S&P 500 Index
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2,637.00
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Day Low/High
2,656.88
2,328.95
52 Week Low/High
2,872.87
Key Data
- Open 2,645.82
- Day Range 2,623.50 - 2,656.88
- 52 Week Range 2,328.95 - 2,872.87
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Recent News
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Dow drops more than 400 points, at lows, as tariff-fueled tantrum gathers steam
The Dow Jones Industrial Average late-morning Friday was trading near session lows amid intensifying worries about trade conflicts between the U.S. and China. The Dow was down 430 points, or 1.8%, at 24,077, the S&P 500 index was off 1.3% at 2,627, and the Nasdaq Composite Index traded about 1.2% lower at 6,993. The White House said in a statement after the market close Thursday that Trump has asked the U.S. Trade Representative to consider an extra $100 billion in Chinese goods to face tariffs and to identify the products that could be targeted, escalating protectionist trade tensions that market participants fear could disrupt global economies. U.S. equity markets fell in after-hours trade late Thursday after reports about Trump's comments emerged. Friday's downdraft also came amid a jobs report for March that produced a weaker-than-expected headline figure, showing the U.S. economy added just 103,000 jobs versus forecasts for a rise of 170,000. Still, the data showed the labor market remains the tightest in nearly two decades. Read: MarketWatch's stock-market column here
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S&P 500 fails test of major resistance as trade-war language intensifies
U.S. stocks are firmly lower early Friday, pressured after a soft monthly U.S. jobs report, and as trade-war language intensifies. Against this backdrop, the S&P 500’s corrective bounce from the 200-day moving average has stalled almost precisely at major resistance (2,673).
Financial sector selloff is nearly unanimous as Treasury yields fall
The financial sector was broadly lower, weighed by the drop in longer-term Treasury yields in the wake of the disappointing monthly jobs data. The SPDR Financial Select Sector ETF slumped 1.5%, as 65 of its 66 equity components lost ground. Among the financial ETF's (XLF) most heavily weighted components, shares of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. slid 1.9%, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. gave up 1.5%, Wells Fargo & Co. shed 1.2%, Bank of America Corp. declined 1.2% and Citigroup Inc. lost 1.3%. The lone gainer was Aflac Inc.'s stock , which tacked on 0.3%. Yields on the 10-year Treasury note fell 5.3 basis points to 2.779%. Falling longer-term yields can hurt banks' profits is the spread made between rates tied to longer-term assets, like loans, and shorter-term liabilities narrow. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 342 points.
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Stock slump threatens to erase weekly gains
U.S. stocks fell sharply on Friday, with major indexes erasing recent gains and pointing to weekly declines. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.6% while the S&P 500 lost 1.3% and the Nasdaq Composite Index was down 1.2%. The day's drop took both the S&P and the Nasdaq into negative territory for the week: the S&P is on track for a drop of 0.5% over the period while the Nasdaq is down 1%. It would be the third weekly drop of the past four for both. At current levels, the Dow is up less than 0.1% on the week. Friday's drop, driven by both concerns over a potential trade war and a weak jobs report, erased a three-day rally that had seemed to indicate growing stability in the market.
LongFin's stock halted for 'additional information' as SEC freezes stock sales
Trading in LongFin Corp. shares have been halted by the Nasdaq Stock Market as of Friday morning, for "additional information requested." Just prior to the halted, the stock was up 47.3% at $28.19. The halt comes as the Securities and Exchange Commission said it obtained an "emergency" freeze of $27 million in stock sales of what it called LongFin a "purported cryptocurrency company." The Nasdaq did not provide details of what information it had requested. The stock had been down 47% over the past three months prior to the halt, while Bitcoin futures have shed 61% and the S&P 500 had slipped 4.1%.
S&P 500, Nasdaq both down 1%
S&P 500, Nasdaq both down 1%
Stocks deepen losses; Dow down over 300 points
Stocks deepen losses; Dow down over 300 points
Stocks Have Finally Started to Look Cheap
Investors have been finding something that's tough to come by in the stock market: value.
- on The Wall Street Journal
Stocks Close Below Key Technical Level
The S&P 500 closed below a key technical level for the first time in nearly two years on Monday, a sign that stock investors could be in for more turbulence ahead.
- on The Wall Street Journal
Monday Stock Decline Punctuated by Massive Midday Trade
The stock rout accelerated Monday morning as a $10 billion trade hit the S&P 500 futures market.
- on The Wall Street Journal
Big Trade Rattles Nasdaq Futures Before Open
An unusually large trade in Nasdaq futures roiled prices shortly before the market opened and the tech sell-off resumed Wednesday morning.
- on The Wall Street Journal
Big Tech’s Decline Hits a Heavily Owned Stock Sector
Investors piled into hot technology stocks last year and reaped outsized gains. Now the sector's sharp reversal stands to have the opposite effect.
- on The Wall Street Journal
What Trade War? Stock Market Sentiment Is Shifting Quickly
A little trade war talk goes a long way in markets, and there's no indication the conversation is dying down.
- on The Wall Street Journal
S&P 500 Bounces Off Technical Level, Again
The S&P 500 again held above its 200-day moving average, a technical indicator that gives some investors renewed confidence in the market's nascent rebound.
- on The Wall Street Journal
Stocks Can’t Escape the News
Whereas nothing seemed to faze the market in 2017, everything seems to be faze it in 2018.
- on The Wall Street Journal
Tech Selloff Shows Flip Side of a Crowded Trade
Monday's market selloff began with a sharp drop in Facebook Inc. shares and ended up illustrating the flip side of the crowded bet on technology giants.
- on The Wall Street Journal
Record Fund Inflows Leads to Stock Market Whiplash
Investors piled a record amount of money into hot stock funds during the week before Monday's sell-off, a sign that buyers who made aggressive bets may have gotten burned.
- on The Wall Street Journal
The Market Selloff in 7 Charts
A stock market selloff deepened on Monday after, led by high-flying technology stocks.
- on The Wall Street Journal
Facebook Stock Decline Knocks it Out of S&P 500′s Big Five
Facebook Inc.'s share-price fall on Monday shaved roughly $30 billion from its market cap, enough to remove it from the ranks of the five biggest companies in the S&P 500.
- on The Wall Street Journal
Investors Are Still Quite Bullish
Measures of market sentiment still look elevated, even after major stock indexes dropped by more than 10% last month.
- on The Wall Street Journal
U.S. Stocks Show Persistence of Goldilocks Economy
Major stateside stock benchmarks are pacing for a better annual performance than much of the rest of the world, despite a volatile few weeks.
- on The Wall Street Journal
Tech Companies Are Taking Over the Stock Market
Technology companies are conquering the stock market, boosting sectors not often associated with the giants of Silicon Valley.
- on The Wall Street Journal
This Bull Market’s Best-Performing Stock is…a Mall Owner?
The U.S. stock bull market turned nine years old on Friday. The companies that have seen the biggest gains over that period may surprise you.
- on The Wall Street Journal
Jobs Report Shows Investors Are Getting Used to a Stronger Economy
Investors are learning to stop fearing an economic pick-up. That was a key lesson from Friday's market reaction to the jobs report.
- on The Wall Street Journal
Not Everyone Hates Volatility
The market gyrations of recent weeks are lifting trading volumes, typically a boon to banks.
- on The Wall Street Journal
Powell’s Fed Could Be More Volatile For Markets
It's quite likely the new chair will see more market volatility during his term than did his predecessor. Janet Yellen's time at the helm was marked by mostly serene markets.
- on The Wall Street Journal
Investors Didn’t Sour on the Stock Market for Long
Money is flowing back into stocks, a sign that investors believe the market will keep climbing after the recent selloff.
- on The Wall Street Journal
Recent News
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Can McDonald’s Stock Continue Its Momentum in 2018?
In 2017, McDonald’s (MCD) stock returned 41.4%. Its 2017 same-store sales growth was its strongest in the last five years.
- on MarketRealist.com
5 Pre-Crash Indicators Near Peak Amid Trade Tensions
A key indicator that predicted the last two market crashes is flashing a bearish signal right now.
- on Investopedia.com
Trump, Xi and Trade: Trade's Biggest Winners and Losers by State
While the U.S. runs a big trade deficit with China, it's a different story at the state level.
- on Investopedia.com
The Basics Of Tariffs And Trade Barriers
Everything you need to know about trade barriers and tariffs and their effects on the local economy.
- on Investopedia.com
A Stock Sell-Off Vocabulary Guide
When stocks sell-off, a whole bunch of new financial terms start popping up that you may not be familiar with. Here's our cheat sheet to help you out.
- on Investopedia.com
Will Chipotle’s Stock Price Maintain Its Strong Momentum?
Despite UBS maintaining its pessimistic views on Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), the stock price of the company increased by 1.7% to $327.86 on March 26, 2018.
- on MarketRealist.com
Will 2018 Be a Good Year for Pizza Companies?
All major pizza companies have announced their 4Q17 earnings, so it's time to compare their performance.
- on MarketRealist.com
Large Speculator Positions on the S&P 500 Index for the Week
For the week ended March 23, 2018, the S&P 500 Index (SPX) closed at 2,588.26 and fell ~6.0%, pressured by political and geopolitical uncertainty.
- on MarketRealist.com
Has Lowe’s Stock Price Bottomed Out?
