Finance
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U.S. Stock Market Closed; World Shares Mixed
Jan 9, 2025By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — World shares were mixed on Thursday as the U.S. stock market remained closed to observe a National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. European stocks were modestly higher, with Germany’s... -
Wall Street Holds Steadier After Slide
Jan 8, 2025By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is holding a bit steadier Wednesday, and U.S. stocks are drifting lower a day after strong reports on the economy stirred up worries that inflation and... -
S&P 500 Nears First Gain Since Christmas
Jan 3, 2025By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The S&P 500 is climbing toward its first gain since Christmas on Friday. The main gauge of Wall Street’s health was 1% higher in midday trading... -
Wall Street Opens 2025 With Gains
Jan 2, 2025By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are starting 2025 with gains on Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% in morning trading and was on track to break a four-day losing... -
Stocks Bounce Back After Wednesday’s Sell-Off
Dec 19, 2024By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are stabilizing Thursday following one of their worst days of the year. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% in morning trading, a day after tumbling 2.9%... -
Federal Reserve Set to Cut Key Rate
Dec 18, 2024WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday will likely signal a slower pace of interest rate cuts next year compared with the past few months, which would mean that Americans might enjoy only slight relief... -
Wall Street Drifts Ahead of Rate Decision
Dec 18, 2024By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are drifting higher Wednesday as Wall Street waits for an announcement from the Federal Reserve that could guide its direction into next year. The S&P... -
Inflation Moved Slightly Higher in November
Dec 12, 2024WASHINGTON (AP) — Fueled by pricier used cars, hotel rooms and groceries, inflation in the United States moved slightly higher last month in the latest sign that some price pressures remain elevated. Consumer prices rose 2.7%... -
S&P 500 Drifts Toward Another Loss
Dec 12, 2024By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are drifting lower Thursday following some potentially discouraging data on the economy. The S&P 500 slipped 0.4% and was on track for its third loss in... -
Wall Street Rises After Inflation Report
Dec 11, 2024By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks are back to rising on Wednesday after the latest update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal Reserve. The...
