American stocks rose to record levels on Thursday as lawmakers closed deals to extend a new financial lifeline for businesses and individuals who could support the economy through the most devastating phase of the coronavirus epidemic. In early trading all three major stock benchmarks hit hit highs intraday. The Dow …
Read More »Stokes pulls back after Tuesday’s record of the S&P 500
American stocks tumbled on Wednesday, pulling back from Tuesday’s record highs, rising cases of coronavirus and a slowdown in private sector job creation weighed on investor sentiment. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% a day after the benchmark hit its 27th closing record of the year. The Nasdaq Composite also fell …
Read More »U.S. Stock futures rise on stimulus negotiations, China’s growth
U.S. Stock futures rose on Monday, pointing to gains in key indices earlier in the week, as investors evaluated fresh stimulus packages and the prospect of China’s economic recovery. Futures linked to the S&P 500 are up 0.7%, indicating that the gauge will increase after New York’s opening llnt. Contracts …
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