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Dow, S&amp;P 500 Hit Record Highs
Dow, S&P 500
Hit Record Highs
MARKETS
Feb 7, 2024 3:42 PM CST

Dow, S&P 500 Hit Record Highs

Chipotle, Ford climbed after reporting strong results

(Newser) - The S&P 500 hit a record high and neared the 5,000 level for the first time Wednesday as Ford Motor, Chipotle Mexican Grill, and other big stocks climbed following their latest earnings reports.
  • The S&P 500 rose 40.83 points, or 0.8%, to 4,995.06
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GE Healthcare, Spotify Among the Winners on Wall St.
Palantir Technologies
Jumps 30.7%
MARKETS
Feb 6, 2024 3:56 PM CST

Palantir Technologies Jumps 30.7%

CEO says demand for AI products has been 'unrelenting'

(Newser) - Most of Wall Street ticked higher Tuesday as the bond market calmed down following some sharp swings.
  • The S&P 500 rose 11.42 points, or 0.2%, to 4,954.23 and nearly returned to its all-time high set at the end of last week.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial
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McDonald&#39;s Drops 3.8% After Weak Revenue Report
McDonald's Was a
Big Weight on the Market
MARKETS
Feb 5, 2024 3:52 PM CST

McDonald's Was a Big Weight on the Market

Stocks slip from all-time highs, but 'vibespansion' expected to continue

(Newser) - Stocks slipped Monday following the latest evidence that the economy remains strong, which could delay the cuts to interest rates that Wall Street wants.
  • The S&P 500 fell 15.80 points, or 0.3%, from its all-time high to 4,942.81.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 274.
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One Stat in New Poll a Big Problem for Biden

Respondents favor Trump on the economy by 22 points

(Newser) - "Inflation is coming down," President Biden declared on the campaign trail last week. "Jobs are growing," he added, a reference to the still-sizzling labor market . On top of that, the stock market has been booming to record levels. Despite the rosy stats, however, a new NBC...

Meta, Amazon Drive Stocks Up Again
Meta, Amazon Drive
Stocks Up Again
markets
Feb 2, 2024 3:45 PM CST

Meta, Amazon Drive Stocks Up Again

Tech companies climb after reports

(Newser) - Big Tech stocks again carried Wall Street to a record on Friday, though the majority of stocks fell amid worries about the downside of a hot economy.
  • The S&P 500 rose 52.42 points, or 1.1%, to 4,958.61.
  • The Dow rose 134.58 points, or 0.
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Tech Stocks Reverse Course, Lead Markets Higher

Dow rises 369 points

(Newser) - Stocks bounced back from their worst drop since September on Thursday. Helping the mood was a suite of reports suggesting the economy remains solid, while pressures on inflation may be easing.
  • The S&P 500 rose 60 points, or 1.2%, to 4,906.
  • The Dow rose 369 points, or
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Wall Street Just Had Its Worst Day Since September

Google's parent company falls 7.4%

(Newser) - Wall Street fell to its worst loss since September after Big Tech stocks got burned by the downside of high expectations and the Federal Reserve indicated cuts to interest rates likely aren't imminent.
  • The S&P 500 fell 79.32 points Tuesday, or 1.6%, to 4,845.65
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UPS Drops Sharply Despite Strong Profits
UPS Slumps 8.2%
Despite Strong Profits
MARKETS
Jan 30, 2024 3:26 PM CST

UPS Slumps 8.2% Despite Strong Profits

General Motors had a better day on Wall Street

(Newser) - Stocks drifted through a quiet day Tuesday and held near their record heights following a mixed set of profit reports.
  • The S&P 500 slipped 2.96 points, or 0.1%, from its record to 4,924.97
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 133.86, or 0.3%, to
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Stocks Rise Ahead of a Week of Big News
Stocks Rise Ahead of
a Week of Big News
MARKETS
Jan 29, 2024 3:39 PM CST

Stocks Rise Ahead of a Week of Big News

With a Fed update and Big Tech results, 'this week could be key' for hopes of rate cuts

(Newser) - Stocks closed higher on Wall Street Monday at the start of a heavy week of potentially market-moving news.
  • The S&P 500 rose 36.96 points, or 0.8%, to 4,927.93, an all-time high .
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 224.02 points, or 0.6%, to 38,
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Tech Stocks Slow Market
Tech Stocks Slow Market
markets
Jan 26, 2024 3:38 PM CST

