Dow Jones Industrial Average

Shares of semiconductor giant NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) are splitting 10-for-1 on Friday after market close. The Santa Clara, California-based company announced the move during its recent quarterly earnings report. The Nvidia stock split will make shares more accessible to employees and...

Semiconductor giant NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) reported first- quarter financial results that beat estimates from analysts. The company also announced a 10-for-1 stock split, a move that could foreshadow a potential inclusion in one of the oldest and most followed stock indexes globally....

Stock markets worldwide are reaching record-breaking highs. This unprecedented rally, spanning from Tokyo to New York, has seen 14 of the world's 20 largest stock markets hit all-time highs. What Happened: The MSCI ACWI Index monitors both developed and emerging markets, and set a new record...

A new report from content delivery network company Cloudflare Inc (NYSE:NET) shows the brief total solar eclipse Tuesday brought people together and away from the internet and social media. What Happened: While many photos and videos were taken of the total solar eclipse and have been shared on...

On Thursday, the market experienced a significant rally, with the Nasdaq Composite reaching its first record high since 2021. Jim Cramer, the host of CNBC’s “Mad Money,” has offered his insights into the reasons behind this surge. What Happened: Cramer attributed the market’...

Founded in 1995 as an online seller of books, Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) is now a worldwide e-commerce leader worth nearly $2 trillion. But 20 years ago, the Seattle-based company was unprofitable and valued at less than $1 billion. Here's a look back at the Amazon IPO and how many investors...

With the U.S. stock market hitting four new all-time highs last week, the question on many investors’ minds is, “Is now a good time to buy stocks?” I understand the sentiment. Buying near all-time highs feels like a bad decision because you know you aren’t necessarily...

It’s a bullish day on Wall Street, with major U.S. large-cap indices reaching record highs, driven by broad-based rallies in tech-related stocks as investors continue to embrace the AI trade. The U.S. government announced on Wednesday the National Science Foundation, in collaboration with...

To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today. Premature Victory Please click here for a chart of SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY) which represents the benchmark stock market index S&P 500 (SPX). Note the following: The chart shows that the stock market is...

The financial sector (ARCA: XLF) is set up for a very interesting 2024. We are focused on two names within the sector: Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) and Bank of America (NYSE: BAC). Both companies have earnings this week, with Goldman Sachs reporting on Tuesday morning (the 16th) and Bank of...

Investors have many strategies when looking at stocks, options and other investment vehicles, which can change over time. One of the most popular investment strategies over the years has been to look at dividend stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average includes many dividend-paying stocks,...

Broad stock market indexes were up in 2023 with technology stocks outperforming several other sectors. Here's a look at the biggest gainers and laggards in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. What Happened: The Dow Jones Industrial Average was created in 1896 by Charles Dow and is one of the oldest...

While there will be many storylines for investors throughout the upcoming year, one of the largest will likely be the 2024 presidential election. Here's what history shows about investing in presidential election years. What Happened: President Joe Biden recently highlighted the all-time highs for...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index, popularly known as ‘the Dow‘ or ‘DJIA‘, recorded a new all-time-high on Dec. 1. The index hit a High of 36,264.85 during trading on the day, and closed the day at 36,245.50. 36,264.85 marks a new all-time-high level in the index’...

Friday’s market session marked the 15th anniversary of one of the worst events in stock market history. On Sept. 15, 2008, financial services company Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy, sending markets lower and extending a recession. What Happened: With $639 billion in...