ADVFN US – Market Content Editor
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U.S. Stocks Fluctuate Before Closing Mostly Lower
After recovering from an initial move to the downside, stocks showed a lack of direction over the course of the trading session on Thursday. The major averages bounced back and forth across the unchanged line before eventually closing lower. With the lower close on the day, the major averages extended the sharp pullback seen on…
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U.S. Economy Grew More Than Expected In Q4 of 2024
The U.S. economy grew by slightly more than previously estimated in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to revised data released by the Commerce Department on Thursday. The report said gross domestic product surged by 2.4 percent in the fourth quarter compared to the previously reported 2.3 percent jump. Economists had expected the pace of…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, U.S. Stocks May Lack Direction Following Yesterday’s Pullback
The major U.S. index futures on the Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq are currently pointing to a roughly flat open on Thursday, with stocks likely to show a lack of direction following the sharp pullback seen in the previous session. While President Donald Trump’s announcement that he will impose 25 percent tariffs on auto imports…
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U.S. Stocks Move Sharply Lower Amid Tech Sector Weakness
Stocks moved sharply lower over the course of the trading day on Wednesday, giving back ground after trending higher over the past few sessions. The tech-heavy Nasdaq led the pullback amid significant weakness in the technology sector. The major averages climbed off their worst levels going into the close but remained negative. The Nasdaq plunged…
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U.S. Manufactured Durable Goods Orders Up Unexpectedly In February
New orders for U.S. manufactured durable goods unexpectedly increased in the month of February, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Friday. The Commerce Department said durable goods orders climbed by 0.9 percent in February after spiking by an upwardly revised 3.3 in January. Economists had expected durable goods orders to slump…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Ongoing Tariff Uncertainty May Lead To Choppy Trading On Wall Street
The major U.S. index futures on the Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq are currently pointing to a roughly flat open on Wednesday, with stocks likely to show a lack of direction after trending higher over the past few sessions. Lingering uncertainty about President Donald Trump’s tariff plans may key some traders on the sidelines ahead…
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U.S. Stocks Finish Choppy Trading Day Modestly Higher
Following the rally seen in the previous session, stocks showed a lack of direction over the course of the trading day on Tuesday. The major averages bounced back and forth across the unchanged line before eventually closing in positive territory for the third straight day. The Nasdaq climbed 83.26 points or 0.5 percent to 18,271.86,…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Futures Pointing To Continued 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 add to the strong gains posted in the previous session. The markets may continue to benefit from optimism President Donald Trump plans to take a more narrow approach to new…
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U.S. Stocks Close On Buoyant Note; Nasdaq Rises 2.3 Percent
U.S. stocks turned in a fine performance on Monday, with the technology sector posting more pronounced gains. The market stayed positive as the mood remained bullish right through. Investors reacted to reports President Donald Trump plans to hold back some of the reciprocal tariffs set to take effect on April 2nd. A report from the…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, U.S. Stocks May See Early Rally On Reports Trump To Narrow Tariffs
The major U.S. index futures on the Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq are currently pointing to a sharply higher open on Monday, with stocks likely to see further upside after recovering from an early sell-off to end last Friday’s trading modestly higher. Early buying interest is likely to be generated in reaction to reports President…