In stock markets abroad, indexes were mixed with mostly modest moves across Europe and Asia.
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Wall Street sees a solid year ahead for homebuilders, though mortgage rates remain a wild card
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week for the third time in as many weeks, driving up home loan borrowing costs just as the spring homebuying season ramps up.
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Wall Street waltzes past its latest milestone as S&P 500 closes above 5,000 for first time
Such milestones don’t carry much weight for a market that’s supposed to move on hard data. But they can juice the spirits of a market that can also be prone to emotional moves.
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As Republican rivals collapse, Wall Street warms to second Trump term
Titans of industry have softened their stance on Trump as his team seeks to win over former donors to his rivals.
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Stock market today: Wall Street ticks closer to record highs to cap its 8th straight winning week
Friday’s data also showed spending by U.S. consumers unexpectedly rose during the month.
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Wall Street makes zero progress in energy finance transition
The industry needs to get to a 4-to-1 ratio of clean energy versus fossil fuel financing by 2030. At the end of last year, it was 0.73 to 1 – little changed from 2021.
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Dow hits a record high after the Fed signals interest rate cuts are coming
Wall Street loves lower interest rates because they can relax the pressure on the economy and goose prices for all kinds of investments.
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Wall Street’s rally fades after Tesla and Netflix fall
Tesla and Netflix are 2 of the first huge tech-oriented companies to report their profits for the spring, and a lot is riding on the results.
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Wall Street climbs again to tack more onto its big rally for the year
Markets closed modestly higher following profit reports from a spate of banks and other big U.S. companies.
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Stock bulls cheer Wall Street’s disinflation trade
The recent economic figures have sent clear signals that the Fed’s policy is working, but it’s possibly too early to claim victory against inflation, according to analysts.