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Gold, Silver Surge as Stocks Resume Climbing
AI-Related Stocks Surge
Despite UK Warning
MARKETS
Oct 8, 2025 3:45 PM CDT

AI-Related Stocks Surge Despite UK Warning

Bank of England says boom could face 'sudden correction'

(Newser) - Wall Street's pause from its record-breaking rally didn't last long.
  • The S&P 500 climbed 39.13 points, or 0.6%, to 6,753.72 on Wednesday, a day after snapping a seven-day winning streak, and set its latest all-time high.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed essentially
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Stocks Break 7-Day Winning Streak
Stocks Break
Winning Streak
as Gold Surges
MARKETS
Oct 7, 2025 3:37 PM CDT

Stocks Break Winning Streak as Gold Surges

Tesla, Oracle were heaviest weights on market

(Newser) - Wall Street's record-breaking rally ran out of momentum on Tuesday after the price of gold topped $4,000 per ounce for the first time.
  • The S&P 500 fell 25.69 points, or 0.4% to 6,714.59, breaking a seven-day winning streak.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average
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AMD Jumps 23.7% After OpenAI Deal
AMD Soars After
Announcing OpenAI Deal
MARKETS
Oct 6, 2025 3:40 PM CDT

AMD Soars After Announcing OpenAI Deal

Tesla rises 5.4% amid new product rumors

(Newser) - Wall Street rose to more records on Monday as excitement around artificial intelligence keeps driving the market.
  • The S&P 500 rose 24.49 points, or 0.4%, to 6,740.28, a new all-time high.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 63.31 points, or 0.1%, to 46,
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Tech Stocks Lift Wall St. to All-Time Highs
OpenAI Stargate Deal
Lifts Tech Stocks
MARKETS
Oct 2, 2025 3:30 PM CDT

OpenAI Stargate Deal Lifts Tech Stocks

Wall St. rises to all-time highs despite shutdown

(Newser) - US stocks edged up to more records on Thursday, with the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq composite all hitting new all-time highs.
  • The S&P 500 rose 4.15 points, or 0.1%, to 6,715.35.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 78.
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Stocks Rise to New Records Despite Shutdown
Stocks Rise to
New Records
Despite Shutdown
MARKETS
Oct 1, 2025 3:44 PM CDT

Stocks Rise to New Records Despite Shutdown

But investors weren't thrilled about Peloton's new AI offering

(Newser) - US stocks rose to more records Wednesday, as Wall Street still doesn't seem overly concerned about the latest shutdown of the US government.
  • The S&P 500 rose 22.74 points, or 0.3%, to 6,711.20 and topped its all-time high set last week.
  • The Dow Jones
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Wall Street Closes Out Another Winning Month
Markets Shrug Off
Shutdown Fears
MARKETS
Sep 30, 2025 3:33 PM CDT

Markets Shrug Off Shutdown Fears

Spotify drops 4.2% after CEO steps down

(Newser) - US stocks coasted to the finish of their latest winning month on Tuesday.
  • The S&P 500 rose 27.25 points, or 0.4%, to 6,688.49 to close out its fifth straight winning month after setting a record last week.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 81.82
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Trump Social Media Post Lifts Marijuana Stocks
Trump Social Media Post
Lifts Marijuana Stocks
MARKETS
Sep 29, 2025 3:43 PM CDT

Trump Social Media Post Lifts Marijuana Stocks

Electronic Arts jumps 4.5% after buyout deal confirmed

(Newser) - Wall Street drifted slightly higher Monday after a day of mixed trading.
  • The S&P 500 rose 17.51 points, or 0.3%, to 6,661.21.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 68.78 points, or 0.1%, to 46,317.07.
  • The Nasdaq composite rose 107.09 points,
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Wall Street Stumbles for a 3rd Straight Loss
Stocks Drop After Strong
Reports on the Economy
MARKETS
Sep 25, 2025 3:55 PM CDT

Stocks Drop After Strong Reports on the Economy

'Buckle up,' analyst says

(Newser) - Wall Street stumbled to its longest losing streak in more than a month Thursday as US stocks gave back more of this year's big gains for a third straight day.
  • The S&P 500 fell 33.25 points, or 0.5%, to 6,604.72.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial
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Micron Gives Back Some of Its Huge Gain for the Year

Computer memory maker drops 2.8% despite beating profit, revenue forecasts

(Newser) - US stocks drifted lower again on Wednesday, easing major indexes a bit further below the all-time highs they set at the beginning of the week.
  • The S&P 500 fell 18.95 points, or 0.3%, to 6,637.97.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 171.50 points, or
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Wall Street's Rally Takes a Breather
Tylenol Maker
Bounces Back
MARKETS
Sep 23, 2025 4:27 PM CDT

Tylenol Maker Bounces Back

Indexes break winning streak after big drops for tech stocks

(Newser) - US stocks slipped on Tuesday as Wall Street took a pause from its relentless rally.
  • The S&P 500 fell 36.83 points, or 0.6%, to 6,656.92.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 88.76 points, or 0.2%, to 46,292.78.
  • The Nasdaq composite fell
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Stocks Hit All-Time Highs for a 3rd Straight Day
Oracle Surges 6.3% After
News of TikTok Deal
MARKETS
Sep 22, 2025 3:38 PM CDT

Oracle Surges 6.3% After News of TikTok Deal

Indexes hit all-time highs for 3rd straight days.

