· Stocks rose on Monday as strong gains in tech shares like Apple and Facebook offset a steep decline in Boeing. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 200.64 points higher at 25,650.88 after falling more than 200 points. The S&P 500 gained 1.47 percent to end the day at 2,783.30, led by a 2.17 percent jump in the tech sector. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 2.02 percent to 7,558.06. The indexes also snapped a five-day losing streak. · European stocks rallied Monday as traders looked ahead...

· European markets opened mixed on Tuesday ahead of the most important vote on Brexit yet – one which will determine whether the U.K. accepts departure terms that Prime Minister Theresa May has agreed with the EU or whether British lawmakers vote for a no-deal Brexit or delayed departure. The pan-European Stoxx 600 opened 0.4 percent higher with most sectors in the positive territory. Banks were at the top of the index, up more than 1 percent. This was led by gains in banks stocks of...

· Stocks fell for a fifth straight day on Friday after the U.S. government released employment data that badly missed expectations, adding to growing concerns that the global economy may be slowing down. The Dow Jones Industrial Average pulled back 22.99 points to 25,450.24 as Exxon Mobil and Pfizer lagged. The S&P 500 fell 0.2 percent to 2,743.07 as the energy and consumer discretionary sectors declined. The Nasdaq Composite slid 0.2 percent to close at 7,408.14. · Stocks in Europe fell during...

· European markets were higher on Monday morning as traders looked ahead to a crucial vote in the U.K. that will determine whether the country's Brexit deal will be approved. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was up nearly 0.37 percent with all sectors in the black. · Asian shares inched up on Monday as Chinese markets rebounded on hopes of more policy support for the slowing economy, but surprisingly weak U.S. employment data raised doubts about the strength of the global economy and limited gains...

· Stocks fell on Thursday after the European Central Bank slashed its economic growth forecast for 2019 and announced a new round of stimulus to help banks in the region, stoking worries over the global economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 200.23 points lower at 25,473.23 as shares of Caterpillar and Walgreens Boots Alliance lagged. The S&P 500 fell 0.8 percent to 2,748.93, led by declines in the financials and consumer discretionary sectors. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.1 percent...

· Stocks in Europe start Friday's session lower, as investors are still digesting news of further stimulus in the euro zone. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was down by 0.6 percent with almost every sector in the red. · Asian stocks shuddered lower on Friday after shockingly weak export data from China heightened market fears about a global economic slowdown, a day after European policymakers slashed growth forecasts for the bloc. Beijing reported exports in February tumbled 20.7 percent from a...

· Stocks fell on Wednesday, with the major indexes posting their third consecutive decline, as investors took a breather following sharp gains this year. Wall Street also sought further indications that a trade deal between China and the U.S. could be reached in the near future. The Dow Jones Industrial Average pulled back 133.17 points to 25,673.46 as Walgreens Boots Alliance lagged. The S&P 500 fell 0.65 percent to 2,771.45, led by declines in the energy and health care sectors. The Nasdaq...

· European shares open lower Thursday taking cue from Asia and Wall Street. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was down by 0.22 percent with almost every sector in the red. Investors are taking a cautious approach as they wait for further details on a possible trade agreement between China and the U.S. As a result, Asian stocks traded mostly lower on Thursday. · Asian shares eased on Thursday, with caution prevailing as investors awaited some kind of resolution to Sino-U.S. trade negotiations,...

· Stocks closed marginally lower on Tuesday as investors weighed ongoing trade negotiations between China and the U.S. along with strong earnings from Target. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell just 13.02 points to 25,806.63 as shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance dipped more than 2 percent. The S&P 500 ended the day down 0.1 percent at 2,789.65 while the Nasdaq Composite closed just below breakeven at 7,576.36. · Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday he thought Washington and Beijing...

·         U.S. stock index futures were lower Wednesday morning as market players remain focused on U.S.-China trade developments. At around  02:11  a.m. ET, Dow futures fell  48  points, indicating a negative open of more than  22  points. Futures on the S&P and Nasdaq also pointed to a lower open. On the economic front, there will be ADP employment numbers at  8.15  a.m. ET and international trade figures out at  8.30  a.m. ET.   ·         Stocks in Europe open lower as market players wait...

