Category: Market Summary

Stocks moved sharply higher during trading on Friday, with the major averages reaching their best closing levels in a month. The S&P 500 closed higher for the ninth consecutive session, marking its longest winning streak in over twenty years. The major averages pulled back off their best levels late in the session but still posted…

The major U.S. index futures on the Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq are currently pointing to a notably higher open on Friday, with stocks poised to add to the gains posted in the previous session. Early buying interest may be generated amid indications China is open to trade talks with the U.S., with a spokesperson…

After surging early in the session, stocks gave back some ground over the course of the trading day on Thursday but remained mostly higher. The tech-heavy Nasdaq hung on to a standout gain, ending the session at its best closing level in over a month. The major averages moved to the downside going into the…

The major U.S. index futures on the Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq are currently pointing to a sharply higher open on Thursday, with stocks likely to see initial strength after recovering from an early sell-off to end the previous session mixed. Early buying interest may be generated in reaction to upbeat earnings news from software…

After pulling back sharply early in the session, stocks showed a significant recovery over the course of the trading day on Wednesday. The major averages climbed well off their worst levels of the day before eventually closing mixed. The major averages showed a strong move to the upside going into the close of trading. While…

The major U.S. index futures on the Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq are currently pointing to a notably lower open on Wednesday, with stocks likely to give back ground after trending higher over the past several sessions. Traders may look to cash in on the recent strength in the markets, which saw the S&P 500…

After showing a lack of direction early in the session, stocks moved mostly higher over the course of the trading day on Tuesday. With the upward move, the S&P 500 closed higher for the sixth straight session, reaching its best closing level in almost a month. The major averages ended the day off their highs…

The major U.S. index futures on the Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq are currently pointing to a roughly flat open on Tuesday, with stocks likely to show a lack of direction after ending yesterday’s volatile session little changed. Traders may remain reluctant to make significant moves as they look ahead to the release of key…

Stocks fluctuated over the course of the trading day on Monday, extending the volatility seen during last Friday’s session. After showing a lack of direction early in the session, stocks came under pressure in late morning and early afternoon trading before rebounding going into the end of the day. The major averages eventually ended the…

The major U.S. index futures on the Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq are currently pointing to a roughly flat open on Monday, with stocks likely to show a lack of direction following the strong upward move seen last week. Traders may be reluctant to make significant moves as the look ahead to the release of key…