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U.S. stock futures posted modest gains on Wednesday night, recovering from a steep decline in the afternoon session following Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell’s latest comments on the market, tariffs, and inflation. The S&P 500 Futures are up 0.51% at 5,333, the Nasdaq Futures ...

U.S. stock futures slipped Tuesday night, amid fresh tariff-related uncertainties and headwinds for semiconductors spooking tech stocks, as investors await crucial retail sales data and more prominent earnings this week. The S&P 500 Futures are down 0.88%, trading at 5,380, followed by the tech...

The S&P 500 ended Monday on a rather ominous note, forming what is known as a technical ‘Death Cross,’ a chart pattern that is often seen as an indicator of a transition from a bull market to a bear market. What Happened: On Monday, the S&P 500’s 50-day moving average,...

After two days of back-to-back gains in the spot market, U.S. stock futures had a choppy session Monday night as investors await earnings reports from multiple prominent companies. The S&P 500 Futures are down 0.17% at 5,431, followed by Nasdaq Futures at 18,903 down 0.17%, and finally, Dow...

Wall Street staged a strong rebound on Wednesday, as mixed inflation data bolstered investor confidence in the Federal Reserve's continuation of easing cycle in 2025, easing recent market anxieties. The headline Consumer Price Index rose 2.9% year-over-year in December, up from November’s 2.7...

Dow Jones Industrial Average Index fell for the ninth consecutive day on Tuesday which is now one of its longest red streaks in decades. What Happened: The index last saw such a streak of decline in February 1978, according to FactSet data. However, the index has seen steeper crashes in a single...

Rupert Murdoch’s Dow Jones and the New York Post have initiated legal proceedings against Jeff Bezos-backed AI firm Perplexity, alleging unauthorized use of their content and redirection of traffic to its platforms. What Happened: On Monday, the News Corp (NASDAQ:NWSA)-owned entities claimed...

Broad stock market indexes like the S&P 500 hit all-time highs in the first half of 2024. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also hit all-time highs, but saw a smaller return in the first half of the year. Here's a look at the biggest gainers and laggards in the Dow Jones Industrial Average....

Piper Sandler analyst Craig Johnson has predicted a period of consolidation in the markets as they approach all-time highs. He noted an uptick in staples, utilities, and financials. What Happened: During CNBC’s “Last Call” on Thursday, Johnson reflected upon the recent market...

Jim Cramer, the host of CNBC’s “Mad Money,” has attributed the recent market sell-off to poor decision-making by investors. What Happened: Cramer stated that the sell-off on Tuesday was a result of “bad judgment” by shareholders, reported CNBC. He emphasized that the...

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,...

In an unexpected turn of events, Polished.Com Inc (AMEX:POL), a popular online retailer of home appliances, experienced an astronomical 600% rise in its stock price. The company, however, is unable to pinpoint the cause of this extraordinary market activity. What Happened: Polished.com has not...

The 30 largest blue-chip stocks within the Dow Jones Industrial Average index surged to unprecedented highs, eclipsing the 37,000-point mark on Wednesday. This rally followed the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates steady at 5.25%-5.5%. The Dow climbed 1.2% after Federal...

Thursday marks the 36th anniversary of the worst trading day in the history of Wall Street. On Oct. 19, 1987, the Dow Jones lost 22.6% in one single day, which is now known as "Black Monday." The market lost $500 billion that day and the S&P 500 surpassed 20% in losses. Today, some market...

U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, following the release of jobs data. The S&P 500 closed the week higher by around 0.48%, snapping a four-week losing streak. However, the Dow Jones closed down 0.30% last week. Wall Street analysts make new stock picks on a daily basis. Unfortunately for...