Stock Markets Jump as Banks Lead Dow, S&P to New Highs
U.S. stocks rallied to fresh highs on Tuesday as investors picked up large-cap companies' shares on the expectation that central bank stimulus will propel the rally further.
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U.S. Stock Ownership Hits Another New Low, Gallup Reports
The U.S. stock market may have fully recovered from the Great Recession, but the percentage of Americans who own stocks is still dropping.
With 15,000 in the Bag, What's Next for the Dow?
Now that the Dow Jones industrial average has pushed past 15,000, what's next? Four market experts give their views.
S&P 500 Inches Up for New Record as Stocks Mostly Hold Steady
Bank of America led a rally in big-bank stocks in mostly quiet trading on Monday. Stock indexes ended little changed, though the S&P 500 rose 3 points and set another record.
As the Dow Breaks 15,000, Is It Too Late to Buy?
With the market setting records, it's natural to worry that stocks have gone up too far. But higher priced stocks may still be a good deal.
Alcoa's First-Quarter Profit Rises, Beats Wall Street Expectations
Alcoa kicked off earnings season Monday by reporting a larger first-quarter profit than expected, helped by strong demand for aluminum used to make airplanes and automobiles.
Stocks Weaken After Manufacturing Growth Slows
Stocks were slipping on Wall Street Monday morning after an industry group reported that U.S. manufacturing growth cooled in March and was weaker than economists had forecast.
Will a 'Sell in May' Plunge Come Early This Year?
With stock indexes at record highs, even investors who've avoided the market since 2008 are returning. But the adage says, "Sell in May and go away." Is now a bad time to buy?
S&P 500 Hits Record High, Beating 2007 Mark
For the second time in less than a month, the stock market marched past another milepost on its long, turbulent journey back from the Great Recession.
S&P 500's New High: How'd We Get Here?
Three weeks after the Dow Jones industrial average blew past its all-time high, the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index joined it in the history books.
S&P 500 Closes at a Record High, Beating '07 Mark
The S&P rose six points to 1,569, a gain of 0.4 percent, beating its previous record by four points. The index is still shy of its all-time trading high of 1,576.
Despite Stock Surge, Money Still Flowing Into Bonds
When the Dow started setting records, investors were expected to show their confidence by leaving the safety of bonds and sinking their money into stocks. It hasn't happened.
10 Stocks That Missed the Four-Year Bull Market
In the past four years, the stock market posted some of its most impressive gains ever as it bounced back from the financial crisis. But not every stock made it to the party.
The Dow Broke a Record: Here's What History Says Comes Next
It's impossible to predict how the Dow Jones industrial Average will move next. But we can look at the previous times the Dow hit record highs to see what followed.
Why an S&P 500 Record Will Mean More to You Than the Dow's Highs
The Dow has been setting records for the past two weeks, so why should you care if the S&P 500 follows? Because the S&P 500 says much more about the U.S. economy. Here's why: