Stock Market Today, Aug. 19: Stocks Edge Higher, Ending 3-Day Losing Streak
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) rose 0.22% to 53,463, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) gained 0.21% to 7,708, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) edged 0.16% higher to 26,331 as the major indexes halted a three-day slide following an easing of bond market p
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) rose 0.22% to 53,463, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) gained 0.21% to 7,708, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) edged 0.16% higher to 26,331 as the major indexes halted a three-day slide following an easing of bond market p
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The modest daily stock market moves ending a short losing streak represent routine market fluctuations without material impact on credit markets or monetary policy expectations.
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Stock Market Today, Aug. 19: Stocks Edge Higher, Ending 3-Day Losing Streak
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) rose 0.22% to 53,463, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) gained 0.21% to 7,708, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) edged 0.16% higher to 26,331 as the major indexes halted a three-day slide following an easing of bond market p
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Stock Market Today, Aug. 20: Stocks Slide on Weak Retail Earnings, Rising Bond Yields
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) fell 1.32% to 52,759, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) declined 0.85% to 7,642, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) dropped 1.00% to 26,067 as rising oil prices and retail earnings pressure snapped Wednesday's relief rally.