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Stocks Tumble as Semiconductors Slump

17 Apr 2024

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The S&P 500 index and Nasdaq Composite fell near two-month lows after key chip industry company reported disappointing quarterly results.Important Dis...

Stocks Mixed as Investors Assess Earnings, Rates

16 Apr 2024

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Major indexes little changed after Fed Chair Powell reaffirmed limited prospects for easing interest rate policy.Important DisclosuresInformation on t...

Stocks Broadly Lower Amid Middle East Concerns

15 Apr 2024

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The S&P 500 index sank near an eight-week low after Iran launched a weekend attack and stronger-than-expected retail sales boosted yields.Important Di...

Stocks Tumble on Bank Slump, Geopolitical Worries

12 Apr 2024

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Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped to its lowest level since January after JPMorgan Chase results disappointed and Middle East tensions escalated.Im...

Stocks Rebound Behind Tamer PPI, Tech Resurgence

11 Apr 2024

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Semiconductors helped lift the Nasdaq Composite to a record close after a lower-than-expected producer price update eased inflation worries.Important ...

Dow Sinks to Two-Month Low After Hot CPI Report

10 Apr 2024

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Hotter-than-expected inflation update dampened hopes for Fed rate cuts, spurring a broad equity sell-off.Important DisclosuresInformation on this site...

Stocks Mixed as Investors Wait for CPI Report

09 Apr 2024

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Markets extends holding pattern ahead of the Labor Department's March inflation updates.Important DisclosuresInformation on this site is for general i...

Stocks Little-changed as Inflation Updates Loom

08 Apr 2024

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Market subdued to start the week with investors waiting for key CPI and PPI reports and first-quarter earnings.Disclosures for Simplecast Episode note...

Stocks Surge as Payroll Growth Tops Forecasts

05 Apr 2024

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The S&P 500 index and other benchmarks bounced back from Thursday's slide after the Labor Department's March employment update fueled investor confide...

Stocks Tumble Amid Inflation, Rate Concerns

04 Apr 2024

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The S&P 500 index sank near a three-week low as oil prices extended a rally and Fed leader's comments deflated rate cut hopes.Important DisclosuresInf...

Stocks Rebound After Treasury Yields Ease

03 Apr 2024

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The S&P 500 index broke a two-day losing streak after stronger-than-expected jobs numbers were offset by signs of the services sector softening.Import...

Stocks Extend Slide as Treasury Yields Jump

02 Apr 2024

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Surging yields amid signs of economic strength prompted investors to rein in hopes for Federal Reserve rate reductions.Important DisclosuresInformatio...

Stocks Begin New Quarter on Weak Note

01 Apr 2024

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A sharp jump in Treasury yields and Fed leader's continued caution on interest rate-cut prospects dampened investor mood.Important DisclosuresInformat...

Stocks Trade Mixed Ahead of Inflation Data

28 Mar 2024

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Stocks traded in mixed fashion with the economy and inflation in focus ahead of the long weekend.Important Disclosures Information on this site is fo...

Stocks Notch New Highs Ahead of Economic News

27 Mar 2024

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average led major indexes higher, with utilities, solar energy, and small-cap stocks also seeing strength Wednesday.Important...

Stocks Erase Gains to End Lower for a Second Day

26 Mar 2024

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Stocks moved higher through midday but slipped in the final hour and finished lower for a second consecutive day. Important DisclosuresInformation on...

Cautious Start to Holiday-Shortened Trading Week

25 Mar 2024

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Stocks finish modestly lower with large-cap stocks pacing the decline.Important DisclosuresInformation on this site is for general informational purpo...

Stocks Cap Big Week in Quiet Fashion Friday

22 Mar 2024

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Stocks weathered a barrage of central bank announcements to finish sharply higher on the week.Important DisclosuresInformation on this site is for gen...

Stocks Extend Gains on Strong Economic Data

21 Mar 2024

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Stocks moved broadly higher on stronger-than-expected economic data and earnings from the chip sector.Important DisclosuresInformation on this site is...

Stocks Gain as Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged

20 Mar 2024

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Expectations for three rate cuts in 2024 helped bolster investor sentiment in the wake of the Federal Reserve's March meeting.Important DisclosuresInf...

