January 5th, 2017 | by
Richard M. Taylor U.S. stocks fell on Thursday, with the financial sector, one of the market’s biggest recent gainers, falling sharply. Mixed data on the labor market, which raised concerns a day before the closely watched December jobs report,...
January 5th, 2017 | by
John S. Orvis Technology shares rose while retailers tumbled, leaving U.S. stocks little changed overall. Consumer-discretionary companies were among the worst performers in the S&P 500 after retailers including Macy’s and Kohl’s...
January 5th, 2017 | by
Shannon M. Maynard U.S. stocks struggled to extend their push into record territory on Thursday following mixed data on the labor market, which raised concerns a day before the closely followed December jobs report due Friday. A rout in the retail...
January 5th, 2017 | by
Vickie M. Rhone Wall Street opened lower for the first time in the new year on Thursday due to a drop in financials as investors assess economic data and the Federal Reserve’s thoughts on President-elect Donald Trump’s policies. At...
January 4th, 2017 | by
Vickie M. Rhone U.S. stocks rose with commodities, as the dollar retreated from a 14-year high amid speculation that the global economy is poised for faster growth. The Dow Jones Industrial Average resumed its pursuit of 20,000 as American...
January 4th, 2017 | by
Richard M. Taylor U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday as investors looked out for the Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes, while the dollar retreated from a 14-year high. The Dow Jones industrial average added about 40 points, with Boeing...
January 4th, 2017 | by
John S. Orvis U.S. stocks rose modestly on Wednesday, with the Dow average nearing the psychologically important 20,000 level ahead of meeting minutes from the Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +0.09% rose 32 points, or...
January 4th, 2017 | by
Shannon M. Maynard U.S. stocks opened slightly higher on Wednesday, the second trading day of the new year, with investors awaiting the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s December meeting, where the central bank raised interest rates. The Dow...