The stock market's recent upswing is losing momentum. Friday's trading saw a mix of gains and losses, wrapping up a week of volatility. The S&P 500 dipped slightly, with nearly three-quarters of its stocks falling. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 237 points, or 0. 6%, while the Nasdaq
The US economy is under pressure. Investors started the week with a bang, but not the good kind. Stocks, bonds, and the US dollar all took a hit. Why? It all started with a social media post. President Trump took a shot at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. He called Powell a "major loser" f
The financial world started the week with a jolt. Stocks, bonds, and the dollar all took a nosedive. Why? Because investors are spooked. They're worried about the independence of the Federal Reserve. The White House has been throwing some serious shade at the Fed, and it's not sitting well with inve
Last week, the stock market had a mixed performance. The S&P 500 stayed flat, the Nasdaq dipped slightly, and the Dow Jones took a notable hit. This was largely due to some big drops from UnitedHealth and Nvidia. UnitedHealth cut its yearly earnings forecast after a tough quarter, causing its stock
The stock market had a wild ride on Thursday. It all started with a tweet from President Trump. He was upset with the Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell. Trump thought Powell was moving too slowly on interest rates. This news shook the market in the morning. But things changed in the afternoon. Tr
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both showed a "death cross" on a Monday. This is a technical sign that can hint at a change in the market's direction. It happens when an index's 200-day moving average goes above its 50-day moving average. This can be a warning that a previous trend might be reversing. In
The global stock market saw a boost on Monday. This happened after a key figure in the U. S. government decided to relax some tariffs. These tariffs were on electronics. This move brought some relief to investors who had been worried about the impact of these tariffs. The S&P 500 index went up by 0
Intel is making a big move to reshape its business. The company has decided to sell most of its Altera chip division to the investment firm Silver Lake. This deal is worth a whopping $8. 75 billion. Altera is known for making chips used in wireless tech, cars, and other gadgets. This sale is a sign
BlackRock's first quarter of 2025 was a tale of two outcomes. On one hand, the company's earnings per share exceeded expectations, showing a strong performance in a tough market. On the other hand, the total assets under management fell short of predictions, reflecting the broader market's struggles
Bonds and stocks are usually like a seesaw. When one goes up, the other goes down. This is because bonds are seen as safe, while stocks are riskier. So, when the economy is shaky, people usually buy more bonds. But lately, both bonds and stocks have been dropping at the same time. This is weird and
