Stocks Open Higher to Start December — Dec 2nd, 2024

Coming off its best month of the year, the stock market was starting December with more gains. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.2%. The yield on the 2-year Treasury note was up to 4.223%, while the 10-year yield was up to 4.225%. Continue reading View comments...

Dow Heads for a New High — Dec 4th, 2024

The Dow joined the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite as the indexes headed for a record close after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell took questions at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit. The market benchmark did briefly slip from its intraday highs in the lead up to Powell’s appearance ...

Dow Heads for a New High — Dec 4th, 2024

The Dow joined the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite as the indexes headed for a record close after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell took questions at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit. The market benchmark did briefly slip from its intraday highs in the lead up to Powell’s appearance ...

Stocks Open Higher to Start December — Dec 2nd, 2024

Coming off its best month of the year, the stock market was starting December with more gains. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.2%. The yield on the 2-year Treasury note was up to 4.223%, while the 10-year yield was up to 4.225%. Continue reading View comments...

Stock Futures Building on Record Highs as Focus Turns to Fed Rate Cuts — Dec 4th, 2024

U.S. stock futures were rising early Wednesday. Political tumult in South Korea appeared to be largely contained, with traders set to focus instead on the prospects for further rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. The S&P and Nasdaq Composite both hit new highs on Tuesday. Continue reading...

Dow Opens Up Ahead of PCE Inflation Data. S&P 500 Falling after Record High. — Nov 27th, 2024

Stocks were mixed to start the day on Wednesday, but Treasury bonds were rallying ahead with the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge on tap. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 48 points, or 0.1%. The S&P 500 was down 0.2%. Continue reading View comments...

Apple and Meta Lift the Market to Another Record. Why the Dow Declined. — Dec 3rd, 2024

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite built on yesterday's record closing highs as Apple and Meta Platforms helped buoy the broader market with milestones of their own. The S&P 500 was up about 0.05%, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.4% after each finished Monday with record closes. The Dow wa...

Apple and Meta Lift the Market to Another Record. Why the Dow Declined. — Dec 3rd, 2024

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite built on yesterday's record closing highs as Apple and Meta Platforms helped buoy the broader market with milestones of their own. The S&P 500 was up about 0.05%, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.4% after each finished Monday with record closes. The Dow wa...

Stocks Open Higher to Start December — Dec 2nd, 2024

Coming off its best month of the year, the stock market was starting December with more gains. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.2%. The yield on the 2-year Treasury note was up to 4.223%, while the 10-year yield was up to 4.225%. Continue reading View comments...

Stock Futures Building on Record Highs as Focus Turns to Fed Rate Cuts — Dec 4th, 2024

U.S. stock futures were rising early Wednesday. Political tumult in South Korea appeared to be largely contained, with traders set to focus instead on the prospects for further rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. The S&P and Nasdaq Composite both hit new highs on Tuesday. Continue reading...

Apple and Meta Lift the Market to Another Record. Why the Dow Declined. — Dec 3rd, 2024

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite built on yesterday's record closing highs as Apple and Meta Platforms helped buoy the broader market with milestones of their own. The S&P 500 was up about 0.05%, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.4% after each finished Monday with record closes. The Dow wa...

Stocks Open Higher to Start December — Dec 2nd, 2024

Coming off its best month of the year, the stock market was starting December with more gains. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.2%. The yield on the 2-year Treasury note was up to 4.223%, while the 10-year yield was up to 4.225%. Continue reading View comments...

Dow Wavers While Nasdaq Drops 1% — Nov 27th, 2024

The Dow let go of earlier gains as Wall Street was rotating away from large tech stocks ahead of the Thanksgiving break. The Dow was down 28 points, or 0.1%, despite 20 of its components set to close higher. The S&P 500 was down 0.5% with 316 of its members on the rise, while the Nasdaq Co...

Dow Opens Up Ahead of PCE Inflation Data. S&P 500 Falling after Record High. — Nov 27th, 2024

Stocks were mixed to start the day on Wednesday, but Treasury bonds were rallying ahead with the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge on tap. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 48 points, or 0.1%. The S&P 500 was down 0.2%. Continue reading View comments...

Dow Heads for a New High — Dec 4th, 2024

The Dow joined the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite as the indexes headed for a record close after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell took questions at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit. The market benchmark did briefly slip from its intraday highs in the lead up to Powell’s appearance ...

Stock Futures Building on Record Highs as Focus Turns to Fed Rate Cuts — Dec 4th, 2024

U.S. stock futures were rising early Wednesday. Political tumult in South Korea appeared to be largely contained, with traders set to focus instead on the prospects for further rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. The S&P and Nasdaq Composite both hit new highs on Tuesday. Continue reading...

Why the Dow Is Falling When the S&P 500 Is Rising — Dec 6th, 2024

The Dow was trailing behind the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite again on Friday due to another slide in UnitedHealth Group shares. With the Dow down 28 points, or 0.1%, the S&P 500 was up 0.2%. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.6%. Continue reading View comments...

