Amazon said it reached a deal to acquire MGM for $ 8.45 billion, to support the company’s efforts to cement its position in the entertainment and internet streaming sector. The deal is the largest since Amazon acquired Whole Food in 2017 for $ 13.7 billion.
Read More »Wall Street Closes Lower on Negative Data
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished lower on Tuesday, as negative economic data reflected negatively on the risk sentiment among Wall Street investors. In addition, reflation fears and expectations about possible monetary policy changes by the United States Federal Reserve also affected the market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average …
Read More »Wall Street Close Higher with Solid Gains
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished higher on Monday, opening the week with solid gains on the back of a strong rebound by technology stocks, amid hopes in Wall Street for the economic recovery and a decline in Treasury bond yields. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by about …
Read More »Wall Street Closes Week Mixed Following Fluctuations
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished Friday on a mixed note, as positive economic data reflected positively amid an improved risk sentiment amid Wall Street investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 123.69 points, or 0.36%, to close at 34,207.84 points. The S&P 500 lost 3.26 points, or …
Read More »Wall Street Rises for First Time in Four Sessions
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed higher on Thursday, following three consecutive declines, as risk appetite improved with Wall Street investors reversing the recent selling pressures. Inflation fears seem to be fading by the recently released minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting, which showed an expectation of discussing …
Read More »Wall Street Closes Lower as Inflation Fears Persist
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished lower on Tuesday, as Wall Street continues to be impacted by investors’ concerns about the high inflation rates. The decline came despite the positive earnings reports by some blue-chip stocks, including Home Depot and Walmart. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 267.13 points, …
Read More »Wall Street Opens Lower as Sell-Off Continues
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) opened lower on Monday, beginning the week with a relatively negative performance, following last week’s performance that was the worst in Wall Street in about three months. Recent selling pressures due to fears about the rise in inflation rates have negatively impacted stock prices. …
Read More »Wall Street Closes Lower amid Tech Sell-Off
The main indices of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed lower on Monday, due to increased selling pressures by Wall Street investors who projected concerns about a rise in inflation. After opening higher and shortly hitting a new intraday record high, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost all of …
Read More »Wall Street Opens Week with Mixed Performance
The main indices of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) opened the new week on a varied note, with Wall Street investors mostly optimistic about the prospects of a strong recovery. Rising commodity prices also provided support to energy and mining stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened at a …
Read More »Wall Street Closes Higher Following Jobless Claims Drop
The main indices of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished higher on Thursday, despite earlier fluctuations, as Wall Street investors anticipate more positive economic indicators. Earlier today, official data showed a decline in the new claims for unemployment benefits to their lowest level since the beginning of the coronavirus …
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