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The economic data didn’t get any better on Monday, but the stock market was rising anyway.The S&P 500 was up 0.3%, while the Dow was up 182 points, or 0.4%. The Nasdaq Composite was down 0.2%. Only 81 S&P 500 stocks were falling, while the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF was up 0.9%.The yield on the 2-year Treasury note rose to 4.05%, but the 10-year yield was down to 4.3%.February retail sales came in weaker than expected, while the New York Fed's Empire State Manufacturing Survey showed business activity...

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Companies can significantly enhance their stock market performance by adopting integrated reporting (IR) and combined assurance (CA) practices, according to new research from Murdoch University. The research underscores the importance of transparency and accuracy in financial reporting. Companies that use integrated reporting consider non-financial information such as human, governance, social and environmental inputs—not just the financial bottom line—to deliver a more complete picture of performance. Combined Assurance ensures companies consider all factors in assessing risk. Dr. Augustine Donkor from Murdoch Business School led the study and...

In the fast-paced, often unpredictable realm of contemporary art, the London Art Exchange (LAE) stands out as a beacon of innovation. Located in the vibrant heart of Soho, this gallery isn’t merely a showcase for emerging talent and established masters—it’s a trailblazer in redefining art as a reliable investment vehicle. By securing buyers like luxury hotels, upscale bars, innovative restaurants, and forward-thinking conglomerates well in advance, LAE offers investors a rare commodity: certainty. With exit strategies locked in at precise intervals—typically 18 or 24 months—collectors can now approach the art...

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark indices Nifty 50 and Sensex opened today's trade session little changed. Nifty 50 opened at 22,353.15, while Sensex opened at 73,830.03. Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty 50 opened the previous trade session 3,924.2 points below its record high of 26,277.35.Asian equities were in the green in early trade today.The stock exchanges were shut on Friday, March 14, on the account of Holi celebrations.All eyes are now on the US Fed's monetary policy review on March 19. Here, market...

Stock markets keep getting the cold shoulder from the Trump administration. Futures pointed to a red opening on Monday after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed the recent downturn.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down 215 points, or 0.5%. S&P 500 futures were falling 0.6% and Nasdaq 100 futures were dropping 0.7%.The S&P 500 index dropped 2.5% this past week, its largest four-week point decline since the Covid-19 pandemic. The Dow posted its largest two-week point and percentage drop since September 2022, according to Dow Jones Market Data.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent...

An escalating trade war and ever-changing tariff policies from President Donald Trump are dragging down the stock market, but experts say Americans anxious about their investments and retirement savings shouldn’t panic. U.S. stocks rallied on Friday but all three major indexes still ended the week in the red. The S&P 500 saw a 2.1% boost just one day after closing more than 10% below its record for its first “correction” since 2023."Markets are going to go up, and they're going to go down. But you know what? We have to...

Last week, the S&P 500 hit correction territory, which is defined as a 10% decline from a previous ... high. The pressure on stocks seems to come from an economic growth scare, which includes plunging consumer confidence, with additional fuel provided by the policy uncertainty surrounding tariffs. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty Images Last week, the S&P 500 hit correction territory, which is defined as a 10% decline from a previous high. Stocks rebounded on Friday, so the S&P 500 sits a little over 8% below...

The stock market recently entered a correction phase, which is a decline of 10% or more from the recent peak. The S&P 500 (^GSPC 2.13%) just hit that level on Thursday, while the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 2.61%) has now tumbled more than 14% from the top. Many stocks are down even more. Stock market volatility can be unnerving. While investors can't completely insulate their portfolio from volatility, they can take steps to lessen the blow. One way to do that is by investing in dividend stocks, which have historically been...

China's stock market is suddenly surging after a tough time in 2024.A pro-tech shift from Beijing is spurring confidence in markets.While economic challenges persist, sources say the government is correcting course.China looks investible again.The country's stocks are rallying, countering the notion that investors should avoid the world's second-biggest economy.Though many on Wall Street have been bearish on China since 2023, its stock market is suddenly looking good relative to flagging US peers.Just a year ago, investors fled China in droves as they lost faith in its post-pandemic economy, and the...

Tariff-related concerns have sent stocks reeling over the past month, with the S&P 500 (^GSPC) down about 5% year to date as of Thursday morning. Investors may want to remember that while policy shifts are unsettling, pullbacks of 5% to 10% in the benchmark index are not uncommon. "On average, the index experiences three drawdowns of between 5% and 10% each year," Jeff Buchbinder, chief equity strategist at LPL Financial, wrote in a note to clients. “In fact, the S&P 500 has had at least one 5% pullback in 94%...