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 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...

 US stocks close mixed after volatile session

US stocks close mixed after volatile session

February 08, 2022 09:34 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

Benchmark US indices closed the session mixed on Monday, February 7, 2022, after technology and communication stocks retreated in a volatile session despite recent upbeat earnings. The S&P 500 fell 0.37% to 4,483.87. The Dow Jones was flat at 35...

 S&P, Nasdaq rise after Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) earnings, jobs report

S&P, Nasdaq rise after Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) earnings, jobs report

February 05, 2022 09:53 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

The S&P 500 index and Nasdaq Composite closed in the green, while Dow Jones marginally declined on Friday, February 4, after Amazon’s strong earnings and positive jobs report.  The S&P 500 rose 0.52% to 4,500.53. The Dow Jones fel...

 US stocks close in red after Meta (FB) rout, Zuckerberg loses US$29 bn

US stocks close in red after Meta (FB) rout, Zuckerberg loses US$29 bn

February 04, 2022 10:00 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

Benchmark US indices closed in the red on Thursday, February 3, after Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta Platforms, Inc lost roughly US$200 billion in market value in a massive stock rout. Shares of other tech companies, such as Amazon.com, Google, and Spotif...

 US stocks close higher after strong Alphabet (GOOGL) earnings

US stocks close higher after strong Alphabet (GOOGL) earnings

February 03, 2022 10:23 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

Benchmark US indices closed higher on Wednesday, February 2, after tech giant Alphabet Inc’s strong quarterly earnings the day before, lifted by the robust internet ad sales. The S&P 500 rose 0.94% to 4,589.38. The Dow Jones gained 0.63% t...

 US stocks edge higher on strong quarterly earnings

US stocks edge higher on strong quarterly earnings

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

Benchmark US indices closed in the green for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, February 1, after strong quarterly earnings and upbeat labor data lifted sentiment. The S&P 500 rose 0.69% to 4,546.54. The Dow Jones gained 0.78% to 35,405.24....

 US stocks rise, capping the month on positive note

US stocks rise, capping the month on positive note

February 01, 2022 09:12 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Benchmark US indices closed higher on Monday, January 31, after a shaky start to the session as technology, consumer discretionary, and communication services sectors led gains. The S&P 500 rose 1.89% to 4,515.52. The Dow Jones gained 1.17% to 3...

 US stocks close strong after Apple results

US stocks close strong after Apple results

January 29, 2022 09:54 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

Benchmark US indices closed higher on Friday, January 28, after Apple Inc and Visa Inc posted strong quarterly results the day before. The S&P 500 rose 2.43% to 4,431.85. The Dow Jones gained 1.65% to 34,725.47. The NASDAQ Composite was up 3.13%...

 US stocks fall after GDP data

US stocks fall after GDP data

January 28, 2022 09:31 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

Benchmark US indices closed lower on Thursday, January 27, after the latest economic data showed GDP grew by 6.9% in the fourth quarter of 2021, the fastest growth rate in decades. The trading session remained volatile marked by investors’ anx...

 US stocks close lower after volatile session

US stocks close lower after volatile session

January 26, 2022 09:18 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Benchmark US indices closed in the red on Tuesday, January 25, amid a volatile session and as the Federal Reserve began its two-day monthly monetary policy meeting. The S&P 500 fell 1.22% to 4,356.45. The Dow Jones decreased 0.19% to 34,297.73....

 US stocks close higher ahead of Fed meeting

US stocks close higher ahead of Fed meeting

January 25, 2022 08:39 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

Benchmark US indices closed higher on Monday, January 24, as investors appeared more confident about the economy ahead of the Fed’s two-day monthly meeting starting tomorrow. The S&P 500 surged 0.28% to 4,410.13. The Dow Jones increased 0...

 US indices tumble as stocks retreat again

US indices tumble as stocks retreat again

January 22, 2022 08:15 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

Benchmark US indices nosedived on Friday, January 21, 2022, as they saw broad losses across all stock segments amid Omicron and interest rate increase concerns. The S&P 500 was down 1.90% to 4,397.73. The Dow Jones fell 1.30% to 34,265.50. The N...

 US stocks retreat for third straight day on inflation woes

US stocks retreat for third straight day on inflation woes

January 21, 2022 09:31 AM AEDT| By Versha Jain

US stocks closed in a sea of red on Thursday, January 20, as investors paused their bullish bets amid mixed signals from the economy. The S&P 500 fell 1.10% to 4,482.73. The Dow Jones declined 0.89% to 34,715.39. The NASDAQ Composite was down 1....

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