US stocks soar to new record as growth accelerates
The Dow stock index climbed above 18,000 for the first time ever Tuesday after government data estimated third-quarter US economic growth at a spectacular five percent.
Dec 23, 2014, 22:36 PM IST
Dow, S&P hit record after GDP data
US stocks advanced on Tuesday, with both the Dow and S&P 500 building on a four-day rally to set new intraday records after an unexpectedly strong report on economic growth.
Dec 23, 2014, 20:49 PM IST
Dow gains nearly 300 points as Fed keeps rates low
The Dow jumped nearly 300 points Wednesday after the US Federal Reserve made no changes to its monetary policy, saying it can remain "patient" before moving to raise interest rates.
Dec 18, 2014, 09:45 AM IST
Dow, S&P 500 at records after upbeat Fed report
The Dow and S&P 500 bolted to fresh record highs Wednesday after a Federal Reserve report showed the US economy was growing amid widespread optimism about the outlook.
Dec 04, 2014, 09:00 AM IST
S&P 500 ends at record on M&A activity
The S&P 500 edged up to close at a record on Monday as deal activity worth $100 billion offset concerns about overseas growth after Japan`s economy slipped into recession.
Nov 18, 2014, 09:37 AM IST
Wall Street edges up; Dow, S&P hit fresh records
US stocks were little changed on Tuesday, as investors paused after a strong rally, but the Dow and S&P 500 managed to edge up to set fresh intraday records for a fifth straight session.
Nov 11, 2014, 22:24 PM IST
Wall Street climbs to new highs; transports rally
U.S. stocks edged higher in afternoon trading on Monday, lifting the Dow and S&P 500 to intraday highs after the indexes advanced for a third straight week, helped by railroad shares.
Nov 11, 2014, 01:21 AM IST
Dow, S&P 500 hit records in volatile trading
U.S. stocks edged up in a volatile session on Thursday, with the Dow and S&P 500 hitting fresh record closing highs on an indication that the European Central Bank would take more policy action if needed to boost a struggling euro zone economy.
Nov 07, 2014, 04:05 AM IST
Dow, S&P 500 hit records in quiet session
US stocks were little changed on Monday following a sharp rally on Friday, but both the S&P 500 and the Dow inched up to intraday records, while strength in semiconductors boosted the Nasdaq.
Nov 04, 2014, 09:04 AM IST
Wall Street boosted by earnings; on track for best week of year
US stocks were on pace to close out their best week in nearly two years on Friday, helped by earnings from Microsoft and Procter & Gamble and as concerns eased over the possible spread of Ebola.
Oct 25, 2014, 02:29 AM IST
Wall Street extends bounce-back; S&P above key levels
US stocks rallied on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 on track for a fourth straight session of gains boosted by strong corporate results, including Apple`s.
Oct 22, 2014, 01:59 AM IST
Housing data hits Wall St; S&P has worst day since Aug 5
Equities were also pressured after China`s finance minister indicated the country would not increase stimulus measures in response to some weak data of its own.
Sep 23, 2014, 09:24 AM IST
Dow, S&P 500 at records as Fed-driven rally continues
The Dow Jones industrial average closed up 109.14 points, or 0.64 percent, to 17,265.99, the S&P 500 added 9.79 points, or 0.49 percent, to 2,011.36, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 31.24 points, or 0.68 percent, to 4,593.43.
Sep 19, 2014, 09:39 AM IST
US stocks retreat despite strong Apple launch, economic data
The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 149.85 points (0.87 percent) to close the week at 16,987.51, while the broad-based S&P 500 fell 22.17 (1.10 percent) to 1,985.54.
Sep 13, 2014, 09:30 AM IST
Asian shares higher after S&P 500 breaks record
Asian markets mostly ticked higher Wednesday following another record close on Wall Street as investors welcomed more upbeat data indicating the US economy is back on track.
Aug 27, 2014, 14:53 PM IST
Modest inflation data helps push US stocks higher
US stocks pushed higher in early trade Friday, looking toward a possible third straight gain helped by data showing the economy continues to grow with inflation in check.
Aug 15, 2014, 20:30 PM IST
US stocks gain despite Iraq, Ukraine uncertainty
Wall Street contended with rising tensions over Ukraine and Iraq, yet US stocks still finished in the black for the week following a big rally Friday.
Aug 09, 2014, 10:18 AM IST
Global stocks gain, bond yields dip after Portuguese bank rescue
Bond prices rallied and European bank stocks rose on Monday after Portugal forged a plan to prevent the collapse of one of its biggest lenders.
Aug 05, 2014, 06:07 AM IST
US stocks end lower despite solid jobs report
Wall Street stocks finished lower despite a solid US jobs report and generally good corporate earnings as investors took a cautious stance after Thursday`s rout.
Aug 02, 2014, 05:02 AM IST
Apple pushes S&P 500 to record close; Boeing hits Dow
US stocks ended mostly higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 closing at a record on Apple`s bullish results.
Jul 24, 2014, 09:10 AM IST
