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Wall Street's Winners, Losers From Trump's Victory

Banks, Tesla, private-prison stocks surge as markets hit record highs

(Newser) - US stocks stormed to records Wednesday as investors bet on what Donald Trump's return to the White House will mean for the economy and the world.
  • The S&P 500 rose 146.28 points, or 2.5%, to 5,929.04 for its best day in nearly two years.
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Dow Goes Absolutely Wild on News of Trump's Win

It's trading up roughly 1,300 points

(Newser) - Stocks are responding to a second Trump presidency in a big way. CNBC reports the Dow surged 1,300 points at the open, a rise of about 3% to an all-time high; it's at 43,510 points as of this writing. The last time it experienced a surge of...

Trump Media, Tesla, Bitcoin Are Surging
Stock Market Surges
Amid Trump Win
Nov 6, 2024 6:05 AM CST

Stock Market Surges Amid Trump Win

His promise of low corporate tax rates boosts investor confidence

(Newser) - The dollar spiked, bitcoin hit a record high, and US stock futures soared early Wednesday at the prospect of another Donald Trump presidency and a possible red sweep of Congress. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared 1,254 points, or about 2.9%. The last time the Dow...

Report on Economy Lifts Stocks to Election Day Rally

Growth in services industries was a lot stronger than expected

(Newser) - US stocks rallied Tuesday as voters headed to the polls and more data piled up to show the economy remains solid.
  • The S&P 500 rose 70.07 points, or 1.2%, to 5,782.76 and moved closer to its record set last month.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average
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Wall Street Drifts Ahead of Momentous Week
Wall Street Drifts
Ahead of Momentous Week
MARKETS
Nov 4, 2024 3:42 PM CST

Wall Street Drifts Ahead of Momentous Week

Trump Media rises 12.4%

(Newser) - US stocks drifted Monday ahead of a momentous week full of potential flashpoints, while oil prices climbed and Treasury yields dropped.
  • The S&P 500 fell 16.11 points, or 0.3%, to 5,712.69 , even though the majority of stocks within the index rose.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial
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In Dow Realignment, Nvidia Replaces Rival

Pioneer Intel loses its place after 25 years

(Newser) - The Dow Jones Industrial Average is bouncing Intel in favor of booming rival Nvidia, a change reflecting the reversed fortunes of the two in their competition to profit from chips that run artificial intelligence systems. After 25 years in the index, the pioneering semiconductor company will lose its spot next...

Trump Media, Eli Lilly Drop
Trump Media, Eli Lilly Drop
MARKETS
Oct 30, 2024 3:42 PM CDT

Trump Media, Eli Lilly Drop

Reddit jumps 42% after reporting surprise profit

(Newser) - US stock indexes gave up an early gain on Wednesday and ended slightly lower following a mixed set of profit reports from giants like Google's parent company and Eli Lilly.
  • The S&P 500 fell 19.25 points, or 0.3%, to 5,813.67.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial
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Rising Tech Stocks Lift Nasdaq to New Record
Ford, JetBlue Drop Sharply
MARKETS
Oct 29, 2024 3:51 PM CDT

Ford, JetBlue Drop Sharply

Rising tech stocks lift Nasdaq to new record

(Newser) - Rising technology stocks sent the Nasdaq composite to a record on Tuesday, but trading was mixed along the rest of Wall Street.
  • The S&P 500 rose 9.40 points, or 0.2%, to 5,832.92 , even though the majority of stocks in the index fell.
  • The Dow Jones
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Stocks Rise Ahead of a Big Week for Big Tech
Trump Media Soars 21.6%
MARKETS
Oct 28, 2024 3:53 PM CDT

Trump Media Soars 21.6%

Price has almost quadrupled since it sank to around $12 last month

(Newser) - US stock indexes rose Monday as gains for Big Tech made up for slides in oil-and-gas stocks after the price of crude tumbled sharply.
  • The S&P 500 rose 15.40 points, or 0.3%, to 5,823.52.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 273.17 points, or 0.
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McDonald's Drops 5.2% Amid E. Coli Outbreak
It Was a Bad Day for
McDonald's, Coca-Cola
MARKETS
Oct 23, 2024 3:44 PM CDT

It Was a Bad Day for McDonald's, Coca-Cola

Burger chain slumps 5.2% amid E.coli outbreak

(Newser) - US stocks closed lower Wednesday as more steam came out of Wall Street's huge, record-breaking rally.
  • The S&P 500 fell 53.78 points, or 0.9%, to 5,797.42. It was the third loss in a row for the benchmark index, the first time that's happened
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General Motors Jumps 10.4% in Its Best Day Since 2020
General Motors Jumps 10.4%
MARKETS
Oct 22, 2024 3:55 PM CDT

