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The stock market has been rattled this year, with the S&P 500 falling 10% year-to-date as investors worry about the economic fallout from President Donald Trump's tariffs.Those worries were compounded earlier this week when the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 flashed a "death cross" signal, which has historically been considered a bearish technical "sell" indicator.But Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist at LPL Financial, told BI this week that investors shouldn't be too freaked out.That's because the historical returns following past death cross signals in the stock market have actually been...

Trend analysis overlaid by multiple uncertaintiesgetty Wall Street traders are enjoying the stock market’s trend-less turmoil. Everyone else, not so much. The ever-changing news reports whirl stock market outlooks about, thereby keeping investors unsure and concerned. Beneath the stock market volatility are multiple uncertainties. U.S. stock market uncertainty Beyond "normal" risks, conditions are unstable due to disruptive, human-caused actions. The widespread, abnormal shifts are undermining investors’ understanding and expectations. Thus, the stock market tosses about, producing confusion, worry and contradictory advice. U.S. economy uncertainty Among those willing to undertake an...

Video: Scenes from protest in EugeneCrowds of thousands of people showed up Saturday for a protest outside the Eugene City Hall.Hundreds of protests organized by the 50501 Movement are planned nationwide on April 19, including several in Oregon.The protests aim to address concerns about the Trump administration, including cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency, stock market impacts, immigration and cost of living.The 50501 Movement is a grassroots initiative started on social media, advocating for sustained resistance against the Trump administration.Hundreds of protests are planned across the country April 19...

Protesters in Toms River rally against Trump policies: 'Hands Off'Demonstrators gathered in front of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs building on Hooper Avenue to express their concerns about Trump's policies.Hundreds of protests are planned across the country Saturday to push back against what organizers and supporters argue is a dangerous Trump administration.Organized by the 50501 Movement, a grassroots initiative born on social media, nearly 700 protests are planned April 19 as a "sustained resistance in order to make a difference." The group is hoping to keep the momentum following...

While Good Friday is not a federal holiday in the United States, it carries enough significance to disrupt some day-to-day financial activities.For those planning trades or banking errands, it's important to know how this religious day affects operations across Wall Street and banking institutions.Here's what's open, what's closed, and what you need to know today.What Is Good Friday?Good Friday is the Christian observance honoring the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and falls two days before Easter Sunday. This year, Good Friday is on April 18.As has been the case in prior...

Dow Jones falls more than 500 points Dow Jones falls more than 500 points, fueled by UnitedHealth tumble 03:22 The stock market will be closed on April 18 in observance of Good Friday. Both the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will pause operations for the religious holiday. Trading will resume on Monday, April 21 with normal hours from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST.The closure will give Wall Street a brief break after a turbulent week that saw the Dow plunge into the red Thursday, following UnitedHealth's annual profit forecast....

The stock market has been volatile this year, and it's anyone's guess how things will continue to play out. If there's a recession, then the S&P 500 and stocks as a whole could be headed for even more pain in the months ahead. But one thing that seems certain is that artificial intelligence (AI) is going to remain a great area of tech to invest in over the long haul. And rather than trying to time the markets, now could be a good time to simply buy a top AI...

Today is Good Friday, a holy day for Christians marking the crucifixion of Jesus. While it's not a federal holiday, some businesses and institutions are closed today. Here's a look at some of them. No. According to its calendar, the New York Stock Exchange closes for Good Friday each year. A view shows the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Wall Street entrance in New York City, U.S., April 7, 2025. Yes, banks are largely open on Good Friday, USA TODAY reports. Capital One, Wells Fargo, PNC, Truist, CitiBank and JPMorgan...

Alphabet, Meta Platforms, and Tencent dominate the communications sector. Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is the top communications company, followed by Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) and Tencent (OTC:TCEHY). This is a valuable market sector, mainly due to a few of the largest communications companies at the very top.(Editor's note: Rankings are as of April 2, 2025.) Image source: Getty Images. Largest by market capLargest companies by market cap in the communications sector1. AlphabetMarket cap: $1.91 trillion (as of April 2)Revenue (TTM): $349.8 billionGross profit (TTM): $203.8 billionFive-year annualized return: 23.09%Year founded: 1998 (Google),...

With April bringing a flurry of holidays and the markets riding high on a sharp pullback rally, investors are juggling between celebration and speculation. With Good Friday falling today, April 18, many are left wondering: will the trading screens light up or go dark for the day? Here’s a quick look at whether the Indian stock markets will take a break today, April 18. Here is the simple answer. Both the NSE and BSE will remain closed on Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday, as per the official...