After turning in a strong performance last week, stocks showed a lack of direction over the course of the trading session on Monday. The major averages spent the day bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line before eventually closing modestly higher.
Following the strong upward move seen last week, stocks have shown a lack of direction over the course of trading session on Monday. The major averages have spent the day bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line. Currently, the major averages are posting modest gains.
Stocks may move to the downside in early trading on Monday, giving back ground following the strong upward move seen last Friday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a slightly lower open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures down by 0.1 percent. Some traders may look to cash in...
Subdued futures and higher oil prices amid concerns about the Middle East conflict point to a flat to slightly negative start for U.S. stocks on Monday.
Gold prices were sharply lower on Monday while the dollar index advanced as a lack of progress in the U.S.-Iran peace talks sent oil prices soaring and revived inflation fears. Spot gold fell 1.2 percent to $4,659.22 an ounce while U.S. gold futures were down 1.4 percent at $4,666.80. Brent crude...
Oil prices ticked higher on Monday after the United States and Iran failed to agree on a pace deal, keeping the Strait of Hormuz largely closed and raising doubts about the durability of a fragile ceasefire. Brent crude futures for July delivery were up 2.4 percent at $103.76 a barrel, while WTI crude...
Following the pullback seen over the course of the previous session, stocks showed a strong move back to the upside during trading on Friday. The tech-heavy Nasdaq led the way higher and reached a new record closing high along with the S&P 500.
Stocks have moved mostly higher during trading on Friday, more than offsetting the pullback seen over the course of the previous session. The tech-heavy Nasdaq has led the way higher, reaching a new record intraday high along with the S&P 500. Currently, the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 are hovering near their best levels of the day.
Following the pullback seen over the course of the previous session, stocks may move back to the upside in early trading on Friday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a higher open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by 0.6 percent. The futures climbed more firmly into positive...
The renewed tensions between US and Iran in the Middle East might be influencing investor sentiments on Friday, however, Wall Street might open moderately up. U.S. President Donald Trump asked to continue the ceasefire, while Iran reportedly activated its air defense systems, raising concerns in the...
Gold traded higher above $4,700 an ounce on Friday as the dollar index struggled around the 98 mark ahead of the U.S. jobs report due later in the day and the CPI report, scheduled for next Tuesday. Additionally, the U.S. Senate will vote on May 11 to invoke cloture on the nomination of Kevin Maxwell...
Oil prices ticked higher on Friday after the U.S. and Iran traded fire in the Strait of Hormuz and accused each other of carrying out attacks in the sharpest confrontation since the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire came into effect on April 7. Brent crude futures for July delivery were little changed at...
Stocks turned in a lackluster performance early in the session on Thursday but came under pressure over the course of the trading day. The major averages all moved to the downside, although selling remained relatively subdued. The major averages finished the day off their lows of the session but still in the red.
After moving higher over the two previous sessions, the major U.S. stock indexes are turning in a mixed performance during trading on Thursday. While the Nasdaq and S&P 500 have reached new record intraday highs, the narrower Dow is giving back ground.
Hopes of Iran reaching an agreement with the U.S. and reopening the Strait of Hormuz is driving the markets positive. The Energy sell off has eased, Brent Crude futures dropped to below $100 per barrel, reversing earlier gains. S&P/TSX Composite Index has closed at at 33,981.82, up 1.24 percent on...
May 08, 2026 15:50 ET Manufacturing and services sector survey results and labor market data from main economies were the highlight on the economics news front this week. Factory orders and jobs report dominated the news flow in the U.S. Similarly, industrial production data from German garnered attention in Europe. In Asia, purchasing managers’ survey results from China and the central bank decision from Australia were in focus.