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Wall Street Ends Mixed as Fed Keeps Rates Steady

Stocks Pare Losses After
Remarks From Powell

MARKETS

Jun 14, 2023 3:29 PM CDT

Stocks Pare Losses After Remarks From Powell

Fed chief says no decision on future rate hikes has been made yet

(Newser) - Stocks swung to a mixed close on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve hinted it may raise interest rates two more times this year. The S&P 500 ended less than 0.1% higher Wednesday after pinballing from a modest gain before the Fed’s announcement to a modest loss...

S&P 500 Climbs to Highest Level in More Than a Year

S&P 500 Hits
Highest Level
Since April 2022

MARKETS

Jun 12, 2023 3:56 PM CDT

S&P 500 Hits Highest Level Since April 2022

A big week for central banks lies ahead

(Newser) - Wall Street climbed Monday ahead of a big week for central banks around the world, vaulting the S&P 500 to its highest level in more than a year. The benchmark index rose 40.07 points, or 0.9%, to 4,338.93 and its highest close since April 2022....

Tech Stocks
Drag Down
S&P 500

MARKETS

Jun 7, 2023 3:44 PM CDT

Tech Stocks Drag Down S&P 500

But it was a good day for smaller stocks

(Newser) - US stocks drifted to a mixed finish Wednesday, as drops for Microsoft and other big-name tech stocks overshadowed gains across much of the rest of Wall Street. The S&P 500 fell 16.33, or 0.4%, to 4,267.52 even though the majority of stocks within the index...

Coinbase Drops 12.1%
After SEC Files Charges

MARKETS

Jun 6, 2023 3:56 PM CDT

Coinbase Drops 12.1% After SEC Files Charges

S&P 500 is inching toward bull market

(Newser) - Stocks drifted on Wall Street Tuesday amid a vacuum of market-moving data. The S&P 500 rose 10.06 points, or 0.2%, to 4,283.85. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 10.42 points, or less than 0.1%, to 33,573.28. The Nasdaq composite rose 46....

Stocks Slip After
Tepid Report on Economy

MARKETS

Jun 5, 2023 3:44 PM CDT

Stocks Slip After Tepid Report on Economy

Services industries grew by less than expected

(Newser) - US stocks drifted lower Monday to start what could be a quiet stretch following several weeks of gains. The S&P 500 fell 8.58 points, or 0.2%, to 4,273.79. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 199.90 points, or 0.6%, to 33,562.86. The...

Advance Auto Parts
Plunges 35%

MARKETS

May 31, 2023 3:53 PM CDT

Advance Auto Parts Plunges 35%

Ford, Nvidia also dropped on a rough day for Wall Street and markets worldwide

(Newser) - Wall Street slipped as stocks slumped worldwide Wednesday on worries about the strength of the global economy and inflation. The S&P 500 fell 25.69, or 0.6%, to 4,179.83. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 134.51, or 0.4%, to 32,908.27, and the...

Dow, S&P 500 Flat in First Trading Since Debt Deal

Nvidia Up Another 3% in
Mixed Day for Wall Street

MARKETS

May 30, 2023 3:50 PM CDT

Nvidia Up Another 3% in Mixed Day for Wall Street

Dow, S&P 500 were flat in first trading since debt deal was announced

(Newser) - Wall Street ended mixed Tuesday as a long list of worries loomed over the market, even if the most pressing crisis seems to be calming after Washington moved to avoid a default on its debt. The S&P 500 edged up by 0.07, or less than 0.1%, to...

Stocks Slide
on Wall Street,
Worldwide

MARKETS

May 24, 2023 3:54 PM CDT

Stocks Slide on Wall Street, Worldwide

Dow drops 256 points amid debt deal worries

(Newser) - Wall Street fell again Wednesday, part of a worldwide swoon for stocks as worries about the economy pile higher. The S&P 500 fell 30.34 points, or 0.7%, to 4,115.24 after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Republicans and Democrats remain far apart in efforts to prevent...

Stocks Slide as
Debt Worries Worsen

MARKETS

May 23, 2023 3:57 PM CDT

Stocks Slide as Debt Worries Worsen

'Every minute that goes by raises the urgency'

(Newser) - Stocks slid on Wall Street Tuesday as the US government crept closer to the edge of a potentially disastrous default on its debt. The S&P 500 fell 47.05 points, or 1.1%, to 4,145.58 Tuesday as Democrats and Republicans still haven’t agreed on a deal...

Wall Street Awaits Result
of Debt Limit Talks

MARKETS

May 22, 2023 3:47 PM CDT

Wall Street Awaits Result of Debt Limit Talks

Meta was among the winners despite EU fine

(Newser) - Stocks drifted to a mixed close as Wall Street waited to see whether a pivotal meeting later in the day would help the US government avoid a potentially disastrous default on its debt. The S&P 500 rose 0.65 points, or less than 0.1%, to 4,192.63....

