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S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records as technology shares gain

New York - Muslimchronicle

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq added to records Tuesday, with technology shares leading the way following strong earnings from Netflix. The tech-rich Nasdaq ended at a record for the third straight session, gaining 0.7 percent to reach 7,460.29 at the closing bell. The broad-based S&P 500 also finished at a the third straight all-time high, gaining 0.2 percent to 2,839.28. ButRead more

Vigorous US job creation continues in November

WASHINGTON - Muslimchronicle

The US economy continued to see robust job creation in November, with strong gains in manufacturing, health care and construction, the government reported on Friday (Dec 8). The result showed employers were still eager to fill openings even as the world's largest economy approaches full employment but wage growth remained disappointing. While the White House hailed the news, crediting PresidentRead more

Dow, S&P 500 end at records after strong US jobs report

New York - Muslimchronicle

Wall Street stocks were propelled to new highs Friday as a better-than-expected US jobs report boosted the Dow and S&P 500 to fresh records. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.5 percent to 24,329.09 at the closing bell, eclipsing the prior record set on Monday. The broad-based S&P 500 rose 0.6 percent to end the week at 24,329.09, alsoRead more

US stocks end at records, Dow closes above 24,000 for 1st time

New York - Muslimchronicle

The Dow finished above 24,000 points for the first time Thursday, surging with the S&P 500 to fresh records as the Senate tax cut plan moved closer to passage. At the closing bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was at 24,261.06, jumping 1.3 percent. The broad-based S&P 500 gained 0.8 percent to close at 2,647.23, while the tech-rich Nasdaq CompositeRead more

S&P 500 ends at record, over 2,600 points for the 1st time

New York - Muslimchronicle

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished at fresh records Friday as optimism about "Black Friday" and the start of the holiday shopping season boosted Amazon and several other retailers. At the closing bell of a holiday-shortened session, the S&P 500 stood at 2,602.61, up 0.2 percent, its first close above 2,600 points The tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index rose 0.3 percentRead more

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records ahead of 3Q earnings

New York - Muslimchronicle

Wall Street stocks finished at fresh records Monday following strong economic data and in anticipation of another strong quarter of corporate earnings reports. All three major indices ended at all-time highs, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping 0.7 percent to 22,559.24 at the closing bell. The broad-based S&P 500 rose 0.4 percent to 2,529.23, while the tech-rich Nasdaq CompositeRead more

US jobs report sends global stocks higher

New York - AFP

Rosy US jobs numbers sent Wall Street higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising to an eighth straight record finish. The beleaguered US dollar also got a shot in the arm from the strong July employment report, which showed the world's largest economy adding north of 200,000 new positions for the second straight month. Across the Atlantic,Read more

Dow stands out as global stocks tread water

New York - AFP

The blue-chip Dow was the lone riser among major stock indices on Thursday as global markets largely ran in place. Recent rallies lost momentum as investors awaited word of tax cuts in the United States and digested a fresh batch of European corporate earnings. On Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average broke a 30-year record by closing at aRead more

US stocks end mixed amid earnings reports

New York - Xinhua

U.S. stocks closed mixed after wavering between gains and losses Thursday, as investors meditated on a batch of earnings reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 6.03 points, or 0.03 percent, to 19,884.91. The S&P 500 rose 1.30 points, or 0.06 percent, to 2,280.85. The Nasdaq Composite Index was down 6.45 points, or 0.11 percent, to 5,636.20. Shares of FacebookRead more