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Stocks Slip Amid Signs Economy Is Slowing

Markets React to Signs
Economy Is Slowing

MARKETS

Apr 5, 2023 3:35 PM CDT

Markets React to Signs Economy Is Slowing

But Johnson & Johnson helped lift Dow

(Newser) - Stocks on Wall Street mostly slipped Wednesday following the latest signals that the US economy is slowing under the weight of much higher interest rates. The S&P 500 dipped 10.22 points, or 0.2%, to 4,090.38, a day after it broke a four-day winning streak, the...

Stocks Drop After
Reports Suggest
Economy Is Slowing

MARKETS

Apr 4, 2023 4:40 PM CDT

Stocks Drop After Reports Suggest Economy Is Slowing

Job openings, factory orders weaker than expected

(Newser) - Stocks fell on Wall Street Tuesday following a pair of weaker-than-expected economic reports. The S&P 500 dropped 23.91 points, or 0.6%, to 4,100.60 to break a four-day winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 198.77, or 0.6%, to 33,402.38, and...

Jump in Oil Prices
Fans Inflation Fears

MARKETS

Apr 3, 2023 3:31 PM CDT

Jump in Oil Prices Fans Inflation Fears

But it also lifted energy stocks

(Newser) - Stocks closed mixed on Wall Street Monday as big gains for energy stocks offset losses for some big technology stocks. The S&P 500 rose 15.20 points, or 0.4%, to 4,124.51. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 327 points, or 1%, to 33,601.15. The...

Financial Stocks Jump
as Bank Fears Subside

MARKETS

Mar 29, 2023 3:47 PM CDT

Financial Stocks Jump as Bank Fears Subside

Dow rises 323 points

(Newser) - Stocks rallied Wednesday as Wall Street shook off more of the fear that dominated it earlier this month. The S&P 500 rose 56.54 points, or 1.4%, to 4,027.81. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 323.35 points, or 1%, to 32,717.60. The Nasdaq...

Stocks Dip Slightly as Wall Street Stabilizes

Wall Street Regains Stability

MARKETS

Mar 28, 2023 3:52 PM CDT

Wall Street Regains Stability

Spice company was among the biggest movers

(Newser) - Stocks were mixed Tuesday as Wall Street regained some stability at the tail end of what’s been a turmoil-filled month. The S&P 500 dipped 6.26 points, or 0.2%, to 3,971.27, though the majority of stocks within the index rose. The Dow Jones Industrial Average...

Beaten-Down
Bank Stocks
Make a Comeback

MARKETS

Mar 27, 2023 4:00 PM CDT

Beaten-Down Bank Stocks Make a Comeback

Dow rises 195 points as market stabilizes

(Newser) - Stocks closed mostly higher on a steadying Wall Street as battered banks showed more strength, at least for now. The S&P 500 rose 6.54 points Monday, or 0.2%, to 3,977.53. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 194.55 points, or 0.6%, to 32,432....

Stocks, Bond Yields
Tumble After Fed Rate Hike

MARKETS

Mar 22, 2023 4:04 PM CDT

Stocks, Bond Yields Tumble After Fed Rate Hike

But Powell hints there may be only one more rise to come

(Newser) - Stocks fell Wednesday after the Federal Reserve announced its latest hike to interest rates , while also saying it may not tighten the screws on the economy much more. The S&P 500 fell 65.90 points, or 1.6%, to 3,936.97. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 530....

Banks Bounce Back, Sparking
Another Rally for Stocks

markets

Mar 21, 2023 4:03 PM CDT

Banks Bounce Back, Sparking Another Rally for Stocks

Investors welcome reassurances from Yellen

(Newser) - Stocks rallied Tuesday, led by the banks most beaten down by the industry's crisis, and some of Wall Street's fear washed out on hopes the federal government will offer more help if needed. The S&P 500 posted its first back-to-back gain since Silicon Valley Bank's quicksilver...

Bank Deals Give
Wall Street a Boost

MARKETS

Mar 20, 2023 3:58 PM CDT

Bank Deals Give Wall Street a Boost

Dow jumps 383 points

(Newser) - Wall Street closed higher Monday after regulators pushed together two huge banks over the weekend and made other moves to build confidence in the struggling industry. The S&P 500 rose 34.93 points, or 0.9%, to 3,951.57. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 382.60 points,...

Wall Street Pares
Big Losses Before
Closing Bell

MARKETS

Mar 15, 2023 3:53 PM CDT

Wall Street Pares Big Losses Before Closing Bell

Fears of global banking crisis shook markets

(Newser) - Stocks fell Wednesday amid fresh worries about the banking sector, although Wall Street more than halved its losses by the closing bell. The S&P 500 fell 27.36 points, or 0.7%, to 3,891.93. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 280.83 points, or 0.9%, to...

