Stocks advanced as second half trading began on U.S. exchanges, lifting the S&P 500 and Dow by 0.3% and 0.1%, respectively, while the Nasdaq rose 0.8% to a record.
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Top stories - CBS News
Trump to hold second rally at site of attempted assassination
Former President Donald Trump is returning to Butler, Pennsylvania, today to hold a rally. Twelve weeks ago, a would-be assassin opened fire on him there. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris is ...58 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
If stocks struggle in early 2025, you can blame the new U.S. president
Stocks often struggle in the three months after Inauguration Day.58 minutes ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Here’s how the S&P 500 gets to 5,800 — and stays above it
Middle East conflict stuns stocks, but key indicators are sending “buy” signals.2 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
The U.S. port strike is over. This is what it means for transportation and shipping stocks.
The end of the three-day U.S. port strike has implications for a number of transportation and shipping stocks, say analysts.3 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
The S&P 500 is too tech-heavy. This alternative ETF keeps beating it.
The various stock indexing and weighting schemes will shine at different times, but some approaches are designed to be immune from market cycles.3 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
U.S. stocks’ remarkable 2024 run is likely to continue during the fourth quarter, history shows
U.S. stocks have had a remarkable run during the first nine months of 2024 — and if the past is any guide, it will likely continue over the next three months.3 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Dow logs record high as stocks rise, Treasury yields jump after strong jobs data
U.S. stocks rallied Friday on fresh signs of a strong labor market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average ending at a record peak while the bond market dialed back recession fears.15 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Report: Warriors didn't draft Bronny out of ‘respect' for LeBron's wishes
The Golden State Warriors reportedly passed on Bronny James in the 2024 NBA Draft to respect the wishes of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James.16 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Rachel Reeves vows to ‘invest, invest, invest’
FT exclusive: Chancellor seeks to reassure investors that ‘guardrails’ will be placed around extra borrowing for investment16 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Dow closes at record high after blow-out jobs report
Stocks advanced on Friday after an expectation-defying jobs report gave investors confidence around the health of the economy.17 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Kirk Cousins tops 500 passing yards, leads Falcons past Bucs
Cousins set a franchise record in passing yards as Atlanta tied Tampa atop the NFC South.20 hours ago - College Football -
Business - CNBC
Maersk slumps 5% as the end of U.S. port strikes weighs on European shipping stocks
Shares of Moller-Maersk slumped more than 8% Friday as European shipping companies fell on the conclusion of a U.S. port strike.22 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
U.S. stock market has ‘never been healthier’ according to this key measure
A lot has changed in the U.S. stock market over the past three months, but one of the most notable developments is the dramatic improvement in the number of stocks outperforming the S&P 500 index.22 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Container-Ship Stocks Fall After U.S. Port Strike Ends
Shares dropped as much as 16% as the agreement nixed for now the prospects of higher freight rates.22 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Why one foreigner expects the U.S. to reclaim its stock-market dominance
Wall Street has lagged many of its peers in recent months. But that should change.Yesterday -
Sports - CBS Sports
Mets stun Brewers to advance to NLDS with Pete Alonso home run; Kirk Cousins sets records in Falcons comeback
If the last three days are any indication, October is going to be wild sports monthYesterday - MLB -
Business - MarketWatch
Buffett’s trades imply you shouldn’t buy Bank of America stock above this price
Warren Buffett has sold Bank of America for 12 straight days, for the third time in less than three months, but the prices he sold the stock shows that’s not a coincidence.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Aerospace and defense ETFs beat S&P 500 as Middle East fears intensify
Aerospace and defense ETFs have surged in the past year — and are up so far this week even as the U.S. stock market has broadly stumbled.Yesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Asian Shipping Stocks Fall After U.S. Port Workers Suspend Strike
Shares of Asian shipping companies fell sharply after U.S. port workers suspended a three-day strike, dashing hopes for higher freight rates as a result of limited supply.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Alonso’s homer lifts once-hapless Mets past Brewers into NLDS tie with Phillies
Mets rally past Brewers in Game 3 of NL wild-card tie Baseball’s richest team face Phillies in Division Series Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off closer Devin Williams in the ninth ...Yesterday - MLB -
World - The Guardian
After freeing a man who spent half a century on death row, will Japan keep using the death penalty?
Police fabricated key evidence that led to the conviction of Iwao Hakamada in 1968, but capital punishment still has popular support. By any reasonable legal measure, Iwao Hakamada should not ...Yesterday -
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Why mortgage rates rose after initially falling
Mortgage rates dropped after the Fed's interest rate cut announcement in September. Although rates appear to have slightly risen since dropping to a record two-year low, experts still believe they ...Yesterday - Mortgage -
Tech - VentureBeat
Nasdaq Private Market on the emerging importance of the secondary market for private company stock
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: The secondary market for private company stock has emerged as an economically vital ecosystem for millions of U.S. private company employees and institutional investors. A ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Russia strikes Ukraine's second-largest city
A Russian "glide bomb" strike injured several people in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city. This comes as Ukraine seeks U.S. permission to launch Western-made weapons deep into Russian ...Yesterday - Ukraine -
World - The Guardian
Musk’s millions in rightwing gifts began earlier than previously known – report
X owner has spent tens of millions to fund conservative causes including anti-immigrant and anti-transgender ads. Elon Musk has given tens of millions of dollars to rightwing groups in recent ...Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Lionel Messi, despite missing half of the MLS season, is still the clear MVP
Lionel Messi's unprecedented MVP candidacy challenges the history of U.S. pro sports, but his transformative impact for Inter Miami is undeniable.Yesterday - MLS -
Sports - ESPN
'We are going to build this the right way': How the Panthers rose to prominence on and off the ice
Through smart hockey moves and making Florida a destination for players, the Panthers have gone from laughingstock to a model franchise.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Trump casts 'election interference' label on everything while facing federal charges
Donald Trump has never stopped propagating falsehoods that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him. But now, he is increasingly turning his attention toward pre-emptive claims the 2024 ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
Why the ‘debasement trade’ lifting bitcoin and gold may continue, says JPMorgan
The financial alternatives to the dollar may have further room to run, says a JPMorgan team.2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Kalshi resumes taking bets on U.S. election after appeals court lifts freeze
KalshiEx offered customers contracts that bet on congressional election outcomes. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission objected.2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Leon Rose welcomes Karl-Anthony Towns to Knicks, expresses gratitude towards Julius Randle
The Knicks made things official on Wednesday afternoon, announcing the acquisition of Karl-Anthony Towns in a three-team trade involving the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Charlotte Hornets.2 days ago