Category: Market Summary
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U.S. Stocks Close Mixed Following Significant Post-Fed Volatility
Stocks turned in a lackluster performance throughout much of the session on Wednesday before seeing substantial volatility in afternoon trading following the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated monetary policy announcement. The major averages showed wild swings back and forth across the unchanged line before eventually closing mixed. While the Dow climbed 260.42 points or 0.6 percent…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures Signal Flat Start Amid Fed Decision Anticipation
U.S. stock index futures were little changed early Wednesday, pointing to a muted opening as investors brace for the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement later in the day. The cautious mood mirrors Tuesday’s lackluster action, when major averages ended slightly lower after early gains faded. Market participants are largely in wait-and-see mode ahead of the Fed’s…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures, Markets Cautious Ahead of Fed Rate Decision; General Mills Earnings on Deck
U.S. stock futures were largely flat Wednesday as investors awaited a key Federal Reserve interest rate decision. While the majority of market participants expect a cut in borrowing costs, uncertainty remains over its size and the Fed’s broader economic outlook. Meanwhile, U.K. inflation stayed steady, and packaged foods leader General Mills (NYSE: GIS) is set…
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U.S. Stocks Close Slightly Lower Following Lackluster Trading Session
After ending the previous session mostly higher, stocks showed a lack of direction over the course of the trading day on Tuesday. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 reached new record intraday highs in early trading but spent the rest of the day lingering near the unchanged line. The major averages eventually ended the day…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Futures, Wall Street May See Volatility Ahead of Fed Policy Meeting
U.S. futures suggest a largely flat start on Tuesday, as traders await direction following a session that ended on a broadly positive note. Investors are taking a cautious stance ahead of the Federal Reserve’s two-day monetary policy meeting. The central bank is widely expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, but market participants…
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Climb To New Record Closing Highs
Stocks moved mostly higher during trading on Monday, adding to the strong gains posted last week. With the continued upward move, the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 reached new record closing highs. The Nasdaq jumped 207.65 points or 0.9 percent to 22,348.75 and the S&P 500 (SPI:SP500) climbed 30.99 points or 0.5 percent to 6,615.28.…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street, U.S. stocks inch higher ahead of crucial Fed rate decision; Nvidia dips
U.S. equities moved slightly upward Monday, building on recent gains as investors await the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting later this week. By 09:35 ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had added 45 points, or 0.1%, the S&P 500 rose 23 points, or 0.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 130 points, or 0.6%.…
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Five Key Market Events to Watch in the Week Ahead
Investors are keeping a close eye on the Federal Reserve this week, with expectations high that the central bank will cut interest rates. Other major central banks, including those of Canada, the U.K., and Japan, are also scheduled to announce their latest policy decisions. Meanwhile, U.S. retail sales growth for August is expected to slow,…
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U.S. Stocks Close Mixed Ahead Of Next Week’s Fed Meeting
After moving in opposite directions early in the session, the major U.S. stocks indexes continued to turn in a mixed performance throughout the trading day on Friday. While the tech-heavy Nasdaq climbed to a new record closing high, the Dow moved back to the downside. The Nasdaq ended the session off its best levels of…
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Dow Jones and S&P 500 Futures Retreat from Record Highs as Market Forecasts Fed Rate Cut Path
Dow Jones and S&P 500 futures are currently pointing to a slightly lower open on Friday, with stocks likely to give back ground following the strong upward move seen in the previous session. Profit taking may contribute to initial weakness on Wall Street following yesterday’s rally, which lifted the major averages to new record closing…