Stocks Climb as
Traders Bet on
Pause in Rate Hikes

MARKETS

Mar 14, 2023 3:40 PM CDT

Stocks Climb as Traders Bet on Pause in Rate Hikes

Bank stocks are starting to bounce back

(Newser) - Stocks closed higher on Wall Street Tuesday as some of the most breathtaking moves from a manic Monday reversed course. The S&P 500 rose 64.80 points, or 1.7%, to 3,920.56 after a report showed inflation is still high , though no more than expected. The Dow...

It Was a Bad Day
for Bank Stocks

MARKETS

Mar 13, 2023 3:46 PM CDT

It Was a Bad Day for Bank Stocks

But other stocks rose amid hopes Fed will now hold off on rate hikes

(Newser) - Bank stocks tumbled Monday on worries about what’s next to break, following the second- and third-largest bank failures in US history. But many other stocks rose Monday on hopes the bloodletting will force the Federal Reserve to take it easier on the hikes to interest rates that are shaking...

Fed Chair's Latest Remarks
Give Markets Solace

MARKETS

Mar 8, 2023 3:49 PM CST

Fed Chair's Latest Remarks Give Markets Solace

'We’re not on a preset path' to bigger rate hikes, Powell says

(Newser) - Stocks drifted to a mixed close on Wall Street a day after sinking to one of their worst days of the year. The S&P 500 rose 5.64 points, or 0.1%, to 3,992.01. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 58.06 points, or 0.2%, to...

Dow Drops 575 Points After
Warning From Fed Chief

MARKETS

Mar 7, 2023 3:56 PM CST

Dow Drops 575 Points After Warning From Fed Chief

Powell says rate hikes could be stepped up

(Newser) - Stocks sank on Wall Street after the head of the Federal Reserve warned it could speed up its economy-rattling hikes to interest rates if pressure stays high on inflation. The S&P 500 fell 62.05 points, or 1.5%, to 3,986.37. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell...

With a Big Week Ahead,
Markets Are in a
Holding Pattern

MARKETS

Mar 6, 2023 3:49 PM CST

With a Big Week Ahead, Markets Are in a Holding Pattern

Friday jobs report could cause big swing

(Newser) - Stocks drifted to a mixed close Monday as Wall Street remained in a holding pattern ahead of a potentially big week. The S&P 500 rose 2.78 points, or 0.1%, to 4,048.42 after coming off its first winning week in the last four. The Dow Jones...

Stocks Open March
With More Losses

MARKETS

Mar 1, 2023 3:46 PM CST

Stocks Open March With More Losses

Investors expect interest rates to stay higher for longer

(Newser) - Most stocks marched lower Wednesday as stubbornly sticky inflation has Wall Street bracing for interest rates to stay higher for longer. The S&P 500 fell 18.76 points, or 0.5%, to 3,951.39 in its first trading after coming off a frigid February. The Dow rose 5....

Tough Month for Stocks
Ends With More Losses

MARKETS

Feb 28, 2023 4:13 PM CST

Tough Month for Stocks Ends With More Losses

Norwegian Cruise Line tumbles 10.2%

(Newser) - A frigid February for Wall Street closed out with more losses on Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% points to 3,970.15 to lock in a loss of 2.6% for the month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 232.39 points, or 0.7%, to 32,...

Stocks Claw Back
Some of Their Losses

MARKETS

Feb 27, 2023 3:35 PM CST

Stocks Claw Back Some of Their Losses

Union Pacific was among the winners

(Newser) - Stocks closed slightly higher Monday, clawing back some of the losses from their worst week since early December. The S&P 500 rose 12.20 points, or 0.3%, to 3,982.24 for only its second gain in the last seven days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 72....

2 Companies Drop After
Reporting Strong Results

MARKETS

Feb 22, 2023 3:40 PM CST

2 Companies Drop After Reporting Strong Results

Investors are worried about outlook for future orders

(Newser) - Stocks ended mixed a day after falling to their worst loss since December, as Wall Street prepares for interest rates to stay higher for longer. The S&P 500 fell 6.29 points, or 0.2%, to 3,991.05 Wednesday after drifting between small gains and losses. The Dow...

Dow Drops 697 Points
Amid Interest Rate Worries

MARKETS

Feb 21, 2023 3:48 PM CST

Dow Drops 697 Points Amid Interest Rate Worries

It was Wall Street's worst day in 2 months

(Newser) - Stocks tumbled to their worst day in two months Tuesday, buckling under worries about higher interest rates and their tightening squeeze on Wall Street and the economy. The S&P 500 fell 81.75 points, or 2%, to 3,997.34 for its sharpest drop since the market was selling...