U.S. stocks ended modestly higher Wednesday as long-term Treasury yields fell sharply. The S&P 500 rose 16.22 points, or 0.21%, to 7,707.98, ending a three-session losing streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 119.65 points, or 0.22%, to close at
Browsing: Wall Street
MENA Newswire, SAN FRANCISCO: Shares of Alphabet Inc. rose sharply on Monday, lifting the Google parent’s market capitalization above $4 trillion for the first time and placing it among a small group of companies to reach that valuation threshold. The milestone was achieved during
U.S. stocks declined on Monday following President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada. However, major indices pared early losses mid-morning after Trump stated that tariffs against Mexico would be delayed by one month. The Nasdaq
In a pivotal decision, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rescinded Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 121, eliminating a significant barrier for banks seeking to offer custody services for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The decision, announced Thursday, reflects
Apple Inc. made history yet again, achieving a market capitalization of $3 trillion on Friday, marking another significant milestone in the company’s growth. This is a testament to the robust investor confidence in Apple’s diverse portfolio of products and services,
As the slump in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and mergers on Wall Street continues to deepen this year, leading advisory firms including Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Citigroup have resorted to job cuts. Specifically, Morgan Stanley is planning to
Carl Icahn, the activist investor known for instigating corporate confrontations, has recently become a target himself. Hindenburg Research, a notorious short-selling research firm, disclosed a short call against Icahn’s investment outfit, stirring up considerable criticism for the veteran investor. The
JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s CEO Jamie Dimon cautioned against declaring victory too soon against inflation, warning the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates above 5% if prices remain “sticky.” Several Federal Reserve officials said more rate increases were on the
On Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average recorded its biggest plunge since 2020 after another prominent retail company warned of escalating prices, reinforcing investors’ apprehensions about future inflation, and triggering the catastrophic 2022 sell-off. The Dow lost 1,164.52 points, or