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Stocks Plunge as Recession Fears Grow
Stocks Plunge as
Recession Fears Grow
MARKETS
Mar 10, 2025 3:42 PM CDT

Stocks Plunge as Recession Fears Grow

S&P 500 drops 2.7% amid worries about trade strife

(Newser) - The US stock market's sell-off cut deeper on Monday as Wall Street questioned how much pain President Trump will let the economy endure endure through tariffs and other policies in order to get what he wants.
  • The S&P 500 fell 155.64 points, or 2.7%, to 5,
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Stocks Rally After Trump Grants Tariff Exemptions

Jumps for Ford, GM helped lead the market

(Newser) - US stocks rallied Wednesday after President Trump pulled back on some of his tariffs, raising hopes he may avoid a worst-case trade war that grinds down economies and sends inflation higher.
  • The S&P 500 rose 64.48 points, or 1.1%, to 5,842.63. , bouncing back from the
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Stocks Fall Again as Trade War Escalates
Stocks Fall Again as
Trade War Escalates
MARKETS
Mar 4, 2025 3:36 PM CST

Stocks Fall Again as Trade War Escalates

S&P 500's post-election gains have been wiped out

(Newser) - Stocks racked up more losses on Wall Street Tuesday as a trade war between the US and its key trading partners escalated, wiping out all the gains since Election Day for the S&P 500.
  • The S&P 500 fell 71.57 points, or 1.2%, to 5,778.15.
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Sell-Off Hits Wall Street After Trump Tariff Announcement

Even crypto companies were not immune

(Newser) - A sell-off hit Wall Street on Monday after President Trump said tariffs he had announced earlier on Canada and Mexico would take effect within hours.
  • The S&P 500 fell 104.78 points, or 1.8%, to 5,849.72.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 649.67 points, or
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Nvidia Tumbles 8.5% Despite Strong Profit Report
S&P 500's Post-Election
Rally Almost Wiped Out
MARKETS
Feb 27, 2025 3:27 PM CST

S&P 500's Post-Election Rally Almost Wiped Out

Nvidia's 8.5% drop was a heavy weight on index

(Newser) - US stock indexes fell sharply Thursday as Wall Street's frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology faltered some more.
  • The S&P 500 sank 94.49 points, or 1.6% to 5,861.57 for its fifth drop in six days after setting an all-time high last week. Wall Street's main
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S&P 500 Breaks 4-Day Losing Streak
2.7% Drop for Apple
Weighs Down S&P 500
MARKETS
Feb 26, 2025 3:45 PM CST

2.7% Drop for Apple Weighs Down S&P 500

But index still broke its 4-day losing streak

(Newser) - US stock indexes drifted to a mixed finish Wednesday after climbing in the morning but then running out of momentum.
  • The S&P 500 rose 0.81 points, or less than 0.1%, to 5,956.06, enough to break a four-day losing streak that had knocked it off its
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Wall Street Falls as Consumer Confidence Drops
Wall Street Falls as
Consumer Confidence Drops
MARKETS
Feb 25, 2025 3:46 PM CST

Wall Street Falls as Consumer Confidence Drops

Tesla, Nvidia were heavy weights on the S&P 500

(Newser) - Wall Street fell further from its record Tuesday as worries worsened among US consumers about inflation and tariffs.
  • The S&P 500 fell 28 points, or 0.5%, to 5,955.25 for its fourth straight drop after setting an all-time high last week.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose
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Nvidia Drags Down Indexes Ahead of Profit Report

Berkshire Hathaway disclosure could be ominous sign for markets

(Newser) - US stocks drifted lower Monday following their sharp losses from last week.
  • The S&P 500 fell 29.88 points, or 0.5%, to 5,983.25. .
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 33.19 points, or 0.1%, to 43,461.2.
  • The Nasdaq composite fell 237.08 points,
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It Was a Good Day for Tesla, a Bad One for Nikola

S&P 500 sets record for second day in a row

(Newser) - The S&P 500 added to its record Wednesday as US stock indexes drifted through a quiet, mixed day on Wall Street.
  • The S&P 500 rose 14.57 points, or 0.2%, to 6,144.15 after setting an all-time high the day before.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average
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S&P 500 Hits New All-Time High
S&P 500 Climbs
to New Record High
MARKETS
Feb 18, 2025 3:49 PM CST

S&P 500 Climbs to New Record High

Entergy jumps 6.4%

(Newser) - Wall Street fluttered to a record Tuesday after US stock indexes drifted through a mixed day of trading.
  • The S&P 500 rose 14.95 points, or 0.2%, to 6,129.58 to finish just above its all-time closing high set last month.
  • The The Dow Jones Industrial Average
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S&P 500 Nears Record Despite Tariffs Announcement
MGM Resorts Leaps 17.5%
MARKETS
Feb 13, 2025 3:35 PM CST

