US stocks swung sharply on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average surrendering early gains to close more than 200 points lower as profit-taking emerged late in the session. An early rally fuelled by strength in chipmakers and technology shares on news of planned US semiconductor tariffs and possible exemptions faded as the day progressed.Continue Reading

Wall Street advanced on Wednesday, lifted by a strong rebound in technology shares and renewed optimism around corporate earnings. Apple led the move higher after confirming a major increase in US manufacturing investment, helping to offset concerns over fresh tariff measures. Investor sentiment improved despite the Trump administration’s decision to raise tariffs on Indian importsContinue Reading

US equities pulled back on Tuesday as caution returned to markets following softer services sector data and fresh tariff threats from President Donald Trump. Investors weighed signs of slowing economic momentum against a strong start to the week, with technology and industrial stocks under particular pressure. Sentiment weakened further after Trump signalled plans to introduceContinue Reading

US equities climbed sharply on Monday as buyers stepped back in after last week’s sell-off, with strength in technology and semiconductor shares driving gains across all major indices. Investors appeared willing to put aside recent concerns over softer economic data and fresh tariff measures, focusing instead on the potential for progress in trade discussions andContinue Reading

Wall Street fell sharply on Friday as traders absorbed a wave of disappointing economic data and an escalation in trade tensions that jolted markets across the globe. A much weaker-than-expected US labour report reignited recession fears and sent rate-cut expectations surging, while President Trump’s rollout of higher tariffs on dozens of countries unnerved investors alreadyContinue Reading

US stocks reversed lower on Tuesday as renewed trade uncertainty ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision led to a broad pullback across major indices. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gave up early gains after touching record highs, while the Dow extended losses into the close following confirmation that US-China negotiations had ended withoutContinue Reading

Wall Street opened the week in cautious fashion as a long-awaited trade deal between the US and European Union failed to lift sentiment meaningfully, with investors instead turning their focus to a potentially pivotal stretch of central bank decisions and corporate earnings. This week brings one of the busiest earnings schedules of the season, alongsideContinue Reading

Wall Street ended mixed on Thursday as upbeat results from Alphabet helped push the Nasdaq and S&P 500 to fresh all-time highs, while the Dow came under pressure from earnings misses in major names. Alphabet’s post-earnings rally helped offset weakness in Tesla and IBM, both of which fell sharply after disappointing second-quarter updates. Broader marketContinue Reading

US equities closed mixed as renewed pressure in chip stocks weighed on the Nasdaq, while broader earnings strength supported gains in the Dow and S&P 500. Semiconductor shares fell sharply following reports of delays in a high-profile AI initiative, dragging major tech names lower and ending the Nasdaq’s winning streak. In contrast, healthcare stocks ralliedContinue Reading

US stocks ended mixed on Monday, but optimism over earnings helped the Nasdaq and S&P 500 notch fresh milestones. The S&P 500 closed above the 6,300 level for the first time, while the Nasdaq Composite finished at a new record high, fuelled by strength in major technology shares. Alphabet and Meta led the gains asContinue Reading

Markets ended mixed on Friday as renewed tariff headlines weighed on sentiment despite a solid week for earnings and economic data. The Dow declined over 140 points following reports that President Trump is pushing for new tariffs on EU imports, reigniting trade tensions. The S&P 500 briefly touched a record high before finishing flat, whileContinue Reading

US stocks climbed on Thursday, lifted by encouraging signs from the labour market and consumer spending, alongside another wave of stronger-than-expected corporate earnings. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both registered new all-time closing highs, continuing this year’s upward momentum. Investors were reassured by fresh retail sales and jobless claims data, which painted a picture ofContinue Reading