Stock Jump on Hopes
of Deal on Debt Limit

MARKETS

May 17, 2023 3:44 PM CDT

Stock Jump on Hopes of Deal on Debt Limit

Target rises 2.6% after reporting encouraging figures

(Newser) - Wall Street rose Wednesday along with hopes that the US government can avoid a default on its debt. The S&P 500 rose 48.87 points, or 1.2%, to 4,158.77. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 408.63 points, or 1.2%, to 33,420.77. The...

Home Depot Adds to
Wall Street's Worries

MARKETS

May 16, 2023 3:45 PM CDT

Home Depot Adds to Wall Street's Worries

Retailer drops 2.2% after warning of flagging sales

(Newser) - Stocks on Wall Street sank Tuesday after Home Depot warned of flagging sales, the latest discouraging signal for an economy under pressure. The S&P 500 fell 26.38 points, or 0.6%, to 4,109.90. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 336.46, or 1%, to 33,012....

Stocks Drift Higher
Ahead of Spending Report

MARKETS

May 15, 2023 3:49 PM CDT

Stocks Drift Higher Ahead of Spending Report

But investors are still worried about banking system, possible US debt default

(Newser) - Wall Street ticked higher Monday ahead of reports that will show how much a slowing economy is hurting what’s prevented a recession so far: solid spending by US households. The S&P 500 rose 12.20, or 0.3%, to 4,136.28, the latest tick higher in what'...

Big Tech Stocks Rise
After Good News on Inflation

MARKETS

May 10, 2023 3:40 PM CDT

Big Tech Stocks Rise After Good News on Inflation

But Airbnb was on the losing side

(Newser) - Wall Street closed slightly higher Wednesday after a report showed inflation is making strides toward easing, even if it remains too high. The S&P 500 rose 18.47, or 0.4%, to 4,137.64 after swinging between gains and losses through the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average...

Palantir Technologies
Reports 'Unprecedented'
Demand for AI Platform

MARKETS

May 9, 2023 3:58 PM CDT

Palantir Technologies Reports 'Unprecedented' Demand for AI Platform

Company's stock jumps 23.4%

(Newser) - Wall Street dipped on Tuesday following some mixed earnings reports, as stocks remain roughly where they’ve been stuck for more than a month. The S&P 500 fell 18.95 points, or 0.5%, to 4,119.17. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 56.88, or 0.2%,...

Stocks Drop After
Fed's Latest Rate Hike

MARKETS

May 3, 2023 3:54 PM CDT

Stocks Drop After Fed's Latest Rate Hike

Wall Street hopes this will be the last one

(Newser) - Stocks dipped Wednesday after the Federal Reserve announced its latest hike to interest rates but said it’s not sure what may come next. The S&P 500 fell 28.83, or 0.7%, to 4,090.75. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 270.29, or 0.8%, to...

Banks Tumble
as Wall Street's
Worries Grow

MARKETS

May 2, 2023 3:42 PM CDT

Banks Tumble as Wall Street's Worries Grow

Dow drops 367 points

(Newser) - Stocks slumped Tuesday after shares of beleaguered banks tumbled again and worries worsened about the economy. Rising fear sent yields sinking in the bond market, while Wall Street waited for the Federal Reserve’s latest move on interest rates and Washington edges closer to what would be a catastrophic default...

Big Tech Rally Helps
Stem Wall St. Losses

MARKETS

Apr 26, 2023 4:06 PM CDT

Big Tech Rally Helps Stem Wall St. Losses

First Republic Bank took another big hit

(Newser) - Wall Street closed lower again on Wednesday, though a rally for Microsoft and some other Big Tech stocks helped limit the losses. The S&P 500 dropped 15.64 points, or 0.4%, to 4,055.99. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 228.96, or 0.7%, to 33,...

First Republic Bank
Plunges Almost 50%

MARKETS

Apr 25, 2023 3:40 PM CDT

First Republic Bank Plunges Almost 50%

UPS drops 10% on Wall Street's worst day a month

(Newser) - Wall Street had its biggest drop in a month Tuesday as investors worried about company profits and the state of the economy. The S&P 500 fell 65.41 points, or 1.6%, to 4,071.63. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 344.57 points, or 1%, to 33,...

Fox Drops Sharply After
Tucker Carlson Exit

MARKETS

Apr 24, 2023 3:36 PM CDT

Fox Drops Sharply After Tucker Carlson Exit

A huge week for earnings reports lies ahead

(Newser) - Wall Street remained stuck in its standstill Monday, and stocks again moved only modestly ahead of reports that could offer more direction on where the economy and corporate profits are heading. The S&P 500 edged up by 3.52 points, or 0.1%, to 4,137.04 after barely...