^GSPC - S&P 500
| Previous Close | 2,822.48 |
| Open | 2,810.79 |
| Volume | 2,031,400,901 |
| Day's Range | 2,821.99 - 2,835.41 |
| 52 Week Range | 2,346.58 - 2,940.91 |
| Avg. Volume | 3,891,570,666 |
Yahoo Finance•8 hours agoS&P 500, Nasdaq close at highest levels in 5 months
U.S. stocks opened higher to kick off the week.
- Yahoo Finance Video•11 hours ago
Princeton Economist, Alan Krueger dead at 58
Former top economic advisor to President Obama dies over the weekend. Yahoo Finance's Adam Shapiro has the details.
Associated Press•17 minutes agoAsian shares mixed in muted trading ahead of US Fed meeting
Asian shares were mixed in muted trading Tuesday as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting later in the week. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 lost 0.3 percent to 21,528.23 in early trading. Australia's ...
- Reuters•56 minutes ago
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares flat as Fed looms, May's Brexit deal in chaos
Asian shares held tight ranges on Tuesday ahead of the a Federal Reserve policy meeting, but were broadly supported near six-month highs on expectations the central bank might strike a dovish tone, while fresh Brexit worries dogged the pound. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was flat, easing back from its highest level since Sept. 21 hit earlier in the session. Japan's Nikkei average dropped 0.3 percent, while Australian stocks eased 0.1 percent.
Bloomberg•58 minutes agoAsian Stocks Fall Ahead of Fed; Dollar Steadies: Markets Wrap
Expectations are that the Fed will point the way to just one rate hike in 2019 when it meets Wednesday. In Asia, central banks in Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand hold policy meetings amid expectations they too will stand pat, though may signal some willingness to cut in coming months as low inflation sweeps across the region. Here are some key events coming up this week:Company earnings include FedEx, China Telecom, Tencent, Porsche, BMW, Hermes, Tiffany, Micron, Nike and PetroChina.The Fed is expected to hold interest rates steady, announce plans for the end of asset roll-off from its balance sheet, and lower projections for the number of interest-rate hikes this year.
- CNBC•5 hours ago
Asia markets trade cautiously ahead of Fed meeting
Shares in Asia were mixed in morning trade. The U.S. Federal Reserve is set to begin its two-day monetary policy meeting later on Tuesday stateside. Shares in Asia traded cautiously on Tuesday morning, ahead of a closely watched meeting by the U.S. Federal Reserve set to kick off later in the day stateside.
- GuruFocus.com•6 hours ago
Let This Dividend King Give Your Portfolio a Tune Up
One of our favorite auto parts stocks in this space is Genuine Parts Co. (GPC), a Dividend King with over six decades of dividend increases. The company earned $1.35 per share during the quarter, which was 4 cents above consensus estimates and a 13% improvement from the previous year. For the year, earnings per share grew 21% to $5.68, while revenue increased 15% to $18.7 billion.
- The Wall Street Journal•7 hours ago
[$$] Chip-Stocks Rally Could Be in Jeopardy if Trade Deal Disappoints
Shares of chip makers are surging toward their best quarter in more than two years as U.S.-China trade tensions have thawed, but they face a critical test as a trade deal is hammered out. Inc., has advanced 20% in 2019, topping the S&P 500’s 13% rise this year and heading toward its best three-month period since the third quarter of 2016. Shares of semiconductor companies, which have been caught in the crosshairs of the trade battle, have bounced back as tensions have eased.
- Associated Press•7 hours ago
Business Highlights
U.S. prosecutors are looking into the development of Boeing's 737 Max jets, a person briefed on the matter revealed Monday, the same day French aviation investigators concluded there were "clear similarities" in the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Max 8 last week and a Lion Air jet in October. The Justice Department probe will examine the way Boeing was regulated by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, said the person, who asked not to be identified because the inquiry is private. LONDON (AP) -- The speaker of Britain's House of Commons dealt a potentially fatal blow to Prime Minister Theresa May's ailing Brexit deal on Monday, saying the government couldn't keep asking lawmakers to vote on the same deal they have already rejected twice.
