U.S. Major Averages Set New Record Highs, French Government Collapses In Historic No-Confidence Vote

The S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq Composite traded at new intraday highs after factory orders rose from the previous month in October and private employment expanded in November. The French government collapsed after losing a no-confidence vote, the first defeat since 1962.

Wall Street Indexes Extend Weekly Advance, Private Payrolls Growth Slows In November

Benchmark indexes on Wall Street retained an upward bias after positive quarterly results from Salesforce.com and Marvell Technology.

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Rate Cut Optimism Drives U.S. and Europe Indexes Higher, China Trade Restrictions May Lack Teeth

Market indexes in the U.S. and Europe hovered near record highs as investors held out for one last rate cut in two weeks. The U.S. announced additional trade restrictions with China targeting key technology and product suppliers for advanced semiconductor production.

U.S. Indexes Hover Near Record Highs, Job Openings Increased In October

U.S. major averages held steady after closing at new highs in the previous session as investors reviewed the latest update on the labor market.

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Wall Street Indexes Flirt Near Record Highs, China FDI Contracts

Stock market indexes extended gains in New York, Europe, and Asia. The eurozone manufacturing activities deteriorated for the second month in a row in November. China's foreign direct investment continues to fall amid worries about slowing economic growth, intellectual property theft, and arbitrary law enforcement. 

Positive Market Sentiment Ruled Wall Street After S&P 500 and Dow Hit New Highs On Friday

Positive sentiment ruled Wall Street trading as investors looked to extend gains of the previous week and month.

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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.