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Wednesday was one of the worst days for the markets as stocks tumbled globally. Major U.S. indices hit the lows since June, with Dow plunging 3.43%, the S&P 500 down 3.53%, and the Nasdaq shedding 3.73%. The futures are showing respite early Thursday after most Asian markets slipped, while the...

European indices are witnessing a bloodbath on Wednesday as a rising second wave of the coronavirus infections leads to fears of a lockdown. The negative sentiment impacts global markets, with the Dow futures receding 1.58% and the S&P500 futures plunging 1.23% at last check, and a mixed...

Global stocks sold off on Tuesday as a rise in coronavirus cases threatens to impact the already dwindling global economy. The Dow shed 0.80%, and the S&P 500 fell 0.30% on Tuesday. Nasdaq gained 0.64%, led by tech stocks. Major indices futures are trading lower early Wednesday, with the Dow...

Major European indices continue to slip downward on Tuesday after stocks tumbled across the globe on Monday. The Dow and the S&P 500 futures are trading near-flat on last check Tuesday. The rise in the number of global coronavirus cases is a threat to the worldwide economy, the effect of which...

Markets across the U.S., Europe, and Asia plunged on Monday as rising COVID-19 cases and uncertainty over U.S. stimulus added to investor fears. The Dow declined 2.29% and the S&P 500 shed 1.86% on Monday, marking their steepest fall since September. Futures show respite early Tuesday, with the...

European indices are starting the week on a rough note, taking cues from Asia and the U.S. The Dow and the S&P 500 futures have shed 1% early Monday on the last check. WTI crude futures are falling sharply, down 2.94% to $38.68. Stalled U.S. stimulus talks, a rise in coronavirus cases...

Major U.S. indices were mixed on Friday. The Dow and the S&P 500 futures have started the week on a negative note, going down 0.55% and 0.56% early Monday, as the global rise in coronavirus cases dampens investor sentiment. The effects of rising cases in the U.S. and Europe could be seen in...

European markets are trading higher as they retreat from four-day losses. The upswing follows Wall Street's positive close on Thursday and gains in Asia on Friday. The Dow futures have advanced 0.15%, and the S&P 500 futures are trading 0.12% higher on last check early Friday...

Indices in Asia have advanced on Friday, taking optimism from Wall Street's gains on Thursday, with the Dow gaining 0.54% and the S&P 500 closing 0.52% higher. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi moving closer on a stimulus deal with President Donald Trump's administration and the...

Major U.S. indices closed lower on Wednesday with the Dow losing 0.35%, the S&P 500 down 0.22%, and the Nasdaq down 0.28% as U.S stimulus negotiations did not reach a conclusive end. The presidential elections are two weeks away and the investor optimism seems to be diminishing. The Dow futures...

There remains no end in sight for U.S. stimulus negotiations, taking a toll on the markets. Major U.S. indices closed lower on Wednesday with the Dow losing 0.35%, the S&P 500 down 0.22%, and the Nasdaq down 0.28%. The presidential election is two weeks away and the stimulus optimism...

Wall Street advanced on Tuesday as the coronavirus stimulus deal got closer. U.S. futures are higher in Wednesday's early trade, with the Dow gaining 0.11% and the S&P 500 futures inching higher by 0.12% at publication time. European shares are bucking the positive trend in the U.S....

Major U.S indices advanced on Tuesday as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi continued to negotiate with the White House on a $2 trillion stimulus deal. The Dow closed 0.40% higher, the S&P 500 gained 0.47%, and the Nasdaq advanced 0.33%.  Most Asian markets are trading higher on Wednesday,...

Major U.S. indices fell on Monday as the on-again-off-again hopes of a stimulus faded. The Dow lost 1.4%, the S&P shed 1.6%, and the Nasdaq declined 1.7%. All 11 S&P500 sectors ended the day lower. However, Dow futures are trading 0.47% higher and the S&P500 futures have gained 0.63% on...

Major U.S. indices fell on Monday as the on-again-off-again hopes of a stimulus faded on Monday, with the White House not close to a deal. Dow lost 1.4%, the S&P shed 1.6% and the Nasdaq declined 1.7%. All 11 S&P500 sectors ended the day lower. The negative sentiment in the world's...