The main US stock indices fell at the open today, Friday, affected by sales in technology companies after reports of results below expectations, while pessimism was exacerbated by a record increase in cases of Coronavirus infection and concerns about the presidential election. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 86.84 points, …
Read More »US Stocks Drop as Economic Outlook Deteriorates On Covid-19
Major US stock indices opened lower on Wednesday as Corona virus infections grew at an alarming rate in the United States and Europe, dashing hopes for a speedy recovery for the global economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 361.05 points, equivalent to 1.31%, to 27,102.14 points, and the S&P …
Read More »NYSE Closes in Red off Session Lows
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) declined on Monday, opening the week with a negative performance despite recovering from some of its earlier losses in the day, amid concerns about the increased number of new COVID-19 cases. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed lower by 650.19 points, or 2.3%, at …
Read More »Wall Street Logs First Loss in Four Weeks
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) showed a mixed performance on Friday, and its main indices finished the week in losses after posting three consecutive weekly rises. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 28 points, or 0.1%, and closed at 28,335.57. The S&P 500 added 12 points, or 0.3%, …
Read More »S&P 500, Nasdaq Edge Higher as Investors Cling to Stimulus Hopes
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite Indexes rose slightly at the open Thursday as investors pinned to hope for new financial stimulus, while shares of the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell after new data indicated a slowing economic recovery. S&P 500 rose 2.94 points, equivalent to 0.09%, to reach 3,438.50 …
Read More »Wall Street Rises on Stimulus Hopes
Wall Street rose on Tuesday, supported by recent remarks by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, suggested that there could be a new stimulus package before the upcoming elections. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 113.37 points, or …
Read More »Wall Street Opens Higher And Focus on Stimulus
Wall Street’s main indexes rose at the open Tuesday, as investors hope for more stimulus from Washington, as the Republican-controlled Senate prepares to vote on a bill to help small businesses hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 50.43 points, or 0.18%, to 28,245.85 points. The …
Read More »Wall Street Finish Lower Ahead of Stimulus Deadline
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) showed a fluctuating performance on Monday, before closing the first session of the week in losses, amid worries in Wall Street about the passing of a new stimulus package to support the economy against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Speaker of the House of …
Read More »Wall Street Opens Higher on Renewed Hopes For a Stimulus Agreement
Major US stock indices opened higher today, Monday, thanks to hopes that a vaccine for the Coronavirus will be available by the end of the year, while investors are also encouraged by indications that an agreement will soon be reached in Washington on a financial package. The Dow Jones Industrial …
Read More »Wall Street Finishes Week With Marginal Gains
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished the week with marginal gains, supported by an improvement in investors’ sentiment after data showed an increase in retail sales in the United States. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 112.11 points, or 0.39%, to close at 28,606.31, rising by about 0.1% for …
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