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Spirit Airlines Plunges 59.3%
Spirit Airlines Plunges 59.3%
MARKETS
Nov 13, 2024 3:30 PM CST

Spirit Airlines Plunges 59.3%

Inflation report is good news for those hoping for more rate cuts

(Newser) - US stocks drifted near their records Wednesday after the latest inflation update boosted hopes that more help for the economy will arrive next month from another cut to interest rates.
  • The S&P 500 rose 1.39 points, or less than 0.1%, to 5,985.38.
  • The Dow Jones
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Stocks Drop as 'Trump Trade' Loses Steam
'Trump Trade'
Loses Momentum
MARKETS
Nov 12, 2024 3:27 PM CST

'Trump Trade' Loses Momentum

Tesla, Trump Media drop as stocks pull back from record highs

(Newser) - US stocks edged lower Tuesday as momentum came out of the torrid "Trump trade" that swept Wall Street following Donald Trump's presidential victory.
  • The S&P 500 fell 17.36 points, or 0.3%, to 5,983.99, coming off its latest record.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average
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Tesla Jumps 9.1% as Markets Roll Higer
S&P 500 Closes
Above 6K for First Time
MARKETS
Nov 11, 2024 3:55 PM CST

S&P 500 Closes Above 6K for First Time

Tesla was the strongest force pushing it higher

(Newser) - Most US stocks rose on Wall Street, but drops for Nvidia and some other heavyweight Big Tech companies kept indexes in check on Monday.
  • The S&P 500 rose 5.81 points, or 0.1%, to 6,001.35, closing above 6,000 for the first time coming off last
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Wall Street's Winners, Losers From Trump's Victory

Banks, Tesla, private-prison stocks surge as markets hit record highs

(Newser) - US stocks stormed to records Wednesday as investors bet on what Donald Trump's return to the White House will mean for the economy and the world.
  • The S&P 500 rose 146.28 points, or 2.5%, to 5,929.04 for its best day in nearly two years.
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Trump Media, Tesla, Bitcoin Are Surging
Stock Market Surges
Amid Trump Win
Nov 6, 2024 6:05 AM CST

Stock Market Surges Amid Trump Win

His promise of low corporate tax rates boosts investor confidence

(Newser) - The dollar spiked, bitcoin hit a record high, and US stock futures soared early Wednesday at the prospect of another Donald Trump presidency and a possible red sweep of Congress. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared 1,254 points, or about 2.9%. The last time the Dow...

Report on Economy Lifts Stocks to Election Day Rally

Growth in services industries was a lot stronger than expected

(Newser) - US stocks rallied Tuesday as voters headed to the polls and more data piled up to show the economy remains solid.
  • The S&P 500 rose 70.07 points, or 1.2%, to 5,782.76 and moved closer to its record set last month.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average
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Trump Media, Eli Lilly Drop
Trump Media, Eli Lilly Drop
MARKETS
Oct 30, 2024 3:42 PM CDT

Trump Media, Eli Lilly Drop

Reddit jumps 42% after reporting surprise profit

(Newser) - US stock indexes gave up an early gain on Wednesday and ended slightly lower following a mixed set of profit reports from giants like Google's parent company and Eli Lilly.
  • The S&P 500 fell 19.25 points, or 0.3%, to 5,813.67.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial
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Rising Tech Stocks Lift Nasdaq to New Record
Ford, JetBlue Drop Sharply
MARKETS
Oct 29, 2024 3:51 PM CDT

Ford, JetBlue Drop Sharply

Rising tech stocks lift Nasdaq to new record

(Newser) - Rising technology stocks sent the Nasdaq composite to a record on Tuesday, but trading was mixed along the rest of Wall Street.
  • The S&P 500 rose 9.40 points, or 0.2%, to 5,832.92 , even though the majority of stocks in the index fell.
  • The Dow Jones
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Stocks Rise Ahead of a Big Week for Big Tech
Trump Media Soars 21.6%
MARKETS
Oct 28, 2024 3:53 PM CDT

Trump Media Soars 21.6%

Price has almost quadrupled since it sank to around $12 last month

(Newser) - US stock indexes rose Monday as gains for Big Tech made up for slides in oil-and-gas stocks after the price of crude tumbled sharply.
  • The S&P 500 rose 15.40 points, or 0.3%, to 5,823.52.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 273.17 points, or 0.
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McDonald's Drops 5.2% Amid E. Coli Outbreak
It Was a Bad Day for
McDonald's, Coca-Cola
MARKETS
Oct 23, 2024 3:44 PM CDT

