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Stock Market Ends
Worst Week Since
August

Nov 13, 2015 3:15 PM CST

Stock Market Ends Worst Week Since August

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq all end the day down

(Newser) - The stock market had its worst week since August as investors dumped retail stocks over worries that the holiday season will be a dud. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 202 points, or 1.2%, to 17,245 Friday. The Standard & Poor's 500 index gave up 22 points,...

Dow Falls 254

Nov 12, 2015 3:19 PM CST

Dow Falls 254

S&P 500, Nasdaq also down

(Newser) - A deepening slump in prices for oil, metals, and other commodities sent stock prices lower Thursday. The Dow and the Standard & Poor's 500 index are now negative for the year. The Dow sank 254 points, or 1.4%, to 17,448. The S&P 500 lost 29 points,...

Dow Ends Day Down 56

Nov 11, 2015 3:19 PM CST

Dow Ends Day Down 56

S&P 500, Nasdaq also down

(Newser) - Stocks are closing lower, dragged down by weakness in retailers and energy companies. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 56 points, or 0.3%, to 17,702 Wednesday. The Standard & Poor's 500 index lost six points, or 0.3%, to 2,075. The Nasdaq composite declined 16 points,...

Dow Ends Day Up 27

Nov 10, 2015 3:22 PM CST

Dow Ends Day Up 27

S&P 500 also up, Nasdaq down

(Newser) - The stock market turned mostly higher in late trading, leaving indexes with modest gains after a sluggish day. The Dow Jones industrial average climbed 27 points, or 0.2%, to 17,758 Tuesday. It was down as much as 72 points earlier. The Standard & Poor's 500 index gained...

Dow Ends Week Up 47

Nov 6, 2015 3:21 PM CST

Dow Ends Week Up 47

S&P 500 down, Nasdaq up

(Newser) - US stocks are closing mixed after a strong October jobs report prompted investors to position themselves for higher interest rates coming as early as next month. Employers added 271,000 jobs—the most in 10 months—across a range of industries. This could lead the Federal Reserve to raise interest...

Stocks End Day
Nearly Unchanged

Nov 5, 2015 3:20 PM CST

Stocks End Day Nearly Unchanged

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq all slightly down

(Newser) - Stocks ended nearly unchanged after a quiet session as traders weighed mixed corporate earnings and waited for the government's monthly jobs report, due out Friday. A strong jobs report would be good news for the economy, but it could prompt the Federal Reserve to consider raising interest rates next...

Dow Ends Day Down 50

Nov 4, 2015 3:16 PM CST

Dow Ends Day Down 50

S&P 500, Nasdaq also slightly down

(Newser) - Stock indexes are closing with moderate losses, led by declines in energy companies as the price of oil turns lower. Exxon Mobil and Chevron had some of the biggest declines in the Dow Jones industrial average Wednesday. The Dow Jones fell 50 points, or 0.3%, to 17,867. The...

Dow Ends Day Up 89

Nov 3, 2015 3:18 PM CST

Dow Ends Day Up 89

S&P 500, Nasdaq also up

(Newser) - Stock indexes are closing higher, led by big gains in energy companies as the price of oil rose. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 89 points, or 0.5%, to 17,918 Tuesday. The Standard & Poor's 500 index gained five points, or 0.3%, to 2,109. The...

Dow Surges 165

Nov 2, 2015 3:20 PM CST

Dow Surges 165

Health care stocks among the winners today

(Newser) - Stocks posted solid gains Monday, adding to last month's big advances and pushing the Dow Jones industrial average into positive territory for 2015. Several companies moved on news, including Chipotle Mexican Grill, and Visa. Health care stocks were among the winners as drugmakers Pfizer and AbbVie climbed, while energy...

Stock Market Closes
With Biggest Monthly
Gain in 4 Years

Oct 30, 2015 3:16 PM CDT

Stock Market Closes With Biggest Monthly Gain in 4 Years

But for the day, Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are all down

(Newser) - The stock market drifted lower Friday but finished October with its biggest monthly gain in four years. US government data released during the month showed feeble economic growth, wage growth, and consumer spending growth. But the outlook for future growth brightened and fears waned that a slowing Chinese economy would...

