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Stock market today: Wall Street weakens as its post-election boom slows some more
Associated Press - Thu Nov 14, 3:17PM CST
Associated Press
Thu Nov 14, 3:17PM CST
U.S. stocks slipped as the marketโs big burst following Donald Trumpโs election continued to cool
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish after an inflation update
Associated Press - Wed Nov 13, 4:03PM CST
Associated Press
Wed Nov 13, 4:03PM CST
U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish after the latest inflation update boosted hopes that more help for the economy will arrive next month from another cut to interest rates
This Small-Cap Stock Is Up 63% in 2024. Here's Why a Historic Opportunity Could Send It Even Higher.
Motley Fool - Tue Nov 5, 5:15AM CST
Motley Fool
Tue Nov 5, 5:15AM CST
Consumers have racked up record credit card debt. Falling interest rates could benefit this company in a huge way.
Stock market today: Rising tech stocks send Nasdaq to a record as most of Wall Street stumbles
Associated Press - Tue Oct 29, 4:10PM CDT
Associated Press
Tue Oct 29, 4:10PM CDT
Rising technology stocks sent the Nasdaq composite to a record, but trading was mixed along the rest of Wall Street
Stock market today: Wall Street edges back from its records
Associated Press - Thu Oct 10, 4:23PM CDT
Associated Press
Thu Oct 10, 4:23PM CDT
U.S. stocks edged back from their record highs
The Federal Reserve Is Cutting Interest Rates: 3 Stocks to Buy Today
Motley Fool - Fri Oct 4, 4:45AM CDT
Motley Fool
Fri Oct 4, 4:45AM CDT
With interest rates set to fall over the next year, these three stocks could be smart buys today.
Why Tomorrow Could Be a Big Day for the Stock Market
Motley Fool - Thu Oct 3, 7:35AM CDT
Motley Fool
Thu Oct 3, 7:35AM CDT
Important economic data will come out tomorrow morning.
Lumber Consolidation- Is $500 a Gateway to Higher or Lower Prices?
Barchart - Thu Sep 26, 9:50AM CDT
Barchart
Thu Sep 26, 9:50AM CDT
Lumber has been stuck in a trading range of around $500 per 1,000 board feet. While the market is moving towards the offseason for construction, lower interest rates over the coming months could mean prices will increase.
Stock market today: Wall Street stays stuck in place as it counts down to a rate cut
Associated Press - Tue Sep 17, 4:08PM CDT
Associated Press
Tue Sep 17, 4:08PM CDT
U.S. stock indexes remained stuck in place as Wall Street made few big moves ahead of whatโs expected to be the first cut to interest rates in more than four years
Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed as Wall Street gears up for an interest rate cut
Associated Press - Mon Sep 16, 11:16PM CDT
Associated Press
Mon Sep 16, 11:16PM CDT
Shares are mixed in Asia after the Dow Jones Industrial Average set a record as Wall Street gears up for Federal Reserve's most anticipated meeting in years
Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin Are Falling Today
Motley Fool - Mon Sep 16, 10:48AM CDT
Motley Fool
Mon Sep 16, 10:48AM CDT
There is no obvious reason behind the move.
Stock market today: Wall Streetโs best week of 2024 closes with indexes near their records
Associated Press - Fri Sep 13, 4:26PM CDT
Associated Press
Fri Sep 13, 4:26PM CDT
U.S. stocks closed their best week of the year with more gains and climbed to the cusp of their records
Why Are Cattle Prices Under Pressure?
Barchart - Tue Sep 10, 2:00PM CDT
Barchart
Tue Sep 10, 2:00PM CDT
Cattle prices have been heading lower since late July. While the short-term trend remains lower, the longer-term path of least resistance is still higher as the bullish trend since the 2020 low remains firmly intact.
Stock market today: Wall Street falls sharply to close its worst week in nearly 18 months
Associated Press - Fri Sep 6, 4:17PM CDT
Associated Press
Fri Sep 6, 4:17PM CDT
Another rout hit Wall Street after an update on the U.S. job market came in weak enough to add to worries about the economy
Stocks Finish Mostly Lower Ahead of Fridayโs US Payroll Report
Barchart - Thu Sep 5, 3:32PM CDT
Barchart
Thu Sep 5, 3:32PM CDT
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed down -0.30%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.54%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.05%. Stocks on Thursday settled mostly lower, with the S&P 500 falling to a 2-week...
Stocks Close Sharply Lower as Chipmakers and Energy Stocks Plunge
Barchart - Tue Sep 3, 3:47PM CDT
Barchart
Tue Sep 3, 3:47PM CDT
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed down -2.12%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.51%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -3.15%. Stocks sold off sharply on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 posting a 2-week low...
Stocks Slump on Weakness in Chipmakers and Energy Stocks
Barchart - Tue Sep 3, 10:30AM CDT
Barchart
Tue Sep 3, 10:30AM CDT
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.52%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.15%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -2.28%. Stocks today are sharply lower, with the Nasdaq 100 sliding to a 2-1/2 week...
Stocks Decline Ahead of US Manufacturing News
Barchart - Tue Sep 3, 9:05AM CDT
Barchart
Tue Sep 3, 9:05AM CDT
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.76%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.54%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.16%. Stocks today are moderately lower as they await fresh US economic news that will...
Forget the Fed: Thanks to Nvidia, Aug. 28 Might be an Even Bigger Day for the Stock Market
Motley Fool - Thu Aug 22, 3:51AM CDT
Motley Fool
Thu Aug 22, 3:51AM CDT
Investors are expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in September, but Nvidia's upcoming earnings report might be an even bigger event.
The S&P 500 Just Had Its Best Week of 2024. History Says the Stock Market Will Do This Next.
Motley Fool - Mon Aug 19, 4:12AM CDT
Motley Fool
Mon Aug 19, 4:12AM CDT
The stock market rebounded sharply last week on encouraging economic data.
Interest Rates Are About to Do Something They Haven't Done Since March 2020, and It Could Trigger a Big Move in the Stock Market
Motley Fool - Thu Aug 15, 3:55AM CDT
Motley Fool
Thu Aug 15, 3:55AM CDT
The U.S. Federal Reserve will likely cut interest rates next month, but the stock market's response might surprise you.
Stock market today: Dow drops 600 on weak jobs data as a global sell-off whips back to Wall Street
Associated Press - Fri Aug 2, 3:41PM CDT
Associated Press
Fri Aug 2, 3:41PM CDT
Stocks tumbled Friday on worries the U.S. economy could be cracking under the weight of high interest rates meant to whip inflation
The S&P 500 Just Had Its Worst July in 10 Years. History Says the Stock Market Will Do This Next.
Motley Fool - Thu Aug 1, 4:12AM CDT
Motley Fool
Thu Aug 1, 4:12AM CDT
Historically, the S&P 500 has traded sideways in August before declining sharply in September.
A Russell 2000 Bull Market Is Coming: 1 Unstoppable Vanguard ETF to Buy Hand Over Fist
Motley Fool - Wed Jul 31, 5:51AM CDT
Motley Fool
Wed Jul 31, 5:51AM CDT
Small-cap stocks are on fire in July, but the Russell 2000 is still in a technical bear market.
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly advance after Wall St comeback from worst loss since 2022
Associated Press - Thu Jul 25, 11:24PM CDT
Associated Press
Thu Jul 25, 11:24PM CDT
Shares are mostly higher in Asia, with major markets apart from Shanghai and Taiwan logging modest gains