On March 23, Lowe’s (LOW) was trading at $83.77, which represents a fall of 12.5% since its 4Q17 earnings on February 28, 2018.
- on MarketRealist.com
Altria’s Stock Price Rose Due to Deutsche Bank’s ‘Buy’ Rating
As of March 26, 2018, Altria was trading at a $59.60—a rise of 0.6% from the previous day’s closing price.
- on MarketRealist.com
Why Darden’s Stock Price Fell after Its Fiscal 3Q18 Earnings
Darden Restaurants (DRI) posted its fiscal 3Q18 earnings before the market opened on March 22.
- on MarketRealist.com
How Much Upside Could Be Left in Chipotle’s Stock Price
In this series, we'll look at analysts’ revenue and earnings expectations for Chipotle in 2018.
- on MarketRealist.com
How Do Interest Rates Affect the Stock Market?
Interest rates can have a complicated ripple effect through financial markets. Here's what you need to know.
- on Investopedia.com
Will 2018 Be a Good Year for Shake Shack?
Since the beginning of 2018, Shake Shack stock has fallen 4.9%.
- on MarketRealist.com
A Timeline Of Theranos's Troubles
A look at the ongoing saga of a unicorn biotech startup in Palo Alto, from its rise to the fall.
- on Investopedia.com
Factors Affecting Oracle Stock in 2018
Oracle stock has risen more than 19.0% in the past year. During the same period, the S&P 500 Index has risen 15.0%.
- on MarketRealist.com
Has McDonald’s Stock Price Bottomed Out?
In this series, we'll look at analysts’ revenue and earnings estimates for McDonald’s in the next four quarters.
- on MarketRealist.com
What’s Microsoft’s Value Proposition in the US Software Space?
Despite the massive surge in Microsoft stock, which helped its market cap to cross the $724 billion mark, it's lagging behind Amazon (AMZN), which has a market cap of ~$726 billion.
- on MarketRealist.com
What Is Microsoft’s Value Proposition in the US Software Space?
Despite the massive surge in Microsoft stock, which helped its market cap to cross the $713 billion mark, it was momentarily eclipsed by Amazon (AMZN).
- on MarketRealist.com
Lowe’s 4Q17 Earnings: Here’s What to Expect
Lowe's Companies (LOW) plans to announce its 4Q17 earnings before the market opens on February 28.
- on MarketRealist.com
Major Stock Indexes
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| Dow Jones Industrial Average | |||
| NASDAQ Composite Index | |||
| S&P 500 Index | |||
| Russell 2000 Index | |||
| Other U.S. | Last | Chg | Chg % |
| Dow Jones Transportation Average | |||
| Dow Jones Utility Average Index | |||
| Dow Jones U.S. Total Stock Market Index | |||
| NASDAQ 100 Index (NASDAQ Calculation) | |||
| S&P 400 Mid Cap Index | |||
| NYSE Composite Index | |||
| Barron's 400 Index | |||
| CBOE Volatility Index | |||
| Global | Last | Chg | Chg % |
| Global Dow Realtime USD | |||
| Asia/Pacific | Last | Chg | Chg % |
| The Asia Dow Index USD | |||
| S&P/ASX 200 Benchmark Index | |||
| Shanghai Composite Index | |||
| Hang Seng Index | |||
| S&P BSE Sensex Index | |||
| NIKKEI 225 Index | |||
| FTSE Straits Times Index | |||
| Europe | Last | Chg | Chg % |
| STOXX Europe 50 Index EUR | |||
| STOXX Europe 600 Index EUR | |||
| CAC 40 Index | |||
| DAX | |||
| IBEX 35 Index | |||
| FTSE 100 Index GBP | |||
| Americas | Last | Chg | Chg % |
| BOVESPA Index | |||
| S&P/TSX Composite Index | |||
| IPC Indice de Precios Y Cotizaciones |
Top Performers
| Company | Last | Chg | Chg % |
|---|---|---|---|
| NetApp Inc. | |||
| Welltower Inc. | |||
| Essex Property Trust Inc. | |||
| Discovery Inc. Series A | |||
| Discovery Inc. Series C | |||
| Andeavor | |||
| Ulta Beauty Inc. | |||
| Ventas Inc. | |||
| Viacom Inc. Cl B | |||
| HCP Inc. |
Bottom Performers
| Company | Last | Chg | Chg % |
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| Incyte Corp. | |||
| Nektar Therapeutics | |||
| Concho Resources Inc. | |||
| Xilinx Inc. | |||
| Range Resources Corp. | |||
| EOG Resources Inc. | |||
| Lennar Corp. Cl A | |||
| CF Industries Holdings Inc. | |||
| Kohl's Corp. | |||
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc. |
