Stock market today: Asian shares mostly decline, shrugging off Wall Street’s overnight rally

TOKYO — Asian shares mostly fell Tuesday, despite a rally on Wall Street in stocks seen as benefiting the most from Donald Trump’s reelection as U.S. president. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei…

Stock market today: Wall Street cruises to more records as it closes its best week in a year

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks cruised to more records as they closed their best week in a year on Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to cap its biggest weekly…

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 11/7/2024

Most U.S. stocks rose as the Federal Reserve cut interest rates again to make things easier for the economy ByThe Associated Press November 7, 2024, 4:18 PM Most U.S. stocks…

Stock market today: Wall Street rallies on Election Day as economy remains solid

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks rallied Tuesday as voters headed to the polls on the last day of the presidential election and as more data piled up showing the economy…

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 11/5/2024

U.S. stocks rallied as voters headed to the polls on the last day of the presidential election and as more data piled up to show the economy remains solid ByThe…

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts ahead of Election Day and a manic week for markets

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks drifted lower Monday ahead of a momentous week full of potential flashpoints in Washington, D.C., and around the world. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3%, though…

How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 11/4/2024

U.S. stocks drifted ahead of a momentous week full of potential flashpoints, while oil prices climbed and Treasury yields dropped ByThe Associated Press November 4, 2024, 4:22 PM U.S. stocks…

Stock market today: Dow rallies to a record after a blockbuster jobs report

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks rallied Friday after a surprisingly strong report on the U.S. job market raised optimism about the economy. The S&P 500 climbed 0.9% and got close…

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 10/02/2024

U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed close near their record levels U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed close near their record levels. The S&P 500 ended little changed Wednesday, a…

Stock market today: Dow sets a record as Wall Street drifts to the finish of another winning week

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks closed another record-setting week with a muted performance Friday, as hope built on Wall Street that the U.S. economy can manage the rare feat of…