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Stocks Rise After Trump Announces UK Trade Deal
Trump's Trade Remarks
Give Stocks a Boost
MARKETS
May 8, 2025 3:39 PM CDT

Trump's Trade Remarks Give Stocks a Boost

But Krispy Kreme dropped nearly 25%

(Newser) - US stocks rose Thursday after the US and UK announced a deal on trade that would lower some tariffs and restrictions between the two countries.
  • The S&P 500 rose 32.66 points, or 0.6%, to 5,663.94, marking its 11th gain in the last 13 days.
  • The
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Stock Rise Despite Fed Chair&#39;s Warnings
Stock Rise Despite
Fed Chair's Warnings
MARKETS
May 7, 2025 3:49 PM CDT

Stock Rise Despite Fed Chair's Warnings

Disney jumps 10.8% after beating profit targets

(Newser) - US stocks ended a choppy day higher on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left its main interest rate alone , as was widely expected, but also warned about rising risks for the US economy.
  • The S&P 500 rose 24.37 points, or 0.4%, to 5,631.28.
  • The Dow
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Indexes Drop as AI Mania Loses Steam
AI Company
Palantir
Drops 12.1%
MARKETS
May 6, 2025 3:36 PM CDT

AI Company Palantir Drops 12.1%

Mattel rose despite pausing financial forecasts

(Newser) - US. stocks closed lower on Tuesday as AI mania lost more steam and as more companies pulled their financial forecasts because of uncertainty created by President Trump's tariffs.
  • The S&P 500 fell 43.47 points, or 0.8%, to 5,606.91. The drop came a day after
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Wall Street Breaks 9-Day Winning Streak
Wall Street Breaks
9-Day Winning Streak
MARKETS
May 5, 2025 3:33 PM CDT

Wall Street Breaks 9-Day Winning Streak

Berkshire Hathaway slumps 5.1% after Warren Buffett announcement

(Newser) - Stocks closed lower on Wall Street on Monday, breaking a nine-day winning streak.
  • The S&P 500 fell 36.29 points, or 0.6%, to 5,650.38. %
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 98.60 points, or 0.2%, to 41,218.83.
  • The Nasdaq composite fell 133.
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Microsoft, Meta Lead Wall Street Higher
Microsoft, Meta Lead
Wall Street Higher
MARKETS
May 1, 2025 3:33 PM CDT

Microsoft, Meta Lead Wall Street Higher

McDonald's drops after reporting weaker-than-expected revenue, warning of 'uncertainty'

(Newser) - Microsoft and Meta Platforms drove Wall Street higher Thursday after delivering profits for the start of the year that were even bigger than analysts expected.
  • The S&P 500 rose 35.08 points, or 0.6%, to 5,604.14.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 83.60 points, or
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Wall Street Storms Back From Early Losses
Stocks Bounce Back After
Good News on Inflation
MARKETS
Apr 30, 2025 4:02 PM CDT

Stocks Bounce Back After Good News on Inflation

Markets dropped sharply earlier in the day

(Newser) - Much like its wild month of April, a scary Wednesday for Wall Street found a gentler ending as US stocks stormed back from steep early losses to continue their manic swings amid uncertainty about what President Trump's trade war will do to the economy
  • The S&P 500 rose
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Stocks Rise as Corporate Profits Pile Higher
Stocks Rise as
Corporate Profits
Pile Higher
MARKETS
Apr 29, 2025 3:43 PM CDT

Stocks Rise as Corporate Profits Pile Higher

But UPS, GM fell despite reporting stronger profits than expected

(Newser) - US stocks rose again Tuesday as stronger-than-expected profits keep piling higher for companies, though CEOs say they're unsure how long that can last due to uncertainty around President Trump's trade war.
  • The S&P 500 rose 32.08 points, or 0.6%, to 5,560.83, its sixth
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Big Tech Stocks Drop Ahead of Earnings Reports
Big Tech Stocks Drop
Ahead of Earnings Reports
MARKETS
Apr 28, 2025 3:49 PM CDT

Big Tech Stocks Drop Ahead of Earnings Reports

It was a quiet day on Wall Street, but this week could see some major shifts

(Newser) - US stocks drifted to a mixed, quiet finish Monday ahead of a week with several potential flashpoints that could bring more sharp swings for financial markets.
  • The S&P 500 rose 3.54 points, or 0.1%, to 5,528.75 , its fifth gain in a row.
  • The Dow Jones
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Wall Street Rallies for a 3rd Straight Day
Hasbro Jumps 14.6%
After Strong 'MTG' Sales
MARKETS
Apr 24, 2025 3:37 PM CDT

Hasbro Jumps 14.6% After Strong 'MTG' Sales

Indexes notched big gains for a 3rd straight day

(Newser) - US stocks rallied further Thursday as better-than-expected profits for US companies piled up, though CEOs say they're unsure whether it will last because of uncertainty created by President Trump's trade war.
  • The S&P 500 rose 108.91 points, or 2%, to 5,484.77 for its third
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Stocks Rally After Trump Softens Talk on Fed, Tariffs

