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May 2, 2025

Wall Street extends its gains to a 9th straight day, reclaiming losses since tariff escalation

Wall Street marks its longest win streak since 2004 as job growth beats forecasts and optimism grows over easing U.S.-China trade tensions.

May 2, 2025

Wall Street gains ground following a stronger-than-expected report on the US job market

Wall Street rallies as a strong U.S. jobs report lifts stocks. S&P 500 heads for 9th straight gain while tech and financial shares lead the market.

May 1, 2025

Microsoft and Meta Platforms lead Wall Street higher

Microsoft and Meta beat earnings expectations, boosting Wall Street, even as fears of stagflation and economic uncertainty continue to loom.

Apr 25, 2025

Wall Street’s rally fades as more CEOs talk about uncertainty because of Trump’s trade war

Wall Street’s rally stalls as macroeconomic uncertainty, weak forecasts, and shifting tariffs weigh on stocks. Big Tech helps limit broader losses.

John Asbury, president and CEO of Atlantic Union. Photo courtesy Atlantic Union
Apr 24, 2025

Atlantic Union: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (AUB) reported first-quarter profit of $49.8 million.

Wall Street sign in lower Manhattan New York, USA
Apr 24, 2025

Wall Street rallies as companies keep piling up profits, for now at least

U.S. stocks are rallying further as better-than-expected profits for U.S. companies pile up, though CEOs say they’re unsure whether it will last because of uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s trade war.

FILE - In this July 31, 2019, file photo, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference following a two-day Federal Open Market Committee meeting in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
Apr 21, 2025

Trump renews attack on Federal Reserve Chair Powell

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump repeated his attacks Monday against the chair of the Federal Reserve, demanding that the central bank lower its key interest rate to boost the economy. Trump called Jerome Powell “a major loser” and said that energy and grocery prices are “substantially lower” and “there is virtually No Inflation.” Yet Trump said the […]

Trader Sal Suarino works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, April 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Apr 21, 2025

The Dow sinks nearly 1,000 points

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street weakened Monday as investors worldwide get more skeptical about U.S. investments because of President Donald Trump’s trade war and his criticism of the Federal Reserve, which are shaking the traditional order. The S&P 500 sank 2.4% in another wipeout. That yanked the index that’s at the center of many 401(k) accounts 16% below […]

Apr 17, 2025

Wall Street is mixed after UnitedHealth’s worst drop in decades offsets gains for most US stocks

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting between gains and losses Thursday as UnitedHealth Group’s stock plunges toward its worst drop in more than a quarter century, while most of the rest of the U.S. stock market ticks higher. The S&P 500 was up 0.4% in its final day of trading in a holiday-shortened week. The […]

Apr 16, 2025

World Trade Organization says global trade could slide this year because of Trump’s tariff policies

GENEVA (AP) — The World Trade Organization says the volume of trade in goods worldwide is likely to decrease by 0.2% this year due to U.S. President Donald Trump‘s shifting tariff policies and a standoff with China, but it would take a more severe hit if Trump carries through on his toughest “reciprocal” tariffs. The decline in […]

New York Stock Exchange facade on Wall Street. PHOTO: ADOBESTOCK
Apr 16, 2025

US stocks tumble as Nvidia slides and the fog of Trump’s trade war thickens

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are tumbling Wednesday after Nvidia warned new U.S. restrictions on exports to China will chisel billions of dollars off its results, while companies around the world said President Donald Trump‘s trade war is clouding forecasts for how they or the economy will do this year. The S&P 500 was 3% lower in late trading, an […]

Apr 11, 2025

JPMorgan logs Q1 profit of $14.6 billion as CEO warns of uncertainty over global trade, other events

NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan’s net income rose 9% to $14.6 billion in the first quarter and the New York bank beat Wall Street’s profit and revenue targets, but it’s chief executive warned of global economic uncertainties ahead due to President Donald Trump‘s ongoing trade war and other geopolitical tensions. CEO Jamie Dimon said a strong performance […]

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