S&P 500 and Nasdaq Notch 5% Gains In November, Semiconductor Stocks Remain In Focus

Wall Street indexes soared more than 5% in November amid a raft of positive economic reports and post-election euphoria. Semiconductor equipment and technology stocks rallied more than 2% on speculation that President Biden's additional trade restrictions on China are likely to be less stringent than previously expected.

U.S. and Global Markets Look Beyond U.S. Policy Uncertainty, Europe's Political Turmoil, and China's Slowdown

U.S. and global markets hover near recent highs amid rising worries about political uncertainty in France and Germany, China's focus on supporting economic growth through exports, and the U.S. signaling more restrictive international trade. 

Stock Indexes Rest Near Record Highs Amid Strong GDP and Jobs Reports

Major averages on Wall Street lacked direction as investors reviewed the latest updates on GDP growth and jobless claims. Crude continued its downward slide, but gold attempted to rebound.

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U.S. Major Averages Notch New Highs as Investors Overlook Brewing Global Tensions

Global markets discount trade tensions, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, and growing political instability in Europe. Chinese manufacturing companies accelerate plans to globalize manufacturing operations, and the Japanese government relies on stimulus spending to revive GDP growth. 

Wall Street Tunes Out Trump's Tariff Tantrum, New Home Sales Dropped

Stock market indexes retained an upward bias as investors reviewed the latest earnings updates from leading retailers. The sale of new single-family homes plummeted in October as mortgage rates soared and two hurricanes struck in the month. 

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U.S. and Global Markets Retain Upward Bias, Gold and Oil Drop 3%

U.S. major averages extended previous week's gains amid optimism about sustained economic expansion and corporate earnings growth in the next year. Chinese companies brush off rising trade barriers in the U.S. and the European Union.

U.S. Major Averages Attempt to Rebound In Holiday-Shortened Week

Wall Street indexes traded higher and extended previous week's gains, and global markets struggled to advance amid rising geopolitical tensions and the U.S. trade policy uncertainty under the next administration.

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Trump Tariffs and Policy Uncertainties Keep Wall Street Indexes In Check

The S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq Composite advanced between 1% and 2% in a choppy week of trading as investors debated future rate paths and inflation levels under sharply higher trade tariffs.

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Wall Street Indexes Swing Higher, Global Markets Follow

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite reversed morning losses as investors reviewed the latest quarterly results from Nvidia. European markets extended gains for the fifth session in a row, and passenger car sales gained in October after falling in the previous two months. The yen's decline is likely to prompt another intervention by the Bank of Japan.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq Inch Higher After Nvidia Sustained Quarterly Revenue and Earnings Growth

Wall Street indexes advanced, and investors reviewed the latest quarterly results from the AI-leader Nvidia. The continuing weekly jobless claims rose to a three-year high. 

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U.S. and World Markets Turned Negative Amid Weakening Global Backdrop

Global markets turned cautious amid rising military violence between Ukraine and Russia, sparking fears of strong retaliation from Russia. Consumer inflation accelerated in the U.K. The Japanese yen resumed its slide. China indexes traded down as corporate earnings underwhelmed investors.

Wall Street Indexes Advanced Ahead of Nvidia Earnings

Stocks retained upward bias as investors shifted focus to key quarterly results and awaited the release of earnings from Nvidia after the close of regular trading hours. 

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World Markets Under Pressure as Russia Threatens Nuclear Response

Wall Street indexes brave higher and shake off escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia as the Ukraine war drags on. Disruptions from hurricanes and rising inventories dampen U.S. housing starts in October. 

Global Markets Turn Lower After U.S.-Russia Tensions Escalated

Bond yields in the U.S. and Europe declined after Russia fears resurfaced following comments from President Vladimir Putin.

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Escalating Global Trade Tensions and Rising Geopolitical Worries Keep Stock Market Indexes In Check

World stock market indexes struggled amid rising geopolitical uncertainties and escalating trade tensions among the three largest trading regions.

Wall Street Indexes Look Down as Trump Tariffs and Budget Deficit Bulge Adds to Growing List of Worries

Wall Street indexes lacked direction in early trading on Monday as investors awaited the release of earnings from Nvidia, Palo Alto Networks, Walmart, Lowe's, and TJX.

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