China rebounds and Pepsico earnings — 5 things to know today
Hello friends and Fortune readers. Wall Street stock futures are set to open higher after a big bounce in China’s stock markets overnight. Today’s must-read story is by Fortune‘s Stephen Gandel and it...
View ArticleThe Nasdaq just posted another record close
U.S. stocks closed only barely higher on Monday, but the modest gains were enough to nudge the Nasdaq composite to yet another record finish. The tech-heavy Nasdaq ended the day up almost 9 points, or...
View ArticleStocks plunge early on global sell-off, Dow down over 200 points
A global market sell-off sent U.S. stocks plunging on Thursday morning, as investors worried about flagging oil prices and uncertainty around impending interest rate hike as well as concerns overseas...
View ArticleGlobal stocks slide, and China worries — 5 things to know today
Hello friends and Fortune readers. Wall Street stock futures fell sharply on Friday morning, looking to add to Thursday’s drop, as more alarming data from China spooked investors already fraught with...
View ArticleWhy Netflix is a strong buy even in a depressed market
U.S. stocks took a huge plunge on Friday, driven by concerns over China and economic growth around the world. The technology sector took one of the biggest hits, as shares of companies like Apple AAPL...
View ArticleStocks, economic growth, and a Fed conference — 5 things to know this week
Hello friends and Fortune readers. Global markets will open on Monday still reeling from last week’s massive sell-off, which was spurred by fears over China’s struggles as well as depressed commodity...
View ArticleGlobal markets hammered as Dow plunges over 1,000 points on open
The global market carnage carried over into another session Monday, as U.S. stocks plummeted again as soon as morning trading began after Chinese stocks continued their plunge, sparking another...
View ArticleApple is leading the Dow’s comeback
Shares of Apple recovered in Monday afternoon trading after slumping badly along with the broader market as investors fretted about a weak economy in China. The stock, which was at one point the worst...
View ArticleThese were the Dow’s 10 worst single-day losses ever
U.S. stocks opened trading Monday with a precipitous tumble that saw the Dow fall more than 1,000 points at its lowest point. The selloffs eventually gave way to something of a rebound, but one that...
View ArticleStocks try to rebound after China mess — 5 things to know today
Hello friends and Fortune readers. Wall Street stock futures are sharply higher as markets across the world rebound from China-induced losses on Monday. Today’s must-read story is from Fortune‘s Chris...
View Article8 ways the average investor can make money in this wild stock market
After a volatile Tuesday, the U.S. stock market stabilized, but only briefly. Worries over China continue to plague the global economy and will likely keep the stock market swinging for a while. That...
View ArticleStock market tumbles: How the Fed caused a freakout
When it comes to the stock market, the Federal Reserve can’t win. Many people had warned that the Fed shouldn’t raise interest rates on Thursday because it would destabilize an already weak market. And...
View ArticleHere’s how much the Dow needs to jump to avoid worst year since financial crisis
Given that most signs show the economy is improving, and the unemployment rate continues to drop, the market rout has been surprising. And stocks are not just down. They are on track to have their...
View ArticleDow surges 321 points amid McDonald’s, Europe stimulus talk
U.S. markets ended the day with substantial gains on the back of a fast food giant’s strong earnings report and news that European interest rates will remain unchanged for the time being. The Dow Jones...
View ArticleGDP, Nike Earnings, and Christmas — 5 Things to Watch in the Week Ahead
Hello friends and Fortune readers. The long holiday shopping season wraps up this week with Christmas falling on Friday. The stock market will look to bounce back during what could be a slow holiday...
View ArticleWhy Wall Street’s Down Year May Not Be As Worrisome As You Think
For investors, 2015 will be remembered as a year of disappointment. The stock market fell on the last trading day of the year, ending the year in the red for the first time since 2008. The Dow Jones...
View ArticleDecember Jobs, CES, and Gun Laws—5 Things to Watch in the Week Ahead
Hello friends and Fortune readers. This will be the first full week of 2016, which means new hope for investors after the stock market’s disappointing finish to the previous year. There’s at least hope...
View ArticleThis Is the Only Dow Stock That Is Up this Year
What the stock market does on the first day of trading for the year may not matter. But if market continues to plunge that may signal a problem. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell another 400 points...
View ArticleApple Is One of Only 5 Dow Stocks Up Today
Apple was one of the only stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average to rise on Wednesday, reversing its earlier declines in a late-afternoon comeback. After falling by as much as 500 points during the...
View ArticleHow Warren Buffett Helped Drive the Market’s Longest Winning Streak of 2016
U.S. stocks rose Wednesday for the third day in a row, its longest winning streak so far in 2016, which has largely been characterized by volatile markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the...
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