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Big Tech Pulls Wall Street Lower
PayPal Slumps 20.3%
MARKETS
Feb 3, 2026 3:29 PM CST

PayPal Slumps 20.3%

Palantir, PepsiCo were on the winning side

(Newser) - The US stock market sank after a mixed day of trading on Tuesday.
  • The S&P 500 fell 58.63 points, or 0.8%, to 6,917.81.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 166.67 points, or 0.3%, to 49,240.99.
  • The Nasdaq composite fell 336.92
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Walmart Joins the $1T Club
Walmart Is Now
a $1T Company
Feb 3, 2026 2:30 PM CST

Walmart Is Now a $1T Company

It's a milestone few non-tech companies have touched

(Newser) - Walmart just muscled its way into territory once reserved mostly for Silicon Valley. The Arkansas-based giant topped $1 trillion in market value Tuesday, a milestone few non-tech companies have touched, CNBC reports. Shares are up more than 24% from this time last year and about 11% so far in 2026,...

Stocks Climb as Gold, Silver Slump
Stocks Jump as Gold,
Silver Continue Slide
MARKETS
Feb 2, 2026 3:34 PM CST

Stocks Jump as Gold, Silver Continue Slide

Drop in oil prices boosts airline, cruise stocks

(Newser) - US stocks rose on Monday following sharp swings that shook financial markets overnight, including tumbles for Asian stocks and then gains in Europe.
  • The S&P 500 rose 37.41 points, or 0.5%, to 6,976.44, snapping a three-day losing streak and ending just shy of the all-time
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Microsoft Just Had Its Worst Day Since the COVID Crash

10% drop was offset by big gains for Meta, Southwest Airlines

(Newser) - A day of dramatic swings on Wall Street, including the worst day for Microsoft in years, finished with relatively modest moves on Thursday.
  • The S&P 500 fell 9.02 points, or 0.1%, to 6,969.01 after flirting with its record high in the morning and falling by
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Fed Rate Decision Didn't Move Markets
Fed Rate Decision
Didn't Move Markets
MARKETS
Jan 28, 2026 3:34 PM CST

Fed Rate Decision Didn't Move Markets

Major indexes remained virtually unchanged near all-time highs

(Newser) - Few ripples washed through financial markets Wednesday after the Federal Reserve decided to keep its main interest rate steady , just like virtually all of Wall Street was expecting. The US stock and bond markets both remained at virtual standstills, while the US dollar stabilized following its sharp slide from recent...

S&P 500 Hits Record Despite Health Care Losses
UnitedHealth Group
Drops Almost 20%
MARKETS
Jan 27, 2026 3:32 PM CST

UnitedHealth Group Drops Almost 20%

S&P 500 hits new record despite health care losses

(Newser) - Wall Street ticked to a record on Tuesday as stocks zigzagged underneath the market's surface following mixed profit reports from UnitedHealth, General Motors, and other big companies.
  • The S&P 500 rose 28.37 points, or 0.4%, to 6,978.60 even though more stocks fell within the
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Stocks Rise as Gold Hits Another Record
Stocks Rise as Gold
Hits Another Record
MARKETS
Jan 26, 2026 3:34 PM CST

Stocks Rise as Gold Hits Another Record

Investors don't expect a rate cut this week

(Newser) - US stock indexes ticked higher on Monday, while other markets made louder moves, including another record-breaking rush for the price of gold.
  • The S&P 500 rose 34.62 points, or 0.5%, to 6,950.23 and won back its losses from last week's dip.
  • The Dow Jones
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Stocks Climb for a 2nd Day After Trump's Tariff Pullback
Stocks Climb, but Signs
of Nervousness Remain
MARKETS
Jan 22, 2026 3:44 PM CST

Stocks Climb, but Signs of Nervousness Remain

Power generator company rises almost 2% as ice storm approaches

(Newser) - The US stock market rose again on Thursday and regaining more of its losses for the week following the latest walkback by President Trump from tariffs he had earlier threatened.
  • The S&P 500 rose 37.73 points, or 0.5%, to 6,913.35.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average
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Stocks Bounce Back After Trump Drops Tariff Threat
Markets Bounce Back After
Trump's Tariff U-Turn
MARKETS
Jan 21, 2026 3:51 PM CST

Markets Bounce Back After Trump's Tariff U-Turn

S&P 500 recovers much of its Tuesday drop

(Newser) - The US stock market bounced back from its worst day since October on Wednesday after President Trump said he reached the framework for a deal about Greenland and won't impose tariffs he had threatened on several European countries.
  • The S&P 500 rose 78.76 points, or 1.2%,
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Stocks Plunge After Trump's Latest Tariff Threats

Nvidia drops more than 4% in S&P 500's worst day since October

(Newser) - Stocks sank on Wall Street on Tuesday after President Trump threatened to hit eight European countries with new tariffs as tensions escalate over his attempts to assert American control over Greenland.
  • The S&P 500 fell 143.15 points, or 2.1%, to 6,796.86 in its biggest drop
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Stock Futures Slide After Trump's Tariffs Threat
Stock Futures Slide After
Trump's Tariff Threat
MARKETS
Jan 19, 2026 3:11 PM CST