General Motors Jumps 10.4%

GE Aerospace drops 9% after delivering disappointing revenue forecast

(Newser) - US stock indexes barely budged after a quiet day of mixed trading on Tuesday, though General Motors had its best day in years.
  • The S&P 500 fell 2.78 points, or less than 0.1%, to 5,851.20, marking its first back-to-back loss in a month and a
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Spirit Airlines Jumps 53.1%
Spirit Airlines Jumps 53.1%
MARKETS
Oct 21, 2024 3:37 PM CDT

Spirit Airlines Jumps 53.1%

Trump Media continues strong run with 5.8% rise

(Newser) - US stocks pulled back from their all-time highs Monday as some of the steam came out of Wall Street's long, record-breaking rally.
  • The S&P 500 fell 10.69 points, or 0.2% to 5,853.98. Monday, coming off its sixth straight winning week, its longest such streak
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United Airlines Soars 12.4%
United Airlines
Soars 12.4%
MARKETS
Oct 16, 2024 3:29 PM CDT

United Airlines Soars 12.4%

Morgan Stanley was another big winner

(Newser) - US stocks rose on Wednesday following better-than-expected profit reports from Morgan Stanley, United Airlines, and other big companies.
  • The S&P 500 rose 27.21 points, or 0.5%, to 5,842.47 , a day after sliding from its all-time high because of tumbling energy and technology stocks.
  • The Dow
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Chip Stocks Drag Markets Down From Record Highs
Oil Prices, Chip Stocks Tumble
MARKETS
Oct 15, 2024 3:45 PM CDT

Oil Prices, Chip Stocks Tumble

Walgreens Boots Alliance was among the winners

(Newser) - US stocks pulled back from their records Tuesday as the price of crude oil tumbled again and technology stocks faltered.
  • The S&P 500 fell 44.59 points, or 0.8%, to 5,815.26, a day after setting an all-time high for the 46th time this year.
  • The Dow
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Wall Street Sets New Records as China Stocks Slump

KinderCare Learning jumps almost 9% in NYSE debut

(Newser) - US stocks set more records high on Wednesday after the latest wild swerves for Chinese stocks left few ripples in markets worldwide.
  • The S&P 500 rose 40.91 points, or 0.7%, to 5,792.04 and beat the all-time high it set last week.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial
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US Stocks Hold Firm After Massive Drop in Hong Kong

Hang Seng index had its worst day since 2008

(Newser) - US stocks rebounded Tuesday as falling oil prices released some of the pressure that had built up on the market.
  • The S&P 500 rose 55.19 points, or 1%, to 5,751.15 and clawed back its loss from the day before.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 126.
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Stocks Drop as Treasury Yields, Oil Prices Climb
Stocks Drop as
Treasury Yields Rise
MARKETS
Oct 7, 2024 3:35 PM CDT

Stocks Drop as Treasury Yields Rise

Trump Media jumps 11.5%

(Newser) - US stocks slid on Monday after Treasury yields hit their highest levels since the summer and oil prices continued to climb.
  • The S&P 500 fell 55.13 points, or 1%, to 5,695.94, though it's still close to its all-time high set a week ago.
  • The Dow
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Casino Company Was S&P 500's Biggest Winner
Casino Company Was
S&P 500's Biggest Winner
MARKETS
Oct 2, 2024 3:36 PM CDT

Casino Company Was S&P 500's Biggest Winner

Rise for Caesars Entertainment helped offset Humana, Nike losses

(Newser) - US stocks edged higher in a quiet Wednesday, and Treasury yields rose following an encouraging update on the job market's strength.
  • The S&P 500 rose 0.79 points, or less than 0.1%, to 5,709.54.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 39.55 points, or 0.
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Oil Prices Rise as Iran Fires Missiles at Israel

Dow, S&P 500 fall back from their records

(Newser) - US stocks retreated from their recordsTuesday after Iran fired missiles into Israel , a sharp escalation of tensions in the Middle East that investors fear could lead to disruptions in the flow of oil.
  • The S&P 500 fell 53.73 points, or 0.9%, to 5,708.75.
  • The Dow
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Wall Street Closes Winning Month With More Records

S&P 500, Dow set new records after wild ride for Asian markets

(Newser) - Wall Street closed its latest winning month and quarter with more records on Monday. The drift higher for US stocks followed a wild start to the week for financial markets in Asia, where Japanese stocks tumbled and Chinese indexes soared.
  • The S&P 500 climbed 24.31 points, or 0.
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