Dow Ends Day Down 23

Oct 29, 2015 3:13 PM CDT

Dow Ends Day Down 23

S&P 500, Nasdaq also down

(Newser) - Stocks are closing slightly lower after the US government said economic growth slowed more than expected in the summer. The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 23 points, or 0.1%, to 17,756 Thursday. The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell a point to 2,089. The Nasdaq composite...

Dow Ends Day Up 198

Oct 28, 2015 3:16 PM CDT

Dow Ends Day Up 198

S&P 500, Nasdaq also up

(Newser) - A late afternoon rally is leaving the stock market solidly higher at the closing bell as traders get more comfortable with the prospect of higher US interest rates. Stock indexes had wobbled in mid-afternoon trading Wednesday shortly after the Federal Reserve released a policy statement saying it would consider raising...

Dow Ends Day Down 41

Oct 27, 2015 3:18 PM CDT

Dow Ends Day Down 41

S&P 500, Nasdaq also down

(Newser) - Stocks are closing lower after several US companies delivered disappointing results and forecasts. The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 41 points, or 0.2%, to 17,581 Tuesday. The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell five points, or 0.3%, to 2,065. The Nasdaq composite fell four points,...

Dow Falls 23
Before Fed Meeting

Oct 26, 2015 3:20 PM CDT

Dow Falls 23 Before Fed Meeting

Investors see a busy week ahead

(Newser) - Stocks are closing mostly lower as traders look ahead to a busy week of corporate earnings and a Federal Reserve meeting. Xerox slumped 3% Monday after its quarterly revenue missed analysts' estimates. The company said it would review its business and spending plans. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 23...

Dow Ends Day Up 157

Oct 23, 2015 3:20 PM CDT

Dow Ends Day Up 157

S&P 500, Nasdaq also up

(Newser) - A surge in big-name technology shares helped push the stock market back into the black for the year. Microsoft, Amazon, and Google's parent company Alphabet closed sharply higher Friday. All three released surprisingly strong results the day before. The Nasdaq composite, which is heavily weighted with technology stocks, rose...

Dow Ends Day Up 320

Oct 22, 2015 3:13 PM CDT

Dow Ends Day Up 320

Nasdaq, S&P 500 also up

(Newser) - Stocks are closing sharply higher after some encouraging results from McDonald's, eBay and other companies. The Dow Jones industrial average climbed 320 points, or 1.9%, to 17,489 Thursday. The Standard & Poor's 500 index increased 33 points, or 1.7%, to 2,052. The Nasdaq composite...

Dow Ends Day Down 48

Oct 21, 2015 3:24 PM CDT

Dow Ends Day Down 48

S&P 500, Nasdaq also down

(Newser) - Stocks are closing lower after an early rally faded. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 48 points, 0.3%, to 17,168 Wednesday. The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 11 points, or 0.6%, to 2,018. The Nasdaq composite fell 40 points, or 0.8%, to 4,...

Dow Ends Day Down 13

Oct 20, 2015 3:17 PM CDT

Dow Ends Day Down 13

S&P 500, Nasdaq also slightly down

(Newser) - Stocks are ending slightly lower as some weak earnings reports weigh on the market. The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 13 points, or 0.1%, to 17,217 Tuesday. The Standard & Poor's 500 index declined two points, or 0.1%, to 2,030. The Nasdaq composite edged down...

Dow Ends Day Up 14

Oct 19, 2015 3:22 PM CDT

Dow Ends Day Up 14

S&P 500, Nasdaq also slightly up

(Newser) - Stocks are closing with tiny gains after spending most of the day in the red. The Dow climbed 14 points, or 0.1%, to 17,230 Monday. The Standard & Poor's 500 index edged up a fraction to 2,033. The Nasdaq composite edged up 18 points, or 0....

Report: Russians Hacked Dow Jones for Stock Tips

Oct 16, 2015 5:45 PM CDT

Report: Russians Hacked Dow Jones for Stock Tips

Dow Jones denies any knowledge of such a hack

(Newser) - Citing interviews with four anonymous sources, Bloomberg reports Russian hackers broke into Dow Jones & Co. servers a year or so ago and stole stock information before it was public. Dow Jones, which is part of News Corp and owns the Wall Street Journal, claims it's unaware of any...