The Fed is about to hike rates, a sign that economic growth is robust. The best performing sector on Tuesday was health services, as industry consolidation gains speed. Read More
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Stocks rose Monday as the cryptocurrency’s rise fed animal spirits. But is Bitcoin the new tulipmania? Read More
The aging bull still has plenty of spring in its step. The major indices closed higher on Friday, turning positive for the week. Read More
After a fraught week, traders shook off the jitters. Optimism returned as major indices all closed in the green. Technology led the charge. Read More
Investor anxieties over the tax bill, the Russia investigation and a potential government shutdown roiled stocks Wednesday. The Dow and S&P 500 fell; the Nasdaq inched into the green. Read More
Traders remain bullish on tax cuts, but messy complications are tempering their enthusiasm. Major indices ended the day lower. Read More
Tax overhaul euphoria sent the Dow into record territory on Monday. Bank and retail stocks led the way. Read More
News on Friday that President Trump’s former national security advisor has struck a plea bargain sent major indices lower. Here’s why Wall Street’s reaction doesn’t make sense. Read More
Markets soared on Thursday, as the GOP’s tax package made progress and OPEC agreed to extend its production cut. Read More
Nuclear threats from abroad offset good economic news at home. On Wednesday, the Dow closed up but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lost ground. Read More