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Jobs report shows big 256,000 increase in December. Unemployment drops to 4.1%.
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The U.S. added a bigger-than-expected 256,000 new jobs in December, but most of the increase was concentrated in just a handful of industries and there was little sign of reheating in a cooler labor market. The gain in employment was the largest nine months. Economists polled by The Wall Street Jou
on Jan 10
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Stocks stumble into New Year, but S&P 500 scores biggest 2-year gain since 1998
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U.S. stocks finished lower Tuesday, but closed out another remarkable year on Wall Street, as rising demand for artificial intelligence, a surprisingly resilient U.S. economy and the Federal Reserve's interest-rate cuts propelled the major stock indexes to multiple record highs. The S&P 500 logge
on Dec 31
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Trump’s mass-deportation plan could scramble the job market — and raise prices
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The president-elect’s mass-deportation plan could disrupt industries like agriculture and construction, experts say — potentially passing on higher costs to consumers.
on Nov 19
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Holiday Air Travel Report: 2024 Data
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We polled 3,000 Americans to learn more about their 2024 holiday travel plans — and ranked the best and worst airports for holiday flights.
on Nov 6
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Retail investors are exiting their 'DJT' positions 'aggressively' — says JPM data
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Retail investors have been selling shares of Trump Media & Technology Group "aggressively" in the days leading into the election. Shares of Trump Media grew at a blistering pace, from a low of $11.75 on Sept. 24 to an intraday high of $54.68 on Oct. 29. But share prices have cooled a bit in the two
on Nov 1
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Tesla earnings: Stock rises after company gives upbeat outlook
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Tesla's robotaxi event earlier this month failed to live up to the hype. Now investors are shifting back to the company's financials, with third-quarter results lifting the stock in the extended session Wednesday. MarketWatch will be breaking down the report live.
on Oct 24
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Bank earnings: Morgan Stanley scores huge profit beat, lifting its stock
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Morgan Stanley will be the next big bank to report results on Wednesday, along with several regionals. MarketWatch will be breaking down the latest earnings live.
on Oct 18
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Chinese markets should surge higher if they follow course seen in COVID-19 and 2008 crash
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China’s recent rally could still have “more legs” if it is in any way similar to the stimulus-fueled rallies that followed the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2008 financial crash, Goldman Sachs has said. China’s previous market rallies have in the past seen major increases in Chinese stock indexes over
on Oct 7
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Summers says Fed's 50bp cut in September was 'a mistake'
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The Federal Reserve's surprise half-point cut last month was a mistake in hindsight, said former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers in a tweet on X on Friday. The September jobs report shows that interest rates are not at a level that is dampening growth, and cuts needs to be made cautiously, Summ
on Oct 5
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Stock Market Today: Dow futures lower after latest jobs data as Middle East concerns linger
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on Oct 3
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500 closes at record, Dow up 260 points after upbeat economic data
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Follow all the latest U.S. market action for Thursday here.
on Sep 26
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Dow survives late-session pullback to seal 25th record close of year
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U.S. stocks closed higher on Thursday despite a sharp pullback late in the afternoon session, with the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average clinching another record close, as traders await the Federal Reserve's favored PCE inflation gauge due on Friday ahead of the long Labor Day weekend. The D
on Aug 30
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Stock Market Today: Dow up nearly 100 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall as tech stocks retreat
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Follow all the action in financial markets on Monday.
on Aug 26
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MarketWatch Guides Consumer Banking Survey
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The MarketWatch Guides team surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults on how they bank, delving into the latest trends and the ways financial institutions are changing to meet our needs.
on Aug 24
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Dow logs back-to-back gain, S&P 500 and Nasdaq slash weekly loss in wild comeback
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U.S. stocks closed higher Friday, significantly cutting losses from earlier in the week as equities staged a big comeback after extreme turbulence hit global financial markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended up 51.05 points, or 0.1%, at 39,497.54. The S&P 500 closed 24.85 points higher,
on Aug 9
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Stock Market Today: Dow down over 700 points as global equity rout continues
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Follow along to MarketWatch's coverage of financial markets on Monday.
on Aug 5
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Investors dump Intel's bonds as spreads blow out
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Bonds issued by troubled chip maker Intel Corp. were getting crushed on Friday as the stock cratered toward a 50-year low, with spreads widening by 15 to 20 basis points as the selling gained momentum. Adding to the gloom, S&P Global Ratings placed its A-minus rating on Intel to CreditWatch Negativ
on Aug 2
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A reliable recession indicator maintained by market strategists at Piper Sandler triggered last week — but the same strategists who developed the indicator believe that, in all likelihood, its triggering is bullish for stocks. Michael Kantrowitz, chief market strategist at Piper Sandler, said in a
on Aug 2
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Watch the Vix for clues about where stocks may be headed, Wall Street veteran says
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U.S. stocks look poised for a rebound on Friday. Whether or not the market holds on to premarket gains through the close could set the tone heading into next week.
on Jul 28
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Digital payment service Zelle remains 'dominant' over checks, Bank of America says
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Bank of America Corp.'s digital banking role continues to grow as its use of the online payment service Zelle widened its lead over written checks in the second quarter. Bank of America Chief Executive Brian Moynihan said jointly owned Zelle is
on Jul 17
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Cathie Wood has been pleading for rate cuts. Her flagship fund missed the rally.
