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US stocks climb to the brink of a record
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is rising toward the brink of another record. The S&P 500 was 0.5% higher in morning trading and just 0.3% below its all-time high, which was set in February. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 264 points, or 0.6%, as of 10:45 a.m. Eastern time, […]
US stocks hang near their record as Wall Street takes a breath following two big days
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are hanging near their all-time high on Wednesday as financial markets catch a breath following two big days bolstered by hopes that the Israel-Iran war will not disrupt the global flow of crude oil. The S&P 500 was 0.2% higher in early trading and sitting just 0.7% below its all-time high. […]
US stocks leap within a decent day of their all-time high as oil prices tumble
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are leaping nearly to their all-time high Tuesday after oil prices eased further on hopes that Israel’s war with Iran will not damage the global flow of crude. The S&P 500 was 1.2% higher in late trading, following up on big gains for stocks across Europe and Asia, after […]
Oil prices flip-flop and US stocks drift as Wall Street waits for Iran’s reaction to US strikes
Oil prices swung after a U.S. strike in the Israel-Iran conflict, but U.S. stocks stayed steady on hopes Iran won't retaliate heavily.
US stocks drift in a quiet return from the Juneteenth holiday
U.S. stocks are drifting higher on Friday in their return to trading following the Juneteenth holiday. The S&P 500 was up 0.4% in early trading and adding to its modest gain for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 162 points, or 0.4%, as of 9:35 am. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.6% […]
Wall Street rises as oil prices ease and the countdown ticks to the Fed’s decision on interest rates
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising on Wednesday as Wall Street waits to hear where the Federal Reserve may be taking interest rates. The S&P 500 was 0.5% higher in morning trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 244 points, or 0.6%, as of 10:30 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.6% higher. […]
US stocks drift lower as oil prices return to rising
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are drifting lower on Tuesday, while oil prices rise again. The S&P 500 was down 0.3% in midday trading following signals that one of the U.S. economy’s main engines, spending by households, is weakening while Israel’s conflict with Iran may be worsening. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped by 39 points, or […]
Wall Street is recovering from Friday’s shock with US stocks up and oil prices down
NEW YORK (AP) — Some calm is returning to Wall Street, and U.S. stocks are rising on Monday, while oil prices are giving back some of their initial spurts following Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear and military targets at the end of last week. The S&P 500 was 0.7% higher in early trading and […]
Wall Street drifts as Oracle rallies and Boeing sags
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are drifting on Thursday following another encouraging update on inflation. The S&P 500 was 0.2% higher in midday trading and sitting less than 2% below its record. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 18 points, or less than 0.1%, as of 11 a.m. Eastern time, and the […]
US stocks drift near their record following an encouraging inflation update
U.S. stocks hover near record highs as May inflation data eases concerns over Trump tariffs. Investors watch for broader U.S.-China trade deal progress.
Wall Street gains ground following a solid jobs report
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose on Wall Street Friday following a better-than-expected report on the U.S. job market. The S&P 500 index rose 0.9% in afternoon trading. The benchmark index remains on track to notch a second consecutive winning week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 344 points, or 0.8% as of 1:22 p.m. […]
Wall Street drifts closer to its record ahead of Friday’s jobs report
U.S. stocks edged higher after Trump said trade talks with China will resume, signaling easing tensions. Markets await key jobs report Friday.
