ADVFN US – Market Content Editor
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Finish Volatile Session Firmly Positive
After turning in a lackluster performance early in the session, stocks saw considerable volatility over the course of the trading day on Friday. The major averages showed wild swings as the day progressed before eventually closing in positive territory. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 ended the day firmly positive, closing higher for the fourth…
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Traders May Take A Breather Following Three-Day Surge
The major U.S. index futures on the Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq are currently pointing to a roughly flat open on Friday, with stocks likely to show a lack of direction after moving sharply higher over the past few sessions. Traders may take a step back to digest the recent rally by the markets, which…
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Reach Best Closing Levels Since Trump’s Tariff Announcement
Adding to the strong gains posted in the two previous sessions, stocks moved sharply higher during trading on Thursday. The Nasdaq showed a particularly strong move to the upside, reflecting strength among tech stocks. The major averages ended the session just off their best levels of the day. The Nasdaq spiked 457.99 points or 2.7…
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U.S. First-Time Uneployment Benefit Claims Edge Up
The Labor Department released a report on Thursday showing first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits edged modestly higher in the week ended April 19th. The report said initial jobless claims crept up to 222,000, an increase of 6,000 from the previous week’s revised level of 216,000. Economists had expected jobless claims to rise to 221,000…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, U.S. Stocks May Give Back Ground In Early Trading
The major U.S. index futures on the Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq are currently pointing to a modestly lower open on Thursday, with stocks likely to give back ground after moving sharply higher over the two previous sessions. Traders may look to cash in on the recent rally after comments from a Chinese Ministry of…
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US Stocks Give Back Ground After Early Rally But Still Close Sharply Higher
Following a substantial move to the upside early in the session, stocks gave back ground over the course of the trading day on Wednesday but held on to strong gains. The major averages all ended the day sharply higher, with the Nasdaq posting a particularly strong gain. The Nasdaq soared as much as 4.5 percent…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Futures Pointing To Extended Rally On Wall Street
The major U.S. index futures on the Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq are currently pointing to a sharply higher open on Wednesday, with stocks likely to extend the seen over the course of the previous session. The upward momentum on Wall Street comes after President Donald Trump appeared to soften his stance on Federal Reserve…
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U.S. Stocks Show Substantial Rebound Following Yesterday’s Sell-Off
Stocks moved sharply higher over the course of the trading day on Tuesday, regaining ground following the sell-off seen in the previous session. The major averages all showed significant moves to the upside, with the Dow and the Nasdaq closing higher for the first time in five days. The major averages surged in morning trading…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Bargain Hunting, Upbeat Earnings May Lead To Strength On Wall Street
The major U.S. index futures on the Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq are currently pointing to a higher open on Tuesday, with stocks likely to regain ground following the sell-off seen in the previous session. Traders may look to pick up stocks at reduced levels following the steep drop seen on Monday, which came amid…
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U.S. Stocks Move Sharply Lower Amid Lingering Trade War Concerns
After turning in a lackluster performance to close out the previous week, stocks showed a substantial move to the downside during trading on Monday. The major averages all moved sharply lower, with the Dow adding to the steep loss posted last Thursday. The major averages climbed off their worst levels going into the end of…