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Shares of banks and other financial institutions fell sharply as volatility returned to global markets. The S&P 500 closed at a record high ahead of the July 4 break.

US stocks dipped as Trump’s Canada tariffs spooked markets. S&P500 and Dow face pressure while Fed hesitates on rate cuts ...

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US stocks hold gains as Dow leads despite tariff risks. Traders watch indices, tech stocks, and August deadlines in a ...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average marked another record close today, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 ended lower after yesterday’s post-Federal Reserve rally. The Dow got a boost from speculation ...

Dow Jones futures, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures, traded little changed ahead of Tuesday's open after President Donald Trump's tariffs triggered extreme stock market volatility.

The Cboe Volatility Index, also known as Wall Street's fear gauge, was trading around 16.78 on Tuesday, or 5.7% lower, according to Dow Jones Market Data. This follow's the index's spike on Monday. Th ...

Investors also appear buoyed by federal tax cuts and a large budget bill passed in Washington — policies that tend to favor ...

Its 22.6% gain yesterday was the largest one-day percentage gain since June 13, 2022, and its highest close since April 19, 2024, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

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US stock market opened volatile on June 12, 2025, as President Donald Trump announced a “done” trade deal with China, yet market reactions stayed cautious. Despite Trumps claim of a 55% China tariff, ...