Dow plunges more than 1,000 points amid U.S. recession fears
U.S. markets tumbled for a third consecutive trading day amid recession fears and tensions in the Middle East.
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U.S. markets tumbled for a third consecutive trading day amid recession fears and tensions in the Middle East.
Robust corporate profits and steady U.S. economic growth are driving stocks to record highs.
Direct conflict between Israel and Iran, which threaten global oil supplies and could drive up energy costs, has investors on edge.
Stocks slumped after government data showed that U.S. inflation in January remained stubbornly high, dousing investor hopes.
Consumer's snapped up Costco's new gold bar offerings, contributing to the company's strong earnings last quarter.
Stocks jump after Federal Reserve officials signal they're ready to push down borrowing costs as inflation continues to cool.
Inflation, interest rates and a possible recession could weigh on markets. But there are also reasons for bullishness.
"The Fed isn't about to 'pivot' and there is more monetary tightening to come," said one analyst.
Dow hits 2022 low as markets sell off on recession fears as central banks around the world jack up interest rates.
An early morning rally fueled by slower jobs report, faded by mid-afternoon, erasing all gains.
Markets lost more ground after Powell's speech last week confirming more hikes: "We must keep at it until the job is done."
The start of 2022 has pushed Wall Street into a bear market. Here's what the rest of the year could hold for investors.
May surge in consumer prices raises odds that the Fed will continue to sharply hike interest rates.
On Wednesday, the Dow shed more than 1,164 points, or 3.6%, its biggest loss since 2020. The broader market lost 4%, putting the S&P 500 on the precipice of bear market territory. The Nasdaq Composite lost 4.73%.
Does the huge drop in the Dow Jones and other indices mark the end of a historic run that dates back to the pandemic's early days?
The stock market has enjoyed unprecedented gains during the pandemic, with the strange, meteoric rise of GameStop among the highlights.
The stock market has enjoyed a historic rise, despite the pandemic and political upheaval, and looks poised to continue growing through 2021 and beyond.
The Dow Jones crossed the 30,000 threshold for the first time ever Tuesday, fueled by news that suggests a more stable economy in the near future.
Today's stock market gains come despite all the election uncertainty, but may suggest optimism for a second stimulus package down the line.
In an economy beset by pandemic-induced hardship, why is Wall Street thriving while Main Street is struggling?
While some kids may have been playing video games or watching movies all day when everyone was asked to stay-at-home during the coronavirus pandemic, there were four kids, all under the age of 10, who learned to play the stock market.
The stock market reacted positively to the recent record unemployment numbers, which suggests a strong economic comeback, but be wary.
The coronavirus crisis has hit corporate America hard, with many businesses closed and entire industries ground to a halt.
The Dow Jones closed down nearly 3,000 points, marking the biggest one-day drop in history.
U.S. stocks plunged so quickly Monday that trading was halted as frightened investors fled the markets amid growing economic uncertainty over the spreading coronavirus.
