S&P 500 Index
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2,332.51
52 Week Low/High
2,872.87
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- Open 2,676.90
- Day Range 2,645.05 - 2,680.26
- 52 Week Range 2,332.51 - 2,872.87
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Dow's 122-point stumble driven almost entirely by JP Morgan, Boeing stocks
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slumped on Friday as the banking sector declined. The Dow industrials ended 122.91 points, or 0.5%, lower at 24,360.14, with nearly 80 points of that downdraft produced by declines in JP Morgan Chase & CO. and Boeing Co. . The slide for JP Morgan, down 2.7%, came even as the banking behemoth released results for the first-quarter that were better than expected, along with a number of other upbeat earnings reports from the banking sector. Still, that group was the greatest drag on the broader market. Part of the reasoning is that expectations for earnings to outperform have set up a scenario in which investors are taking profits after the fact, rather than placing further bets on banks, market participants said. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 index closed off 0.3% at 2,656.30, with the banking sector , down 1.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite Index closed down 0.5% at 7,106.65.
Facebook spent nearly $9 million on private jets and security for CEO Zuckerberg
Facebook Inc. spent nearly 37 times the typical worker's salary on private security and private jets for Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg's security in 2017, the company said late Friday in a Security and Exchange Commission filing. Zuckerberg received $1 in compensation and received no stock, but the company said the company paid for his security at private residences, and during personal travel, which included the use of private aircraft. Facebook spent $7.3 million on private security and $1.5 million in 2017 on Zuckerberg's use of private aircraft; the company spent $5.8 million on security for Zuckerberg in the year-earlier period. "Because of the high visibility of our company, our compensation & governance committee has authorized an 'overall security program' for Mr. Zuckerberg to address safety concerns due to specific threats to his safety arising directly as a result of his position as our founder, Chairman, and CEO," the filing said. "We require these security measures for the company's benefit because of the importance of Mr. Zuckerberg to Facebook, and we believe that the costs of this overall security program are appropriate and necessary." According to the filing the median compensation for Facebook employees was $240,430 in 2017, a figure which does not include contractors or workers employed through third-party providers. The highest compensation for an executive was Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, who was awarded $25.2 million in total compensation. Facebook stock is up a fraction in after hours trading Friday and closed up 1% to $164.52 during the regular session. Facebook stock has fallen 6.7% this year, as the S&P 550 index has fallen less than 1%.
Treasury yield curve flattest in more than decade as rate hike expectations heat up
Treasury yields are little changed, as traders focus on upbeat corporate earnings, momentarily shaking off some of the geopolitical worries that had underpinned appetite for assets perceived as havens.
Marijuana-themed ETFs jump after report of legalized marijuana deal
An exchange-traded fund that tracks the cannabis-related industry spiked on heavy volume on Friday, after the Washington Post reported that President Donald Trump promised Sen. Cory Gardner that he would support congressional efforts to protect states that have legalized marijuana. The Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF surged 6.5%. The ETF, which is listed on Toronto's exchange, traded on volume of more than 940,000 shares, nearly twice its 30-day average. Another fund, the ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF , rose 4.7% and saw volume of nearly 1.5 million shares, significantly higher than its 30-day average, which is below 280,000. For both, the day's move was the biggest one-day percentage gain since Feb. 8, as well as their fourth straight positive session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5% on Friday while the S&P 500 closed down 0.3% and the Nasdaq Composite Index closed down 0.5%.
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Stocks end with losses, but score weekly gains
U.S. equity markets closed lower on Friday, led by a selloff in banking stocks, but the main indexes still posted weekly gains. The first-quarter earnings season kicked off with the releases from J.P.Morgan, Citigroup Inc. and Wells Fargo. But shares of banks fell sharply even as the profits were in line or above expectations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 122.91 points, or 0.5%, to 24,360.14 but ended the week 1.8% higher. The S&P 500 index declined 7.69 points, or 0.3% to 2,656.30 and booked a 2% weekly gain. Meanwhile the Nasdaq Composite was down 33.60 points, or 0.5% to 7,106.65, but finished the week with a 2.8% gain. Among the worst performers on the S&P 500, Wells Fargo & Company fell 3.4% as revenues declined while JPMorgan lost 2.7%.