MGM Resorts Leaps 17.5%

S&P 500 approaches all-time high despite Trump's latest tariffs announcement

(Newser) - US stocks rallied to the brink of a record Thursday after more companies reported fatter profits than expected.
  • The S&P 500 rose 63.10 points, or 1%, to 6,115.07.
  • The Dow rose 342.87, or 0.8%, to 44,711.4.3
  • The Nasdaq jumped 295.69
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Stocks Drop After Latest Inflation Report
Inflation Report Was
Bad News for Wall Street
MARKETS
Feb 12, 2025 3:38 PM CST

Inflation Report Was Bad News for Wall Street

But CVS Health jumped 14.9%

(Newser) - US stocks fell Wednesday after a report said inflation is unexpectedly worsening for Americans.
  • The S&P 500 fell 16.53 points, or 0.3%, to 6,051.97, though it had been on track for a much worse loss of 1.1% at the start of trading.
  • The Dow
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Stocks Hold Steady After Latest Trump Tariffs
Stocks Hold Steady
After Latest Trump Tariffs
MARKETS
Feb 11, 2025 3:48 PM CST

Stocks Hold Steady After Latest Trump Tariffs

Coca-Cola jumps 4.7% after strong profit report

(Newser) - US stocks drifted to a mixed close Tuesday following President Trump's latest tariff escalation and after the Federal Reserve hinted interest rates may not change for a while.
  • The S&P 500 rose 2.06 points, or less than 0.1%, to 6,068.50 in its first trading
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Markets Take Latest Trump Tariff Threats in Stride

It was a big day for steel, aluminum stocks

(Newser) - US stocks rose Monday as Wall Street took President Trump's latest threat on tariffs in stride.
  • The S&P 500 climbed 40.45 points, or 0.7%, to 6,066.44, coming off a losing week that was bookended by worries about how potential tariffs could push up inflation
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Drops for Ford, Qualcomm Weigh Down Markets
Ford Drops 7% Despite
Strong Profit Report
MARKETS
Feb 6, 2025 3:35 PM CST

Ford Drops 7% Despite Strong Profit Report

But it was a good day for fashion, cigarette stocks

(Newser) - Wall Street drifted to a mixed close Thursday as drops for Ford Motor and Qualcomm worked against buoyant fashion and cigarette stocks.
  • The S&P 500 rose 22.09 points, or 0.4%, to 6,083.57.
  • The Dow fell 125.65 points, or 0.3%, to 44,747.63.
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Indexes Rise Despite Big Drop for Alphabet
Mattel Gets a Big
Lift From Hot Wheels
MARKETS
Feb 5, 2025 3:41 PM CST

Mattel Gets a Big Lift From Hot Wheels

Toymaker jumps 15.3% on a winning day for Wall Street

(Newser) - Wall Street closed higher Wednesday as gains for most stocks outweighed drops for Alphabet and some other big-name companies following their latest profit reports.
  • The S&P 500 rose 23.60 points, or 0.4%, to 6,061.48.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 317.24 points, or 0.
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Stocks Rise as Calm Returns to Wall Street
Stocks Rise as Calm
Returns to Wall Street
MARKETS
Feb 4, 2025 3:38 PM CST

Stocks Rise as Calm Returns to Wall Street

But Google's parent company took a big hit in after-hours trading

(Newser) - Calm returned to Wall Street on Tuesday and tech stocks led US indexes broadly higher.
  • The S&P 500 rose 43.31 points, or 0.7%, to 6,037.88 , a day after swinging sharply on worries that President Trump's tariffs could spark a trade war that would hurt
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Trump Tariffs Put Wall St. on Roller Coaster
Trump Tariffs Put
Wall St. on Roller Coaster
MARKETS
Feb 3, 2025 3:32 PM CST

Trump Tariffs Put Wall St. on Roller Coaster

Stocks pared losses after Mexico negotiated reprieve

(Newser) - President Trump's tariffs sent Wall Street on a roller coaster Monday.
  • The S&P 500 fell 45.96 points, or 0.8%, to 5,994.57 following sharper loses across Asia and Europe.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 122.75 points, or 0.3%, to 44,421.91.
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Stocks Drop After Fed Keeps Rates Steady
Stocks Drop After
Latest Fed Decision
MARKETS
Jan 29, 2025 3:31 PM CST

Stocks Drop After Latest Fed Decision

Rate cuts may be on hold for a while

(Newser) - US stocks slipped Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held its main interest rate steady and broke a run of cuts that began in September.
  • The S&P 500 fell 28.39 points, or 0.5%, to 6,039.31.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 136.83 points, or 0.
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Tech Stocks Claw Back Some of Monday's Losses
Tech Stocks Claw Back
Some of Monday's Losses
MARKETS
Jan 28, 2025 3:38 PM CST

Tech Stocks Claw Back Some of Monday's Losses

JetBlue plummets 25.7%

(Newser) - Rebounding tech stocks drove US indexes higher Tuesday, a day after they tumbled on doubts about whether the artificial-intelligence frenzy really needs all the dollars being poured into it.
  • The S&P 500 rose 55.42 points, or 0.9%, to 6,067.70 and clawed back more than half
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