Tech Stocks Slow Market

Still, the week proves a winner

(Newser) - Wall Street closed out its latest winning week with a mixed finish on Friday, as drops for technology stocks dragged on the market:
  • The S&P 500 slipped 3.19 points, or 0.1%, to 4,890.97, the first decline for the index after a six-day winning streak led
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Markets Rise Despite Rough Day for Tesla
Markets Rise Despite
Rough Day for Tesla
MARKETS
Jan 25, 2024 3:17 PM CST

Markets Rise Despite Rough Day for Tesla

S&P 500 has a six-day win streak

(Newser) - Stocks rose Thursday following the latest signal— a stronger-than-expected report on the GDP —that the economy is humming:
  • The benchmark S&P 500 rose 25 points, or 0.5%, to 4,894, good for a six-day winning streak and another record-high close, notes CNBC .
  • The Dow rose 242 points,
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Netflix Leaps 10.7% After Surge in Subscribers
Netflix Jumps 10.7%
After Surprising Analysts
MARKETS
Jan 24, 2024 3:52 PM CST

Netflix Jumps 10.7% After Surprising Analysts

DuPont tumbles 14% after delivering disappointing revenue, profit forecasts

(Newser) - Wall Street ended mixed Wednesday after strong gains for Netflix and some influential technology stocks helped offset losses across much of the US stock market.
  • The S&P 500 rose 3.95 points, or 0.1%, to 4,868.55.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 99.06 points, or
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S&P 500 Hits New High as Earnings Reports Roll In

But big drop for 3M weighs down Dow

(Newser) - The S&P 500 climbed to another record Tuesday as earnings reporting season for big US companies picked up the pace.
  • The S&P 500 rose 4.17 points, or 0.3%, to 4,864.60.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 96.36 points, or 0.3%, to 37,
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Dow, S&amp;P 500 Hit New Record Highs
Wall Street Adds
to Record Highs
MARKETS
Jan 22, 2024 3:53 PM CST

Wall Street Adds to Record Highs

Macy's rises after rejecting buyout offer

(Newser) - Wall Street rose again Monday to build on its all-time high reached last week.
  • The S&P 500 rose 10.62 points, or 0.2%, to 4,850.43.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 138.01 points, or 0.4%, to 38,001.81 after climbing above 38,000
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Dow Crosses 38K for the First Time
Dow Crosses 38K
for the First Time
Jan 22, 2024 12:20 PM CST

Dow Crosses 38K for the First Time

Stock market notches a milestone

(Newser) - The stock market keeps picking off records: The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Monday crossed 38,000 for the first time in its history, reports the Wall Street Journal . Whether it closes above the threshold is another story, having since dipped back below it. The milestone comes after the benchmark...

S&P 500 Hits Record, Has Recovered Two-Year Losses

Dow, Nasdaq also rise

(Newser) - Wall Street returned to record heights Friday to cap a punishing, two-year round trip dogged by high inflation and worries about a recession that seemed inevitable but hasn't arrived:
  • The Dow rose 395.19 points to 37,863.80.
  • The S&P 500 rose 58.87 points to 4,
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Big Tech Helps Market Shake Three-Day Slump
Big Tech Helps Market
Shake Three-Day Slump
MARKETS
Jan 18, 2024 3:20 PM CST

Big Tech Helps Market Shake Three-Day Slump

Dow rises 201 points

(Newser) - Wall Street clawed back some of its losses from earlier in the week as pressure eases from the bond market Thursday:
  • The Dow rose 201 points, or 0.5%, to 37,468.
  • The S&P 500 rose 41points, or 0.8%, to 4,780.
  • The tech-focused Nasdaq rose 200 points,
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Stocks Drop as Hopes for Imminent Rate Cuts Fade

Spirit Airlines sank another 22.5%

(Newser) - Wall Street slipped again Wednesday after a stronger-than-expected report on the US economy weakened hopes that easier interest rates would arrive soon.
  • The S&P 500 fell 26.77 points, or 0.6%, to 4,739.21, its second straight drop.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 94.45 points,
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Spirit Airlines Drops 47.1% After Takeover Blocked

Boeing also had a bad day

(Newser) - Wall Street closed lower in a lackluster return to trading Tuesday following a three-day holiday weekend.
  • The S&P 500 fell 17.85 points, or 0.4%, to 4,765.98.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 231.86 points, or 0.6%, to 37,361.12.
  • The Nasdaq composite
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Stocks Close Up for Week After Encouraging Inflation Report

Initial corporate earnings figures are mixed

(Newser) - Wall Street closed its 10th winning week in the past 11 with a mixed finish Friday following an encouraging report on inflation. The AP reports:
  • The Dow fell 118.04 points, or 0.3%, to 37,592.98, dragged down by a sharp loss for UnitedHealth Group following its results.
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