Similar to yesterday, major stock indices closed today with moderate to very large losses.  The Dow has declined 21.9% from its all-time high close of 36,799.65 on Jan. 4, so now it is 1.9% into a bear market.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.71% to 28,725.51, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.51% to 3,585.62.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.51% to 10,575.62.

Following yesterday’s very positive market rally, today major stock indices closed with moderate to very large losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.54% to 29,225.61, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 2.11% to 3,640.47.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 2.84% to 10,737.51.

In the first significant market rally in awhile, major stock indices closed today with large to very large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.88% to 29,683.74, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.97% to 3,719.04.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 2.05% to 11,051.64.

After several days of widespread declines, major stock indices closed today with mixed movements of small to moderate amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.43% to 29,134.99, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.21% to 3,647.29.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.25% to 10,829.50.

Following last week’s significant declines, major stock indices closed today with small to large losses.  The Dow has declined 20.5% from its all-time high close of 36,799.65 on Jan. 4, so now it is 0.5% into a bear market.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.11% to 29,260.81, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.03% to 3,655.04.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.60% to 10,802.92.

In the fourth market decline this week, major stock indices closed with moderate to large losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.  The Dow fell further into correction territory and now is only 0.4% away from entering a bear market.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.62% to 29,590.41, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.72% to 3,693.23.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.80% to 10,867.93.

After a great deal of “zigging” and “zagging” throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.35% to 30,076.68, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.84% to 3,757.99.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.37% to 11,066.81.

Although major stock indices had notable gains for most of the trading day, they closed with large to very large losses at the end of the day.  The first steep declines began after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s announcement this afternoon that another 75-basis point interest rate hike is being made.

The Dow lost 522.45 points today.  It continues to be in correction territory, with an 18.0% decline from its all-time high close of 36,799.65 on Jan. 4.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.70% to 30,183.78, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.71% to 3,789.93.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.79% to 11,220.19.

Major stock indices closed the day with moderate to large losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.01% to 30,706.23, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.13% to 3,855.93.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.95% to 11,425.05.

After “zigging” and “zagging” between negative and positive territories during the trading day, major stock indices closed the day with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.64% to 31,019.68, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.69% to 3,899.89.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.76% to 11,535.02.

At the end of the trading week, major stock indices closed the day with small to moderate losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.45% to 30,822.42, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.72% to 3,873.33.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.90% to 11,448.40.

After significant “zigging” and “zagging” throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.56% to 30,961.82, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.13% to 3,901.35.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.43% to 11,552.36.

Following yesterday’s substantial stock market nosedive, there was a slight rebound today with major stock indices closing with very small to small gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.10% to 31,135.09, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.34% to 3,946.01.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.74% to 11,719.68.

In an extreme stock market plunge, major stock indices had very large to gigantic losses today.  This was a reaction to news about the Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicating that inflation rose 8.3% in the past year, which was a higher amount than expected.  Another 75-basis point interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve is expected next week.

The Dow lost 1,276.37 points today.  Now it is in correction territory again, with a 15.5% decline from its all-time high close of 36,799.65 on Jan. 4.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 3.94% to 31,104.97, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 4.32% to 3,932.69.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 5.16% to 11,633.57.

In another mild rally today, major stock indices closed with small to moderate gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.71% to 32,381.34, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.06% to 4,110.41.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.27% to 12,266.41.

As the trading week ended with another market rally, major stock indices closed the day with moderate to large gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.19% to 32,151.71, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.53% to 4,067.36.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 2.11% to 12,112.31.

After less of a market rally than yesterday, major stock indices closed today with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.61% to 31,774.52, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.66% to 4,006.18.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.60% to 11,862.13.

In the first full-day market rally in almost two weeks, major stock indices closed the day with moderate to large gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.40% to 31,581.28, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.83% to 3,979.87.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 2.14% to 11,791.90.

Following the market’s day off on Labor Day, major stock indices closed today with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.55% to 31,145.30, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.41% to 3,908.19.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.74% to 11,544.91.

After a brief rally yesterday in the Dow and S&P 500, major stock indices closed today with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.07% to 31,318.44, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.07% to 3,924.26.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.31% to 11,630.86.

After several days of widespread declines, major stock indices closed today with mixed movements of small to moderate amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.46% to 31,656.42, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.30% to 3,966.85.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.26% to 11,785.13.

On the fourth day in a row of declines, major stock indices closed the trading day with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.88% to 31,510.43, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.78% to 3,955.00.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.56% to 11,816.20.

Major stock indices continued a third day of declines with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.96% to 31,790.87, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.10% to 3,986.16.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.12% to 11,883.14.

Continuing the market decline at the end of last week, major stock indices closed with small to moderate losses today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.57% to 32,098.99, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.67% to 4,030.61.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.02% to 12,017.67.

In an extreme stock market plunge, major stock indices had very large to huge losses today.  Evidently, this was a reaction to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech this morning during which he said, “Restoring price stability will likely require maintaining a restrictive policy stance for some time.”  The Dow now is in correction territory again, with a 12.3% decline from its all-time high close of 36,799.65 on Jan. 4.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 3.03% to 32,283.40, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 3.37% to 4,057.66.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 3.94% to 12,141.71.

In another market rally today, major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.98% to 33,291.78, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.41% to 4,199.12.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.67% to 12,639.27.

After days of declines, today major stock indices closed the trading period with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.18% to 32,969.59, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.29% to 4,140.77.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.41% to 12,431.53.

Following yesterday’s large decline in major stock indices, they closed today with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.47% to 32,909.59, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.22% to 4,128.73.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.00% to 12,381.30.

