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US stocks coast toward the finish of a record-setting week
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are ticking toward more records on Friday and coasting toward the close of another winning week. The S&P 500 was 0.4% higher in afternoon trading, coming off its latest all-time high, and is on track to finish its fourth winning week in the last five. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was […]
US stocks drift after an encouraging report on inflation
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are drifting around their record levels on Wednesday following a better-than-expected update on inflation across the country. The S&P 500 was virtually unchanged in early trading and just below its all-time high set last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 62 points, or 0.1%, as of 10 a.m. […]
Most US stocks fall, but Nvidia keeps Wall Street near records
NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks are falling on Tuesday after an update on inflation hurt Wall Street’s hopes for lower interest rates. But indexes are staying close to their records thanks to Nvidia, the market’s most influential stock. The S&P 500 was down 0.1% in midday trading and just a bit below its all-time high, […]
Wall Street hangs near its record as doubts continue about Trump’s proposed tariffs
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes hung near their records on Monday following President Donald Trump’s latest updates to his tariffs, as speculation continues on Wall Street that he may ultimately back down on them. The S&P 500 edged up by 0.1% to pull within 0.2% of its all-time high set on Thursday. The […]
Stocks drift as Wall Street awaits key jobs report
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting on Wednesday, as Wall Street‘s record-breaking rally slows ahead of a highly anticipated report coming Thursday about the U.S. economy. The S&P 500 was edging up by 0.1% in morning trading, coming off its first loss after hitting all-time highs in back-to-back days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was […]
US stocks add to their all-time high
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are adding to their records on Monday as Wall Street nears the finish of a second straight winning month. The S&P 500 was 0.2% higher in early trading, its first trading after completing its stunning rebound from a springtime sell-off of roughly 20%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 142 […]
US stocks climb to the brink of a record
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market ran up to the edge of another record on Thursday. The S&P 500 climbed 0.8% and is sitting just 0.05% below its all-time closing high, which was set in February. It briefly topped the mark during the afternoon in the latest milestone for the index at […]
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% […]
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 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 glides to the end of its best month since 2023
Wall Street closed its winning week and month with a quiet Friday following a mixed set of profit reports from Gap, Ulta Beauty and other companies.
Wall Street rallies as its roller-coaster ride whips back upward after Trump pauses more tariffs
Wall Street rallies after Trump postpones 50% tariffs on EU goods. S&P 500 up 1.6%, Dow adds 529 points, Nasdaq up 2%.
