Stock market today: Global shares rise and the yen dips after Japan's ruling party loses majority

Stock market today: Global shares rise and the yen dips after Japan’s ruling party loses majority

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares rose Monday, as the yen dipped in the midst of political uncertainty after Japan’s ruling party lost its majority in Parliament’s lower house in weekend elections. France’s CAC 40 edged up 0.7% in early trading to 7,552.94, while Germany’s DAX rose 0.5% to 19,549.65. Britain’s FTSE 100 added nearly 0.2%…

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5 things to know before the stock market opens Wednesday, October 2

5 things to know before the stock market opens Wednesday, October 2

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day: 1. Down day Stocks retreated Tuesday as growing tensions in the Middle East overshadowed investor excitement for a strong quarter. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 173.18 points, or 0.41%, while the S&P 500 fell 0.93% and the Nasdaq Composite lost 1.53%. Small-cap stocks also saw losses,…

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