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Tech stocks extend post-Fed rally, Dow futures lag

Tech stocks extend post-Fed rally, Dow futures lag

U.S. stock futures were mixed ahead of the open Thursday, with tech stocks leading the way up following the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate hike. Futures tied to the S&P 500 (^GSPC) added 0.4%, while futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) lagged, dipping 0.4%. Contracts on the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) rose by 1.2%. The yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note ticked up to 3.415% Thursday morning. The dollar index was flat. The major U.S. stock… Source link

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Nasdaq builds on last week’s gains; S&P 500, Dow fall to start week

Nasdaq builds on last week’s gains; S&P 500, Dow fall to start week

U.S. stocks closed mixed on Monday after failing to sustain momentum from the first big rally of the year last week. Technology led the way higher, with the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) rising 0.6%, an outlier in the session, though far below the climb of more than 2% that the index saw earlier into trading. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) and Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) each turned lower into the close, falling 0.1% and 0.3%, respectively, after paring the day’s gains. The U.S. dollar continued its… Source link

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Here’s Why the Dow Dropped Nearly 800 Points on Thursday, Its Worst Day Since September

Here’s Why the Dow Dropped Nearly 800 Points on Thursday, Its Worst Day Since September

Stocks fell sharply on Thursday after new data released today showed that retail sales slowed in November. The declines also came one day after the Federal Reserve rose interest rates to a 15-year high. As of the closing bell on Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 764.13 points, or 2.25%, to 33,202.74 — in its worst day since September. The S&P 500 dropped 2.49% to 3,895.82 and the Nasdaq Composite tumbled 3.23% to 10,810.53. More from Footwear News Footwear companies also felt… Source link

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Stock sell-off intensifies after relief rally fades; Dow sheds 500 points, Nasdaq falls 3%

Stock sell-off intensifies after relief rally fades; Dow sheds 500 points, Nasdaq falls 3%

U.S. stocks cascaded Thursday as recession jitters returned to Wall Street, paring gains from a fleeting relief bounce spurred by the Bank of England’s bond-buying move. The S&P 500 plummeted 2.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average erased more than 500 points, or around 1.7%. The Nasdaq Composite sank over 3%. Technology stocks led the slide lower as heavily-weighted Apple (AAPL) shares erased roughly 4.8% on concerns around waning demand that prompted a downgrade from Bank of America…. Source link

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Nasdaq drops 3%, Dow sheds nearly 500 points

Nasdaq drops 3%, Dow sheds nearly 500 points

US stocks were under pressure Tuesday, with the Nasdaq losing about 3% as selling ramped for technology shares especially. As of the close, the S&P 500 was off 2%, bringing it down to 3,821.74. The Dow fell by 490 points, or 1.6%, and the Nasdaq dropped 2.98% to 11,181.54. The small cap Russell 2000 was also down more than 1.5%. Stocks had taken a leg lower in morning trade after a new report showed US consumer confidence deteriorated to a 16-month low in June amid ongoing inflation concerns,… Source link

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As oil prices surge, the Dow is missing ExxonMobil

As oil prices surge, the Dow is missing ExxonMobil

This article first appeared in the Morning Brief. Get the Morning Brief sent directly to your inbox every Monday to Friday by 6:30 a.m. ET. Subscribe Thursday, June 9, 2022 Today’s newsletter is by Jared Blikre, a reporter focused on the markets on Yahoo Finance. Follow him on Twitter @SPYJared. ExxonMobil (XOM) surged to its first new high in eight years on Wednesday. Unfortunately, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) isn’t benefiting from the oil major’s 70% gain this year. And neither are… Source link

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Stocks end lower ahead of busy week of earnings; Dow drops 40 points, or 0.1%

Stocks end lower ahead of busy week of earnings; Dow drops 40 points, or 0.1%

U.S. stocks declined to close a choppy session slightly lower on Monday as investors returned from a holiday weekend and geared up for another busy week of corporate earnings results. The S&P 500 edged lower after fluctuating between gains and losses throughout the session. The Dow and Nasdaq also ended in the red. Treasury yields advanced, with the yield on the benchmark 10-year note holding above 2.8%. U.S. West Texas intermediate crude oil futures rose and extended last week’s gains. For… Source link

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will the tech giant join the Dow Jones Industrial Average?

will the tech giant join the Dow Jones Industrial Average?

Amazon’s (AMZN) big stock split could pave the way for entrance into the 30-member exclusive club known as the Dow Jones Industrial Average. “We expect that the stock split should increase the accessibility of shares to a broader array of potential investors, and note that the split should allow for potential inclusion of Amazon shares in the Dow Jones Industrial Average,” said Wells Fargo analyst Brian Fitzgerald. Shares of the e-commerce giant rose 5% in pre-market trading on Thursday on the… Source link

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