A Sign Of Hope After 'Winter Hibernation': Employers Add 379,000 Jobs
Meanwhile, the unemployment rate dipped to 6.2% last month as the winter wave of coronavirus infections eased.
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Stocks Close On Record Highs After Biden Inauguration
The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all hit new records as markets closed on Wednesday. Former President Donald Trump frequently cited stock market gains as a personal accomplishment.
Dow Plunges 943 Points; Steep Sell-Off Is Triggered By Fears Of More Lockdowns
The Dow tumbled more than 900 points as COVID-19 cases surge in the United States and Europe, while next week's election is only adding to the uncertainty over the economy.
Stocks Tumble As Coronavirus Cases Spike Again In U.S. And Europe
Investors are also discouraged by the lack of progress in talks between Congress and the White House over another coronavirus relief bill.
Stocks Surge After White House Says It's Open To Pandemic Aid After All
Stocks reversed Tuesday's losses amid word that the Trump administration was considering stand-alone bills to aid airlines and small businesses. The president had called off talks on a relief bill.
Stocks Tumble On Big Banks' Role In Money Laundering Report, Fears Of Relief Delay
The Dow falls more than 500 points as a report says large global banks were involved in transactions flagged as possible money laundering and hopes dim for Congress to pass another relief measure.
'Bad Optics' Or Something More? Moderna Executives' Stock Sales Raise Concerns
Moderna is currently developing a promising, yet still unproven, vaccine against the coronavirus. But Moderna executives have already sold tens of millions of dollars worth of stock in the company.
There's More Big Tech In Your Life Than You Even Know. Check Out Your Stock Portfolio
The market is hitting records, in large part because of a handful of superstar tech stocks. Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, Netflix and Google's parent dominate indexes in retirement funds.
The Big Comeback: S&P 500 Closes At Record High 6 Months After Coronavirus Plunge
After plummeting 34% from its prior peak, the stock index has staged a steady recovery — gaining more than 50% since March, when lockdowns shut down much of the economy.
Millions Turn To Stock Trading During Pandemic, But Some See Trouble For The Young
Stock trading has become easier and cheaper than ever. And people stuck at home during the pandemic have flocked to it. But have venues like Robinhood made it too risky for inexperienced investors?