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Stock market today: Wall Street mixed ahead new jobs data and upcoming Fed meeting
Early trading is mixed on Wall Street ahead of new data on the labor market and a meeting next week where the Federal Reserve will decide what to do with the benchmark interest rate, which it’s pushed higher in part to cool hiring.
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 12/5/2023
Most stocks slipped on Wall Street, but the market hung near its highest level in 20 months following a mixed set of reports on the economy.
How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 12/4/2023
Stocks slipped on Wall Street ahead of some key reports this week on the job market that might provide more insight into the Federal Reserve’s thinking about interest rates.
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 12/1/2023
Stocks gained ground on Wall Street as the market comes off its best month in more than a year. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% Friday, marking its fifth straight week of gains.
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 11/30/2023
Stocks ended mostly higher on Wall Street and closed out November with big gains. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% Thursday.
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 11/29/2023
Stocks drifted to a mixed close on Wall Street as drops in several Big Tech companies offset gains in other parts of the market.
General Motors, NetApp rise; Petco, Hormel Foods fall, Wednesday, 11/29/2023
Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes Wednesday: General Motors, NetApp rise; Petco, Hormel Foods fall.
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly higher ahead of US price update, OPEC+ meeting
BANGKOK (Â鶹´«Ã½app) — Asian shares were mostly higher Thursday ahead of an update on U.S. consumer inflation and a meeting of oil producers in Vienna.
Stock market today: Asia trading mixed after strong US consumer confidence data push Wall St higher
Asian shares are mixed after a strong report on U.S. consumer confidence and hopes the Federal Reserve is finished with its aggressive interest rate hikes sent shares higher on Wall Street.
How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 11/27/2023
Stocks edged lower on Wall Street as markets look ahead to updates on inflation and how American consumers are feeling about the economy. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% Monday.
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly higher ahead of consumer confidence and price data
Shares are mixed in Asia after Wall Street benchmarks edged lower as investors looked ahead to updates on inflation and how American consumers are feeling about the economy.
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 11/24/2023
Stocks closed mixed Friday after a half-day trading session capped a holiday shortened week. The S&P 500 inched up 0.1% after wavering between small gains and losses much of the day.
Stock market today: Wall Street ends mixed in half-day session, marks fourth straight winning week
Stocks drifted to a mixed finish after a half-day trading session capped a holiday shortened week that left the major indexes with their fourth straight winning week.
Stock market today: APshares are mixed, with markets in Japan and US closed for holidays
Shares are mixed in Europe and Asia after a modest advance on Wall Street that kept the market on track for a fourth straight weekly gain.
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 11/22/2023
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, keeping the market on track for a fourth straight weekly gain. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% Wednesday, the Dow added 184 points, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.5%.
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower, with markets in Japan and US closed
Shares are mostly lower in Asia after a modest advance on Wall Street that kept the market on track for a fourth straight weekly gain.
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 11/21/2023
Wall Street drifted to a lower close following a strong rally that had vaulted it to its highest level since the start of August.
Stock market today: Asian shares slip following a weak close on Wall Street
Shares are mostly lower in Asia after Wall Street’s rally ran out of momentum. Tokyo and Mumbai advanced while most other major markets declined.
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall Street rally led by Microsoft gains
Asian shares are mostly higher after a rally on Wall Street led by gains in Microsoft after it announced it was hiring Sam Altman, former CEO of OpenAI, the ChatGPT maker.
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 11/17/2023
Wall Street edged higher in quiet trading, closing out a third straight winning week and keeping November on track to be its biggest month of the year.
Stock market today: Wall Street closes its 3rd straight winning week with a tiny gain
Wall Street edged higher in quiet trading, closing out a third straight winning week and keeping November on track to be its best month in a year.
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 11/16/2023
Stocks drifted to a mixed close as momentum stalled following Wall Street’s hot first half of November. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% Thursday.
Walmart, Cisco Systems fall; Macy’s Williams-Sonoma rise, Thursday, 11/16/2023
Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Thursday: Walmart, Cisco Systems fall; Macy’s Williams-Sonoma rise.
Stock market today: Asian stocks pulled lower by profit warnings and signs the US economy is slowing
Asian stocks are mostly lower after Wall Street drifted to a mixed finish as momentum slowed following a strong rally in the first half of November.
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 11/15/2023
Wall Street added a bit more to its big rally from a day before and to its gains so far for November. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Wednesday.
Stock market today: Asian shares fall over China-US jitters following Biden’s meeting with Xi
Asian shares have retreated after Wall Street added a bit more to its big rally from a day before. Oil prices and U.S. futures also were lower.
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 11/14/2023
Wall Street surged after a report on U.S. inflation sent waves of relief through markets. The S&P 500 jumped 1.9% to a two-month high Tuesday, one of is best days of the year.
Stock market today: Asian shares get a lift from rally in US following encouraging inflation report
Asian shares are mostly higher, cheered by a rally on Wall Street that was one of the best days of the year following a surprisingly encouraging report on inflation.
How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 11/13/2023
Wall Street drifted to a mixed finish to open a week that could bring more action to financial markets. The S&P 500 ended Monday down 0.1%.
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher ahead of US inflation data and a US-China summit
Asian shares are trading mostly higher ahead of potentially market-moving developments, including a U.S.-China summit and data releases in the U.S., Japan and China.
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 11/10/2023
Wall Street rose sharply to add to an already strong November, which is on track to be one of the market’s best months of the year.