Dow Turns Higher as Wall Street Looks to Next Round of Trade Talks
Stocks are rising as investors look to a key round of trade talks between the U.S. and China.
Here Are 3 Hot Things to Know About Stocks Right Now- The Dow Jones Industrial Average was higher Tuesday, coming off its eighth straight weekly gain. The Nasdaq edged higher - it has closed higher for six straight sessions.
- Walmart Inc. (WMT - Get Report) rose 3.7% after the world's largest retailer posted adjusted earnings in its fourth quarter of $1.41 a share, beating analysts' forecasts of $1.33, and same-store sales in the U.S. rose 4.2%, beating estimates of 3.2%.
- Medtronic PLC's (MDT - Get Report) fiscal third-quarter adjusted profit of $1.29 a share beat Wall Street estimates by 5 cents. Shares rose 0.3%.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 16 points, or 0.06%, to 25,899, the S&P 500 rose 0.16%, and the Nasdaq rose 0.22%.
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Dow Rises as Fed Says Growth Risks Cause Pause in Rate Hikes
Stocks are higher as Wall Street digests the Federal reserve minutes which explained why the central bank paused its plan to raise rates.
Here Are 3 Hot Things to Know About Stocks Right Now- The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped Wednesday following the release of minutes from the January meeting of the Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee. The Nasdaq has closed with gains for seven straight sessions.
- CVS Health Corp. (CVS - Get Report) posted stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings but its 2019 profit guidance fell far short of Wall Street forecasts. The stock sank 8.1%.
- Tesla Inc. (TSLA - Get Report) said it was replacing its general counsel Dane Butswinkas just two months after he joined the electric carmaker. The stock fell 1%.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 63 points, or 0.24%, to 25,954, the S&P 500 was up 0.18%, and the Nasdaq rose 0.03%.
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Dow Tumbles on Weaker-Than-Expected Economic Data, Nike Loses Its Footing
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slumps Thursday after U.S. economic data are weaker than expected.
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- The Dow Jones Industrial Average slumped Thursday after U.S. economic data were weaker than expected.
- Nike Inc. (NKE - Get Report) declined 1.06% after Duke's Zion Williamson, one of the most popular collegiate athletes in the United States and a projected No. 1 pick in this year's NBA draft, injured his knee after his Nike shoe collapsed during a nationally televised game in North Carolina.
- Domino's Pizza Inc. (DPZ - Get Report) fell 9.15% after the pizza chain posted weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings as comparable sales at its U.S.-owned stores slumped 3.6%.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 104 points, or 0.4%, to 25,851, the S&P 500 fell 0.35%, and the Nasdaq was down 0.4%. The Nasdaq snapped a five-session winning streak.
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Dow Rises Solidly After Trump Extends China Tariff Deadline
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, coming off its ninth straight week of gains, rises after Donald Trump says he will delay increasing tariffs on China-made goods.
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- The Dow Jones Industrial Average, coming off its ninth straight week of gains, rose Monday after Donald Trump said he would delay increasing tariffs on China-made goods.
- General Electric Co. (GE - Get Report) will sell the biopharma portion of its life sciences business to Danaher Corp. (DHR - Get Report) for $21.4 billion in cash. GE shares jumped 6.4%.
- Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche Holdings AG (RHHBY) reached a deal to buy biotech Spark Therapeutics Inc. (ONCE - Get Report) for about $4.8 billion, or $114.50 a share. Spark Therapeutics shares soared 120.09% to $113.48.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 60 points, or 0.23%, to 26,092, the S&P 500 gained 0.12%, and the Nasdaq rose 0.36%.
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Dow Ends Slightly Lower on Weak Housing, Declines in Home Depot and Caterpillar
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended slightly lower Tuesday after an earnings miss by Home Depot and weakness in Caterpillar shares.
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- The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended slightly lower Tuesday after Home Depot (HD - Get Report) slumped.
- Home Depot posted weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and forecast slower 2019 profit growth. The stock fell 0.8%.
- Tesla (TSLA - Get Report) ended down just slightly after the Securities and Exchange Commission asked a judge to hold CEO Elon Musk in contempt of court for violating the terms of his securities fraud settlement with the agency.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 34 points, or 0.13%, to close at 26,058, the S&P 500 fell 0.08%, and the Nasdaq was down 0.07%. The Dow got a boost from February's consumer confidence reading of 131.4, well ahead of economists' forecasts of 124.
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Dow Closes Lower, Nasdaq Gains as China Trade Talks Dominate
Stocks ended mixed Wednesday after U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told the House Ways and Means committee that 'much remains to be done' before a trade deal is reached with China.
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- The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended lower, while the Nasdaq gained after U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told the House Ways and Means committee that "much remains to be done" before a trade deal is reached with China.
- Lowe's (LOW - Get Report) posted stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings but noted weakness in Canada's housing market would continue over the near term. The stock rose 2.5%.
- Best Buy's (BBY - Get Report) earnings were stronger than expected and the electronics retailer forecast solid full-year profit as softer mobile phone sales were offset by gains in wearables, appliances and gaming. Best Buy rose 14.1%.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 73 points, or 0.28%, to 25,985, the S&P 500 was down 0.05%, and the Nasdaq rose 0.07%.
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Dow Ends Lower as Stocks Slide on Slowing Growth
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended lower after U.S. economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter.
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- The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended lower Thursday after U.S. economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter.
- J.C. Penney (JCP - Get Report) posted stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and said it expects to be free-cash-flow positive in the coming year. The stock jumped 23.4%.
- Square (SQ - Get Report) rose 2.5% Thursday after the digital payments company posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter results but issued a disappointing outlook.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 69 points, or 0.27%, to 25,916, the S&P 500 was down 0.28%, and the Nasdaq lost 0.29%.
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The S&P 500 just closed above a key level at 2,800 for the first time in 16 weeks
U.S. stocks closed sharply higher Friday to kick off trading in March on a positive note. The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +0.43% climbed 110 points, or 0.4%, to 26,026, but failing to mark its 10th consecutive weekly gain, which would have matched its longest streak of weekly wins since 1995. The S&P 500 index SPX, +0.69% advanced 0.7% to 2,804, marking its first close above the psychologically significant level since Nov. 8. That level has proved a key point of resistance over the past several trading sessions. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite Index COMP, +0.83% climbed 0.8% to 7,595.
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