It Was a Bad Day for McDonald's, Coca-Cola

Burger chain slumps 5.2% amid E.coli outbreak

(Newser) - US stocks closed lower Wednesday as more steam came out of Wall Street's huge, record-breaking rally.
  • The S&P 500 fell 53.78 points, or 0.9%, to 5,797.42. It was the third loss in a row for the benchmark index, the first time that's happened
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General Motors Jumps 10.4% in Its Best Day Since 2020
General Motors Jumps 10.4%
MARKETS
Oct 22, 2024 3:55 PM CDT

General Motors Jumps 10.4%

GE Aerospace drops 9% after delivering disappointing revenue forecast

(Newser) - US stock indexes barely budged after a quiet day of mixed trading on Tuesday, though General Motors had its best day in years.
  • The S&P 500 fell 2.78 points, or less than 0.1%, to 5,851.20, marking its first back-to-back loss in a month and a
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Spirit Airlines Jumps 53.1%
Spirit Airlines Jumps 53.1%
MARKETS
Oct 21, 2024 3:37 PM CDT

Spirit Airlines Jumps 53.1%

Trump Media continues strong run with 5.8% rise

(Newser) - US stocks pulled back from their all-time highs Monday as some of the steam came out of Wall Street's long, record-breaking rally.
  • The S&P 500 fell 10.69 points, or 0.2% to 5,853.98. Monday, coming off its sixth straight winning week, its longest such streak
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United Airlines Soars 12.4%
United Airlines
Soars 12.4%
MARKETS
Oct 16, 2024 3:29 PM CDT

United Airlines Soars 12.4%

Morgan Stanley was another big winner

(Newser) - US stocks rose on Wednesday following better-than-expected profit reports from Morgan Stanley, United Airlines, and other big companies.
  • The S&P 500 rose 27.21 points, or 0.5%, to 5,842.47 , a day after sliding from its all-time high because of tumbling energy and technology stocks.
  • The Dow
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Chip Stocks Drag Markets Down From Record Highs
Oil Prices, Chip Stocks Tumble
MARKETS
Oct 15, 2024 3:45 PM CDT

Oil Prices, Chip Stocks Tumble

Walgreens Boots Alliance was among the winners

(Newser) - US stocks pulled back from their records Tuesday as the price of crude oil tumbled again and technology stocks faltered.
  • The S&P 500 fell 44.59 points, or 0.8%, to 5,815.26, a day after setting an all-time high for the 46th time this year.
  • The Dow
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Wall Street Sets New Records as China Stocks Slump

KinderCare Learning jumps almost 9% in NYSE debut

(Newser) - US stocks set more records high on Wednesday after the latest wild swerves for Chinese stocks left few ripples in markets worldwide.
  • The S&P 500 rose 40.91 points, or 0.7%, to 5,792.04 and beat the all-time high it set last week.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial
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US Stocks Hold Firm After Massive Drop in Hong Kong

Hang Seng index had its worst day since 2008

(Newser) - US stocks rebounded Tuesday as falling oil prices released some of the pressure that had built up on the market.
  • The S&P 500 rose 55.19 points, or 1%, to 5,751.15 and clawed back its loss from the day before.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 126.
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Stocks Drop as Treasury Yields, Oil Prices Climb
Stocks Drop as
Treasury Yields Rise
MARKETS
Oct 7, 2024 3:35 PM CDT

Stocks Drop as Treasury Yields Rise

Trump Media jumps 11.5%

(Newser) - US stocks slid on Monday after Treasury yields hit their highest levels since the summer and oil prices continued to climb.
  • The S&P 500 fell 55.13 points, or 1%, to 5,695.94, though it's still close to its all-time high set a week ago.
  • The Dow
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Casino Company Was S&P 500's Biggest Winner
Casino Company Was
S&P 500's Biggest Winner
MARKETS
Oct 2, 2024 3:36 PM CDT

Casino Company Was S&P 500's Biggest Winner

Rise for Caesars Entertainment helped offset Humana, Nike losses

(Newser) - US stocks edged higher in a quiet Wednesday, and Treasury yields rose following an encouraging update on the job market's strength.
  • The S&P 500 rose 0.79 points, or less than 0.1%, to 5,709.54.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 39.55 points, or 0.
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Oil Prices Rise as Iran Fires Missiles at Israel

Dow, S&P 500 fall back from their records

(Newser) - US stocks retreated from their recordsTuesday after Iran fired missiles into Israel , a sharp escalation of tensions in the Middle East that investors fear could lead to disruptions in the flow of oil.
  • The S&P 500 fell 53.73 points, or 0.9%, to 5,708.75.
  • The Dow
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Wall Street Closes Winning Month With More Records

S&P 500, Dow set new records after wild ride for Asian markets

(Newser) - Wall Street closed its latest winning month and quarter with more records on Monday. The drift higher for US stocks followed a wild start to the week for financial markets in Asia, where Japanese stocks tumbled and Chinese indexes soared.
  • The S&P 500 climbed 24.31 points, or 0.
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