Leading stock market indexes opened in record territory, with investors buoyed by signs of progress on a U.S.-China trade deal. By midday Friday, the S&P 500 was up 43 points, or 0.7%, to 6,184, above its previous all-time closing high in February of 6,144. The index, which also briefly edged above its previous record on…
The S&P 500 is approaching a record high, marking a stunning turnaround from April when stocks nosedived after President Donald Trump unveiled a flurry of tariffs on so-called “Liberation Day.” The S&P 500 has jumped 23% since closing at its 2025 low on April 8. On Thursday, it closed up 9 points, or 0.8%, to…
Expert breaks down Israel-Iran developments Here’s what could happen next between Israel and Iran 03:48 Stocks look set to extend their gains Tuesday, with futures contracts climbing amid investor hopes that Israel and Iran would abide by a ceasefire announced by President Trump. As of 8:51 a.m. EDT, S&P 500 futures were up 42 points,…
News of a U.S. agreement with China to temporarily ease tariffs sent stocks soaring on Monday, with the major indexes rising more than 2% in early trading. The S&P 500 rose 157 points, or 2.8%, to 5,817 as of 10:17 EST, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 1,041 points or 2.5% to 42,291. The…
Markets rallied Thursday as investors awaited a trade agreement between the United States and United Kingdom. Mr. Trump is set to announce the deal at 10 a.m. ET from the Oval Office. The S&P 500 rose 14 points, or 0.25%, to 5,645 in early trading, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 89 points, or…