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How Major US Stock Indexes Fared May 7

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How Major US Stock Indexes Fared May 6

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Oil Prices Sink After OPEC+ Agrees to Boost Production in June

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Market Review: S&P 500 and Dow Achieve Nine-Day Rally

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Trump Says Americans Should Be Patient After US Economy Contracts

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US Job Openings Slide to 6-Month Low, Layoffs Fall

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US Homeownership Rate Falls to Lowest Level in 5 Years

by USNN World NewsApril 29, 2025April 29, 2025

U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed, quiet finish Monday ahead of a week with several potential flashpoints that could bring more sharp swings for financial markets. Later this week will come earnings reports from some of Wall Street’s most influential companies, including Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms and Microsoft. Reports will also show how the U.S. economy performed during the first three months of the year and how many workers employers hired during April. On Monday: The S&P 500 rose 3.54 points, or 0.1 percent, to 5,528.75. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 114.09 points, or 0.3 percent, to 40,227.59. The Nasdaq composite fell 16.81 points, or 0.1 percent, to 17,366.13. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 7.93 points, or 0.4 percent, to 1,965.55. For the year: The S&P 500 is down 352.88 points, or 6 percent. The Dow is down 2,316.63 points, or 5.4 percent. The Nasdaq is down 1,944.66, or 10 percent. The Russell 2000 is down 264.61 points, or 11.9 percent. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors. They are meant for general informational purposes only and should not be construed or interpreted as a recommendation or solicitation. The Epoch Times does not provide investment, tax, legal, financial planning, estate planning, or any other personal finance advice. The Epoch Times holds no liability for the accuracy or timeliness of the information provided.

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How Major US Stock Indexes Fared April 28

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New Oil Drilling Permits in California Drop 97 Percent in 5 Years: What to Know

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Home Prices Fall in 11 of the 50 Most Populous US Metros: Report

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Chipotle Same-Store Sales Decline for First Time Since Pandemic

by USNN World NewsApril 24, 2025April 24, 2025

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US Manufacturing Shows Signs of Improvement as Factory Output, Orders Tick Higher

by USNN World NewsApril 23, 2025April 23, 2025

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