There are still plenty of companies with excellent dividend yields in the stock market even with the recent rally that has resulted in a 19% year-to-date gain for the S&P 500. Many stocks have been left behind, and many are yielding 6% or more — including a total of about 40 in the S&P 500 … Read more
U.S. companies and insiders are rushing to buy shares, sending a signal that U.S. stocks’ stellar performance in November is expected to continue. In the past month, the value of the U.S. stock market has surged by US$500 million. Goldman Sachs’ corporate client repurchase activities have experienced “substantial growth.” A similar situation has occurred with … Read more
Shortly Inflation data slows US stock markets Dow Jones down 0.35% Consumer prices rise more than expected NEW YORK (dpa-AFX) – Inflation data that was slightly above expectations slowed the recent upward trend on the US stock markets on Thursday. The leading index Dow Jones Industrial fell by 0.35 percent to 33,687 points in early … Read more
Shortly Standard stocks are gaining more than technology stocks on the US stock market. Domestic economic data could influence the Fed’s interest rate decision. US retail sales rise, initial jobless claims rise less than expected. NEW YORK (dpa-AFX) – On the US stock market, standard stocks rose slightly more significantly than technology stocks in early … Read more
(Photo: 123RF) MARKET REVIEW. The New York Stock Exchange opened lower on Wednesday, still concerned about global economic conditions and the specter of a return to high inflation. The Toronto Stock Exchange opens lower ahead of the Bank of Canada’s decision. To (re)consult market news Stock market indices at the opening In Toronto, the S&P/TSX … Read more
(Photo: Getty Images) MARKET REVIEW. The New York Stock Exchange opened in dispersed order on Tuesday, misguided by signs of economic slowdown in China and Europe, at the start of a week shortened by a holiday and which promises to be poor in indicators and results. The Toronto Stock Exchange opened lower. To (re)consult market … Read more
(Photo: 123RF) MARKET REVIEW. The New York Stock Exchange ended in scattered order on Friday, the market finally showing hesitation after having initially reacted well to the US employment figures, on the eve of a holiday weekend (Labor Day). The Toronto Stock Exchange jumped more than 1% on Friday, buoyed by widespread strength following the … Read more
(Photo: 123RF) MARKET REVIEW. The Toronto Stock Exchange lost ground in the middle of the day on Tuesday, following in the footsteps of the main New York indices. The New York Stock Exchange was down sharply on Tuesday, concerned about weak trade data from China and a downgrade of several US banks. To (re)consult market … Read more
(Photo: Getty Images) MARKET REVIEW. The New York Stock Exchange started the week with a rebound on Monday after a weekly loss in early August, as investors focused on the latest salvo in corporate earnings while awaiting the US inflation figure on Thursday. To (re)consult market news Stock market indices at closing In New York, … Read more
July US jobs report fuels optimism on Wall Street and Nasdaq stock exchanges. The data is interpreted as suggesting the end of the rate hike cycle may have come. The Dow Jones Industrial is up 0.20 percent, the S&P 500 is up 0.07 percent and the Nasdaq 100 is up 0.20 percent. Earnings season in … Read more