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Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 end at records as Big Tech shares soar
Last Updated: Feb 2, 2024 at 5:39 pm ET
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U.S. stocks march higher as S&P 500 heads for sixth straight record close
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Stock Market Today: Dow gains after PCE posts mild 0.2% rise in December
Last Updated: Jan 26, 2024 at 11:06 am ET
Follow all the action in financial markets as key PCE data is set for release, following the fifth record close of 2024 for the S&P 500.
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U.S. stocks open mostly higher after stronger-than-expected jobs report
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December jobs report: Dow edges lower after stronger-than-expected payrolls rise
Last Updated: Jan 5, 2024 at 9:33 am ET
Follow along to MarketWatch’s live coverage of the U.S. jobs report, which comes on the heels of four straight losses for the S&P 500.
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U.S. stocks score 2023 gains as S&P 500 logs longest weekly winning streak since 2004
U.S. benchmark S&P 500 racked up nearly half of 2023’s gain in fourth quarter
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U.S. stocks trounce international equities in 2023
U.S. stocks have trounced international equities in 2023
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Stocks end mostly higher ahead of Christmas break
U.S. stocks end mostly higher ahead of Christmas break
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Powell says it is too soon to discuss rate cuts
Jerome Powell says it is too soon to discuss rate cuts
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Stocks extend gains, Treasury yields at session lows as Powell news conference continues
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Stock Market Today: Sharp gains for equities, Treasury yields retreat as Fed leaves rates unchanged
Last Updated: Nov 1, 2023 at 4:13 pm ET
Recap of a major day for the U.S. stock market that featured a Treasury refunding announcement and a Fed decision.
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Dow falls for 3rd day while S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher
MarketWatch Live: Dow falls for third day even as S&P 500 and Nasdaq open higher
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Powell repeats dovish argument that the full effect of past hikes hasn’t been felt yet
MarketWatch Live: Powell says full impact of Fed rate hikes has not been felt
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McCarthy’s short-term funding measure voted down
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Government shutdown: House vote on Kevin McCarthy’s stopgap budget fails
Last Updated: Sep 29, 2023 at 2:02 pm ET
Washington is scrambling to avoid a partial government shutdown that could disrupt benefits and services for you and your family. Stay tuned for the latest updates, as funding is scheduled to expire after midnight on Saturday.
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Shutdown still looks likely as House and Senate can’t agree
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Government shutdown: Aid for food, housing on the line with 3 days left for deal
Last Updated: Sep 27, 2023 at 10:37 am ET
Washington is scrambling to avoid a partial government shutdown that could disrupt benefits and services for you and your family. Stay tuned for the latest updates, as funding is scheduled to expire after midnight on Saturday.
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Powell raises eyebrows after using an iPad for the first time
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Fed meeting: Nasdaq ends 1.5% lower, stocks fall after Fed delivers ‘hawkish pause’
Last Updated: Sep 20, 2023 at 4:29 pm ET
Follow along to MarketWatch’s full coverage of the Federal Reserve interest-rate decision, dot plot, and Jerome Powell press conference.
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Powell unsure of the need to tighten further
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Jackson Hole meeting: Stocks end higher in choppy session after Powell speech
Last Updated: Aug 25, 2023 at 4:05 pm ET
Follow along with MarketWatch’s live coverage of the Fed’s annual Jackson Hole symposium, including Chair Jerome’s speech and the reaction from investors and economists.
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3 things investors are likely to hear from Jerome Powell
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Jackson Hole meeting: Stocks open higher ahead of Powell’s speech
Last Updated: Aug 25, 2023 at 9:59 am ET
Follow along with MarketWatch’s live coverage of the Federal Reserve’s meeting in Jackson Hole, with a Friday speech by Chair Jerome Powell in the spotlight.
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How stocks, bonds and the dollar have reacted on Fed decision days over the past year
MarketWatch Live: A recent history of Fed-day stock- and bond-market moves
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‘I don’t expect a recession’: Treasury’s Yellen
‘I don’t expect a recession’ in the U.S.: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
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China ETFs jump after upbeat economic data, EV delivery results
China ETFs jump after data on factory activity and EV sales