Apple and Meta Lift the Market to Another Record. Why the Dow Declined. — Dec 3rd, 2024

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite built on yesterday's record closing highs as Apple and Meta Platforms helped buoy the broader market with milestones of their own. The S&P 500 was up about 0.05%, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.4% after each finished Monday with record closes. The Dow wa...

Dow Wavers While Nasdaq Drops 1% — Nov 27th, 2024

The Dow let go of earlier gains as Wall Street was rotating away from large tech stocks ahead of the Thanksgiving break. The Dow was down 28 points, or 0.1%, despite 20 of its components set to close higher. The S&P 500 was down 0.5% with 316 of its members on the rise, while the Nasdaq Co...

Stock Futures Building on Record Highs as Focus Turns to Fed Rate Cuts — Dec 4th, 2024

U.S. stock futures were rising early Wednesday. Political tumult in South Korea appeared to be largely contained, with traders set to focus instead on the prospects for further rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. The S&P and Nasdaq Composite both hit new highs on Tuesday. Continue reading...

Dow Heads for a New High — Dec 4th, 2024

The Dow joined the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite as the indexes headed for a record close after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell took questions at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit. The market benchmark did briefly slip from its intraday highs in the lead up to Powell’s appearance ...

Stock Futures Falling as Markets Assess Syria Fallout Ahead of Inflation Data — Dec 9th, 2024

U.S. stock futures were mostly lower Monday as investors looked to build on record highs ahead of key inflation data later in the week. Futures on the S&P 500 fell 0.1% ahead of the open and Nasdaq 100 futures were also 0.1% lower, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 15 points ...

Why the Dow Is Falling When the S&P 500 Is Rising — Dec 6th, 2024

The Dow was trailing behind the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite again on Friday due to another slide in UnitedHealth Group shares. With the Dow down 28 points, or 0.1%, the S&P 500 was up 0.2%. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.6%. Continue reading View comments...

Dow Opens Up Ahead of PCE Inflation Data. S&P 500 Falling after Record High. — Nov 27th, 2024

Stocks were mixed to start the day on Wednesday, but Treasury bonds were rallying ahead with the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge on tap. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 48 points, or 0.1%. The S&P 500 was down 0.2%. Continue reading View comments...

Stocks Open Higher to Start December — Dec 2nd, 2024

Coming off its best month of the year, the stock market was starting December with more gains. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.2%. The yield on the 2-year Treasury note was up to 4.223%, while the 10-year yield was up to 4.225%. Continue reading View comments...

Stocks Are Edging Lower Ahead of Inflation Data — Dec 9th, 2024

Stocks fell in morning trading as investors continue to grapple with a market that's potentially fully priced after logging two back-to-back years of big profits. The Dow was down 117 points, or 0.3%. Continue reading View comments...

Dow Heads for a New High — Dec 4th, 2024

The Dow joined the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite as the indexes headed for a record close after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell took questions at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit. The market benchmark did briefly slip from its intraday highs in the lead up to Powell’s appearance ...

Stock Futures Building on Record Highs as Focus Turns to Fed Rate Cuts — Dec 4th, 2024

U.S. stock futures were rising early Wednesday. Political tumult in South Korea appeared to be largely contained, with traders set to focus instead on the prospects for further rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. The S&P and Nasdaq Composite both hit new highs on Tuesday. Continue reading...

Stocks Open Higher to Start December — Dec 2nd, 2024

Coming off its best month of the year, the stock market was starting December with more gains. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.2%. The yield on the 2-year Treasury note was up to 4.223%, while the 10-year yield was up to 4.225%. Continue reading View comments...

Stocks Open Higher to Start December — Dec 2nd, 2024

Coming off its best month of the year, the stock market was starting December with more gains. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.2%. The yield on the 2-year Treasury note was up to 4.223%, while the 10-year yield was up to 4.225%. Continue reading View comments...

Stock Rally Stalls as Market Braces for Inflation Data — Dec 10th, 2024

U.S. stock futures were wavering early Tuesday as investors became more cautious ahead of the final inflation reading of the year. Futures on the S&P 500 were broadly flat ahead of the open, Nasdaq 100 futures were up 0.1% while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell less than 0.1%. All...

Stock Futures Building on Record Highs as Focus Turns to Fed Rate Cuts — Dec 4th, 2024

U.S. stock futures were rising early Wednesday. Political tumult in South Korea appeared to be largely contained, with traders set to focus instead on the prospects for further rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. The S&P and Nasdaq Composite both hit new highs on Tuesday. Continue reading...

Dow Opens Up Ahead of PCE Inflation Data. S&P 500 Falling after Record High. — Nov 27th, 2024

Stocks were mixed to start the day on Wednesday, but Treasury bonds were rallying ahead with the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge on tap. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 48 points, or 0.1%. The S&P 500 was down 0.2%. Continue reading View comments...

