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Economy

Trump Says Americans Should Be Patient After US Economy Contracts

by USNN World NewsApril 30, 2025June 5, 2025

Economy

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

by USNN World NewsApril 29, 2025April 29, 2025

Economy

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.

Economy

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared April 28

by USNN World NewsApril 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Economy

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

by USNN World NewsApril 27, 2025April 27, 2025

Economy

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

by USNN World NewsApril 25, 2025June 5, 2025

Economy

Chipotle Same-Store Sales Decline for First Time Since Pandemic

by USNN World NewsApril 24, 2025April 24, 2025

Economy

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

by USNN World NewsApril 23, 2025April 23, 2025

Economy

Swiss Pharma Company Announces $50 Billion US Investment, 12,000 New Jobs

by USNN World NewsApril 22, 2025May 11, 2025

Economy

Dow Jones Drops 1,000 Points, While Trump Again Calls on Fed to Lower Interest Rates

by USNN World NewsApril 21, 2025June 5, 2025

Economy

Weekly Market Review: Stocks Post Losses Despite Falling Treasury Yields

by USNN World NewsApril 19, 2025April 19, 2025

Economy

Asking Rents for US Homes Increase in March to Exceed $2,000: Zillow

by USNN World NewsApril 18, 2025September 10, 2025

NATIONAL NEWS

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Judge to Rule on Fani Willis Disqualification Within 2 Weeks

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‘This Is Over’: Newt Gingrich Calls on Haley to Drop Out After Her Loss in Michigan GOP Primary

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Trump Scores 7th Straight Primary Win With Triumph in Michigan

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Dartmouth, Northwestern, Rice, Vanderbilt Universities Agree to $166 Million Settlement in Price-Fixing Lawsuit

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Trump Jabs Haley Over Big Donor Loss After Home State Defeat

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Trump Lawyers Argue Fani Willis Needs to Testify Again Over Phone Evidence

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Top Republican Reveals New ‘Whistleblower’ in Fani Willis’s Office

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Trump Easily Defeats Haley in South Carolina, Her Home State

By The Epoch Times Staff Trump cruised to victory in the Palmetto State, with the race called moments after polls closed. Haley, however, has vowed ...

Delegate Math: Haley Campaign Days Are Numbered

By John Haughey Regardless how many delegates, if any, Nikki Haley earns in Feb. 24’s South Carolina Republican primary, the former United Nations ambassador’s presidential ...

Trump Private Investigator: New Phone Data Casts Serious Doubt on Fani Willis Relationship

By Jack Phillips Former President Donald Trump’s Georgia attorneys hired a private investigator to obtain calls between the Fulton County district attorney and her special ...

Muskegon Voter Registration Probe: Michigan Election Integrity Group Wants to Know What Happened

By Steven Kovac Pressure is mounting for action concerning a 2020 incident in which Brianna Hawkins, an employee of GBI Strategies, a campaign services vendor, ...