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Thursday should have a banner day for Cathie Wood. It wasn’t for her flagship fund.
on Jul 13
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S&P 500, Nasdaq score seventh straight day of gains to finish at fresh 2024 highs
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U.S. stocks soared to new milestones on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 finishing above 5,600 for the first time and the Nasdaq Composite securing its 27th record close of 2024. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished higher by 429.39 points, or 1.1%, at 39,721.36, based on preliminary data. It was
on Jul 11
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Biden touts progress on inflation while GOP notes prices remain elevated
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President Joe Biden offered a statement on today's inflation report that said in part:
on Jun 24
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Average Salary by State (2024 Salary Guide)
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Learn what the average salary by state is in the United States. See how cost of living and other factors impact pay across the country.
on Jun 1
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April PCE report: Key inflation data shows slowest monthly core growth of the year
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Follow along to MarketWatch's coverage of the latest data on the PCE price index, the key inflation gauge monitored by the Federal Reserve in determining interest rates.
on May 31
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Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq surge to record close after April CPI reading
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Follow all the latest U.S. market action for Wednesday here.
on May 15
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Stock Market Today: Dow futures decline as another AI play slips after earnings
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Follow all the action in markets on Thursday after a virtually flat performance for the S&P 500 on Wednesday.
on May 9
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Trump Media's 'DJT' stock has another good week, but still a pretty bad month
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Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. were having another good week, as Chief Executive Devin Nunes continued his assault on so called
on Apr 26
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Morgan Stanley's investment banking revenue up 16% boosted by equity deals
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Morgan Stanley's investment banking revenue rose 16% to $7.0 billion, boosted by a significant increase in equity underwriting from a year ago amid initial public offerings and secondary offerings. Equity underwriting revenue more than doubled to $430 million from $202 million a year ago, while fix
on Apr 16
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Fed-funds futures point to doubts over June rate cut as inflation data looms
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Traders in the federal-funds futures market are showing signs of doubt that the Federal Reserve may begin lowering interest rates in June, and are wavering ahead of an upcoming inflation report. Fed-funds futures now point to a 51.2% probability that the U.S. central bank will reduce its benchmark
on Apr 8
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This worker was demoted at age 68 and her pay was cut 30%. She’s fighting back.
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A gerontologist says she’s a victim of age discrimination and has advice for other older workers.
on Apr 4
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Follow the release of the personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure, on Friday morning, as well as remarks due later from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
on Mar 29
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Financial markets will 'rebel' if Fed's Powell turns out to be wrong about inflation
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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell
on Mar 22
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Fed meeting: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq end at all-time highs as policymakers maintain rate-cut forecast
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A recap of the Federal Reserve meeting, Chair Jerome Powell's news conference and all of the market reaction on Wednesday.
on Mar 20
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Market was 'clearly braced' for February's CPI, helping to explain muted reaction in Treasurys
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Treasury yields were only slightly higher Tuesday morning because the market was ''clearly braced'' for February's CPI report, in the words of FHN Financial economist Chris Low and analyst Mark Streiber. The inflation trend is flattening, they wrote in a note, as shown in the chart below of the yea
on Mar 13
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More than six in 10 companies are offering etiquette classes or plan to offer them by 2024, a new survey says. Welcome back to the office.
on Mar 6
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TikTok faces fresh threat of U.S. ban under new House bill
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TikTok could be banned in the U.S. if China’s ByteDance does not divest the social media platform, under proposed legislation unveiled Tuesday.
on Mar 6
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Bitcoin rally continues as cryptocurrency tops $65,000
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Bitcoin’s meteoric rise continued on Monday, as the cryptocurrency’s surge toward a record continued.
on Mar 4
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Why Dell’s stock is having its best day on record, lifting Nvidia, AMD shares
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Dell is becoming cool again, emerging as a beneficiary of the AI trend.
on Mar 3
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Microsoft hasn’t been worth this much more than Apple since 2003
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Microsoft’s market cap is about $309 billion larger than Apple’s. Just 16 months ago, Apple was $719 billion ahead.
on Mar 3
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Elon Musk sues OpenAI and Sam Altman for putting profits over humanity
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Elon Musk says Sam Altman has breached an agreement by putting profits over humanity.
on Mar 2
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Lawmakers want to penalize companies for ‘shrinkflation’ as consumers pay more for smaller packages
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Consumer prices are a hot political issue as voters struggle with the rising cost of basic necessities.
on Mar 2
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Judge orders Trump off Illinois primary ballot but puts ruling on hold
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Allows time for appeal by Republican presidential frontrunner, with one eye on U.S. Supreme Court.
on Mar 2
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Some Alabama IVF patients and their families are scrambling to raise money to ship their embryos out of state.
on Mar 2
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Shoplifting gave Macy’s an ‘excuse’ to close its San Francisco store, union says
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Macy’s Inc.’s decision to close its iconic store in San Francisco’s Union Square has thrust the issue of retail theft into the spotlight once again —...
on Mar 2
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Salesforce’s disappointing guidance overshadows earnings beat, stock slips
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Salesforce Inc.’s stock slipped 1.7% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company racked up revenue and earnings that topped analysts’ estimates. It...
on Mar 2
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EBay’s stock is on the upswing after strong results and guidance, dividend hike
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EBay Inc.’s stock rose 3% in extended trading Tuesday after the online marketplace delivered quarterly results that topped analysts’ estimates and issued...
on Mar 2
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Trump’s return to the White House could boost these stock-market sectors — while undercutting others
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Defense and bank stocks would likely benefit while clean-energy and international stocks may struggle.
on Mar 2