Author: Matthew Collom
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Slips as Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Internal Divide
The S&P 500 closed lower Wednesday as the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, even as two policymakers dissented—the first double dissent since 1993—highlighting growing divisions over the future of monetary policy. At the 4:00 p.m. ET close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 171 points, or 0.4%, the S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, and the…
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Pulls Back From Record High as Fed Meeting, China Trade Talks Weigh
The S&P 500 slipped on Tuesday after touching a fresh intraday record, as investors navigated a heavy wave of corporate earnings and lingering uncertainty over U.S.-China trade negotiations. At the closing bell (4:00 p.m. ET), the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 204 points, or 0.5%, while the S&P 500 eased 0.3% after hitting an all-time…
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U.S. Stocks Edge Higher as Earnings Roll In; Fed Policy Meeting Underway
U.S. stocks inched higher Tuesday morning as markets absorbed another wave of corporate earnings reports and key economic data while the Federal Reserve kicked off its two-day policy meeting. As of 09:40 ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 12 points, or 0.1%. The S&P 500 rose 10 points, or 0.2%, and the NASDAQ…
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Ends Flat Ahead of ‘Magnificent Seven’ Earnings, Fed Decision
The S&P 500 closed flat on Monday as investors digested a major U.S.-EU trade deal and looked ahead to a packed week featuring earnings from key tech giants and a pivotal Federal Reserve policy meeting. At the close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 64 points, or 0.1%, the S&P 500 was unchanged, and the…
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U.S. Stocks Mixed as Investors React to U.S.-EU Trade Deal Ahead of Key Week
U.S. stocks were mixed on Monday as investors took in the news of a new trade agreement between the United States and the European Union, kicking off a crucial week full of earnings reports, economic data, and central bank meetings. As of 9:35 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 10 points (0.1%),…
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Global Markets Weekly Update
Multiple Trade Deals Inked Ahead of Looming Tariff Deadline United States Markets Reach New Highs on Trade Optimism U.S. equities climbed to fresh records, fueled by positive trade developments. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hit new all-time highs for a second straight week, while the Dow rose 1.26%. Mid-cap and small-cap benchmarks also posted…
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U.S. Stocks Edge Higher to Cap Off Strong Week
U.S. stock markets edged mostly higher on Friday, rounding out a positive week as investors weighed corporate earnings and prospects for new trade agreements. As of 09:32 ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 67 points, or 0.2%, the S&P 500 gained 9 points, or 0.1%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite remained largely unchanged.…
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Stock Market Wrap: S&P 500, Nasdaq Notch Record Highs on Alphabet Surge
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh record highs Thursday, lifted by renewed optimism over trade negotiations and a strong earnings-driven rally in Alphabet. At the close of trading (4:00 p.m. ET), the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 316 points, or 0.7%, while the S&P 500 edged up 0.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite rose…
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U.S. Markets Mixed as Alphabet Shines, Tesla Disappoints
U.S. stock futures traded mixed on Thursday as investors assessed a fresh round of corporate earnings and weighed developments on the international trade front. As of 09:35 ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 280 points, or 0.6%. In contrast, the S&P 500 edged up 10 points, or 0.1%, and the NASDAQ Composite advanced…
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Hits Another Record High on Trade Deal Hopes
The S&P 500 closed at a fresh record high on Wednesday, fueled by renewed optimism over global trade following a new agreement between the U.S. and Japan. The upbeat sentiment raised hopes that the Trump administration could secure further deals, helping to avert a broader trade war. At 4:00 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial…