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 Dow, NASDAQ fall sharply, oil tops US$130 a barrel; IMPP, CEI surge

Dow, NASDAQ fall sharply, oil tops US$130 a barrel; IMPP, CEI surge

March 08, 2022 09:50 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

Wall Street’s main indexes fell sharply on Monday, March 7, after oil prices surged to a new record as Russian forces continued attacks on Ukraine, stoking fears of a global recession. The S&P 500 fell 2.95% to 4,201.09. The Dow Jones decl...

 US stocks close week in red as Ukraine crisis mounts, OXY, CEI rise

US stocks close week in red as Ukraine crisis mounts, OXY, CEI rise

March 05, 2022 10:26 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

Benchmark US indices closed the week in red on Friday, March 4, as Russian forces intensified shelling in Ukraine and seized a major nuclear plant, deepening humanitarian concerns. The S&P 500 fell 0.79% to 4,328.87. The Dow Jones declined 0.53%...

 US stocks wobble as commodity prices hit 14-year high, KR, BBY surge

US stocks wobble as commodity prices hit 14-year high, KR, BBY surge

March 04, 2022 09:46 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

US stocks closed lower on Thursday, March 3, after commodity prices hit a 14-year high amid Black Sea curbs and the unfolding humanitarian crisis unleashed by the Russia-Ukraine war. Oil prices jumped to US$116 a barrel in intraday trading, the high...

 US stocks rebound on Fed’s hints at rate hike; JWN, HPE, XOM soar

US stocks rebound on Fed’s hints at rate hike; JWN, HPE, XOM soar

March 03, 2022 10:15 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

US stocks rebounded strongly to close higher on Wednesday, March 2, after the Ukraine-fuelled selloffs the day before as the Fed hinted at a 25-basis point hike in interest rates this month. The clarity over Fed’s rate hike boosted investors&r...

 US indices retreat as Russia bombs Ukraine; TGT, ACI stocks rally

US indices retreat as Russia bombs Ukraine; TGT, ACI stocks rally

March 02, 2022 09:24 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

Wall Street’s major indices fell sharply on Tuesday, March 1, after Russia intensified bombings in Ukraine, raising the spectre of a violent attack as the world watched the events in horror. Oil prices climbed again above the US$100 per barrel...

 NYSE, Dow slip after new Russia sanctions; oil jumps, TSLA, FNH rise

NYSE, Dow slip after new Russia sanctions; oil jumps, TSLA, FNH rise

March 01, 2022 09:12 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

Wall Street’s main indices closed mixed on Monday, February 28, as countries stepped up sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine, driving up the oil prices after Friday’s retreat. The S&P 500 fell 0.24% to 4,373.94. The Dow Jone...

 US stocks rally on Russia’s openness for Ukraine talks; SQ, ETSY climb

US stocks rally on Russia’s openness for Ukraine talks; SQ, ETSY climb

February 26, 2022 10:55 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

Benchmark US indices rallied for the second-consecutive day on Friday, February 25, after Russia agreed to high-level talks with Ukraine the day after the military raids began. The S&P 500 surged 2.24% to 4,384.65. The Dow Jones climbed 2.51% to...

 US stocks rebound after Russia sanctions; MRNA, PANW, FB surge

US stocks rebound after Russia sanctions; MRNA, PANW, FB surge

February 25, 2022 09:36 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

Wall Street’s main indexes rebounded strongly on Thursday, February 24, after a three-day slide amid a flurry of diplomatic talks to stop a full-scale Russian offensive in Ukraine. The S&P 500 surged 1.50% to 4,288.70. The Dow Jones rose 0...

 Is Russia-Ukraine crisis a reality-check for different asset classes?

Is Russia-Ukraine crisis a reality-check for different asset classes?

February 25, 2022 08:52 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

Highlights Analysts say oil prices may average US$110 in the second quarter of 2022. The global crypto market cap fell sharply on Thursday morning. Gold prices rose to over US$1900, the highest jump since September 2020. The Russia-Ukra.....

 US indices fall sharply on Ukraine crisis, TSLA, AMZN among top losers

US indices fall sharply on Ukraine crisis, TSLA, AMZN among top losers

February 24, 2022 10:06 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

Benchmark US indices retreated for the second-consecutive day on Wednesday, February 23, after Ukraine declared a state of emergency and asked citizens to immediately leave the territory as a Russian military offensive on Kiev was ‘imminent&rsq...

