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U.S. stock indices advanced, with the S&P 500 up 0.56% to 6,331.81, the Nasdaq Composite gaining 0.62% to 20,885.65, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.53% to 44,484.49, driven by optimism in Big Tech and easing tariff concerns. Alphabet jumped 2.21% to $190.04, while Tesla dipped 0.16% to $329.11 …

Investors Await Major Q2 Earnings, Focus on Tech Titans U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Monday as investors braced for a week filled with key second-quarter earnings reports from some of Wall Street’s biggest firms. As the earnings season heats up, the futures market showed optimism, with major indices …

The U.S. dollar posted weekly gains after prevailing over a range of competing market forces throughout the past week. President Donald Trump last week threatened to impose a 30% tariff on the European Union and Mexico, effective August 1st. Market turbulence—sparked by President Trump’s remarks and trade policy actions—persisted throughout …

American Express unveiled a standout second-quarter performance for 2025 on Friday, July 18, 2025, exceeding analyst predictions with an earnings per share (EPS) of $4.08, surpassing the anticipated $3.87, a 5.43% beat. Revenue hit $17.86 billion, topping the $17.7 billion forecast by a slim 0.9%. Despite these gains, shares slid …

US markets closed with mixed results on Friday, July 18, 2025, as gains in Utilities, Consumer Goods, and Basic Materials lifted some stocks, while Oil & Gas, Healthcare, and Telecoms dragged others down. With the Dow dipping, the question arises—can this balance hold, or will broader trends dominate?Market Snapshot and …

US President Donald Trump has intensified his trade stance on Friday, July 18, 2025, pushing for a minimum tariff of 15% to 20% on all European Union goods, according to sources briefed on the negotiations. As trade talks heat up, the question looms—can this escalate further, or will a compromise …

U.S. stocks saw a slight rise on Friday as investors digested positive second-quarter earnings reports and signs of a resilient economy, despite lingering tariff uncertainties. By 09:32 ET (13:32 GMT), the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 85 points or 0.2%, the S&P 500 index rose 12 points or 0.2%, and …

U.S. stocks saw a slight rise on Friday as investors digested positive second-quarter earnings reports and signs of a resilient economy, despite lingering tariff uncertainties. By 09:32 ET (13:32 GMT), the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 85 points or 0.2%, the S&P 500 index rose 12 points or 0.2%, and …

The close of trading on Thursday, July 17, 2025, brought a flurry of significant earnings reports, setting the stage for another pivotal day as key financial and industrial players prepare to release their results on Friday, July 18, 2025. This recap sheds light on the performances that shaped yesterday’s market …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed higher on Thursday, buoyed by June Retail Sales surpassing forecasts, as stocks work to recover recent setbacks amid economic and political uncertainties. With consumer sentiment data due Friday, the market faces a pivotal moment—can this upward trend hold, or will pressures resurface?Retail Strength Sparks …