Stocks dipped Monday after President Trump announced a fresh salvo of tariffs on more than a dozen countries as he works to rectify what he views as persistent trade imbalances. The S&P 500 as fell 49 points, or 0.8%, to close at 6,230, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 422 points, or 0.9%, to close … Read more
Leading stock market indexes opened in record territory, with investors buoyed by signs of progress on a U.S.-China trade deal. Shortly after the start of trade on Friday, the S&P 500 rose 14 points, or 0.2%, to 6,155 points, surpassing its previous all-time closing high in February of 6,144. The index also briefly edged above … Read more
The S&P 500 is approaching a record high, marking a stunning turnaround from April when stocks nosedived after President Donald Trump unveiled a flurry of tariffs on so-called “Liberation Day.” The S&P 500 has jumped 23% since closing at its 2025 low on April 8. On Thursday, it closed up 9 points, or 0.8%, to … Read more
Expert breaks down Israel-Iran developments Here’s what could happen next between Israel and Iran 03:48 Stocks look set to extend their gains Tuesday, with futures contracts climbing amid investor hopes that Israel and Iran would abide by a ceasefire announced by President Trump. As of 8:51 a.m. EDT, S&P 500 futures were up 42 points, … Read more