Private sector job creation turned positive in December, though hiring came in slightly below expectations, according to data released Wednesday by payrolls processor ADP. Companies added 41,000 jobs during the month, reversing a revised loss of 29,000 in November and offering a modest boost to confidence in a labour market that softened toward the end
US stocks rose sharply on Thursday as investors digested a lighter-than-expected inflation report, easing concerns about persistent price pressures and helping spark a rebound in technology shares after a bruising run. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded 339 points higher, or 0.8%, while the S&P 500 advanced 1.1%. The Nasdaq Composite outperformed, gaining 1.5%, as
US stocks opened higher on Friday, led by gains in technology shares, as the artificial intelligence trade attempted to regain momentum after a volatile stretch. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.5%, while the S&P 500 added 0.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 176 points, or 0.4%. The rally was driven in part by Oracle, whose
Nvidia stock rose early on Friday as investors reacted to signs that the company may be nearing official US approval to resume exports of certain artificial-intelligence chips to China, easing one of the largest uncertainties weighing on the stock. Shares of the chipmaker were up about 3% at $183.40 in early trading. The Nvidia stock
US stocks rose on Monday, kicking off a shortened holiday week on a firmer footing as gains in technology shares lifted the broader market. The S&P 500 advanced 0.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 133 points, or 0.3%. The Nasdaq Composite outperformed, climbing 0.7% as investors returned to growth-oriented names after recent sector
US stocks were wobbly at market open on Tuesday after delayed economic data showed the American economy grew far faster than previously estimated, prompting investors to reassess expectations for future interest-rate cuts. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 53 points, or about 0.1%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hovered around the flatline, reflecting
US stocks fell on Monday as losses in large technology names weighed on the market following last week’s surge to fresh record levels for the S&P 500. The S&P 500 slipped 0.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.7%, underperforming as investors pulled back from growth-oriented technology stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was comparatively resilient,
The Nasdaq 100 Index and the QQQ ETF had a strong performance in 2025 as the artificial intelligence boom entered its third year. The two assets jumped by over 20%, adding trillions of dollars in value. Most companies in the index and its ETFs were in the green, with companies like Western Digital, Micron, Seagate,
US stocks were in the red on Wednesday as Wall Street prepared to close out a bumper year for equities, with investors showing limited appetite for risk after several mild sessions of declines. The three broad indices were down around 0.2% Despite the recent softness, the broader picture for 2025 remains firmly positive. The S&P
US stocks rose on Friday, the first trading day of 2026, as technology shares extended their momentum from last year’s artificial intelligence-driven rally and investors entered the new year with a broadly constructive outlook. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded 124 points higher, or 0.3%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.6%. The Nasdaq Composite outperformed,