Stocks Extend Gains Ahead of the Fed

19 Mar 2024

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The S&P 500 booked gains for a second day and set a new high ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate announcement.Important DisclosuresInformatio...

Stocks March Higher Ahead of Fed Meeting

18 Mar 2024

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Large caps pace gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to start the trading week.Important DisclosuresInformation on this site is for general infor...

Stocks End Down on Week as Fed Meeting Looms

15 Mar 2024

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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted their second consecutive weekly declines as inflation concerns weigh on investors.Important DisclosuresInforma...

Stocks Slide as PPI Stokes Inflation Worries

14 Mar 2024

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The major equity indexes fell after a stronger-than-expected producer prices report reinforced ideas the Fed won't be cutting rates soon.Important Dis...

Stocks Mixed as Inflation Remains in Focus

13 Mar 2024

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Technology remained under pressure but other sectors advanced as investors waited for producer prices report.Important DisclosuresInformation on this ...

Stocks Climb Even as CPI Suggests Inflation Perk-Up

12 Mar 2024

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The S&P 500 index posted a fresh record high as investors shrugged off CPI report that suggested inflation was picking up.Important DisclosuresInforma...

Stocks End Mixed Ahead of Key Inflation Update

11 Mar 2024

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Semiconductor shares remained under pressure as investors looked ahead to February’s CPI report for clues to inflation’s path.Important Disclosure...

Stocks Drop From Record Highs as Chipmakers Retreat

08 Mar 2024

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The S&P 500 index and Nasdaq Composite reversed sharply from all-time highs as a semiconductor sell-off upstaged the jobs report.Important Disclosures...

Stocks Hit Fresh Records as Chips Extend Rally

07 Mar 2024

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Semiconductor shares help lift the S&P 500 index and Nasdaq Composite to all-time highs as key monthly jobs report looms.Important DisclosuresInformat...

Stocks Rebound as Powell Sticks to Fed Message

06 Mar 2024

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The major U.S. equity indexes ended a two-day slump as investors assessed Fed chair's testimony and waited for payrolls report.Important DisclosuresIn...

Stocks Broadly Lower as Tech Shares Tumble

05 Mar 2024

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The Nasdaq Composite sank to a two-week low as technology companies led a broad sell-off ahead of Fed chair's testimony.Important DisclosuresInformati...

Stocks End Lower as Powell Testimony, Payrolls Loom

04 Mar 2024

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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite eased from record highs as investors readied for Fed chairman's testimony and jobs update.Important DisclosuresInform...

Stocks Climb to Fresh All-Time Highs to Close Week

01 Mar 2024

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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted record highs for second day in a row amid technology strength and easing inflation concern.Important Disclosur...

Stocks Climb to Record Highs as Inflation Worries Ease

29 Feb 2024

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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite ended at record highs after inflation measure meets expectations.Important DisclosuresInformation on this site is for...

Stocks Down Ahead of Key Inflation Update

28 Feb 2024

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped a third straight day as investors wait for PCE price data, the Fed's favored inflation metric.Important Discl...

Stocks End Mixed as Pullback Continues

27 Feb 2024

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Retailer earnings grab spotlight, but market otherwise consolidates ahead of GDP, inflation data.Important DisclosuresInformation on this site is for ...

Stocks Ease as Market Waits for Inflation Update

26 Feb 2024

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The S&P 500 index pulled back from last week's record updraft as investors digested the recent rally and wait for inflation data.Important Disclosures...

Stocks Extend Record Climb, Cap Strong Week

23 Feb 2024

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The S&P 500 index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted fresh highs behind Nvidia, AI-driven bullishness.Important DisclosuresInformation on thi...

Stocks Soar to Record Highs as Nvidia Delivers

23 Feb 2024

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The S&P 500 index and Dow Jones Industrial Average hit new high-water marks after Nvidia results exceeded expectations.Important DisclosuresInformatio...

Stocks Mixed as Tech Remains Under Pressure

21 Feb 2024

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The Nasdaq Composite dropped to a three-week low ahead of chipmaker Nvidia's quarterly results.Important DisclosuresInformation on this site is for ge...