(Newser) - The seemingly relentless rally on Wall Street drove US stocks to more records on Monday. The S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq composite hit new all-time highs for the third straight day.
  • The S&P 500 rose 29.39 points, or 0.4% to 6,
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Tech Stocks Lift Wall Street to New Records
Intel Just Had Its
Best Day Since 1987
MARKETS
Sep 18, 2025 3:36 PM CDT

Intel Just Had Its Best Day Since 1987

Tech stocks lift Wall Street to new records

(Newser) - Wall Street rolled to more records on Thursday, led by a rally for technology stocks. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq composite all hit all-time highs, as did the Russell 2000 index of smaller stocks.
  • The S&P 500 rose 31.61 points, or 0.
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Stocks Churn After Fed's First Rate Cut of the Year

Gains evaporated after Powell stressed that conditions could change quickly

(Newser) - US stocks churned between gains and losses Wednesday, but they ultimately remained near their record levels.
  • The S&P 500 fell 6.41 points, or 0.1%, to 6,600.35 and hung near its record set at the start of the week.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 260.
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New York Times Co. Drops 1.6% After Trump Lawsuit

Stocks drift downward ahead of Fed meeting

(Newser) - US stocks drifted a bit below their record heights Tuesday, a day ahead of what traders expect will be the Fed's first rate cut of the year.
  • The S&P 500 fell 8.52 points, or 0.1%, to 6,606.76, coming off its latest all-time high.
  • The
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Alphabet's Market Cap Tops $3B for First Time
Alphabet's Market Cap
Tops $3B for First Time
MARKETS
Sep 15, 2025 3:29 PM CDT

Alphabet's Market Cap Tops $3B for First Time

Tesla jumps 3.6% after Musk's stock buy

(Newser) - Wall Street ticked to more records on Monday.
  • The S&P 500 rose 30.99 points, or 0.5%, to 6,615.28. and topped its prior all-time high set last week.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 49.23 points, or 0.1%, to 45,883.45.
  • The Nasdaq
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Oracle Leaps 35.9%
Oracle Leaps 35.9%
MARKETS
Sep 10, 2025 3:40 PM CDT

Oracle Leaps 35.9%

'AI Changes Everything,' Ellison says

(Newser) - Wall Street closed mostly higher to notch more records on Wednesday.
  • The S&P 500 added 0.3% Wednesday and set an all-time high for a second straight day.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5%, and
  • The Nasdaq composite inched up less than 0.1% to add to
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Wall Street Hits New Records After Report on Job Market

Traders are certain Fed will deliver rate cut next week

(Newser) - US stocks drifted to more records on Tuesday, with the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq composite all closing at all-time highs.
  • The S&P 500 rose 17.46 points, or 0.3%, to 6,512.61 Tuesday, beating its all-time high set last week.
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Nasdaq Hits New Record at Start of Pivotal Week
2 Out of 3 Stocks
Joining S&P 500 Rise
MARKETS
Sep 8, 2025 3:34 PM CDT

2 Out of 3 Stocks Joining S&P 500 Rise

SpaceX deal lifts EchoStar almost 20%

(Newser) - Stocks nudged higher Monday ahead of a week with several data reports that could dictate by how much or even whether the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its next meeting in a week.
  • The S&P 500 rose 13.65 points, or 0.2%, to 6,495.15
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Stocks Surge to Record Ahead of Jobs Report
American Eagle Outfitters
Jumps Almost 40%
MARKETS
Sep 4, 2025 3:35 PM CDT

American Eagle Outfitters Jumps Almost 40%

Fashion retailer got a lot of attention from Sydney Sweeney ad campaign

(Newser) - Stocks rose to a record on Thursday as Wall Street made its final moves ahead of an update on the job market, one that could clear the way for the cuts to interest rates that investors love.
  • The S&P 500 rose 53.82 points, or 0.8%, to 6,
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Alphabet, Macy's Jump as Pressure on Market Eases

Dollar Tree was on the losing side

(Newser) - Wall Street steadied itself Wednesday after Alphabet and other technology stocks rose.
  • The S&P 500 rose 32.72 points, or 0.5%, to 6,448.26, breaking the two-day losing skid it's been on since setting its latest all-time high.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 24.58
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