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S&P 500 is little changed Monday following 4 weeks of gains

Stocks were little changed Monday as Wall Street looks to build on four straight positive weeks for the equity market. The S&P 500 fell 0.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped more than 0.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 66 points, or 0.2%. Wall Street is coming off the fourth straight winning week for all three major averages, as stocks have rallied since the 10-year Treasury yield retreated from the 5% mark it briefly topped in late October.

Dow futures rise slightly as Wall Street heads for fourth straight winning week

Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose slightly Friday ahead of a shortened trading session, as the major averages aimed for a four-week winning streak. Dow futures were up 41 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 futures were marginally higher, while Nasdaq-100 futures dipped 0.1.

European markets slightly higher; euro zone employment falls as business activity declines

European stocks traded mixed on Thursday, as investors continue to seek direction and with U.S. markets closed. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up 0.15% at 1:13 p.m. London time. Oil and gas stocks pulled ahead with a 1.2% gain despite the continued fall in oil prices after OPEC delayed a key meeting.

S&P 500 futures gain as 10-year Treasury yield hits 2-month low

Stock futures rose slightly on Wednesday as yields fell to their lowest level in two months. Futures tied to the S&P 500 futures climbed 0.3%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added 43 points, or 0.1%.Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.4%.

Stock futures slide as November rally pauses on some weak retail earnings

Stock futures were down slightly Tuesday as traders took a breather following another winning session and looked ahead to the release of the Federal Reserve meeting minutes. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were down 62 points, or 0.2%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures dipped 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively.

Stock futures are little changed to start the shortened Thanksgiving holiday week

U.S. equity futures were little changed on Monday, as Wall Street started the shortened Thanksgiving holiday week. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 34 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 futures were down 0.1%, and Nasdaq-100 futures dipped 0.05%.

Dow futures climb 100 points as market heads for third straight weekly gain

Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose slightly Friday as investors looked to keep this month’s gains going. Dow futures ticked higher by 117 points, or 0.3%. S&P 500 futures advanced 0.2%, while Nasdaq 100 futures ticked fractionally lower.

Stock futures dip as November rally takes a breather

Stock dipped Thursday as investors took a breather from November’s hot streak. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures lost 26 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 futures were unchanged, while Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.1%.

Stock futures gain after more encouraging inflation data as rally continues

U.S. stock futures ticked higher Wednesday, as traders tried to extend a strong rally from the previous session on the back of more encouraging inflation data. Wall Street also had its eyes on Washington as lawmakers tried to avoid a government shutdown. Futures tied to the S&P 500 rose 0.3%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures climbed 76 points, or 0.2%, while Nasdaq 100 futures also advanced 0.5%.

Stocks fall to start the week after Moody’s cuts U.S. outlook

U.S. stocks dipped Monday after Moody’s Investors Service lowered its U.S. credit rating outlook to negative from stable. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 44 points, or 0.1%. The S&P 500 fell 0.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite pulled back by 0.6%. Driving the losses in the S&P 500 were V.F., Illumina and Boston Properties, respectively down 3.4%, 4.2% and 3% just after the open. Shares of Boeing added more than […]

S&P 500 futures are little changed on Friday after higher bond yields spur sell-off

S&P 500 futures were little changed Friday as traders kept an eye on Treasury yields after the broad-market index ended an eight-day run of gains. S&P 500 futures rose marginally, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.1%. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 106 points higher, or 0.3%.

S&P 500 futures rise after index posts longest win streak in 2 years

S&P 500 futures rose modestly on Thursday following a session in which the broad-market index added to its longest winning streak since November 2021. Futures tied to the S&P 500 gained 0.2% along with Dow Jones Industrial Average futures. Nasdaq-100 futures were little changed.
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