The Dow struggled to keep pace with the broader U.S. stock market on Monday, as shares of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) weighed on the blue-chip index. The U.S. economy appears to have stabilized at the end of the second quarter, raising cautious optimism that policymakers won't have to resort to drastic measures to boost growth. Dow Lags S&P 500...
The Dow and broader U.S. stock market drifted lower Wednesday, as the combination of trade-war uncertainty and dismal housing data raised red flags about the health of the domestic economy. Dow Slides; S&P 500, Nasdaq Follow All of Wall Street's major indexes reported losses Wednesday, mirroring a tepid pre-market for Dow futures. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 67.71 points, or 0...
The Dow and broader U.S. stock market drifted lower Tuesday after President Trump warned that the trade war with China still has "a long way to go" before reaching its desired conclusion. Dow Under Pressure; S&P 500 Halts Five-Day Win Streak All three of Wall Street's major benchmarks were under pressure during afternoon trade, mirroring a tepid pre-market for Dow futures. The Dow Jones...
The Dow and broader U.S. stock market struggled for direction Monday, just one session removed from a new all-time high, as investors quickly shifted their focus to corporate earnings season. Dow Struggles for Direction U.S. stock markets traded mixed for most of the session on Monday, mirroring a tepid pre-market for Dow futures. After trading within a 70-point range, the Dow Jones Industrial...
The Dow and broader U.S. stock market forged new highs Friday, building off a multi-session rally that was fueled by affirmations the Federal Reserve will kick-start a new era of monetary easing later this month. Dow Extends Record Rally; S&P 500, Nasdaq Follow All of Wall Street's major averages recorded record highs Friday, mirroring a strong pre-market for Dow futures. The Dow Jones...
The Dow Jones Industrial Average diverged from the broader U.S. stock market Thursday after consumer inflation posted its biggest monthly gain in almost one-and-a-half years, challenging the narrative that the Federal Reserve needs to cut interest rates aggressively to boost the economy. Dow Outperforms S&P 500, Nasdaq The DJIA surged to record highs on Thursday, peaking at 27,072.11. The...