Nasdaq Composite ends week higher by 2.8%
Nasdaq Composite ends week higher by 2.8%
Dow Jones Industrial Average books weekly gain of 1.8%
Dow Jones Industrial Average books weekly gain of 1.8%
S&P 500 up by 2% for the week
S&P 500 up by 2% for the week
Nasdaq Composite Index ends lower by 0.5%
Nasdaq Composite Index ends lower by 0.5%
Dow Jones Industrial Average sheds 122 points
Dow Jones Industrial Average sheds 122 points
S&P 500 down by 0.3%
S&P 500 down by 0.3%
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Stocks end lower to trim solid weekly gains after bank earnings
Stocks end lower to trim solid weekly gains after bank earnings
Are Stocks Cheap or Expensive? No One Can Agree
Falling stock prices have made the market look less expensive lately, but don't call it cheap.
- on The Wall Street Journal
Watch Out for Rising Oil Prices
Oil prices are on the rise, a development that is worth watching as markets grapple with the impact of higher rates and trade friction.
- on The Wall Street Journal
No One Wants to Bet on the End of Volatility
Stock-price swings show no sign of abating as the market's rough patch nears its three-month anniversary.
- on The Wall Street Journal
See Markets Sell Off on Trade Fears in Five Charts
U.S. stocks' selloff intensified in afternoon trade Friday as fears mount about the impacts of a trade spat between the U.S. and China.
- on The Wall Street Journal
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
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The Consumer Price Index: A Friend To Investors
As a measure of inflation, this index can help you make key financial decisions.
- on Investopedia.com
Why Oracle Stock Fell 13.4% in the Last 10 Days
In fiscal 3Q18, Oracle reported revenues and non-GAAP earnings per share of ~$9.8 billion and $0.83, respectively.
- on MarketRealist.com
How the S&P 500 Regained Its Momentum on March 26
On March 26, 2018, the S&P 500 Index, the DJIA, and the NASDAQ marked their best one-day percentage gains since August 2015.
- on MarketRealist.com
What Caused the Sharp Sell-Off in the S&P 500 in March?
Federal Reserve officials have raised their forecast for 2018 GDP growth from 2.5% in December 2017 to 2.7%.
- on MarketRealist.com
How Tech Stocks Affect US Equity Markets and Emerging Markets
According to data provided by MSCI, the tech sector had a weight of 28.0% at the end of 2017, which was more than double its weight six years ago.
- on MarketRealist.com
Why the Tech Sector Dominates Global Markets
Approximately 90.0% of US tech companies exceeded industry analysts' expectations in 4Q17.
- on MarketRealist.com
Trade War Threat Gets Real after Trump Proposes New Tariffs
The first week of April proved to be a roller coaster ride for the markets.
- on MarketRealist.com
The Biggest Market Sell-Offs in History (DJI, SPX)
Here are the Dow's ten-largest single-day percentage declines.
- 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
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
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
Major Stock Indexes
| Key U.S. | Last | Chg | Chg % |
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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 % |
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| Alaska Air Group Inc. | |||
| F5 Networks Inc. | |||
| Concho Resources Inc. | |||
| Apache Corp. | |||
| Broadcom Inc. | |||
| Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | |||
| Marathon Oil Corp. | |||
| Newmont Mining Corp. | |||
| ConocoPhillips | |||
| Occidental Petroleum Corp. |
Bottom Performers
| Company | Last | Chg | Chg % |
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| Under Armour Inc. Cl C | |||
| PNC Financial Services Group Inc. | |||
| Advance Auto Parts Inc. | |||
| Wells Fargo & Co. | |||
| Under Armour Inc. Cl A | |||
| Nektar Therapeutics | |||
| Tractor Supply Co. | |||
| Martin Marietta Materials Inc. | |||
| KeyCorp | |||
| Cardinal Health Inc. |
