US stocks end down as Iran launches missiles at Israel; defense shares rise

US stocks end down as Iran launches missiles at Israel; defense shares rise

U.S. stocks ended lower, with the Nasdaq losing more than 1%, on Tuesday as investors grew more cautious after Iran fired missiles at Israel. Iran launched the salvo of ballistic missiles in retaliation for Israel’s campaign against Tehran’s Hezbollah allies. In response, U.S. President Joe Biden directed the U.S. military to aid Israel’s defense and … Read more

US stocks: Dow closes at record high as tame inflation report also lifts small caps

US stocks: Dow closes at record high as tame inflation report also lifts small caps

The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high as a subdued inflation report stoked hopes for more Federal Reserve rate cuts, which also boosted small-cap stocks and enabled Wall Street’s three main indexes to post weekly gains. The technology-heavy Nasdaq slipped for the day while the S&P 500 edged slightly lower, but … Read more

S&P 500 ends little changed as early gains fade before Fed decision

S&P 500 ends little changed as early gains fade before Fed decision

U.S. stocks closed nearly unchanged on Tuesday, giving up earlier gains that had vaulted the S&P 500 and Dow Industrial Average to record highs as investors braced for the first Federal Reserve rate cut in 4-1/2 years. The benchmark S&P 500 index touched 5,670.81 earlier in the session, after fresh economic data eased worries of … Read more

Trump Claims Stock Market Will Crash While Dow Jones Soars

Trump Claims Stock Market Will Crash While Dow Jones Soars

Donald Trump’s vision of an American economy “nightmare” was spoiled by a well-timed Fox News ticker on Thursday. But as he warned that the country was on the brink of a crash as big as 1929, a graphic on Fox News quickly compromised his claim. While the conservative news network aired the former president’s long-winded … Read more

sensex on saturday: Indices make a positive start to Saturday special session; Sensex reclaims 74K, Nifty breaches 22.5K

sensex on saturday: Indices make a positive start to Saturday special session; Sensex reclaims 74K, Nifty breaches 22.5K

Continuing the positive momentum for the third straight day in sync with global markets, the Indian stock market on Saturday opened on a positive note with Sensex reclaiming the 74,000 level and Nifty crossing the 22,500 mark. Volumes are expected to be low in the market on Saturday as it is a special trading day … Read more

US stocks: Dow ends above 40,000 milestone, indexes notch up weekly gains

US stocks: Dow ends above 40,000 milestone, indexes notch up weekly gains

The Dow Jones industrial average closed above the 40,000 mark for the first time on Friday, with other major indexes also scoring weekly gains, as data supported expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year. The benchmark S&P 500 edged higher after paring losses while the Nasdaq fell, but both chalked up … Read more

U.S. stocks: Wall Street indexes rise after strong jobs data

U.S. stocks: Wall Street indexes rise after strong jobs data

NEW YORK: U.S. stocks finished higher on Friday after a strong jobs report reinforced the view that the economy remains healthy even as it suggested the Federal Reserve could delay cutting interest rates. All major S&P 500 sectors advanced, with communication services, industrials and technology the top gainers. U.S. Labor Department data showed employers hired … Read more