In this week’s recap: Markets overcome reaction to latest Delta variant news. THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Overcoming a COVID-related economic growth scare, stocks moved higher amid a week of strong corporate earnings reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.08%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 gained 1.96%. The Nasdaq Composite index soared 2.84% for the week. …
In this week’s recap: Stocks retreat as inflation advances. THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Despite a good start to earnings season and some solid economic data, worries of slower second-half economic growth led to a pullback in stock prices last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.52%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 lost 0.97%. The Nasdaq …
In this week’s recap: Stocks edge higher in short week. THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Stocks managed small gains as investors wrestled with concerns over economic growth prospects and a rise in COVID-19 infections. The Dow Jones Industrial Average picked up 0.24%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 gained 0.40%. The Nasdaq Composite index added 0.43%. The MSCI …
In this week’s recap: Employment reports and consumer confidence are up; stock market replies favorably. THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Strong employment reports and rising consumer confidence sent the stock market broadly higher last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.02%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 picked up 1.67%. The Nasdaq Composite index gained 1.94%. The …
In this week’s recap: Stocks reach all-time highs and the housing market showed significant improvement. THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Stocks reached new all-time highs last week as markets staged a strong rebound from the previous week’s declines. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 3.44%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 picked up 2.74%. The Nasdaq Composite index …
Learn about how legislative changes can help you finance your loved one’s education. As a parent or grandparent, you know firsthand the challenges of funding a child’s education. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Act was passed at the end of 2020 and has changed some of the qualifications for students to receive …
In this week’s recap: The Fed signals interest rate hikes. THE WEEK ON WALL STREET New messaging from the Federal Reserve on interest rates and inflation last week led to a broad retreat in stock prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 3.45% while the Standard & Poor’s 500 lost 1.91%. The Nasdaq Composite index slipped 0.28% for …
In this week’s recap: Stocks kept cool, even as inflation came in hot. THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Stocks ended the week mixed as investors appeared to shrug off a hotter-than-expected inflation report. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.80%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 advanced 0.41%. The Nasdaq Composite index led, tacking on 1.85%. The MSCI …
In this week’s recap: Positive labor numbers lead stocks to a modest gain. THE WEEK ON WALL STREET A strong, but not too strong, employment report sparked a rally on the final day of trading, propelling stocks to a modest gain for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed by 0.66%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 …
In this week’s recap: Upbeat feelings boost the stock market, with America reopening ahead of Memorial Day. THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Optimism over the economic reopening and renewed enthusiasm for technology and other high-growth companies powered the stock market higher last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.94%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 climbed 1.16%. …