Tesla rises after Musk says he'll spend less time in Washington

(Newser) - US stocks rose Wednesday as a worldwide rally came back around to Wall Street.
  • The S&P 500 rose 88.10 points, or 1.7%, to 5,375.86 after President Trump appeared to back off his criticism of the Federal Reserve and his tough talk in his trade war.
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Dow Gains 1K Points as Stocks Bounce Back
Wall Street Bounces Back
From Monday's Losses
MARKETS
Apr 22, 2025 3:29 PM CDT

Wall Street Bounces Back From Monday's Losses

Equifax, 3M led the way

(Newser) - US stocks jumped in a widespread rally Tuesday and more than made up for their sharp drops from the day before
  • The S&P 500 rose 129.56 points, or 2.5%, to 5,287.76 to erase Monday's loss, which came on worries about President Trump's trade
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Stocks, US Dollar Tumble
Stocks, US Dollar Tumble
MARKETS
Apr 21, 2025 3:43 PM CDT

Stocks, US Dollar Tumble

S&P 500 is now 16% below its record

(Newser) - US stocks tumbled Monday as investors worldwide became more skeptical about US investments because of President Trump's trade war and his criticism of the Federal Reserve, which are shaking up the traditional order.
  • The S&P 500 fell 124.50 points, or 2.4%, to 5,158.20, around
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UnitedHealth Just Had Its Worst Day This Century

It drops 22.4% after weaker-than-expected profit report

(Newser) - Most US stocks rose on Thursday, but the worst drop for UnitedHealth Group in more than quarter of a century kept Wall Street in check.
  • The S&P 500 rose 7 points, or 0.1%, to 5,282.70. Three-quarters of the stocks within the index climbed.
  • The Dow Jones
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Dow Drops 700 Points in Another Rough Day for Markets

Nvidia drops 6.9% after disclosing new restrictions on chip exports

(Newser) - Stocks dropped Wednesday as the costs of US restrictions on global trade compounded.
  • The S&P 500 fell 120.93 points, or 2.2%, to 5,275.70.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 699.57 points, or 1.7%, to 39,669.39.
  • The Nasdaq composite fell 516.01
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Calm Returns to Markets
Calm Returns to Markets
MARKETS
Apr 15, 2025 3:47 PM CDT

Calm Returns to Markets

Indexes drifted downward on a relatively quiet day

(Newser) - US stocks drifted downward Tuesday in a rare quiet day for financial markets worldwide.
  • The S&P 500 fell 9.34 points, or 0.2%, to 5,396.63.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 155.83 points, or 0.4%, to 40,368.96.
  • The Nasdaq composite fell 8.
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Stocks Rally After Trump Eases Tariffs
Stocks Rally After
Trump Eases Tariffs
MARKETS
Apr 14, 2025 3:50 PM CDT

Stocks Rally After Trump Eases Tariffs

Apple, other tech stocks helped lift the market

(Newser) - Stocks rallied worldwide on Monday after President Trump relaxed some of his tariffs and as stress from within the US bond market seemed to ease.
  • The S&P 500 rose 42.61 points, or 0.8%, to 5,405.97.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 312.08 points, or
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Stocks Plummet as Wall Street&#39;s Euphoria Fades
Stocks Plummet as
Wall Street's Euphoria Fades
MARKETS
Apr 10, 2025 3:39 PM CDT

Stocks Plummet as Wall Street's Euphoria Fades

Losses accelerated after White House confirmed 145% tariff rate on imports from China

(Newser) - US stocks surrendered a chunk of their historic gains from the day before on Thursday as President Trump's trade war continues to threaten the economy.
  • The S&P 500 fell 188.85 points, or 3.5%, to 5,268.05, slicing into Wednesday's surge of 9.5%.
  • The
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Stocks Just Had One of Their Best Days Since WWII

Dow jumps almost 3K points after Trump announces tariffs pause

(Newser) - US stocks soared to one of their best days in history on a euphoric Wall Street Wednesday after President Trump said he would back off on most of his tariffs temporarily, as investors had desperately hoped he would.
  • The S&P 500 rocketed higher by 474.13 points, or 9.
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Stocks Drop After Stunning Day of Reversals
Stocks Drop After
Stunning Day of Reversals
MARKETS
Apr 8, 2025 3:46 PM CDT

Stocks Drop After Stunning Day of Reversals

S&P 500 gives up early gain of 4.1%

(Newser) - US stocks dropped Tuesday after a second day of stunning reversals. After blasting to an early gain of 4.1%, which would have marked its best day in years, the S&P 500 quickly lost all of it. It then careened to a loss of 3% before paring its drop...

Stocks End Modestly Lower After a Wild Day
Stocks See-Sawed on
a Wild Day on Wall Street
MARKETS
Apr 7, 2025 3:33 PM CDT

Stocks See-Sawed on a Wild Day on Wall Street

Markets surged after rumor that Trump may pause tariffs

(Newser) - Stocks ended another tumultuous day lower on Monday as markets reeled from President Trump's latest threats to escalate his tariff fight.
  • The S&P 500 fell 11.83 points, or 0.2%, to 5,062.25.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 349.26 points, or 0.9%, to
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