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U.S. Private Sector Employment Up Less Than Expected In April
Payroll processor ADP released a report on Wednesday showing private sector employment in the U.S. increased by much less than expected in the month of April. ADP said private sector employment climbed by 62,000 jobs in April after surging by a downwardly revised 147,000 jobs in March. Economists had expected private sector employment to jump…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Disappointing Economic Data May Lead To Pullback On Wall Street
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…
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U.S. Stocks Move Mostly Higher On Optimism About Trade Deals
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…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Futures Pointing To Another Choppy Trading Day On Wall Street
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…
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U.S. Stocks Close Little Changed Following Another Volatile Session
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…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, U.S. Stocks May Lack Direction Ahead Of Key Earnings, Economic News
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…
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Finish Volatile Session Firmly Positive
After turning in a lackluster performance early in the session, stocks saw considerable volatility over the course of the trading day on Friday. The major averages showed wild swings as the day progressed before eventually closing in positive territory. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 ended the day firmly positive, closing higher for the fourth…
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Traders May Take A Breather Following Three-Day Surge
The major U.S. index futures on the Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq are currently pointing to a roughly flat open on Friday, with stocks likely to show a lack of direction after moving sharply higher over the past few sessions. Traders may take a step back to digest the recent rally by the markets, which…
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Reach Best Closing Levels Since Trump’s Tariff Announcement
Adding to the strong gains posted in the two previous sessions, stocks moved sharply higher during trading on Thursday. The Nasdaq showed a particularly strong move to the upside, reflecting strength among tech stocks. The major averages ended the session just off their best levels of the day. The Nasdaq spiked 457.99 points or 2.7…
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U.S. First-Time Uneployment Benefit Claims Edge Up
The Labor Department released a report on Thursday showing first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits edged modestly higher in the week ended April 19th. The report said initial jobless claims crept up to 222,000, an increase of 6,000 from the previous week’s revised level of 216,000. Economists had expected jobless claims to rise to 221,000…