^GSPC - S&P 500
| Previous Close | 2,712.97 |
| Open | 2,725.95 |
| Volume | 1,789,869,036 |
| Day's Range | 2,725.70 - 2,739.19 |
| 52 Week Range | 2,386.92 - 2,872.87 |
| Avg. Volume | 3,486,916,612 |
Yahoo Finance Video•59 minutes agoMarket recap for Monday, May 21
Stocks take off as the free traders in the White House prevail, for now.
- Barrons.com•24 minutes ago
After the Bell: Dow Soars 298 Points as Market Bets Trade Talk Isn't Cheap
The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped nearly 300 points today. If the Dow Jones Industrial Average's slump from its January high was about the potential for a trade war, then one of the biggest impediments to further gains appears to have been removed today. In tweets and other reports, the White House appeared to suggest that it would hold off on placing tariffs on China in favor of negotiations.
- MarketWatch•27 minutes ago
The increase in oil prices is just beginning
One reason is that most investors still don’t believe oil prices and energy stocks will hold, or are headed higher. This means energy stocks remain a kind of contrarian play, despite the recent gains. Rising oil prices will help a lot.
- The Wall Street Journal•31 minutes ago
Will Small Caps Lead Large Caps Higher? Don't Bank on It
The Russell 2000 has gained 6.2% so far this month, well more than the S&P 500's 3.2% rise, the Dow industrials' 3.5% rise, and the Nasdaq Composite's 4.6% rise. During the handful of times in the last four decades when the Russell has been the first of the four major indexes to hit a 52-week high after all those indexes went at least 30 days without one, the record has been mixed, according to Jason Goepfert of Sundial Capital Research. Mr. Goepfert found that sometimes stock indexes have all subsequently drifted downward, while sometimes all have gained.
- MarketWatch•31 minutes ago
Chip-maker stocks rise on improved Micron outlook, hope of thaw in U.S.-China trade tensions
Chip-maker stocks traded higher Monday after Micron Technology Inc. raised its outlook for the quarter and broader markets rose on an apparent easing in trade tensions with China.
Reuters•46 minutes agoWall St. rises on trade war truce; industrials lead
U.S. stocks rose on Monday and gains in industrials helped propel the Dow to a more than two-month closing high, after a truce between the United States and China calmed fears that a trade war might be imminent. U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin's comments over the weekend that the two countries had put the prospect of a trade war "on hold" and agreed to hold more talks to boost U.S. exports to China boosted stocks at the opening, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) leading the charge higher. Mnuchin said on Sunday the United States and China had agreed to drop their tariff threats, and China on Monday praised a significant dialing back of tensions.
- Reuters•1 hour ago
US STOCKS-Wall St rises on trade war truce; industrials lead
U.S. stocks rose on Monday and gains in industrials helped propel the Dow to a more than two-month closing high, after a truce between the United States and China calmed fears that a trade war might be imminent. U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin's comments over the weekend that the two countries had put the prospect of a trade war "on hold" and agreed to hold more talks to boost U.S. exports to China boosted stocks at the opening, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average leading the charge higher.
- MarketWatch•1 hour ago
Dow jumps nearly 300 points, retakes 25,000 as U.S.-China trade tensions recede
The Dow industrials reclaim footing above a psychologically significant level at 25,000 and the S&P 500 finished at in a roughly nine-week high as investors applaud easing trade animosities between the U.S. and China. From 1978 through 2015, the median size of the single-family home increased every year until it peaked at 2,467 square feet, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Netflix has found new running mates for the coming years, as the streaming video service announced Monday a deal with Barack and Michelle Obama to produce films and series.
- Bloomberg•1 hour ago
S&P 500 Winners and Losers for 05/21
These are today's winners and losers from the S&P 500. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Motley Fool•1 hour ago
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
As stocks rose on easing worries over trade, General Electric announced it is selling its rail business to Wabtec, and Micron Technology raised guidance.
- Associated Press•1 hour ago
IGT: 1Q Earnings Snapshot
On a per-share basis, the London-based company said it had a loss of 51 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and restructuring costs, were 15 cents per share. The results fell short of Wall ...
