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Get the latest stock market news today in the USA, including top stories, analysis, and more.
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Introduction
The stock market is an important part of the economy in the United States, and it is closely watched by investors and analysts. The stock market can be a good indicator of the health of the economy, and it can also be a good place to invest money. There are many different stock exchanges in the United States, and each one has its own rules and regulations.
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is the largest stock exchange in the United States, and it is located in New York City. The NYSE is home to many large companies, and it is the exchange where most stocks are traded. The NASDAQ is another large stock exchange in the United States, and it is located in Boston. The NASDAQ is home to many technology companies, and it is one of the most popular exchanges for online trading.
The Chicago Stock Exchange (CSE) is another large stock exchange in the United States, and it is located in Chicago. The CSE is home to many large companies, but it is not as well known as the NYSE or NASDAQ.
Stock Market News for Today
The Dow was up over 200 points in early trading on news that the trade war with China may be coming to an end. The Nasdaq was also up as tech stocks got a boost from the news.
Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA)
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), is a stock market index that shows how 30 large, publicly owned companies based in the United States have traded during a standard trading session in the stock market. It is one of the oldest and most widely watched indices in the world. The average is price-weighted, meaning that stocks with higher prices have greater influence on it than stocks with lower prices.
The index was created by Wall Street Journal editor and Dow Jones & Company co-founder Charles Dow in 1896. It was meant to reflect the industrial sector of the American economy at the time, with heavyweights like General Electric, American Woolen Company, and U.S. Leather Company included in the original 12 components.
Today, the DJIA is still a popular barometer for how stocks are performing, but it’s no longer as representative of the whole economy as it once was. In fact, many people believe that it’s become a victim of its own success—as more investors focus on it, its movements have become exaggerated. Nevertheless, it’s still useful as a quick way to check how stocks are doing on any given day.
NASDAQ Composite
The NASDAQ Composite is a stock market index of the common stocks and similar securities listed on the NASDAQ stock market, and is one of the two major stock market indices maintained by Nasdaq, Inc.
The NASDAQ-100, of which the Composite is a subset, was introduced in 1985 and consists of over 100 of the largest non-financial companies that trade on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The index reached an intraday high of 5252.87 on March 10, 2000; before closing at 5048.62 for a loss of 7.14%. On March 11, 2000, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index plunged 9.71% to below 3200, its biggest intraday percentage drop since 1987
S&P 500
The S&P 500, or simply the S&P, is a stock market index that measures the stock performance of 500 large companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States. It is one of the most commonly followed equity indices, and many consider it to be one of the best representations of the U.S. stock market. The index includes 500 companies from a broad range of industries, with each company weighted according to its market capitalization.
Conclusion
The stock market is still trading higher today despite some early morning selling pressure. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up over 100 points while the Nasdaq Composite Index is up nearly 1%. Today’s gains come after a strong start to the week on Monday when the Dow rallied more than 200 points.
Overall, it remains a bullish day for stocks, with most major indexes trading in positive territory. However, there are some notable exceptions. The S&P 500 Index is down slightly, while the Russell 2000 Index of small-cap stocks is down nearly 1%.
Stock market news for today also includes several big earnings reports. Starbucks (SBUX) and Lowe’s (LOW) are both trading higher after releasing strong quarterly results. Meanwhile, Kohl’s (KSS) is down sharply after its earningsmissed expectations.
