US Stocks

U.S. markets will remain closed on Monday as an observed holiday for Christmas. What Happened: Last week, major indices posted mixed performance while missing the much-awaited Santa Claus rally. The Nasdaq Composite lost 1.96% in the last five days while the Dow Jones ended 0.86% higher. The S&...

The U.S. index futures flitted around on Wednesday morning, reflecting the indecision among traders ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee’s interest rate decision. Tuesday, stocks rallied out of the gate, encouraged by November’s slower-than-expected inflation reading. The...

Trading in the index futures suggests that stocks may open mostly higher on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 Index potentially snapping a three-session losing streak. The major U.S. averages ended Tuesday’s session on a mixed note, as the early optimism built on the...

U.S. stocks are on track for a positive opening on Tuesday, as traders strive to shrug off fears concerning the economy. Investors head off to celebrate the “Thanksgiving Day” holiday on Thursday, on account of which volume is likely to be light. Given this backdrop, volatility...

The index futures point to a nervous start by Wall Street stocks on Thursday, as the inflation-induced euphoria fades and traders turn their focus back to the Fed and the rate outlook. Wednesday, the major averages opened lower and were confined below the unchanged line throughout the session, as...

U.S. stocks could get off to a moderately higher opening, early trading in index futures suggest, as traders load up on stocks in hopes of a Fed pause in the wake of recent inflation data, while developments related to the Russia-Ukraine war keep Investors on edge. The major averages resumed their...

Trading in the U.S. index futures points to a modestly positive start on Wall Street on Tuesday even as traders look ahead to the results of the midterm elections scheduled for the day. The results have implications for the policies of the government and in turn spending. On Monday, the major...

U.S. index futures were all in the green on Monday morning, indicating that Wall Street may start the week on a moderately positive note. Monday’s economic calendar is light and doesn’t boast of any major market-moving data or reports. Traders could show apprehension ahead of the Nov. 8...

U.S. index futures are pointing to higher open on Wall Street on Tuesday amid expectations that the Fed will slow down its pace of rate hikes and also use dovish language. On Monday, stocks pulled back as traders took some profit off the table after the past week’s strong advance....

Trading in the major U.S. index futures is pointing to a negative opening by Wall Street stocks on Monday, as rate fears return. Whatever Monday’s session brings, the three major averages are on track to end October with strong gains. U.S. Indices' Performance In Week Ended Oct. 28...

The major U.S. index futures are pointing to a markedly higher opening for Wall Street stocks on Tuesday, potentially extending the strong gains from the previous session. The third-quarter reporting season has provided a shot in the arm for the market, which was languishing amid multiple downward...

U.S. stocks are looking to close out the week on a firm note, with the major index futures pointing to a moderately higher start on Friday. The major U.S. averages went about in a listless manner on Thursday before a late-hour buying surge helped the indices to close firmly in the green....

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE: GS) has given up its forecast of a sharp downturn in U.S. stocks. What Happened Goldman strategist David Kostin and his team are having to revise their prediction of a 500 point slump on the S&P 500 to 2,400 levels. This forecast was a sharp 20% decline from the...

For those keeping track, U.S. stocks have gone 42 trading days without falling 1 percent or more. According to CNN Money, this marks the longest period of since July 2014 when the markets went 66 days without falling more than 1 percent. The relative calmness seen in the market over the past...