Dow, S&P 500 Hit Record Highs on Middle East Deal Optimism
NYSE pre-market update reports Dow and S&P 500 hitting fresh record highs, fueled by optimism over a potential Middle East deal, with Dow topping 54,000 and S&P 500 above 7,700.
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Recently added · Page 4Dow, S&P 500 Futures Rise to Extend Record Highs Wednesday
Dow and S&P 500 futures rise, extending record highs, with Dow futures up 0.3% and S&P 500 up 0.4%. Nasdaq-100 futures remained flat, indicating mixed sentiment in tech versus broader market.
Dow, S&P 500 Surge to Record Highs in Tuesday Rally
US stock markets opened higher Tuesday, with the Dow up 1.2% (641 points) and S&P 500 gaining, both on track for fresh record highs. Broad-based bullish sentiment across major indexes.
Caterpillar Smashes Q2 Records, Stock Soars 9% on Strong Earnings
Caterpillar posted record Q2 sales of $20.5B and EPS of $8.17, beating estimates, driven by construction and power segments; stock up 9% premarket, raising full-year outlook.
Indices Rally at Start of Mega Earnings Week; Jobs Data Looms
Major indices are higher at midday as the market enters a critical week featuring numerous earnings reports and the upcoming July jobs report.
US Stock Market Update: Q2 Earnings Beat Expectations
Argus reports that the Q2 earnings season is progressing strongly, with many companies beating expectations and raising guidance. The positive trend spans multiple major sectors.
CME Group Launches E-nano Futures, Boosting Retail Access to Major Indices
CME Group announced the launch of new E-nano equity index futures on August 24. These contracts are one-tenth the size of Micro E-mini futures, aiming to increase retail access to the S&P 500, Nasdaq…
Microsoft Surge Powers Wall Street to Sharp Gains
Wall Street closed sharply higher, driven by a rally in Microsoft shares, boosting the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices.
Stocks Tumble as Fed's Warsh Speaks; Dow Drops 775
US stocks, including the Dow and S&P 500, erased early gains and turned negative as Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh began his press conference, with the Dow falling over 700 points.
Boeing Set to Post Profit Swing in Q2 Earnings Report
Boeing reports Q2 earnings Tuesday, with analysts expecting a swing to $460M operating profit from prior year's $200M loss, signaling recovery.
S&P 500, Dow Flat as Nasdaq Rises Amid Weak Market Breadth
S&P 500 and Dow hover near breakeven despite broad market gains, while Nasdaq rises amid weak market breadth, signaling narrow leadership in tech stocks.
Dow Jones Climbs as Oil Retreats, Intel Stock Surges
Dow Jones gained Friday as oil prices retreated after recent sharp increases. Intel shares rose notably, contributing to positive market sentiment.
Dow Futures Rise, Google and Tesla Dive
Dow Jones futures gained as oil prices retreated. Intel rose on earnings, while Google and Tesla experienced significant declines.
Stocks Flat Wednesday as Traders Await After-Hours Earnings Impact
Markets were flat on Wednesday with the Dow down six points and S&P 500 slightly lower, as investors awaited after-hours earnings reports for market direction.
Stock Market Hits Records Amid Growing Wealth Divide, Survey Finds
A new Harris Poll shows most Americans misunderstand the link between the stock market and the economy, with wealth concentrated among the top 1% despite record highs in the Dow and Nasdaq.
Tech Slump Drags Markets Down; Insurance Earnings Cushion Dow
Tech stocks dragged markets lower to close the week, echoing a summer pattern. Strong insurance earnings helped limit losses in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, cushioning broader market declines.
Barron's Reader Roundup: AMD, Micron, Berkshire in Focus
Barron's reader roundup touches on SK Hynix, Micron, AMD, Travelers, Berkshire, and the Dow with no clear directional insights for markets.
Dow Jones (DJI) Rebounds 0.37% on Modest Market Gains
Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.37%, a modest gain without a clear macro catalyst.