Category: Market Summary

The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a higher open on Friday, with stocks likely to extend the significant rebound seen during the previous session. The markets may benefit from a positive reaction to earnings news from Facebook parent Meta Platforms (META) and online retail giant Amazon (AMZN). Shares of Meta are spiking…

Following the sell-off seen in the previous session, stocks showed a strong move back to the upside during trading on Thursday. The major averages fluctuated early in the session but climbed firmly into positive territory as the day progressed. The major averages finished the session near their best levels of the day. The Dow jumped…

The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a higher open on Thursday, with stocks likely to regain ground following the sell-off seen in the previous session. Some traders may see the steep drop seen on Wednesday as a buying opportunity amid optimism the markets will resume the upward trend seen throughout much of…

Stocks moved sharply lower over the course of the trading day on Wednesday, with the major averages all moving to the downside following the mixed performance seen in the previous session. The tech-heavy Nasdaq posted a particularly steep loss, extending the notable pullback seen on Tuesday. The major averages finished the session near their worst…

After ending Monday’s session firmly in positive territory, the major U.S. stock indexes turned in a mixed performance during trading on Tuesday. While the tech-heavy Nasdaq showed a notable pullback, the Dow climbed to a new record closing high. The Dow ended the day up 133.86 points or 0.4 percent at 38,467.31, while the Nasdaq…

After showing a lack of direction early in the session, stocks moved mostly higher over the course of the trading day on Monday. With the upward move, the Dow and the S&P 500 set new record closing highs, while the Nasdaq reached its best closing level in two years. The major averages rallied to new…