- Associated Press•2 hours ago
How major US stock indexes fared Monday
Industrial and technology companies led stocks to solid gains Monday after the U.S. and China appeared to make significant progress in trade talks. That helped ease concerns among investors that the world's two biggest economies might be headed for a trade war.
- Bloomberg•2 hours ago
For Stock Traders, the Number 16 Is Especially Sweet
The S&P 500 Index rallied Monday, but trying to assign logic to the move feels a bit like a fool's errand. When pressed for a reason, investors cited a de-escalation of trade tensions between the U.S. and China over the weekend, but that doesn't feel satisfying. Ever since the big drop in late January and early February, the S&P 500 has been stuck in a trading range of between 16 and 18 times forward 12-month earnings estimates, according to Morgan Stanley Chief U.S. Equity Strategist Michael Wilson.
- MarketWatch•2 hours ago
Netflix’s new running mates: Barack and Michelle Obama
Netflix Inc. has found some new running mates for the coming years, as the streaming video service announced Monday a deal with Barack and Michelle Obama to produce films and series. Netflix shares(NFLX)rallied 2.4% Monday, to close just 1.3% below the April 17 record close of $336.06. The New York Times first reported in March that the Obamas and Netfilix were in talks to produce a series of shows.
- Investor's Business Daily•2 hours ago
These 5 Top Stocks Get A Handle On Buy Points; This One Is Breaking Out
Facebook, Twitter, Akamai, Google-parent Alphabet and Alibaba all have new handles, following last week's stock market drift. All rallied Monday, with Twitter attempting a breakout.
- MarketWatch•2 hours ago
Target preview: Shoppers are showing up for the exclusive brands
MKM Partners is bullish about Target Corp. first-quarter earnings, scheduled for release on Wednesday before the opening bell, thanks to brands like Universal Thread and Opalhouse. Analyst Patrick McKeever thinks the 10-plus exclusive brands that Target (TGT) launched in the past year are setting the retailer apart and improving traffic.
- Bloomberg•2 hours ago
Will Small Cap Continue to Outperform?
The small cap Russell 2000 is outperforming the large cap S&P 500 year-to-date on trade war fears from earlier this year. But now that trade war tensions are easing, will this continue? On "Charting ...
Associated Press•2 hours agoMarkets Right Now: Relief over easing tensions lifts stocks
NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local):
- Reuters•2 hours ago
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall Street climbs on trade war truce
U.S. stocks rose on Monday after the United States and China put their trade differences "on hold" to work on a wider agreement, while sentiment was also boosted by deal activity. The Dow Jones ...
- MarketWatch•2 hours ago
U.S. stocks end at two-month highs as trade concerns wane
U.S. stocks closed solidly higher on Monday, with industrial stocks leading the market higher as concerns over a potential trade war with China showed signs of fading. The Nasdaq Composite Index added 0.5% to 7,394. The Russell 2000 index of small capitalization stocks rose 0.5%, ending at a record for a fourth straight day.
- MarketWatch•3 hours ago
10 fast-growing companies in the hottest small-cap stock sector
These companies are screened for increasing sales and improving profit margins.
- MarketWatch•3 hours ago
Stock-market investors have fewer excuses for shunning bonds
Yield hungry investors have one less excuse for avoiding government bonds after the inflation-adjusted yield on the 10-year Treasury note hit a seven-year high last week. “This is big given [the real yield’s] critical role in the pricing of financial assets. This is yet another vivid example of the TINA (‘there is no alternative’) argument for owning stocks increasingly losing its appeal,” said David Rosenberg, chief economist for Gluskin Sheff, in a recent note.
- Market Realist•3 hours ago
Consecutive S&P 500 Declines Have Hurt Leading Economic Index
The S&P 500 Index (SPY) continued its negative run with another lower close in April. The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (or LEI) uses the performance of the S&P 500 Index (VOO) as one of the constituents of the LEI. The inclusion of the S&P 500 performance in the Conference Board Leading Economic Index (or LEI) is supported by econometric evidence, as some economists would argue that the stock markets are not a true reflection of the state of the economy.
