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Tech Stocks Reverse Course, Lead Markets Higher

Dow rises 369 points

(Newser) - Stocks bounced back from their worst drop since September on Thursday. Helping the mood was a suite of reports suggesting the economy remains solid, while pressures on inflation may be easing.
  • The S&P 500 rose 60 points, or 1.2%, to 4,906.
  • The Dow rose 369 points, or
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Wall Street Just Had Its Worst Day Since September

Google's parent company falls 7.4%

(Newser) - Wall Street fell to its worst loss since September after Big Tech stocks got burned by the downside of high expectations and the Federal Reserve indicated cuts to interest rates likely aren't imminent.
  • The S&P 500 fell 79.32 points Tuesday, or 1.6%, to 4,845.65
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UPS Drops Sharply Despite Strong Profits
UPS Slumps 8.2%
Despite Strong Profits
MARKETS
Jan 30, 2024 3:26 PM CST

UPS Slumps 8.2% Despite Strong Profits

General Motors had a better day on Wall Street

(Newser) - Stocks drifted through a quiet day Tuesday and held near their record heights following a mixed set of profit reports.
  • The S&P 500 slipped 2.96 points, or 0.1%, from its record to 4,924.97
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 133.86, or 0.3%, to
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Stocks Rise Ahead of a Week of Big News
Stocks Rise Ahead of
a Week of Big News
MARKETS
Jan 29, 2024 3:39 PM CST

Stocks Rise Ahead of a Week of Big News

With a Fed update and Big Tech results, 'this week could be key' for hopes of rate cuts

(Newser) - Stocks closed higher on Wall Street Monday at the start of a heavy week of potentially market-moving news.
  • The S&P 500 rose 36.96 points, or 0.8%, to 4,927.93, an all-time high .
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 224.02 points, or 0.6%, to 38,
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Tech Stocks Slow Market
Tech Stocks Slow Market
markets
Jan 26, 2024 3:38 PM CST

Tech Stocks Slow Market

Still, the week proves a winner

(Newser) - Wall Street closed out its latest winning week with a mixed finish on Friday, as drops for technology stocks dragged on the market:
  • The S&P 500 slipped 3.19 points, or 0.1%, to 4,890.97, the first decline for the index after a six-day winning streak led
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Markets Rise Despite Rough Day for Tesla
Markets Rise Despite
Rough Day for Tesla
MARKETS
Jan 25, 2024 3:17 PM CST

Markets Rise Despite Rough Day for Tesla

S&P 500 has a six-day win streak

(Newser) - Stocks rose Thursday following the latest signal— a stronger-than-expected report on the GDP —that the economy is humming:
  • The benchmark S&P 500 rose 25 points, or 0.5%, to 4,894, good for a six-day winning streak and another record-high close, notes CNBC .
  • The Dow rose 242 points,
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Netflix Leaps 10.7% After Surge in Subscribers
Netflix Jumps 10.7%
After Surprising Analysts
MARKETS
Jan 24, 2024 3:52 PM CST

Netflix Jumps 10.7% After Surprising Analysts

DuPont tumbles 14% after delivering disappointing revenue, profit forecasts

(Newser) - Wall Street ended mixed Wednesday after strong gains for Netflix and some influential technology stocks helped offset losses across much of the US stock market.
  • The S&P 500 rose 3.95 points, or 0.1%, to 4,868.55.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 99.06 points, or
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S&P 500 Hits New High as Earnings Reports Roll In

But big drop for 3M weighs down Dow

(Newser) - The S&P 500 climbed to another record Tuesday as earnings reporting season for big US companies picked up the pace.
  • The S&P 500 rose 4.17 points, or 0.3%, to 4,864.60.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 96.36 points, or 0.3%, to 37,
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Dow, S&amp;P 500 Hit New Record Highs
Wall Street Adds
to Record Highs
MARKETS
Jan 22, 2024 3:53 PM CST

Wall Street Adds to Record Highs

Macy's rises after rejecting buyout offer

(Newser) - Wall Street rose again Monday to build on its all-time high reached last week.
  • The S&P 500 rose 10.62 points, or 0.2%, to 4,850.43.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 138.01 points, or 0.4%, to 38,001.81 after climbing above 38,000
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Dow Crosses 38K for the First Time
Dow Crosses 38K
for the First Time
Jan 22, 2024 12:20 PM CST

Dow Crosses 38K for the First Time

Stock market notches a milestone

(Newser) - The stock market keeps picking off records: The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Monday crossed 38,000 for the first time in its history, reports the Wall Street Journal . Whether it closes above the threshold is another story, having since dipped back below it. The milestone comes after the benchmark...