Why the Dow Is Falling When the S&P 500 Is Rising — Dec 6th, 2024

The Dow was trailing behind the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite again on Friday due to another slide in UnitedHealth Group shares. With the Dow down 28 points, or 0.1%, the S&P 500 was up 0.2%. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.6%. Continue reading View comments...

Stocks Open Higher to Start December — Dec 2nd, 2024

Coming off its best month of the year, the stock market was starting December with more gains. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.2%. The yield on the 2-year Treasury note was up to 4.223%, while the 10-year yield was up to 4.225%. Continue reading View comments...

Stocks Hold Steady After Inflation Report — Nov 27th, 2024

The stock market held steady after the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge matched expectations. The personal consumption expenditures price index rose 0.2% in October from September, which was in line with economists' expectations. Continue reading View comments...

Stock Sell-Off Accelerates Into Close. S&P 500 and Nasdaq Fall Back From Records. — Dec 9th, 2024

Stocks ended the day near session lows on Monday, with the major indexes slightly scaling back their massive gains for this year ahead of 2024's final CPI report and next week's Fed decision. The Dow lost 241 points, or 0.5%, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite both fell 0.6%. The S...

Stocks Open Higher to Start December — Dec 2nd, 2024

Coming off its best month of the year, the stock market was starting December with more gains. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.2%. The yield on the 2-year Treasury note was up to 4.223%, while the 10-year yield was up to 4.225%. Continue reading View comments...

Dow Wavers While Nasdaq Drops 1% — Nov 27th, 2024

The Dow let go of earlier gains as Wall Street was rotating away from large tech stocks ahead of the Thanksgiving break. The Dow was down 28 points, or 0.1%, despite 20 of its components set to close higher. The S&P 500 was down 0.5% with 316 of its members on the rise, while the Nasdaq Co...

Stock Futures Building on Record Highs as Focus Turns to Fed Rate Cuts — Dec 4th, 2024

U.S. stock futures were rising early Wednesday. Political tumult in South Korea appeared to be largely contained, with traders set to focus instead on the prospects for further rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. The S&P and Nasdaq Composite both hit new highs on Tuesday. Continue reading...

Apple and Meta Lift the Market to Another Record. Why the Dow Declined. — Dec 3rd, 2024

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite built on yesterday's record closing highs as Apple and Meta Platforms helped buoy the broader market with milestones of their own. The S&P 500 was up about 0.05%, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.4% after each finished Monday with record closes. The Dow wa...

Dow Heads for a New High — Dec 4th, 2024

The Dow joined the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite as the indexes headed for a record close after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell took questions at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit. The market benchmark did briefly slip from its intraday highs in the lead up to Powell’s appearance ...

Stocks Are Mixed Ahead of CPI Data — Dec 10th, 2024

The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.7%. The yield on the 2-year Treasury note was up to 4.145%. NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg said in the news release that the 2024 election results led to a surge in optimism among small business owners. Continue reading View comments...

Apple and Meta Lift the Market to Another Record. Why the Dow Declined. — Dec 3rd, 2024

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite built on yesterday's record closing highs as Apple and Meta Platforms helped buoy the broader market with milestones of their own. The S&P 500 was up about 0.05%, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.4% after each finished Monday with record closes. The Dow wa...

Why the Dow Is Falling When the S&P 500 Is Rising — Dec 6th, 2024

The Dow was trailing behind the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite again on Friday due to another slide in UnitedHealth Group shares. With the Dow down 28 points, or 0.1%, the S&P 500 was up 0.2%. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.6%. Continue reading View comments...

Stock Futures Falling as Markets Assess Syria Fallout Ahead of Inflation Data — Dec 9th, 2024

U.S. stock futures were mostly lower Monday as investors looked to build on record highs ahead of key inflation data later in the week. Futures on the S&P 500 fell 0.1% ahead of the open and Nasdaq 100 futures were also 0.1% lower, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 15 points ...

Apple and Meta Lift the Market to Another Record. Why the Dow Declined. — Dec 3rd, 2024

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite built on yesterday's record closing highs as Apple and Meta Platforms helped buoy the broader market with milestones of their own. The S&P 500 was up about 0.05%, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.4% after each finished Monday with record closes. The Dow wa...

Stock Futures Mostly Higher as Investors Look Ahead to Inflation Data — Dec 10th, 2024

U.S. stock futures were mostly higher early Tuesday as investors anticipated the final inflation reading of the year. Futures on the S&P 500 were 0.1% higher ahead of the open, Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.2%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures edged 0.1% lower. All three major indexe...

Dow Heads for a New High — Dec 4th, 2024

The Dow joined the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite as the indexes headed for a record close after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell took questions at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit. The market benchmark did briefly slip from its intraday highs in the lead up to Powell’s appearance ...

Why the Dow Is Falling When the S&P 500 Is Rising — Dec 6th, 2024

The Dow was trailing behind the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite again on Friday due to another slide in UnitedHealth Group shares. With the Dow down 28 points, or 0.1%, the S&P 500 was up 0.2%. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.6%. Continue reading View comments...