Stocks Extend Last Week's Losses on Tech Weakness

20 Feb 2024

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The Nasdaq Composite fell near its lowest level in nearly three weeks as investors waited for key chipmaker earnings.Important DisclosuresInformation ...

Stocks End Lower as Inflation Concerns Flare

16 Feb 2024

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The major indexes ended the week on a soft note after stronger-than-expected producer price data dampens hope for lower interest rates.Important Discl...

Stocks Extend Rebound Despite Weak Retail Sales

15 Feb 2024

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The S&P 500 index notched a fresh record high as the market looked past soft retail numbers and await an inflation update.Important DisclosuresInform...

Stocks Rebound from CPI-Driven Nosedive

14 Feb 2024

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Major indexes recovered part of the previous day's sell-off as investors grappled with renewed inflation concerns.Important DisclosuresInformation on ...

Stocks Tumble After CPI Stokes Inflation Worries

13 Feb 2024

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Major indexes sank more than 1% after a stronger-than-expected consumer price report triggered a broad sell-off amid fading rate cut hopes.Important D...

Dow Prolongs Record Run Ahead of Inflation Data

12 Feb 2024

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Major indexes fade from early gains as investors brace for heavy earnings lineup and key January inflation reports.Important DisclosuresInformation on...

S&P 500 Tops 5,000 Behind Tech Strength

09 Feb 2024

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Major index S&P 500 extended a record climb behind earnings strength and bullishness over tech, economy outlooks.Important DisclosuresInformation on t...

Stocks Extend Gains Behind Earnings Strength

08 Feb 2024

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The S&P 500 rose for the fifth time out of the past six trading days and notched a record close as large-cap companies reported solid quarterly result...

Stocks Hit Record High Behind Earnings Strength

07 Feb 2024

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Major indexes resumed this year's uptrend in the wake of better-than-expected quarterly results from Ford and other large-cap stocks.Important Disclos...

Stocks Little Changed Amid Earnings, Fed Watch

06 Feb 2024

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Major indexes didn't move much as investors sorted through a heavy quarterly earnings slate and await Fed governor speeches.Important DisclosuresInfor...

Stocks Tumble Following Fed Chair's Comments

05 Feb 2024

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The S&P 500 index and other benchmarks pulled back from last week's record highs after Powell indicated interest rate cuts aren't imminent.Important D...

Stocks Hit Record Highs After Jobs Data Surprises

02 Feb 2024

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The S&P 500 index (SPX) climbed to an all-time high after January payrolls growth exceeded expectations and mega-cap earnings fueled a tech rally.Impo...

Stocks Bounce Ahead of Mega-Cap Earnings, Payrolls

01 Feb 2024

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A sharp drop in Treasury yields helped the major indexes rebound from a post-Fed meeting slump as investors wait for key earnings and January jobs dat...

Stocks Drop as Market Dials Back Rate Expectations

31 Jan 2024

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The major indexes extended initial losses after the Fed kept benchmark interest rates unchanged and pushed back on expectations for imminent rate cuts...

Stocks Mixed as Investors Wait for the Fed

30 Jan 2024

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted another all-time high in an otherwise sideways market as investors look ahead to mega-cap earnings and the Fed...

Stocks Extend Record Ascent Ahead of Tech Earnings

29 Jan 2024

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The S&P 500 index notched another record high close as investors look ahead to mega-cap earnings reports and a Fed policy meeting.Important Disclosure...

Stocks End Mixed but Still Up for the Week

26 Jan 2024

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The major indexes posted weekly gains following favorably viewed inflation readings, but tech sector takes pressure from disappointing chipmaker earni...

Stocks Hit Fresh Records After GDP Tops Forecasts

25 Jan 2024

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The S&P 500 index recorded its fifth-straight all-time high close after stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter growth drove investor optimism.Important...

Stocks Extend Record Run Behind Netflix Rally

24 Jan 2024

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The S&P 500 index posted its fourth-straight all-time-high close after streaming giant Netflix reported record subscriber numbers and tech-related sha...

Stocks End Mixed as Some Earnings Disappoint

23 Jan 2024

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The Dow industrials halted a two-day record winning streak after earnings from some member companies fall short of expectations.Important DisclosuresI...