- Barrons.com•7 hours ago
Dow Adds 65 Points as Markets Look Ahead to the Fed Meeting
All three major indexes closed in positive territory, despite reports that a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping may not happen until June. Investors are feeling relatively upbeat as they await news from global central banks this week, including the Federal Reserve on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 65.23 points, or 0.3%, to 25,914.1, while the S&P 500 ticked up 10.46 points, or 0.4%, to 2,832.94 and the Nasdaq Composite added 25.95 points, or 0.3%, to 7,714.48.
- Associated Press•7 hours ago
How major US stock indexes fared Monday
Stocks managed to post modest gains on Wall Street Monday after charging ahead in a solid rally last week. Energy companies notched the biggest gains after the price of U.S. crude oil closed above $59 ...
GuruFocus.com•7 hours agoWhy Wendy's Could Have Stock Price Growth Potential
The Wendy's Co. (WEN) is making significant changes to its business as it aims to enhance its competitive position. The fast-food restaurant chain is investing heavily in digital growth, while seeking to improve the customer experience through a major menu upgrade. The company is also increasing its mobile ordering availability, while international expansion is set to become an increasingly important consideration for the business.
- Motley Fool•7 hours ago
Stock Market Today: FIS and Worldpay Merge to Create Payments Giant
Meanwhile, Boeing's troubles grow.
- MarketWatch•7 hours ago
Cannabis producer Tilray stock rises after losses widen, revenue tops estimates
Tilray Inc. shares gained more than 4% in the extended session Monday after the cannabis producer reported wider-than-expected losses but beat Wall Street revenue estimates. The company reported fourth-quarter net losses of $31 million, or 33 cents a share, compared with losses of $2.9 million, or 4 cents a share, in the year-ago period. Revenue rose to $15.5 million from $5.1 million in the year-ago period. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had estimated losses of 14 cents a share on revenue of $14.1 million. For the first quarter, analysts expect losses of 19 cents a share on sales of $19 million. Tilray stock has fallen 53% in the past six months, with the S&P 500 index falling 2.8%.
- Reuters•7 hours ago
Wall Street advances ahead of Fed policy meeting
Banks and tech helped lead Wall Street higher on Monday, while Boeing and Facebook were a drag and investors eyed this week's U.S. Federal Reserve meeting for affirmation of its commitment to "patient" monetary policy. Following the S&P 500's best week since November, the benchmark index ended the session about 3.3 percent below its all-time high reached in September. The Fed's two-day policy meeting begins on Tuesday.
Reuters•7 hours agoWall St. advances ahead of Fed policy meeting
Banks and tech helped lead Wall Street higher on Monday, while Boeing and Facebook were a drag and investors eyed this week's U.S. Federal Reserve meeting for affirmation of its commitment to "patient" monetary policy. Following the S&P 500's best week since November, the benchmark index ended the session about 3.3 percent below its all-time high reached in September. The Fed's two-day policy meeting begins on Tuesday.
- Investor's Business Daily•8 hours ago
HealthEquity Stock Falls Late After Guiding Earnings Low
Health savings account custodian HealthEquity reported strong Q4 earnings late Monday but the stock retreated from a buy point on weak forecasts.
- MarketWatch•8 hours ago
Stocks close higher ahead of Fed meeting; Dow shakes off Boeing woes
U.S. stocks trade modestly higher as investors look ahead to this week’s meeting of Federal Reserve policy makers; losses for aircraft maker Boeing threaten to again weigh on the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
- Bloomberg•8 hours ago
U.S. Equities' Momentum Carries Into Fed Week: Markets Wrap
U.S. equity benchmarks rose at the start of a week filled with potentially significant catalysts -- from central bank meetings, geopolitical developments and economic data. Financials and consumer stocks also advanced, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fought to stay positive even as Boeing declined on reports that the U.S. Transportation Department was examining the 737 Max’s design certification. Equities have been trending upward, and volatility declining, on expectations the Fed will point the way to just one rate hike in 2019 when it meets this week.
- Reuters•8 hours ago
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St. ends higher, with biggest boost from banks
Banks helped lead Wall Street higher on Monday, while Boeing and Facebook were a drag and investors eyed this week's Federal Reserve meeting for affirmation of its commitment to "patient" monetary ...
