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

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 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 ...

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

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.

Provided by Dow Jones Mar 21, 2025, 9:25:00 PM Shares of banks and other financial institutions fell amid fears that market volatility would weigh on results for asset managers and brokers.

Dow slides as stock market volatility continues ... The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded down nearly 900 points, while the S&P 500 traded down 2.7% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 4%.

Nasdaq's realized 21-day annualized rolling volatility hit as high as 59.8% on April 10, surpassing bitcoin's 30-day volatility at 46.4%, according to Dow Jones Market Data. The data is lined up ...

The stock market has seesawed from extreme volatility to relative calm, and now it's rallying. The Dow was up 504 points, or 1.3%, in recent trading. The S&P 500 was up 1.5%. The Nasdaq Composite ...