USNN World News

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

Economy

Home Builder Confidence Improves Slightly but Remains in Negative Territory: NAHB Report

by USNN World NewsApril 17, 2025October 6, 2025

NATIONAL NEWS

Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard Endorses Trump

By Jackson Richman Former U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, who left the Democratic Party two years ago, on Aug. 26 endorsed former President Donald Trump for ...

Trump, Harris, Biden Commemorate Fallen US Service Members on Anniversary of Kabul Airport Attack

By John Haughey Former President Donald Trump laid wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, while President Joe ...

RFK Jr. Loses Secret Service Protection After Suspending Campaign, Backing Trump

By Jeff Louderback Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will no longer receive Secret Service protection after he announced on Aug. 23 that he ...

Trump Supporters See RFK Jr. Backing as Big Win

By Allan Stein GLENDALE, Ariz.—Former president Donald Trump introduced Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the “special guest” at a rally in Glendale, Arizona, just hours ...

Boeing Starliner Not Safe Enough to Return Astronauts, NASA Says

By Jacob Burg After months of uncertainty over whether Boeing’s new Starliner spacecraft could safely return its two astronauts home from the International Space Station ...

How to Tell If Your Social Security Number Was Compromised in Massive Data Breach

By Jack Phillips After a data protection company confirmed that numerous Social Security numbers were hacked, several websites have appeared this week allowing people to ...

RFK Jr. Says He Supports Trump as He Suspends Campaign

By Zachary Stieber Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Aug. 23 that he’s supporting former President Donald Trump, after a court filing from his campaign ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Withdraws From Arizona Ballot

By Zachary Stieber Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent presidential candidate, has withdrawn from appearing on ballots in Arizona. “RFK Jr.’s campaign filed official paperwork with ...

RFK Jr. Continues Ballot Access Fight as Speculation Mounts He Will Exit Race

By Jeff Louderback MINEOLA, N.Y.—While speculation mounts that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will drop out of the presidential race on Aug. 23 and back former ...

Connecticut Chief States Attorney Asked to Probe Bridgeport Election Fraud Allegations

By Juliette Fairley The Connecticut State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) has unanimously voted to refer a complaint against a Bridgeport Democrat party official and the ...

Defense Budget Talks Reignite Debate Over Military Draft for Women

By Michael Washburn Provisions in the fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would require women to register for the military draft, while ...

RFK Jr. Campaign May Join Forces With Trump or Form New Party, Running Mate Says

By Jack Phillips The campaign of independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has not received a fair chance at winning the election, according to ...