S&P 500 Hits Record, Has Recovered Two-Year Losses

Dow, Nasdaq also rise

(Newser) - Wall Street returned to record heights Friday to cap a punishing, two-year round trip dogged by high inflation and worries about a recession that seemed inevitable but hasn't arrived:
  • The Dow rose 395.19 points to 37,863.80.
  • The S&P 500 rose 58.87 points to 4,
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Big Tech Helps Market Shake Three-Day Slump
Big Tech Helps Market
Shake Three-Day Slump
MARKETS
Jan 18, 2024 3:20 PM CST

Big Tech Helps Market Shake Three-Day Slump

Dow rises 201 points

(Newser) - Wall Street clawed back some of its losses from earlier in the week as pressure eases from the bond market Thursday:
  • The Dow rose 201 points, or 0.5%, to 37,468.
  • The S&P 500 rose 41points, or 0.8%, to 4,780.
  • The tech-focused Nasdaq rose 200 points,
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Stocks Drop as Hopes for Imminent Rate Cuts Fade

Spirit Airlines sank another 22.5%

(Newser) - Wall Street slipped again Wednesday after a stronger-than-expected report on the US economy weakened hopes that easier interest rates would arrive soon.
  • The S&P 500 fell 26.77 points, or 0.6%, to 4,739.21, its second straight drop.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 94.45 points,
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Spirit Airlines Drops 47.1% After Takeover Blocked

Boeing also had a bad day

(Newser) - Wall Street closed lower in a lackluster return to trading Tuesday following a three-day holiday weekend.
  • The S&P 500 fell 17.85 points, or 0.4%, to 4,765.98.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 231.86 points, or 0.6%, to 37,361.12.
  • The Nasdaq composite
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Stocks Close Up for Week After Encouraging Inflation Report

Initial corporate earnings figures are mixed

(Newser) - Wall Street closed its 10th winning week in the past 11 with a mixed finish Friday following an encouraging report on inflation. The AP reports:
  • The Dow fell 118.04 points, or 0.3%, to 37,592.98, dragged down by a sharp loss for UnitedHealth Group following its results.
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Markets Don&#39;t Move Much as Bitcoin Swings
Markets Don't Move Much
as Bitcoin Swings
MARKETS
Jan 11, 2024 3:21 PM CST

Markets Don't Move Much as Bitcoin Swings

Cryptocurrency rises to $49K but later falls to $46 as ETF trading begins

(Newser) - Wall Street drifted to a mixed close on Thursday after a hotter-than-expected inflation report forced investors to push back forecasts for when the Fed will deliver long-sought cuts to interest rates.
  • The Dow rose 15 points to 37,711.
  • The S&P 500 slipped 3 points to 4,780.
  • The
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Wall Street Nears Record High Ahead of Inflation Report

Wednesday's winners included WD-40

(Newser) - Wall Street neared a record high Wednesday ahead of a highly anticipated report on inflation, which could show whether all the excitement that's vaulted stocks higher recently is warranted.
  • The S&P 500 rose 26.95 points, or 0.6%, to 4,783.45 and is just 0.3%
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Nvidia Was a Bright Spot on a Losing Day for Wall Street

JetBlue fells 10.2% after announcing CEO's departure

(Newser) - Most of Wall Street slipped on Tuesday, giving back some of the big gains from the day before.
  • The S&P 500 fell 7.04 points, or 0.1%, to 4,756.50, coming off its best day in nearly two months.
  • The Dow Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 157.
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Tech Stocks Recover From Last Week&#39;s Losses
Boeing Drops 8% in First
Trading Since Blowout
MARKETS
Jan 8, 2024 3:52 PM CST

Boeing Drops 8% in First Trading Since Blowout

Tech stocks rose as Wall Street clawed back most of its losses from last week

(Newser) - Wall Street rallied Monday to claw back most of the losses from its slow start to the year.
  • The S&P 500 S&P 500 rose 66.30 points, or 1.4%, to 4,763.54 to pull within 1% of its all-time high.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose
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Reports Give Traders Pause
Reports Give Traders Pause
markets
Jan 5, 2024 3:45 PM CST

Reports Give Traders Pause

Wall Street's week is worst of the past 10

(Newser) - Wall Street closed its worst week since Halloween with a listless Friday after reports showed workers are getting bigger raises but key parts of the economy still don't look like they're overheating:
  • The Dow climbed 25.77, or 0.1%, to 37.466.11, inching closer to its
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