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S&P 500 bounces higher as market mood shifts
The markets mulled a trio of concerns in mixed trading on Friday with the major indexes trading in a narrow range
US stocks lose steam as tech stocks slide
The major averages all turned lower in trading on Thursday. The Dow fell -0.17%, Nasdaq fell -0.53% and the S&P 500 slipped -0.19%.
Fed decision boosts dollar, stocks at record highs
The dollar bounced back after the Federal Reserve announced it would begin the historic unwinding of its balance sheet in October.
Telecoms, banks support markets’ upward swing
Stock market indexes extended gains propelled by telecom and financial stocks.
Stocks wait-and-see rally ahead of Fed meeting
Investors take it to the limit as the three major indexes hit record levels in trading but Nasdaq wobbles at finish.
Northrop Grumman in $9.2bn deal for Orbital
Competition in the global security sector intensifies as Northrop Grumman announced the acquisition of Orbital ATK, an aerospace and defense technology company in a $9.2bn deal.
Rally on pause as markets ponder US inflation data
Latest US inflation data shows Consumer Price Index was 0.4% in August.
New high for S&P 500
The S&P 500 hit a record high extending gains on Tuesday. Financials were among the leaders on the big board.
Confidence surge leads stocks higher
US stocks followed a global rally with indexes boosted by a surge in investor confidence.
As hopes of rate hike fades, dollar plummets
The US dollar plummeted to levels not seen in over two years. The weakness in the dollar follows a tumultuous week
Stocks flattened by Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Irma, the most powerful storm on record, weighs on sentiment in a mixed day of trading.
Buoyant US market belies risk factors
US stocks were up across the board after yesterday's despondent opening to the week. Investors remained calm in the face of a number of political and geopolitical risk factors.
Escalating North Korean crisis sends Dow plunging
Gold and Treasuries benefit as investors take flight following a further escalation in North Korean nuclear crisis.
50 women investors with enviable investment portfolios
Learn about 50 female investors who have built a winning investment portfolio and the different ways they achieved their goals.
Trump tax reform gives good cheer
Wall Street extended gains at the finish on Thursday boosted by a rally in biotechnology stocks and comments from Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin that the tax agenda is still on track.
Markets calm as Tropical storm Harvey rages
As tropical storm Harvey wends its way along the Gulf Coast bringing more rain and flooding in Louisiana, US markets remain sanguine as economic growth picture stays rosy.
US consumer confidence boost stock markets
US consumer confidence is growing according to data released by the Conference Board. The optimistic outlook spurred indexes higher.
Energy sector suffers Hurricane Harvey's impact
The aftermath of the worst tropical storm to hit Texas in over 50 years is having an incapacitating effect on a key oil area. Oil and gas suffered losses on the S&P 500.
Stocks halt losses; no direction from Yellen
US stocks edged higher, but Federal Reserve Chairwoman, Janet Yellen offered no hints on interest-rate policy in speech today.
Signet, Tiffany's surprise earnings a bit of a gem
Spending in accessories propelled sales at Signet Jewelers and Tiffany & Co. Signet's better-than-expected earnings performance sent its shares up 16%.