· The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell for a second straight day Tuesday as investors awaited the start of corporate earnings season later this week. The Dow lost 190.44 points to finish the day at 26,150.58 as Boeing stock came under pressure again on concerns about 737 Max jet production delays. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% to 2,878.20, led by losses in industrials, energy and financial companies. The Nasdaq Composite dropped more than 0.5% to 7,909.28 as Microsoft, Apple, Amazon and Alphabet...

  · Asian shares slipped from eight-month highs on Wednesday as the International Monetary Fund lowered its global growth outlook and as the United States and Europe locked horns over tariffs in a fresh escalation of trade tensions. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan dropped 0.1 percent, a day after it hit its highest since Aug. 1. · Japan’s Nikkei dropped to a one-week low on Wednesday as escalating trade tensions between the United States and Europe and worries...

· The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell on Monday as Wall Street digested strong gains from the previous week and looked ahead to the start of the corporate earnings season. The 30-stock Dow declined by 84 points. The S&P 500 eked out a 0.1% gain to close at 2,895.77. The Nasdaq Composite ended Monday 0.2% higher. “Equity trends remain steadfastly bullish but are now getting stretched, and have arrived at near-term areas where resistance could set in,” said Mark Newton, managing...

  · European stocks were mostly lower Tuesday morning, as market participants prepared for key events this week and responded to a new tariff threat from the U.S. The pan-European Euro Stoxx 600 index was down by just 0.1 percent with most sectors and bourses in the red. This comes after U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Monday proposed a list of European Union products on which to slap tariffs as retaliation for European aircraft subsidies. Industrial and luxury stocks fell lower...

· The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 rose on Thursday as investors awaited for more news on a potential trade deal between China and the U.S. The 30-stock Dow closed 166.50 points higher at 26,384.63, led by a 2.9% gain in Boeing. The S&P 500 climbed 0.2% to 2,879.39, notching its first six-day winning streak since February 2018, as the materials and energy sectors outperformed. The Nasdaq Composite, however, posted a 0.1% loss and closed at 7,891.78 as Tesla shares were under pressure...

  · European stocks opened slightly higher Friday morning, amid progress in the latest round of U.S.-China trade talks. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was up around 0.1 percent shortly after the opening bell, with most sectors and major bourses in positive territory. Market players monitored the latest developments in trade discussions between Washington and Beijing. President Donald Trump said Thursday that the two countries were making swift progress in talks, adding "we'll know over the...

· Stocks rose slightly on Wednesday as investors cheered a nearing trade deal between the U.S. and China, though softer measures on payrolls and the service economy kept a lid on optimism. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 39 points to close at 26,218.13 as Intel and Home Depot outperformed. The S&P 500 gained 0.2% to end the day at 2,873.40, notching a five-day winning streak, as the materials and tech sectors led the way. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.6% to 7,895.55. · European...

  · U.S. stock index futures were slightly higher Thursday morning, as talks over a trade deal between the world’s two largest economies enter what could be the final stages. At around 03:20 a.m. ET, Dow futures rose 17 points, indicating a positive open of more than 37 points. Futures on the S&P and Nasdaq were both marginally higher. · New highs are ahead for the stock market, top J.P. Morgan strategist Marko Kolanovic told CNBC on Wednesday. In fact, he said it’s possible the S&P...

· World stock markets were little changed on Tuesday but still managed to touch a six-month high as investors took a breather following a three-day run of gains while the possibility of tightening supply kept oil prices on the rise . · The benchmark S&P 500 stock index paused on Tuesday, taking a breather from Monday’s strong quarterly kickoff as a decline in shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc weighed and economic data did little to ease growth concerns. Walgreens shares slumped...

  · European shares rose for the fourth straight session on Wednesday, as investors took heart from further signs of recovery in China and progress towards a possible trade deal between Beijing and Washington. The pan-European index rose 0.7 pct at 0724 GMT, hitting its highest level since Aug. 10. · Asian shares rose to fresh seven-month highs on Wednesday as investors cheered signs of progress in U.S.-China trade talks and brisk economic data, while oil approached the key $70 per barrel...

