After a trading day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.12% to 39,807.37, a record high close (with the first ever close over 39,800); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.11% to 5,254.35, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.12% to 16,379.46.

After two down trading days, major stock indices closed the trading day with small to very large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.22% to 39,760.08, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.86% to 5,248.49, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.51% to 16,399.52.

In another trading day with widespread declines, major stock indices closed today with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.08% to 39,282.33, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.28% to 5,203.58.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.42% to 16,315.70.

In a trading day with widespread declines, major stock indices closed today with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.41% to 39,313.64, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.31% to 5,218.19.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.27% to 16,384.47.

After four days of widespread gains, today major stock indices had variable movements during the trading day and closed with very small to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.77% to 39,475.90, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.14% to 5,234.18.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.16% to 16,428.82, a record high close.

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

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.68% to 39,781.37, a record high close (the first close over 39,600 and 39,700), with a record intraday high of 39,889.05 (the first high over 39,800); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.32% to 5,241.53, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.20% to 16,401.84, a record high close (the first close over 16,400), with a record intraday high of 16,538.86 (the first high over 16,500).

After “zigging” and “zagging” between positive and negative territories during the first 4.5 hours of the trading day, major stock indices spiked way up and closed with moderate to very large gains.  The significant upward spike occurred as soon as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that they expect to cut their key interest rate three times in 2024.  Today, though, the benchmark rate has remained unchanged for a fifth straight time.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.03% to 39,512.13, a record high close (the first close over 39,500), while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.89% to 5,224.62, a record high close (the first close over 5,200).  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.25% to 16,369.41, a record high close.

After another market rally, major stock indices closed with small to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.83% to 39,110.76, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.56% to 5,178.51, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.39% to 16,166.79.

In a mild market 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 0.20% to 38,790.43, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.63% to 5,149.42.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.82% to 16,103.45.

In another negative 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 0.49% to 38,714.77, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.65% to 5,117.09.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.96% to 15,973.17.

Although major stock indices began the trading day in positive territory, they slid down during the rest of the day and closed with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.35% to 38,905.66, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.29% to 5,150.48.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.30% to 16,128.53.

Following variable movements during the trading day, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.10% to 39,043.32, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.19% to 5,165.31.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.54% to 16,177.77.

In a notable rally today, major stock indices closed the day with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.61% to 39,005.49, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.12% to 5,175.27.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.54% to 16,265.64.

After the first trading day with variable movements in almost two weeks, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.12% to 38,769.66, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.11% to 5,117.94.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.41% to 16,019.27.

After two positive days, major stock indices closed today with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.18% to 38,722.69, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.65% to 5,123.69.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.16% to 16,085.11.

In a greater upswing than yesterday, major stock indices closed today with moderate to large gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.34% to 38,791.35, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.03% to 5,157.36.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.51% to 16,273.38.

After two days of widespread declines, today major stock indices closed with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.20% to 38,661.05, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.51% to 5,104.76.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.58% to 16,031.54.

With even larger declines than yesterday, 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 1.04% to 38,585.19, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.02% to 5,078.65.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.65% to 15,939.59.

Following two days of widespread increases, today major stock indices closed with very small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.25% to 38,989.83, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.12% to 5,130.95.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.41% to 16,207.51.

After another trading day with widespread increases, major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.23% to 39,087.38, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.80% to 5,137.08, a record high close (and the first ever close over 5,100).  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.14% to 16,274.94, a record high close (the first close over 16,200), with a record intraday high of 16,302.24 (the first high over 16,300).

Today (“leap day”), the first trading day in a week with widespread increases, major stock indices closed with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.12% to 38,996.39, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.52% to 5,096.27.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.90% to 16,091.92, a record high close, the first one since Nov. 29, 2021.

In a trading day of widespread declines, major stock indices closed with tiny to small losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.06% to 38,949.02, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.17% to 5,069.76, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.55% to 15,947.74.

After a trading day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.25% to 38,972.41, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.17% to 5,078.18.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.37% to 16,035.30.

After “zigging” and “zagging” between positive and negative territory during the trading day, major stock indices closed with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.16% to 39,069.23, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.38% to 5,069.53.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.13% to 15,976.25.

After a trading day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.16% to 39,131.53, a record high close, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.04% to 5,088.80, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.28% to 15,996.82.

In a widespread upsurge, 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 1.18% to 39,069.11, a record high close (with the first ever close over 39,000), while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 2.11% to 5,087.03, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 2.96% to 16,041.62.

Although major stock indices were in negative territory during the majority of the trading day, they closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.13% to 38,612.24, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.13% to 4,981.80.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.32% to 15,580.87.

In another down trading day, major stock indices closed with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.17% to 38,563.80, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.60% to 4,975.51.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.92% to 15,630.78.

After a couple of positive market days, today major stock indices declined and closed with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.37% to 38,627.99, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.48% to 5,005.57.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.82% to 15,775.65.

