Stock market

After weeks of turmoil over the economic toll of the coronavirus, U.S. stock indexes entered a bear market, signaling an end to their 11-year winning streak.

Dow Plunges 2,300 Points: Stocks In Meltdown As Panic Selling Continues

5:41pm March 12, 2020

by Avie Schneider

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell nearly 10% — its biggest one-day drop since 1987 — as the coronavirus pandemic continued to rattle markets. Trading was temporarily halted earlier in the day.

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A bronze statue of a bull fighting with a bear.

Economy

Stocks Enter Bear Market. What Does It Mean?

5:00pm March 12, 2020

by Avie Schneider

Analysts like to say that the stock market is not the economy. But a bear market reflects concerns and anxieties about the economy, and at times a bear market is accompanied by a recession.

The stock market has continued to be volatile in recent weeks over growing fears that the spread of coronavirus will push the world economy into recession.

Economy

Dow Dives 1,400 Points, Entering Bear Market, As Coronavirus Fears Grow

5:38pm March 11, 2020

by Avie Schneider

Major stock indexes were down around 20% from their peaks in February, signaling an end to the 11-year bull market as investors fear the worst about the coronavirus pandemic.

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U.S. stock indexes rose nearly 5% Tuesday, after the market's worst day since 2008.

Economy

Dow Bounces Back, Jumping More Than 1,100 Points After Market's Terrible Day

5:18pm March 10, 2020

by Avie Schneider

Stock indexes rose nearly 5% after the market's worst day since 2008. The jump followed President Trump's call for a payroll tax cut and other steps to help the economy amid the coronavirus epidemic.

A trader reacts on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Monday. The U.S. stock market had its worst day since 2008.

Dow Dives More Than 2,000 Points; Steep Market Slide Triggered Trading Halt

6:54pm March 09, 2020

by Avie Schneider

Stock indexes tumbled so fast Monday that marketwide trading was halted temporarily for the first time since October 1997. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2,013 points, or nearly 8%.

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Traders work during the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday. Wall Street stocks opened sharply lower amid fears the coronavirus will grow into a significant international health crisis.

Dow Falls Nearly 1,200 Points; Stocks Now In Correction Territory

4:16pm February 27, 2020

by Scott Horsley

Stocks continued their downward slide on Thursday, with major indexes falling 10% below their recent peaks. Investors worry about the economic toll of a widening coronavirus epidemic.

The S&P 500 has seen a nearly fivefold increase since the depths of the Great Recession. It has gone up nearly 30% this year alone.

Economy

A Decade After A Fearful Market Hit Bottom, Stock Bulls Continue Historic Run

6:08am December 30, 2019

by Jim Zarroli

The S&P 500 has seen a nearly fivefold increase since the depths of the Great Recession. But some analysts say the bull market may have gone on too long, encouraging investors to take more risks.

GDP numbers out Wednesday show the U.S. economy lost some steam in the third quarter. President Trump is banking on a strong economy as his ticket to a second term.

As Growth Slows To 1.9%, The Economy Is Falling Short Of Trump's Target

2:23pm October 30, 2019

by Scott Horsley

GDP numbers out Wednesday show the U.S. economy lost some steam in the third quarter. President Trump is banking on a strong economy as his ticket to a second term.

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Charles Schwab is slashing its online trading commission from $4.95 to zero starting Monday. The company cited competition from new online rivals.

Economy

Schwab Cuts Commissions To Zero, As Free Trading Edges Toward The Norm

3:53pm October 01, 2019

by Peter Talbot

The traditional online broker is cutting commissions from $4.95 per trade to zero. Charles Schwab is under pressure from newer firms like Robinhood, which are app-based and target younger customers.

Major U.S. stock indexes posted small gains Thursday, a day after their steepest drops of the year.

Economy

Stock Markets Take A Breather After Steep Drop

5:50pm August 15, 2019

by Scott Horsley

Investors paused to catch their breath Thursday after the stock market suffered its worst drop of the year the day before. Consumer spending is still strong, despite signs of a looming recession.