US stock market

The shares of e-commerce giant Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) declined 2.65% in pre-market trading on Friday following the company's fourth-quarter earnings release on Feb. 6 after the market close. What Happened: Amazon’s fourth-quarter revenue increased 10% year-over-year, hitting $170 billion....

After Monday's dramatic crash, tech stocks made a solid recovery in Tuesday’s premarket. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) led the way, climbing 5.29% to $124.91, with Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) not far behind, gaining 4.82% to $211.87. Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) and Intel Corp. (...

U.S. stock futures declined on Friday ahead of the crucial U.S. jobs data report after a mixed close in the previous session. Futures of all four major indices fell in premarket trade. Traders were cautious on Friday morning as economists expect December's non-farm payrolls to soften as compared to...

Following President Joe Biden‘s declaration of a “National Day of Mourning” on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, U.S. stock markets may also remain closed that day. What Happened: Jimmy Carter served as the 39th president of the U.S. from 1977 to...

The predictions for Wall Street’s 2025 stock market outlooks have been released, offering a range of expectations from modest gains to potential recessions. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 have shown remarkable growth since 2022, but the future remains uncertain. What Happened: According to a...

Investors are currently dealing with U.S. economic uncertainty, changes in Federal Reserve policy, and the impending presidential election, which are all contributing to increased demand for portfolio hedging. What Happened: The Cboe Volatility Index (.VIX), a barometer for protection against stock...

Stocks fell last week with the S&P 500 shedding 3% to close at 4,967.23. The index is now up 4.1% year to date and up 38.9% from its October 12, 2022 closing low of 3,577.03. For more on market volatility, read: Even strong stock market years can get very stressful and It's...

The stock market has been in the doldrums this year but investors are continuing to plow investment dollars into the market. What Happened: The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY), an exchange-traded fund that tracks the broader S&P 500 Index, is down about 16% year-to-date at $394.59. At...

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As good as 2018 was, is 2019 heading for a downturn? Let's look at what the markets are suggesting. Financial Markets Say "Be Afraid!" December was month of growing uncertainty and severe declines in the U.S. financial markets. Equity valuations fell (the Dow Jones fell from 25,826...

It’s about time to ring the bell on 2018, and not a moment too soon, some might add. Though early indications seem to be pointing upward on this final trading day, when the books are closed, 2018 looks to finish with the steepest losses in a decade for the major indices. Atop the news board...

Good day, ‘Tis nearly the season now for reverse logistics, but meanwhile retailers and parcel carriers are delivering strong results along with signals of steep changes in sales and shipping patterns this holiday season. Early measures suggest stores met lofty sales expectations, according...

US markets ended the day, as well as the quarter, in the red today. A disappointing reading of the labor market overshadowed improved business activity in the Midwest. In the morning, stocks opened in the black as investors sought good bargains after the broader market tumbled yesterday to an...