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United States Equity markets set new records amid strong job data U.S. stocks posted solid gains during the holiday-shortened week, with both the S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq Composite closing at record highs for the second consecutive week. Small- and mid-cap stocks outperformed, as the Russell 2000 rose 3.52% and the S&P MidCap 400…

U.S. stock markets wrapped up a holiday-shortened week on a strong note, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reaching new all-time highs. While investors in the U.S. showed confidence, European markets remained cautious amid ongoing uncertainty about America’s aggressive trade tactics. Stocks Boosted by Strong Employment Data and Policy Advances On Thursday, the…

After moving mostly higher over the course of Wednesday’s session, stocks saw continued strength during trading on Thursday. With the continued advance, the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 once again reached new record closing highs. The major averages moved roughly sideways after an early upward move, hovering firmly in positive territory. The Nasdaq jumped 207.97…

U.S. stocks edged higher Thursday following a stronger-than-expected jobs report that underscored the labor market’s resilience, bolstering investor optimism around potential trade deals and fiscal policy progress. As of 09:32 ET the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 80 points (0.2%), the S&P 500 gained 24 points (0.4%), and the NASDAQ Composite rose 120 points…

U.S. stock futures pointed to a slightly higher open on Thursday, as investors digested stronger-than-expected employment data and recent bullish momentum in tech stocks. Buying interest ahead of the bell was supported by new figures from the U.S. Labor Department, which showed job creation in June exceeded analyst expectations. According to the report, non-farm payrolls…

Stocks moved mostly higher over the course of the trading session on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 moving back to the upside following the pullback seen during Tuesday’s trading. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 more than offset yesterday’s losses, once again reaching new record closing highs. The tech-heavy Nasdaq jumped 190.24…

Stock index futures were pointing to a slightly weaker start on Wall Street Wednesday, as markets digested an unexpected decline in U.S. private sector employment and weighed recent gains. Futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all edged lower in early premarket trade after a report from ADP revealed the U.S. private sector shed…

U.S. stock futures are pointing higher after the Senate approved a massive fiscal bill closely tied to former President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives, where Republicans are racing against a self-imposed July 4 deadline to get it signed into law. Meanwhile, investors are looking ahead to fresh…

After trending higher over the past several sessions, the major U.S. stock indexes turned in a mixed performance during trading on Tuesday. While the Dow showed a notable advance to reach its best closing level in over four months, the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 gave back ground. The Dow jumped 400.17 points or 0.9…