market Archives

September 1, 2023

S&P 500 ends higher as jobs data fuels rate-hike optimism

By Shristi Achar A and Noel Randewich (Reuters) – The S&P 500 ended higher on Friday after a jump in unemployment cemented expectations of a pause in interest rate hikes this month, […]

September 1, 2023

U.S. stocks mixed at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.33%

U.S. stocks were mixed after the close on Friday, as gains in the Oil & Gas, Basic Materials and Industrials sectors led shares higher while losses in the Consumer Goods, Utilities and Telecoms sectors led shares lower. At the close […]

September 1, 2023

Yes, the stock market is closed for Labor Day on Monday

The U.S. stock market will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 4, along with the roughly $25 trillion Treasury market, giving workers an extra day for a long holiday […]

August 31, 2023

How to Become a Millionaire by Investing

The popular TV show asks, “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” The real question is, “Who doesn’t want to become a millionaire?” Aside from billionaires, that is. Innate in everyone […]

August 31, 2023

How to Become a Millionaire by Investing

The popular TV show asks, “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” The real question is, “Who doesn’t want to become a millionaire?” Aside from billionaires, that is. Innate in everyone […]

August 29, 2023

China companies’ fundraising options narrow after IPO restrictions

By Samuel Shen and Kane Wu SHANGHAI/HONG KONG (Reuters) – China’s surprise move to slow the pace of mainland initial public offerings (IPOs) in an attempt to bolster the secondary […]

August 29, 2023

China companies’ fundraising options narrow after IPO restrictions

By Samuel Shen and Kane Wu SHANGHAI/HONG KONG (Reuters) – China’s surprise move to slow the pace of mainland initial public offerings (IPOs) in an attempt to bolster the secondary […]

August 29, 2023

Wall Street gains on hopes of rate-hike pause after job openings data

By Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar (Reuters) – Wall Street’s main indexes rose in early trade on Tuesday after a drop in the latest monthly job openings added to […]

August 29, 2023

Wall Street gains on hopes of rate-hike pause after job openings data

By Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar (Reuters) – Wall Street’s main indexes rose in early trade on Tuesday after a drop in the latest monthly job openings added to […]

August 29, 2023

Gold prices hit near 3-week high as dollar, yields retreat

Investing.com — Gold prices rose to a near three-week high on Tuesday, tracking some weakness in the dollar and Treasury yields as markets awaited a slew of key U.S. economic […]

August 29, 2023

Market Predictions Are Meaningless: Here’s What You Should Really Be Doing

Recent market pullback has got investors wondering: Is this the start of a bear market or just a correction? But what they really need to understand is that markets are […]

August 29, 2023

Avoiding Market’s Worst Days Beats Chasing the Best

About once a year, I have to address the issue of chasing the “10 Best Days” of the year. Statista recently presented the analysis: “There is clear evidence that market […]

August 29, 2023

3M Settles Lawsuits, Stock Surges: Is Now the Right Time to Buy?

3M stock recently soared on news that the company recently settled a long-standing settlement But, the company’s legal issues remain and could affect its financials going ahead Despite all the […]

August 28, 2023

Hedge fund exposure to 7 biggest tech stocks at record high, Goldman Sachs says

By Nell Mackenzie and Carolina Mandl LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Hedge funds hold record exposure to the seven biggest tech stocks by market capitalization, according to data released on Friday […]

August 28, 2023

Wall Street gains as investors eye upcoming economic data

By Shristi Achar A and Noel Randewich (Reuters) – Wall Street rose on Monday, with gains in 3M and Goldman Sachs ahead of key inflation and jobs data this week […]

August 28, 2023

Wall St gains on boost from megacaps ahead of key economic data

By Shristi Achar A and Amruta Khandekar (Reuters) – Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Monday as a pullback in Treasury yields boosted megacap growth stocks ahead of key inflation […]

August 28, 2023

U.S. stocks are rising as investors await key economic reports

Investing.com – U.S. stocks were rising to start the last week of August as investors continued to digest Friday’s speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and await a slate […]

August 28, 2023

$1 Billion Bitcoin Liquidations Shock Market: Here Are Key Price Points to Watch Right Now

In a recent tweet, the cofounders of Glassnode, known as on X, delved into the aftermath of a staggering volatility shock that sent shockwaves through the Bitcoin market. The impact was so […]

August 27, 2023

A Bull Market Is Coming: 2 Exceptional Stocks to Buy Right Now

A long-term investor can find opportunities in every market environment, including the highly volatile one that has characterized the investing landscape of the last year. When you’re investing in businesses, […]

August 27, 2023

3 Big Stocks to Watch Next Week

Earnings season has slowed down now, but it doesn’t mean that market-moving stock reports are over until October. A handful of popular companies are delivering fresh financials next week. They […]

August 26, 2023

‘The sharks are still there.’ Stock market’s decline is just beginning, this top fund manager says

‘There are times when you want to bet against consensus, and now is one of those times.’ — Eli Salzmann If August’s stock-market weakness has you concerned, brace yourself because […]

August 26, 2023

‘The sharks are still there.’ Stock market’s decline is just beginning, this top fund manager says

‘There are times when you want to bet against consensus, and now is one of those times.’ — Eli Salzmann If August’s stock-market weakness has you concerned, brace yourself because […]

August 26, 2023

U.S. stocks pare gains after Fed’s Powell says prepared to continue raising rates

Investing.com — U.S. stocks pared some earlier gains after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told those gathered at the central bank’s annual conference in Jackson Hole, Wyo., that the Fed […]

August 26, 2023

U.S. stocks pare gains after Fed’s Powell says prepared to continue raising rates

Investing.com — U.S. stocks pared some earlier gains after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told those gathered at the central bank’s annual conference in Jackson Hole, Wyo., that the Fed […]

August 26, 2023

Stock market today: Dow in second weekly loss despite ending higher as yields jump

Investing.com — The Dow posted a second-weekly loss despite closing higher Friday as tech rebounded following a dip intraday after Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell signaled there was still more […]

August 26, 2023

Stock market today: Dow in second weekly loss despite ending higher as yields jump

Investing.com — The Dow posted a second-weekly loss despite closing higher Friday as tech rebounded following a dip intraday after Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell signaled there was still more […]

August 25, 2023

Weekly trading indicators for the Iraq Stock Exchange

Baghdad-INA The Iraqi Stock Exchange announced, today, Thursday, the trading indicators for the third week of the current month of August. A statement of the stock market, received by the […]

August 25, 2023

Wall St inches higher in choppy trade as traders analyze Powell’s speech

By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A (Reuters) -Wall Street’s main indexes edged higher in volatile trading on Friday as investors assessed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech where he […]

August 25, 2023

Wall St inches higher in choppy trade as traders analyze Powell’s speech

By Amruta Khandekar and Shristi Achar A (Reuters) -Wall Street’s main indexes edged higher in volatile trading on Friday as investors assessed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech where he […]

August 25, 2023

Fed is prepared to raise rates further if needed, despite progress: Powell

Investing.com — The Federal Reserve is prepared to continue raising interest rates until it is convinced inflation is headed toward its 2% target, according to Chair Jerome Powell, who spoke Friday […]