Wall Street opened May with gains as strong results from Microsoft and Meta revived enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, lifting major indexes despite mounting economic concerns. The Nasdaq led the rally, fully erasing its April losses, while the S&P 500 climbed back near pre-tariff levels. Information technology outperformed sharply, helping offset fresh signs of weakness inContinue Reading

A surprise contraction in the US economy rattled markets on Wednesday, capping off a tumultuous April marked by policy whiplash and rising recession fears. The Dow climbed over 140 points by the close, while the S&P 500 eked out a modest gain and the Nasdaq slipped. Despite a late rebound that extended daily winning streaks,Continue Reading

Wall Street finished higher Tuesday as growing optimism around a potential trade agreement reignited risk appetite late in the session. The Dow surged over 300 points after US Commerce Secretary said a deal was effectively completed, pending approval from a foreign government. That headline helped the S&P 500 notch its sixth straight gain, while theContinue Reading

Wall Street moved carefully on Monday as traders prepared for a wave of earnings reports and critical economic releases. The S&P 500 edged higher to notch its fifth consecutive gain, while the Dow advanced and the Nasdaq posted a slight decline. Big Tech names were volatile ahead of their earnings, with Amazon and Microsoft underContinue Reading

Investors ended the week on a positive note, encouraged by easing trade tensions and a powerful rally in major technology stocks. While uncertainty around tariffs remained a source of volatility, growing optimism about corporate earnings helped lift sentiment across equity markets. Technology shares led the charge, boosting broader indexes and reviving risk appetite. Despite mixedContinue Reading

Wall Street extended its rebound Thursday, as tech stocks drove major indexes higher for a third straight session. Investors welcomed upbeat corporate results and signs that the US may be softening its trade stance, even as China denied any active talks. Semiconductor and software names surged, helping lift overall sentiment despite caution from some marketContinue Reading

US equities surged early Wednesday but finished the session well off their highs, as enthusiasm over potential easing in US-China trade tensions gave way to a more cautious tone. President Trump’s remarks on reducing tariffs, alongside his assurance that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell would remain in his post, lifted sentiment across global markets. TheContinue Reading

Markets came roaring back on Tuesday, snapping a four-day skid as hopes for a thaw in US-China trade tensions sparked a broad-based rally. The Dow surged more than 1,000 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each gained over 2.5%. Investor sentiment turned after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told a group of Wall Street executivesContinue Reading

US markets plunged Monday as President Donald Trump intensified his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, fuelling concerns about central bank independence and clouding the outlook for interest rate policy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 950 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each dropped over 2%. The sell-off was ledContinue Reading

Markets seesawed Thursday as investors absorbed escalating tensions between the White House and the Federal Reserve alongside volatile corporate earnings. The Dow plunged over 500 points, dragged lower by a collapse in UnitedHealth, while the S&P 500 managed a small gain and the Nasdaq slipped modestly. Pressure mounted after President Trump lashed out at FedContinue Reading

US stocks edged lower on Tuesday as a slump in tariff-related volatility allowed investors to refocus on earnings season. The S&P 500 dipped slightly after back-to-back gains, while the Dow and Nasdaq also posted modest declines. Financial stocks outperformed, led by strong quarterly results from major banks, while Boeing weighed on the broader market amidContinue Reading

Stocks closed higher Monday as technology shares rebounded following President Trump’s decision to temporarily exempt smartphones, semiconductors, and other key electronics from newly proposed tariffs. All three major indexes reversed early losses in a volatile session, with investors cautiously welcoming what some viewed as a partial retreat from more extreme trade measures. The move helpedContinue Reading