Stocks Extend Climb to Record Highs

22 Jan 2024

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The major averages built on last week's rally as investors looked past a soft start to earnings season so far and wait for key economic readings.Impor...

S&P 500, Dow Post Record Highs Amid Tech Surge

19 Jan 2024

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Stocks gained broadly due to a resurgence in mega-cap tech shares combined with strong earnings results and an upswing in consumer confidence.Importan...

Tech Strength Fuels Stock Market Rebound

18 Jan 2024

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The major indexes posted firm gains, bouncing back from a soft start to the week, as a semiconductor rally and an Apple upgrade boosted technology.Imp...

Stocks Extend Slide as Retail Sales Top Expectations

17 Jan 2024

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Stronger-than-expected December retail sales pushed Treasury yields higher and forced investors to further temper expectations for any Fed rate reduct...

Stocks Slump Broadly as Treasury Yields Jump

16 Jan 2024

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell near a one-month low after Fed official's comments indicated the central bank will take cautious tack toward any...

Stocks Up for Week as Earnings Season Underway

12 Jan 2024

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The major indexes ended with modest declines but still posted gains for the week as investors assessed favorable inflation readings and mixed bank res...

Stocks Mixed Following Hotter-Than-Expected CPI

11 Jan 2024

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December consumer prices perked up, raising questions over investors' expectations for Fed interest rate cuts.Important DisclosuresInformation on this...

Stocks Rise Ahead of Key CPI Report, Bank Results

10 Jan 2024

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The major indexes posted fresh closing highs for 2024 as investors wait for the monthly consumer price update and big banks earnings.Important Disclos...

Tech Stocks Firm but Rest of Market Slips

09 Jan 2024

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Strength in semiconductors and other tech mega-caps helped the tech sector reverse part of a weak start to 2024, but other sectors were mixed to weake...

Stocks Bounce Back as Key Inflation Updates Loom

08 Jan 2024

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The major indexes posted their highest closes so far this year as investors looked ahead to monthly consumer and producer price reports at the end of ...

Stocks Post Down Week as Jobs Growth Tops Forecasts

05 Jan 2024

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The major indexes halted a nine-week winning streak after higher-than-expected December payrolls growth prompts reining-in of rate-cut expectations.Im...

Stocks End Mixed as Investors Await Payrolls Data

04 Jan 2024

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Second Apple downgrade of the year keeps technology stocks in retreat, sending the Nasdaq Composite to fifth daily loss in a row.Important Disclosures...

Stocks Extend New Year Slide

03 Jan 2024

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Technology stocks remained under pressure as investors booked profits and the Fed's meeting minutes called rate cut expectations into question.Importa...

Stocks Begin New Year on Weak Note

02 Jan 2024

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A sharp decline in Apple stock and profit-taking following the market's strong 2023 performance combined to send major indexes lower.Important Disclos...

Stocks Fall on Last Day of a Strong Year

29 Dec 2023

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Major indexes wilted in the last trading session of 2023, but the S&P 500 posted a 24% annual gain.Important DisclosuresInformation on this site is fo...

Stocks Mixed, but Still Poised to Close Year Strong

28 Dec 2023

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The major indexes edged closer to record highs as optimism over interest rates and inflation continued to buoy investors.Important DisclosuresInformat...

Stocks Little Changed in Light Holiday Market

27 Dec 2023

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a record-high close, but the overall market was subdued as investors look ahead to the new year.Important Disc...

Santa Tally: S&P Closes Just Below All-Time High

26 Dec 2023

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Holiday rally continues with energy and small caps in the lead amid Middle East tensions.Important DisclosuresInformation on this site is for general ...

Stocks Extend Weekly Win Streak on Rate Cut Hopes

22 Dec 2023

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The S&P 500 index posted an eighth straight weekly advance as subdued inflation readings reinforced expectations for Fed rate cuts.Important Disclosur...

Stocks Rebound Broadly from Mid-Week Slump

21 Dec 2023

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The major indexes resumed a year-end rally as investors remained confident in an outlook for Fed rate cuts and a soft landing for the economy.Importan...

