Category: Market Summary

Stocks moved notably lower during trading on Tuesday, giving back ground following the rebound seen in the previous session. The Nasdaq slid 180.12 points or 0.9 percent to 19,521.09, the S&P 500 (SPI:SP500) decreased 50.39 points or 0.8 percent to 5,982.72 and the Dow fell 299.29 points or 0.7 percent to 42,215.80. The early pullback…

After moving sharply higher early in the session, stocks gave back some ground over the course of the trading day on Monday but continued to turn in a strong performance. With the upward move, the markets largely offset the steep losses seen during Friday’s session. The major averages all ended the day firmly in positive…

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained about 350 points on Monday, buoyed by hopes of easing tensions in the Israel-Iran conflict. Investor optimism stems from reports of potential peace talks, despite conflicting statements from Iranian media. Nonetheless, ongoing trade concerns continue to suppress overall bullish momentum. The Federal Reserve is anticipated to maintain interest rates…

After moving modestly higher over the course of the previous session, stocks pulled back sharply during trading on Friday. The major averages all moved significantly lower, with the Dow and the S&P 500 pulling back well off yesterday’s three-month closing highs. The major averages staged a recovery attempt in late morning trading after an early…

Stocks recovered from an early move to the downside to move modestly higher over the course of the trading session on Thursday. With the turnaround, the major averages largely offset the pullback seen during Wednesday’s session, with the Dow and the S&P 500 rebounding to three-month closing highs. The S&P 500 (SPI:SP500) ended the day…

The major U.S. index futures on the Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq are currently pointing to a lower open on Thursday, with stocks likely to see further downside following the pullback seen over the course of the previous session. Lingering uncertainty about trade may weigh on Wall Street amid a lack of details about the…

After moving to the upside early in the session, stocks gave back ground over the course of the trading day on Wednesday. The major averages pulled back well off their early highs and the session in negative territory. The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 99.11 points or 0.5 percent to 19,615.88, the S&P 500 (SPI:SP500) dipped 16.57…

U.S. stock index futures point to a higher open on Wednesday, building on gains from the previous session, following encouraging inflation data and renewed optimism surrounding U.S.-China trade negotiations. Inflation Data Comes In Softer Than Expected Futures advanced after the Labor Department reported that consumer prices rose slightly less than anticipated in May. The Consumer…

U.S. stocks moved modestly to the upside on Tuesday as traders await the outcome of the ongoing trade talks between China and the U.S. in London. Trade negotiations between the world’s two largest economies commenced on Monday – and while U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told reporters the talks are “going well,” there has been…

Major U.S. stock index futures suggest a flat opening on Tuesday, with markets likely to remain volatile following a mixed performance in the previous session. Investors appear hesitant to make bold moves as they await developments from ongoing U.S.-China trade talks. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick expressed optimism, stating that the negotiations are “going well”…