· Stocks staged a marked turnaround to the downside Monday as the S&P 500 sank back below a key chart level and investors believed a likely trade resolution between the U.S. and China is baked in. The S&P 500 dropped 0.4 percent to 2,792.62 after climbing nearly half a percent, breaking back below the key 2,800 level. The broad index closed above 2,800 on Friday, marking its highest close since Nov. 8. · The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 206.67 points to 25,819.65, erasing a 129.66-point...

· Stocks in Europe open lower Tuesday morning, as investors monitor various political developments across the globe. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was down by 0.13 percent with almost every sector in the red. In Asia, stocks were mostly mixed as investors closely monitored the Chinese annual parliamentary meeting where Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said that there will be greater risks ahead for the economy and Beijing must be prepared. Meanwhile, trade talks between the U.S. and China remain...

· Stocks rose on Friday, the first day of March, as investors built on the market's strongest start to a year in nearly three decades. The S&P 500 ended the day up 0.7 percent at 2,803.69, closing above 2,800 for the first time since Nov. 8. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 110.32 points higher at 26,026.32 as Nike and Chevron outperformed. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.8 percent to 7,595.35, led by gains in Amazon. The S&P 500 traded around the key 2,800 level for most of this...

· S&P 500 | TOPSIDE RESISTANCE HOLDS FOR NOW A relatively uninspiring week for the S&P 500, holding a tight range. Topside resistance at 2800 continues to hold for now as the S&P 500 fails to consolidate above, which in turn suggests that the move to the upside is somewhat exhausted. Near-term support for the index is situated at 2730-40. · European stocks open higher Monday,, as investors digest the latest news surrounding trade discussions between the U.S. and China. The pan-European Stoxx...

· European stocks closed mixed on Thursday, as investors kept abreast of geopolitical news taking place across the globe. The pan-European Stoxx 600 ended the session up 0.12 percent, with sectors and major bourses in mixed territory. · Stocks slipped on Thursday as stronger-than-expected economic data were offset by fruitless talks between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 69.16 points to close at 25,916 as UnitedHealth shaved...

· European stocks open higher Friday, beginning the first trading day of March on a positive note. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was up by 0.5 percent with almost every sector in positive territory. · Asian shares edged up on Friday after index publisher MSCI announced it would raise the weight of Chinese mainland shares in its global benchmarks, while strong U.S. economic data lifted the dollar. That, along with strength in other markets in the region, helped push MSCI’s broadest index...

· The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 fell for a second day in a row on Wednesday as investors grappled with key testimonies on U.S.-China trade relations, Federal Reserve monetary policy as well as a host of geopolitical issues. The 30-stock Dow dipped 72.82 points to 25,985.16 as UnitedHealth underperformed. The S&P 500 slipped less than 0.1 percent to 2,792.38, led lower by the communications services and health care sectors. The Nasdaq Composite eked out a small gain, closing...

· European stocks open below the flatline Thursday, as investors keep abreast of geopolitical news taking place across the globe. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was off by 0.4 percent with almost every sector in the red. Markets remain cautious on Thursday, as investors around the world watch closely for any further developments concerning the tit-for-tat trade dispute between China and the U.S. On Wednesday, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer stated in front of the House Ways and Means...

· European stocks closed higher on Tuesday as investors digested strong data from the U.S. and reacted to political developments in the U.K. The pan-European Stoxx 600 ended the session 0.5 percent higher, with most sectors in positive territory, after spending much of the day in the red. Sentiment was helped by events in the U.S. Wall Street pared earlier losses as better-than-expected consumer confidence numbers offset weak Home Depot earnings and a big drop in housing starts. · Stocks...

· European stocks open in the red at the start of Wednesday's session, as investors digest the latest political and economic news from around the world. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was down 0.37 percent with almost every sector in negative territory. Stocks in Asia posted slight gains ahead of the market open in Europe, as investors pay close attention to an upcoming meeting between the leaders of North Korea and the U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are due to...