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US stock futures edged lower Thursday evening as investors weighed the possibility of direct US military involvement in the Israel-Iran war. President Trump on Thursday introduced a self-imposed two week time limit on his decision to enter the conflict, adding another layer of uncertainty to an already cautious market. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) were down over 150 points, or 0.4%, while S&P 500 (ES=F) and Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) futures each dipped about 0.3%. Markets were closed Thursday in observance of Juneteenth, offering investors a brief pause as global...

Stock Market Today: The benchmark Nifty-50 index ended 0.08% lower on Thursday at 24,793.25, as consolidation in the market continues. While Bank Nifty at 55,577.45 ended 0.45% lower, most other sectors, led by Metals, Realty, and Oil & Gas, ended lower. In the broader markets, deep cuts of up to 2% were seen by mid- and small-cap indices.Trade Setup for Friday"The Nifty witnessed a lacklustre expiry on the NSE, as the index remained within a narrow range throughout the session, indicating indecisiveness ahead of any directional move. This negative sentiment...

The stock market in Israel surged on Thursday as Iran continued its attacks on Israel and even damaged the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE). In times of uncertainty, the stock market often takes a beating. Why is it different in Israel then?read moreIsrael and Iran may at odds, but  no one seems to have told that to Tel Aviv’s stock market.In fact, the stock market in Israel surged as Iran continued its attacks on Israel and even hit the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) with a missile.This came even as...

U.S. stock markets will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Nasdaq, and U.S. bond markets will not operate on Juneteenth, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association. Trading will resume on Friday, June 20, with market watchers closely eyeing post-holiday volatility and investor sentiment.Why Juneteenth matters to marketsJuneteenth marks the day in 1865 when Union troops reached Galveston Bay, Texas, and declared the freedom of over...

The stock market often closes on federal holidays, but not all. So some people who trade stocks and bonds may not be aware of which holidays it observes. That’s especially true for Juneteenth being a newer holiday and some states, like New Jersey, celebrating on days other than June 19. If you’re hoping to trade stocks on Thursday — or a day off — here’s what you need to know about the stock market’s hours on Juneteenth this year. Is the stock market closed on Juneteenth 2025? Yes, the stock...

The stock market didn't move much on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve’s June interest-rate decision offered few surprises for Wall Street.The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 44 points, or 0.1%. The S&P 500 was down slightly. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.1%.The yield on the 2-year Treasury note was down slightly to 3.94%, while the 10-year yield was up, near 4.4%.WTI crude oil futures rose 0.4% to $75.14 as traders continued to monitor the situation in Iran amid worries that President Donald Trump could decide to join Israel in the conflict.The...

Jennifer Saibil  |  The Motley FoolTop business leaders see recession risk fadingCEOs of nearly 280 U.S. companies say the odds of a downturn in the second half of 2025 are shrinking, many shifting to growth expectations.Straight Arrow NewsThe S&P 500 is at nearly 6,000 and only 3% off of its all-time highs. While many investors are excited about the prospect of the market hitting new highs, some investors might be wondering how high it can go.It's a question that investors have grappled with many times, and yet the market has...

The Federal Reserve's latest "dot plot" outlining future interest rate moves suggests the central bank will still cut rates twice this year, unchanged from its March outlook, though June's forecasts shows a more divided Fed weighing its next move on interest rates. The Fed announced Wednesday that it held its benchmark interest rate in a range of 4.25%-4.5%, as expected. This marked the fourth straight meeting the Fed kept rates unchanged since cutting rates by 0.25% back in December. Along with its policy announcement, the Fed released updated economic forecasts...

The S&P 500 is at nearly 6,000 and only 3% off of its all-time highs. While many investors are excited about the prospect of the market hitting new highs, some investors might be wondering how high it can go. It's a question that investors have grappled with many times, and yet the market has always climbed higher. The S&P 500 has almost doubled over the past five years and delivered life-altering wealth for confident investors who have remained in the market over time. If this is something you worry about,...

INDIA - 2025/06/08: In this photo illustration, a Gilead Sciences logo is seen displayed on a ... More smartphone and in the background. (Photo Illustration by Avishek Das/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Despite a recent setback with an FDA clinical hold on its HIV treatment trials (GS-1720 and GS-4182) due to a decrease in CD4+ T-cells, Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) has demonstrated a strong performance this year, with its stock up 18% compared to the S&P 500’s modest 2% gain. The company is actively collaborating with authorities...