There was a significant plunge today in major stock indices, which closed with large to very large losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.91% to 33,063.61, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 2.14% to 4,137.99.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 2.55% to 12,381.57.

In a notable decline, major stock indices closed the trading day with moderate to large losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.86% to 33,706.74, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.29% to 4,228.48.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 2.01% to 12,705.22.

After significant “zigging” and “zagging” and mixed movements of major stock indices throughout the trading day, they closed with small gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.06% to 33,999.04, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.23% to 4,283.74.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.21% to 12,965.34.

After an almost totally negative trading day, major stock indices closed with small to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.50% to 33,980.32, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.72% to 4,274.04.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.25% to 12,938.12.

There were mixed movements of major stock indices today by small to large amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.71% to 34,152.01, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.19% to 4,305.20.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.19% to 13,102.55.

At the beginning of the trading day, major stock indices opened in negative territory.  However, they increased during the day and closed with small to moderate gains.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.45% to 33,912.44, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.40% to 4,297.14.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.62% to 13,128.05.

In a notable rally today, major stock indices closed with moderate to very high gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.27% to 33,761.05, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.73% to 4,280.15.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 2.09% to 13,047.19.

Although major stock indices began the trading day in positive territory, they closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.08% to 33,336.67, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.07% to 4,207.27.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.58% to 12,779.91.

There was a significant rally today, with major stock indices closing with large to very large gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.63% to 33,309.51, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 2.13% to 4,210.24.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 2.89% to 12,854.81.

Major stock indices closed the trading with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.18% to 32,774.41, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.42% to 4,122.47.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.19% to 12,493.93.

Soon after the beginning of the trading period today, major stock indices had escalated to levels of significant gains.  However, they decreased during the remainder of the day and closed with very small to small mixed amounts.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.09% to 32,832.54, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.12% to 4,140.06.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.10% to 12,644.46

Similar to yesterday, major stock indices had mixed movements of very small to moderate amounts today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.23% to 32,803.47, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.16% to 4,145.19.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.50% to 12,657.56

There were mixed movements in major stock indices of very small to moderate amounts today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.26% to 32,726.82, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.08% to 4,151.94.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.41% to 12,720.58.

In a significant rally today, major stock indices closed with large to very large gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.29% to 32,812.50, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.56% to 4,155.17.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 2.59% to 12,668.16.

At the closing bell today, major stock indices closed with small to very large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.23% to 32,396.17, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.67% to 4,091.19.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.16% to 12,348.76.

At the end of the trading day, major stock indices closed with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.14% to 32,798.40, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.28% to 4,118.63.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.18% to 12,368.98.

Continuing a market rally, major stock indices closed today with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.97% to 32,845.13, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.42% to 4,130.29.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.88% to 12,390.69.

Although major stock indices were in negative territory near the beginning of the trading day, they closed the day with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.03% to 32,529.63, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.21% to 4,072.43.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.08% to 12,162.59.

Major stock indices closed the trading day with large to very large gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day, with a big surge near the end of the day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.37% to 32,197.59, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 2.62% to 4,023.61.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 4.06% to 12,032.42.

At the end of the trading day, major stock indices closed with moderate to large losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.71% to 31,761.54, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.15% to 3,921.05.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.87% to 11,562.58.

Following a great deal of “zigging” and “zagging” of major stock indices throughout the trading day, they closed with mixed movements of small to moderate amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.28% to 31,990.04, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.13% to 3,966.84.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.43% to 11,782.67.

After yesterday’s general upswing, today major stock indices closed with losses of moderate to large amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.43% to 31,899.29, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.93% to 3,961.63.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.87% to 11,834.11.

At the end of the trading day, major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.51% to 32,036.90, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.99% to 3,998.95.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.36% to 12,059.61.

After considerable “zigging” and “zagging” throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with small to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.15% to 31,874.84, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.59% to 3,959.90.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.58% to 11,897.65.

Following yesterdays notable declines, today major stock indices closed with large to very large gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 2.43% to 31,827.05, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 2.76% to 3,936.69.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 3.11% to 11,713.15.

Although major stock indices began the trading day in positive territory, they gradually declined throughout the day and closed with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.69% to 31,072.61, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.84% to 3,830.85.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.81% to 11,360.05.

In a notable market rally today, major stock indices had gains of large to very large amounts.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 2.15% to 31,288.26, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.92% to 3,863.16.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.79% to 11,452.42.

Today, there were mixed movements in major stock indices of small to moderate amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.46% to 30,630.17, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.30% to 3,790.38.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.03% to 11,251.19.

Major stock indices closed with small to high losses today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.67% to 30,772.79, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.45% to 3,801.78.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.15% to 11,247.58.

Although major stock indices were in positive territory for part of the trading day, they plunged down later in the day and closed with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.62% to 30,981.33, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.92% to 3,818.80.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.95% to 11,264.73.

After notable “zigging” and “zagging” throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.52% to 31,173.84, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.15% to 3,854.43.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 2.26% to 11,372.60.

There were small mixed movements in major stock indices today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.15% to 31,338.15, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.08% to 3,899.38.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.12% to 11,635.31.

Today, major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.12% to 31,384.55, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.50% to 3,902.62.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 2.28% to 11,621.35.

After moving between positive and negative territories throughout the day, major stock indices closed with small mixed changes.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.15% to 31,338.15, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.08% to 3,899.38.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.12% to 11,635.31.

There were mixed movements in major stock indices of small to moderate amounts today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.42% to 30,967.82, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.16% to 3,831.39.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.75% to 11,322.24.

Although, major stock indices were in negative territory for much of the day, later they rebounded and closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.05% to 31,097.26, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.06% to 3,825.33.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.90% to 11,127.85.