies, though CEOs say they're unsure how long that can last due to uncertainty around President Trump's trade war.
  • The S&P 500 rose 32.08 points, or 0.6%, to 5,560.83, its sixth
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Big Tech Stocks Drop Ahead of Earnings Reports
Big Tech Stocks Drop
Ahead of Earnings Reports
MARKETS
Apr 28, 2025 3:49 PM CDT

Big Tech Stocks Drop Ahead of Earnings Reports

It was a quiet day on Wall Street, but this week could see some major shifts

(Newser) - US stocks drifted to a mixed, quiet finish Monday ahead of a week with several potential flashpoints that could bring more sharp swings for financial markets.
  • The S&P 500 rose 3.54 points, or 0.1%, to 5,528.75 , its fifth gain in a row.
  • The Dow Jones
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Wall Street Rallies for a 3rd Straight Day
Hasbro Jumps 14.6%
After Strong 'MTG' Sales
MARKETS
Apr 24, 2025 3:37 PM CDT

Hasbro Jumps 14.6% After Strong 'MTG' Sales

Indexes notched big gains for a 3rd straight day

(Newser) - US stocks rallied further Thursday as better-than-expected profits for US companies piled up, though CEOs say they're unsure whether it will last because of uncertainty created by President Trump's trade war.
  • The S&P 500 rose 108.91 points, or 2%, to 5,484.77 for its third
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Stocks Rally After Trump Softens Talk on Fed, Tariffs

Tesla rises after Musk says he'll spend less time in Washington

(Newser) - US stocks rose Wednesday as a worldwide rally came back around to Wall Street.
  • The S&P 500 rose 88.10 points, or 1.7%, to 5,375.86 after President Trump appeared to back off his criticism of the Federal Reserve and his tough talk in his trade war.
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