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Stock market today: Global stocks are mixed as central banks hold off on rate cuts
HONG KONG (AP) — European markets opened higher on Thursday after a mixed day of thin trading in Asia after U.S. markets were closed in observance of Juneteenth. In London, the FTSE 100 gained 0.2% to 8,218.75, as investors focused on a Bank of England policy rate decision due...
Swiss central bank cuts its main interest rate by 1/4 point, citing easing inflationary pressures
GENEVA (AP) — The Swiss National Bank said Thursday it has lowered its main policy rate by a quarter of a percentage point, citing a drop in “underlying inflationary pressure” despite an uptick in some costs like rents, tourism services and oil products. The central bank...
Stock market today: Global stocks are mixed after Wall Street edges to more records
HONG KONG (AP) — World stocks were mixed on Wednesday after U.S. benchmarks ticked to more records following the latest signs that the U.S. economy may be slowing without falling into recession. The future for the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.1% while that for the...
Stock market today: Asian stocks are mixed after Wall Street edges to more records
HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks were mixed on Wednesday after U.S. benchmarks ticked to more records following the latest signs that the U.S. economy may be slowing without falling into recession. U.S. futures were mixed and oil prices were little changed. Tokyo’s...
Nvidia's stock market value topped $3.3 trillion. How it became No. 1 in the S&P 500, by the numbers
Nvidia’s startling ascent in the stock market reached another milestone Tuesday as the chipmaker rose to become the most valuable company in the S&P 500. Investors now say the company is worth over $3.3 trillion. Nvidia has seen soaring demand for its semiconductors, which are...
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 6/18/2024
U.S. stocks edged up to more records following the latest signal that the economy’s growth may be slowing without cratering, while Nvidia continued its rocket ride upward to become Wall Street’s most valuable company. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Tuesday, hitting another all-time...
America's Car-Mart: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot
ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — America's Car-Mart Inc. (CRMT) on Tuesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $426,000. On a per-share basis, the Rogers, Arkansas-based company said it had net income of 6 cents. The results matched Wall Street...
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly gain after Wall St rallies to new records
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Tuesday after U.S. stocks rallied to more records, with gains for technology companies pushing the benchmarks higher. U.S. futures were flat and oil prices declined. This week has few top-tier economic reports...
How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 6/17/2024
U.S. stocks rallied to more records as gains for technology companies keep pushing the market higher. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% Monday, beating the all-time high it set on Thursday. The Nasdaq composite climbed 1% to set a record of its own. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added...
Autodesk, Walt Disney rise; AMC Networks, Dycom fall, Monday, 6/17/2024
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Monday: Autodesk Inc., up $14.64 to $240.51. Investor Starboard Value disclosed a $500 million stake and wants improvements at the company. Aaron's Company Inc., up $2.52 to...