In another market rally, major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.91% to 38,773.12, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.58% to 5,029.73, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.30% to 15,906.17.

Following yesterday’s market plunge, today major stock indices had a good rally and closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.40% to 38,424.27, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.96% to 5,000.62.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.30% to 15,859.15.

In a significant stock market tumble today, major stock indices closed with moderate to very large losses.  This mostly resulted from a concern that the consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.1% in January from a year earlier, which was higher than the forecasted 2.9%: Inflation comes in hotter than expected.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.35% to 38,272.75, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.37% to 4,953.17.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.80% to 15,655.60.

In another trading day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.33% to 38,797.38, a record high close, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.09% to 5,021.84.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.30% to 15,942.55.

After three trading days with widespread gains, major stock indices closed today with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.14% to 38,671.69, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.57% to 5,026.61, a record high close (and the first ever close over 5,000).  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.25% to 15,990.66.

In another positive market day, major stock indices closed with tiny to small gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.13% to 38,726.33, a record high close, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.06% to 4,997.91, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.24% to 15,793.92.

In another market day of increases, 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 0.41% to 38,677.36, a record high close, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.82% to 4,995.06, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.95% to 15,756.64.

After some notable “zigging” and “zagging” throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.37% to 38,521.36, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.23% to 4,954.23.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.07% to 15,609.00.

After two positive trading days at the end of last week, major stock indices went the other direction today and closed with small to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.71% to 38,380.12, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.32% to 4,942.81.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.20% to 15,597.68.

In another day of market increases, major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.35% to 38,654.42, a record high close, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.07% to 4,958.61, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.74% to 15,628.95.

Following yesterday’s notable plunges, today major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.97% to 38,519.84, a record high close, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.25% to 4,906.19.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.30% to 15,361.64.

On the first widespread negative day in two weeks, major stock indices closed with moderate to large losses.  A factor appears to be an indication by the Federal Reserve that interest rate cuts are not imminent.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.82% to 38,150.30, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.61% to 4,845.65.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 2.23% to 15,164.01.

After a trading day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.35% to 38,467.31, a record high close, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.06% to 4,924.97.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.76% to 15,509.90.

After increasing throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.59% to 38,333.45, a record high close, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.76% to 4,927.93, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.12% to 15,628.04.

After major stock indices “zigged” and “zagged” between positive and negative territories during the trading day, they closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.16% to 38,109.43, a record high close, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.07% to 4,890.97.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.36% to 15,455.36.

In a widespread positive market day, major stock indices closed with small to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.64% to 38,049.13, a record high close (and the first close over 38,000), while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.53% to 4,894.16, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.18% to 15,510.50.

After another trading day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.26% to 37,806.39, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.08% to 4,868.55, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.36% to 15,481.92.

After variable movements during the trading day, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.25% to 37,905.45, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.29% to 4,864.60, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.43% to 15,425.94.

In another positive market day, major stock indices closed the day with small to moderate gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.  The Dow Jones Industrial index surpassed 38,000 for the first time in history.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.36% to 38,001.81, a record high close, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.22% to 4,850.43, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.32% to 15,360.29.

In a notable market rally, major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The S&P 500 index set its first record high since its previous record high of 4,796.56 on Jan. 3, 2022.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.05% to 37,863.80, a record high close, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.23% to 4,839.81, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.70% to 15,310.97.

For the first time in over a week, major stock indices had widespread increases and closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.54% to 37,468.61, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.88% to 4,780.94.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.35% to 15,055.65.

In another negative market day, major stock indices closed with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.25% to 37,266.67, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.56% to 4,739.21.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.59% to 14,855.62.

On the first trading day with widespread declines in almost two weeks, major stock indices closed with small to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.62% to 37,361.12, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.37% to 4,765.98.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.19% to 14,944.35.

In another trading day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.31% to 37,592.98, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.08% to 4,783.83.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.02% to 14,972.76.

After variable movements during the trading day, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.04% to 37,711.02, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.07% to 4,780.24.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.00% to 14,970.18.

After climbing gradually throughout most of the trading day, major stock indices closed with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.45% to 37,695.73, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.57% to 4,783.45.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.75% to 14,969.65.

Following variable movements during the trading day, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.42% to 37,525.16, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.15% to 4,756.50.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.09% to 14,857.71.

On another trading day with widespread increases, major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.58% to 37,683.01, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.41% to 4,763.54.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 2.20% to 14,843.77.

On the first market day of the year with widespread increases, major stock indices closed with tiny to small gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.07% to 37,466.11, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.18% to 4,697.24.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.09% to 14,524.07.

After variable movements during the trading day, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.03% to 37,440.34, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.34% to 4,688.68.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.56% to 14,510.30.

On a trading day with widespread declines, 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 0.76% to 37,430.19, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.80% to 4,704.81.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.18% to 14,592.21.

On the first trading day of the new year, major stock indices closed with small to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.07% to 37,715.04, a record high close, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.57% to 4,742.83.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.63% to 14,765.94.