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.
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 […]
Israel-Iran conflict fuels oil surge, economic fears grow
Israel’s attack on Iran Friday has catapulted their long-running conflict into what could become a wider, more dangerous regional war and potentially drive prices higher for both businesses and households. Oil and gold surged and the dollar rose as markets retreated, signaling a flight to investments perceived as more safe. After years of sky-high inflation in the […]
US stocks drift lower as mixed profit reports from retailers and higher Treasury yields weigh
Wall Street futures fell after Target’s weak forecast and rising oil prices fueled by reports of possible Israeli action against Iranian nuclear sites.
Wall Street drifts lower as S&P 500 flirts with its first loss of the week
U.S. stocks fall as trade war uncertainty persists. Oil prices drop amid possible Iran deal. Market reacts to mixed economic and corporate signals.
Wall Street loses ground and oil prices tumble after OPEC+ says it will step up production
Wall Street dips as oil falls to a 4-year low and Warren Buffett announces plans to step down. Tech and energy stocks lead market declines.