 US indices tumble; TSLA, HD fall sharply as Ukraine invasion looms

US indices tumble; TSLA, HD fall sharply as Ukraine invasion looms

February 23, 2022 10:33 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

US indices edged lower on Tuesday, February 22, dragged down by energy and materials stocks after Russian troops advanced into Ukraine’s two breakaway regions, deepening the crisis. The S&P 500 declined 1.01% to 4,304.76. The Dow Jones fel...

 US stocks edge lower again on war fears; ROKU, DKNG fall sharply

US stocks edge lower again on war fears; ROKU, DKNG fall sharply

February 19, 2022 10:43 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

Benchmark US indices closed the session lower for the second-consecutive day on Friday, February 18, amid Ukraine border tension and weak forecasts by companies. The S&P 500 declined 0.72% to 4,348.87. The Dow Jones fell 0.68% to 34,079.18. The...

 US stocks retreat on Ukraine tension; PLTR, AAPL among top losers

US stocks retreat on Ukraine tension; PLTR, AAPL among top losers

February 18, 2022 09:27 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

Benchmark US indices fell sharply on Thursday, February 17, on Ukraine tension after Western officials warned that the Russian military build-up on the border continued. The S&P 500 fell 2.12% to 4,380.26. The Dow Jones declined 1.78% to 34,312...

 US indices close mixed after Fed minutes; ABNB, KHC rise

US indices close mixed after Fed minutes; ABNB, KHC rise

February 17, 2022 10:58 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

Benchmark US indices closed mixed on Wednesday, February 16, after Fed minutes gave no clear timeline for a rate hike to curb inflation and tension over Ukraine persisted. The S&P 500 rose 0.09% to 4,475.01. The Dow Jones fell 0.16% to 34,934.27...

 US stocks break three-day losing streak, RESN, SPCE fly high

US stocks break three-day losing streak, RESN, SPCE fly high

February 16, 2022 09:10 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

Benchmark US indices reversed their three-day losing streak on Tuesday, February 15, after broad gains across sectors amid Russia’s decision to withdraw troops from the Ukraine border.  The S&P 500 surged 1.58% to 4,471.07. The Dow Jo...

 US stocks plunge amid Ukraine fears; SU, MRNA among top losers

US stocks plunge amid Ukraine fears; SU, MRNA among top losers

February 15, 2022 09:16 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

Benchmark US indices were down for the second consecutive session on Monday, February 14, amid rising Russia-Ukraine tension and lingering fears over Fed’s possible interest rate hikes. The S&P 500 declined 0.38% to 4,401.65. The Dow Jones...

 US stocks slip as oil prices rise to 8-year high; KOS, XOM top gainers

US stocks slip as oil prices rise to 8-year high; KOS, XOM top gainers

February 12, 2022 09:43 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

Benchmark US indices slipped into the red on Friday, February 11, as oil prices surged to an eight-year high, further adding to the inflationary pressure a day after the crushing CPI data. The S&P 500 fell 1.90% to 4,418.49. The Dow Jones declin...

 US stocks plunge after CPI data; AAPL, MSFT, NVDA among top losers

US stocks plunge after CPI data; AAPL, MSFT, NVDA among top losers

February 11, 2022 10:25 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

Benchmark US indices fell sharply on Thursday, February 10, after the latest economic data showed inflation rose to 7.5% in January and bond yields rose over 2% in intraday trading. The S&P 500 fell 1.81% to 4,504.08. The Dow Jones fell 1.47% to...

 US stocks edge higher after tech, consumer sectors rise

US stocks edge higher after tech, consumer sectors rise

February 10, 2022 10:41 AM AEDT| By Rupam Roy

Benchmark US indices closed higher on Wednesday, February 9, after technology and consumer discretionary segments saw robust gains in intraday trading as Treasury bond yields declined. The S&P 500 was up 1.45% to 4,587.18. The Dow Jones rose 0.8...

 US indices close higher, lifted by consumer, basic materials stocks

US indices close higher, lifted by consumer, basic materials stocks

February 09, 2022 10:02 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

Benchmark US indices closed higher on Tuesday, February 8, as investors rode on the upbeat earnings over the past week, pushing back the interest rate concerns. The S&P 500 rose 0.84% to 4,521.54. The Dow Jones surged 1.06% to 35,462.78. The NAS...

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