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  1. IFC Markets

    SP500, Nasdaq notch fresh records

    Dollar strengthened as consumer sentiment imporves US stocks ended higher on Friday recovering from earlier losses as President Trump told he hasn’t yet approved revoking reciprocal import duties in stages together with China. The S&P 500 advanced 0.3% to fresh record 3093.08, narrowing its...
  2. IFC Markets

    Dow and SP500 notch fresh records

    Dollar strengthening accelerated US stocks extended gains on Thursday despite mixed reports about opposition in Washington to a new agreement with Beijing to cancel mutual tariffs in stages. The S&P 500 gained 0.3% to 3085.18. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 0.7% to 27674.80. Nasdaq...
  3. IFC Markets

    SP 500 closed marginally higher as techs weigh

    Dollar strengthening intact US stocks recorded another session of mixed performance on Wednesday after reports of possible delay of China-US trade until December. The S&P 500 rose 0.07% to 3076.78. The Dow Jones industrial average slipped less than a point to 27492.50. Nasdaq lost 0.3% to...
  4. IFC Markets

    Stocks end mixed despite positive reports

    Dollar weakening halts US stocks pulled back on Tuesday despite positive data. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% to 3074.67. The Dow Jones industrial average however gained 0.1% to new record 27492.63. Nasdaq added 0.02% to 8434.68. The dollar strengthening was intact as the Institute of Supply...
  5. IFC Markets

    All three US indexes close at new highs

    Dollar weakening slows US stocks rally continued on Monday as China deal optimism and positive earnings reports supported risk appetite. The S&P 500 finished 0.4% higher at new record high 3078.27. Dow Jones industrial added 0.4% to 27462.11. The Nasdaq composite rose 0.6% to 8432.20. The...
  6. IFC Markets

    Stocks end sharply higher on surprise jobs report

    Dollar weakened despite stronger than expected jobs report US stocks ended sharply higher on Friday on better than expected jobs report. The S&P 500 advanced 1% to fresh high 3066.91, widening its weekly gain to 1.9%. Dow Jones industrial gained 1.1% to 27347.36. The Nasdaq rose 1.1% to...
  7. IFC Markets

    US equities pull back on mixed reports

    Dollar weakening continues as jobless claims rise US stocks gave back most of previous session gains on Thursday on mixed corporate reports and data . The S&P 500 lost 0.3% to 3037.56. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 0.5% to 27046.23. Nasdaq composite index slipped 0.1% to 8292.36. The...
  8. IFC Markets

    SP 500 notched new record as Fed cuts rates

    Dollar weakening accelerated as FED cut rates 3rd time US stocks resumed advancing on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve announced 3rd cut in interest rates this year. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% to new record 3046.77. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 0.4% to 27186.69. Nasdaq gained 0.3% to...
  9. IFC Markets

    Stocks pull back ahead of Fed decision

    Dollar weakening reversed ahead of Fed rate cut US stocks pulled back on Tuesday on mixed earnings reports. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% to 3036.89. The Dow Jones industrial average slid 0.1% to 27071.42 weighed by 2.1% drop in Google’s parent Alphabet on earnings miss. Nasdaq fell 0.6% to...
  10. IFC Markets

    SP500 ends at new record on China trade deal optimism

    Dollar weakened on mixed data US stocks broadened gains on Monday as president Trump said US and China were going “probably to be ahead of schedule” with signing the phase one trade deal. The S&P 500 finished 0.6% higher at new record high 3044.08. Dow Jones industrial added 0.5% to 27090.72...
  11. IFC Markets

    Positive reports lift US stocks

    Dollar strengthened despite budget deficit rise US stocks upward momentum carried all three main indexes higher on Friday on positive earnings and reports US and China were making progress on the trade deal. The S&P 500 advanced 0.4% to 3022.55, doubling weekly gain to 1.2%. Dow Jones...
  12. IFC Markets

    US equities end mixed on mixed reports

    Dollar weakening slows as jobless claims fall US stocks ended mixed on Thursday as corporate reports and data painted mixed picture of the health of US economy. The S&P 500 gained 0.2% to 3010.29. The Dow Jones industrial average however slipped 0.1% to 26805.53 dragged by 4.1% drop in 3M as...
  13. IFC Markets

    Stocks edge higher despite mixed earnings

    Dollar weakened as housing prices slowed US stocks resumed advancing on Wednesday despite mixed earnings reports. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% to 3004.52. The Dow Jones industrial average added 0.17% to 26833.95 as Caterpillar and Boeing added 1.2% and 1% respectively on smaller than expected...
  14. IFC Markets

    Stocks pull back after disappointing earnings

    Dollar weakening halts US stocks pulled back on Tuesday after weak earnings reports. The S&P 500 lost 0.4% to 2995.99. The Dow Jones industrial average slid 0.2% to 26788.10 as heavy losses from McDonald’s and Travelers on earnings misses outweighed United Technologies and Procter & Gamble...
  15. IFC Markets

    Stocks advance on China trade deal optimism

    Dollar weakening slows US stocks resumed advancing on Monday as president Trump said trade negotiations with Beijing were “coming along very well.” The S&P 500 finished 0.7% higher at 3006.72. Dow Jones industrial added 0.2% to 26827.64 weighed by 3.8% drop in Boeing. The Nasdaq composite...
  16. IFC Markets

    SP500 gains despite weak data

    Dollar weakening accelerated after weak data US stocks resumed advancing on Thursday as positive earnings reports overshadowed weak economic data. The S&P 500 gained 0.3% to 2997.95. The Dow Jones industrial average added 0.1% to 27025.88. Nasdaq composite index rose 0.4% to 8156.85. The...
  17. IFC Markets

    Stocks pull back after disappointing retail sales data

    Dollar weakened on weak sales report US stocks pulled back on Wednesday after a weak retail sales report. The S&P 500 slid 0.2% to 2989.69. The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 0.1% to 27002.52. Nasdaq lost 0.3% to 8124.18. The dollar weakening accelerated after US Census Bureau reported...
  18. IFC Markets

    Stocks rebound on earnings optimism

    Dollar weakening resumed US stocks ended higher on Tuesday on positive corporate reports from major banks as the third quarter earnings season kicked off. The S&P 500 advanced 1% to 2995.68. Dow Jones industrial gained 0.9% to 27024.80 led by 8.2% surge in UnitedHealth shares. The Nasdaq...
  19. IFC Markets

    Stocks end modestly lower as investors weigh US-China deal

    Dollar weakening slows US stocks pulled back on Monday as investors weighed the phase one trade deal with China. While US postponed a planned tariff increase on $250 billion in Chinese imports set to take effect today in exchange for Chinese promises to buy $40 to $50 billion in American...
  20. IFC Markets

    US stocks surge on "substantial" phase one trade deal

    Dollar weakening continues as FED says will start purchasing Treasury bulls US stocks rebound broadened on Friday after president Trump said US reached a "substantial" phase one trade deal with China including Chinese promises to buy $40 - $50 billion more US agricultural products in exchange...