Stocks Slump Late as Record Rally Hits Roadblock

20 Dec 2023

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The major indexes erased early gains and tumbled to losses late in the trading session as disappointing quarterly numbers from FedEx stirred concern o...

Stocks March Higher as Holiday Rally Continues

19 Dec 2023

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a record-closing high for the fifth day in a row as expectations for a soft landing and lower interest rates e...

Stocks Extend Rally Behind Fed Pivot Beliefs

18 Dec 2023

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Beliefs the Fed is pivoting from tighter monetary policy to potential interest rate cuts in 2024 continued to enthuse investors.Important DisclosuresI...

Stocks Mixed but Extend Weekly Winning Streak

15 Dec 2023

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The major indexes ended high for the seventh consecutive week, buoyed by lower bond yields and beliefs the Fed will pivot to interest rate cuts next y...

Dow Scores Another Record as Post-Fed Gains Continue

14 Dec 2023

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Stronger-than-expected retail sales and tumbling bond yields further encouraged investors emboldened by beliefs the Fed will pivot to interest rate cu...

Stocks Continue to Climb as Investors Wait for the Fed

12 Dec 2023

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The S&P 500® index (SPX) posted its highest close since January 2022 as investors looked past a mixed inflation report and waited for the Fed's next ...

Stocks Extend Strength Ahead of CPI, Fed Policy Meeting

11 Dec 2023

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The major indexes ended at the highest levels since early 2022 as investors waited for key inflation figures and the Fed's next policy meeting that's ...

Stocks Gain on Soft Landing Hopes

08 Dec 2023

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Investors saw past stronger-than-expected jobs numbers and focused on chances for a better economy in the coming year. Important DisclosuresInformati...

Stocks Gain Broadly as Investors Await Payrolls

07 Dec 2023

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The major indexes rose for the first time in four days, boosted by strength in technology shares, ahead of the key November jobs report.Important Disc...

Stocks Lower Amid Further Signs of Labor Slowdown

06 Dec 2023

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The major indexes extended a sideways pattern as investors marked time ahead of a critical Nonfarm Payrolls Report on Friday.Important DisclosuresInfo...

Stocks Slip Amid Signs of Job Market Deterioration

05 Dec 2023

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Investors overlooked a further drop in Treasury yields and continued to digest the market's November rally ahead of key November payrolls report.Impor...

Stocks Weaken as Employment Numbers Loom

04 Dec 2023

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The major indexes pulled back from last month's rally as Treasury yields ticked higher and investors looked ahead to the November Nonfarm Payrolls Rep...

Stocks Extend Rally on Inflation, Rate Optimism

01 Dec 2023

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The major indexes rose for a fifth consecutive week behind a further drop in Treasury yields and growing confidence inflation will continue to recede....

Stocks Close Strong Month on Benign Inflation Data

30 Nov 2023

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Favorably viewed numbers in a key inflation gauge further boosted investor confidence that the Fed may be done hiking interest rates.Important Disclos...

Stocks Mixed Ahead of Key Inflation Reading

29 Nov 2023

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The major indexes ended mixed but still tracking for a strong month as declining Treasury yields encouraged investors with a critical inflation report...

Stocks Firmer as Investors Await Inflation Update

28 Nov 2023

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The major indexes posted modest gains behind further declines in Treasury yields as investors waited for additional guidance on the economy and inflat...

Stocks Lower as Investors Assess Holiday Outlook

27 Nov 2023

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The major indexes pulled back from a four-week upswing as the market watched for indications on holiday spending.Important DisclosuresInformation on t...

Stocks Mixed as Investors Eye Holiday Sales

24 Nov 2023

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The major indexes posted gains for a fourth straight week behind interest rate optimism as investors awaited indications on consumer holiday spending....

Stocks Extend November Gains Ahead of Holiday

22 Nov 2023

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The major indexes posted their sixth gain in the past seven days amid optimism over interest rates and potential for soft landing for the economy.Impo...

Stocks Down as Soft Retailer Results Stir Concern

21 Nov 2023

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The major indexes ended five-day winning streaks after some retailers posted disappointing sales and Fed minutes signaled rates will remain high.Impor...