Dow Jones Hits 50,000 Milestone on AI Boom
The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed the 50,000 mark for the first time, driven by AI chip and tech stock gains as investor confidence in AI commercialization continues to grow.
US Stocks
S&P 500 Hits Record on Jobs Beat and Iran Deal Hopes, Sixth Straight Weekly Win
The S&P 500 index hit a fresh all-time high, marking its sixth consecutive weekly gain, driven by better-than-expected April jobs data and optimism around US-Iran peace talks.
[Brief] US Stock Futures Rise as Markets Monitor Iran; April Jobs Report Looms
US stock futures rise as markets weigh Hormuz Strait tensions; April jobs report due Friday.
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit Fresh Records for Third Straight Day
[Brief] ## Market Overview US stocks extended their rally, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite hitting fresh records for the third consecutive session. Meanwhile, oil prices retreated further, boosted by diplomatic progress between the US and Iran. Key Drivers Progress in US-Iran negotiations has signaled de-escalation, reducing geopolitical risk premiums. Tech stocks led the gains, with investor confidence in AI-related sectors remaining strong. Oil Prices Crude prices continued their decline, reflecting market expectations of Middle East easing. Traders are closely monitoring Iran response to the latest ceasefire proposal. ...
S&P 500 Hits Record High as May Trading Opens Strong
The S&P 500 closed at a record high, driven by technology stocks and Apple’s gains.
US Stocks Close April at Record Highs: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit New Peaks in Best Month Since 2020
On April 30, the S&P 500 breached 7,200 for the first time as both the index and Nasdaq closed at record highs. The Dow surged nearly 800 points, marking the best monthly performance since 2020.
Wall Street April Surge: S&P 500 Closes Above 7,200 for First Time, Dow Jumps Nearly 800 Points in Best Month Since 2020
U.S. stocks surged on the final trading day of April, with the S&P 500 closing above 7,200 for the first time and the Dow jumping nearly 800 points, as all three major indices posted their biggest monthly gains since 2020.
US Stocks Open Lower as Iran Tensions and Oil Surge Spark Risk-Off Sentiment
The Nasdaq is set to open lower as stalemate in US-Iran peace talks and crude oil surging above $107/barrel trigger risk-off sentiment across markets, with gold climbing and Bitcoin retreating.
US-Iran Peace Talks Stall as Stock Futures Fall and Oil Prices Rise
US-Iran peace negotiations hit a wall as Iran’s foreign minister returns to Pakistan without a breakthrough, sending stock futures lower and oil prices higher.
Big Tech's $16 Trillion Earnings Week: Markets Test AI Investment Returns, Rally Hangs in Balance
Five major tech giants with a combined market cap exceeding $16 trillion will report earnings this week, as markets scrutinize whether massive AI investments are delivering real returns.