Stock Futures Slide After Trump's Tariff Threat

European markets also dropped after threat to impose tariffs over Greenland issue

(Newser) - European shares mostly fell and US stock futures skidded Monday after President Trump threatened to slap a 10% extra tariff on imports from eight European countries because they oppose having America take control of Greenland.
  • Germany's DAX lost 1.3% to close at 24,960.33 and the CAC
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Finance, Chip Companies Lead Wall Street Higher
Finance, Chip Companies
Lead Wall Street Higher
MARKETS
Jan 15, 2026 3:31 PM CST

Finance, Chip Companies Lead Wall Street Higher

Gold, oil prices drop as calm returns to markets

(Newser) - Stocks steadied on Wall Street on Thursday.
  • The S&P 500 rose 17.87 points, or 0.3%, to 6,944.47, breaking a two-day losing streak and edging back toward the all-time high it set on Monday.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 292.81 points, or 0.6%,
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Wall Street Slumps as Bank, Tech Stocks Fall
Bank Stocks Slide
After Profit Reports
MARKETS
Jan 14, 2026 3:41 PM CST

Bank Stocks Slide After Profit Reports

Oil, gold prices rise amid Iran turmoil

(Newser) - Losses for several banks and Big Tech stocks pulled US indexes lower on Wednesday, even though most stocks on Wall Street rose.
  • The S&P 500 fell 37.14 points, or 0.5%, to 6,926.60 for its second straight loss after setting its all-time high.
  • The Dow Jones
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Dow Drops Almost 400 Points as Reporting Season Begins

JPMorgan Chase delivered weaker profit, revenue than expected

(Newser) - Wall Street edged back from its records on Tuesday following a mixed start to the latest profit reporting season for big US companies.
  • The S&P 500 fell 13.53 points, or 0.2%, to 6,963.74 after drifting earlier between small gains and losses.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial
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Wall Street Hits Records Despite Powell Worries
Wall Street Hits Records
Despite Powell Worries
MARKETS
Jan 12, 2026 3:44 PM CST

Wall Street Hits Records Despite Powell Worries

Credit card companies drop after Trump threat

(Newser) - Wall Street edged to more records Monday after bouncing back from early losses taken because of worries about the worsening feud between the White House and the Federal Reserve.
  • The S&P 500 rose 10.99 points, or 0.2%, to 6,977.27 and added to its all-time high
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Defense Companies Rally After Trump Remarks
Defense Companies
Rally After Trump Remarks
MARKETS
Jan 8, 2026 3:39 PM CST

Defense Companies Rally After Trump Remarks

They offset drops for tech stocks

(Newser) - Modest moves for Wall Street overall on Thursday masked big gains underneath the surface, including for makers of weapons and other military equipment.
  • The S&P 500 rose 0.53 points, or less than 0.1%, to 6,921.46, coming off its first loss in four days.
  • The Dow
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Wall Street's Strong Start to the Year Slows
Homebuilder Stocks
Drop After Trump Remarks
MARKETS
Jan 7, 2026 3:46 PM CST

Homebuilder Stocks Drop After Trump Remarks

S&P 500 has its first losing day of the year

(Newser) - Wall Street's strong start to the year slowed on Wednesday.
  • The S&P 500, which hit an all-time high on Tuesday, fell 23.89 points, or 0.3%, to 6,920.93 for its first loss in four days.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 466.00 points, or
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Big Tech Gains Lift Wall Street to New Records
S&P 500 Hits First
Record High of 2026
MARKETS
Jan 6, 2026 3:44 PM CST

S&P 500 Hits First Record High of 2026

Big Tech gains lifted Wall Street

(Newser) - Broad gains led by technology stocks pushed Wall Street to more records on Tuesday.
  • The S&P 500 rose 42.77 points, or 0.6%, to 6,944.82, setting a record on just the third trading day of the year.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 484.90 points,
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Dow Hits Record High After Venezuela Raid
Dow Hits Record High
After Venezuela Raid
MARKETS
Jan 5, 2026 4:02 PM CST

Dow Hits Record High After Venezuela Raid

Oil companies had some of the biggest gains

(Newser) - Stocks closed higher on Wall Street on Monday, led by a mix of energy companies and banks.
  • The S&P 500 rose 43.58 points, or 0.6%, to 6,902.05.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 594.79 points, or 1.2%, to a record high of 48,
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Stocks End 2025 With More Losses
Stocks End 2025
With More Losses
MARKETS
Dec 31, 2025 3:54 PM CST

Stocks End 2025 With More Losses

But it was a banner year for markets

(Newser) - Wall Street fell on the final day of trading for 2025, a banner year for markets that was driven by both optimism and uncertainty.
  • The S&P 500 fell 50.74 points, or 0.7%, to 6,845.50.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 303.77 points, or 0.
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