· Stocks jumped on Monday as strong manufacturing data out of the U.S. and China eased worries of a possible global economic slowdown. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 329.74 points to 26,258.42, led by gains in United Technologies, Caterpillar and J.P. Morgan Chase. Monday's session also marked the Dow's first close above 26,000 since Feb. 26.The S&P 500 climbed 1.2 percent to 2,867.19 as the financials sector outperformed. The Nasdaq Composite closed 1.3 percent higher at 7,828.91 on...

  · European stocks were mixed Tuesday morning, after stronger-than-anticipated factory activity surveys from the U.S. and China eased concerns over the global economy. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was flat shortly after the opening bell, with sectors and major bourses pointing in opposite directions. · Asia shares extended their rally on Tuesday as positive factory activity surveys from China and the United States provided a much-needed boost to investor confidence. MSCI’s broadest...

· Stocks rose on Friday amid renewed optimism on the progress of trade talks between Washington and Beijing as Wall Street wrapped up a stellar quarter. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 211.22 points higher at 25,928.68 as Boeing, UnitedHealth and Caterpillar outperformed. The S&P 500 advanced 0.7 percent to 2,834.40, led by the industrials and health care sectors. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.8 percent to 7,729.32. · U.S. officials said China had made proposals on a range of issues...

· Weekly Equity Outlook: Dow Jones Eyes Breakout The Dow Jones Industrial Average looks like it is gearing up for another push higher. The US equity index comprised of the largest 30 domestic companies rose back above major confluence around the 78.6 percent Fibonacci retracement line drawn from the respective high and low in October and December of last year. Moreover, DJIA was able to reclaim its 20-day simple moving average this week which could further support additional upside over the...

· Stocks rose on Thursday as trade talks between China and the U.S. restarted, but fears that the economy may be slowing down persisted. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 91.87 points to 25,717.46 as shares of Nike and J.P. Morgan Chase outperformed. The S&P 500 gained 0.4 percent to 2,815.44. The broad index is also headed for its best first-quarter performance since 1998, rising 12.3 percent. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.3 percent to close at 7,669.17. · European shares traded slightly...

· Stocks fell on Wednesday after a closely watch interest rate fell to its lowest level in more than a year as worries over a possible economic slowdown lingered. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended the day down 32.14 points at 25,625.59 and fell as much as 232.46 points. The S&P 500 declined 0.5 percent to 2,805.37. The Nasdaq Composite closed 0.6 percent lower at7,643.38 as a 0.9 percent gain in Apple was overshadowed by losses in Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Alphabet. · The benchmark...

· European shares opened mixed Thursday after a report said the U.S. and China are making swift progress in trade talks. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was flat in early morning trade, with sectors and major bourses pointing in opposite directions. · Global bond yields continued to spiral lower in Asia on Thursday as recession fears fed expectations of more policy easing by major central banks, though some share markets in the region did manage to steady after an early sell off. MSCI’s...

· European shares are set to start Friday's session in positive territory, with investors hopeful of progress in U.S.-China trade talks. Britain's FTSE 100 is seen 30 points higher at 7,263, Germany's DAX 41 points higher at 11,472 and France's CAC up 28 points to 5,323, according to IG index data. Market players turned their focus to trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing on Friday, after fears of a potential U.S. recession put global equities under pressure earlier in the week...

· Stocks rose on Tuesday, but sentiment on Wall Street was dampened by lingering fears that the economy is slowing down. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 140.90 points higher at 25,657.73. The 30-stock index rose as much as 279.46 points earlier in the day. The S&P 500 closed up 0.7 percent at 2,818.46 — notching its first gain in three sessions — after trading 1.1 percent higher at its high of the day. The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.7 percent to close at 7,691.52. · European equities...

· European stocks opened higher on Wednesday, with investors still unnerved by fears of a potential U.S. recession. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.2 percent at the open, with most sectors and major bourses in positive territory. The U.K.'s FTSE 100 was the top performer, up 0.3 percent, as the British pound weakened. Market players are taking a cautious stance as worries of a slowdown in economic growth linger. U.S. bond markets have in recent days signaled a U.S. recession may be...