After being in negative territory for most of the trading day, major stock indices spiked near the end of the day and closed with very small to small gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.04% to 42,330.15, a record high close; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.42% to 5,762.48, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.38% to 18,189.17.

On a market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.33% to 42,313.00, a record high close (the first close over 42,300), with a record intraday high of 42,628.32 (the first high over 42,300, 42,400, 42,500 and 42,600); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.13% to 5,738.17.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.39% to 18,119.59.

In a moderate market rally, major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.62% to 42,175.11, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.40% to 5,745.37, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.60% to 18,190.29.

On a market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.70% to 41,914.75, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.19% to 5,722.26.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.04% to 18,082.21.

In a slightly bigger rally than yesterday, major stock indices closed with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.20% to 42,208.22, a record high close (the first close over 42,200), with a record intraday high of 42,281.06 (the first high over 42,200); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.25% to 5,732.93, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 5,735.32.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.56% to 18,074.52.

After notable “zigging” and “zagging” throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with very small to small gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.15% to 42,124.65, a record high close (the first close over 42,100), with a record intraday high of 42,190.05 (the first high over 42,100); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.28% to 5,718.57, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.14% to 17,974.27.

On a market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.09% to 42,063.36, a record high close; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.19% to 5,702.55.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.36% to 17,948.32.

Following a trading day with widespread declines, major stock indices had a notable rally today and closed with large to very large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.26% to 42,025.19, a record high close (the first close over 42,000), with a record intraday high of 42,160.91 (the first high over 42,000 and 42,100); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.70% to 5,713.64, a record high close (the first close over 5,700), with a record intraday high of 5,733.57 (the first high over 5,700).  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 2.51% to 18,013.98.

On a trading day of widespread market declines, major stock indices closed with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.25% to 41,503.10, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.29% to 5,618.26, with a record intraday high of 5,689.75.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.31% to 17,573.30.

On another market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.04% to 41,606.18, with a record intraday high of 41,835.28 (the first high over 41,800); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.03% to 5,634.58.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.20% to 17,628.06.

At the end of a market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with very small to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.55% to 41,622.08, a record high close (the first close over 41,600); with a record intraday high of 41,733.97 (the first high over 41,600 and 41,700); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.13% to 5,633.09.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.52% to 17,592.13.

On the third positive market day in a row, major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.72% to 41,393.78, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.54% to 5,626.02.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.65% to 17,683.98.

In another positive market day, major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.58% to 41,096.77, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.75% to 5,595.76.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.00% to 17,569.68.

After moderate declines soon after the beginning of the trading day, major stock indices increased during the remainder of the day and closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.31% to 40,861.71, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.07% to 5,554.13.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 2.17% to 17,395.53.

At the end of a market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.23% to 40,736.96, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.45% to 5,495.52.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.84% to 17,025.88.

Following a trading day with widespread losses, today major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.20% to 40,829.59, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.16% to 5,471.05.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.16% to 16,884.60.

Although major stock indices began the trading day in positive territory, they declined throughout the day and closed with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.01% to 40,345.41, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.73% to 5,408.42.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 2.55% to 16,690.83.

On another day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.54% to 40,755.75, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.30% to 5,503.41.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.25% to 17,127.66.

Following yesterday’s substantial market declines, major stock indices closed today with very small to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.09% to 40,974.97, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.16% to 5,520.07.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.30% to 17,084.30.

In a significant market downturn today, major stock indices closed with large to very large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.51% to 40,936.93, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 2.12% to 5,528.93.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 3.26% to 17,136.30.

In a notable market rally, major stock indices closed today with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.55% to 41,563.08, a record high close (the first close over 41,400 and 41,500), with a record intraday high of 41,585.21; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.01% to 5,648.40.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.13% to 17,713.62.

On a day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.59% to 41,335.05 (a record high close, the first close over 41,300), with a record intraday high of 41,557.97 (the first high over 41,400 and 41,500); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.00% to 5,591.96.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.23% to 17,516.43.

Following a day with a small market rally, today major stock indices closed with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.39% to 41,091.42, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.60% to 5,592.18.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.12% to 17,556.03.

After beginning the trading day in negative territory, major stock indices eventually were able to close with tiny to small gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.02% to 41,250.50 (a record high close), while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.16% to 5,625.80.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.16% to 17,754.82.

At the end of a market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.16% to 41,240.52, a record high close (the first close over 41,200), while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.32% to 5,616.84.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.85% to 17,725.76.

In a notable market rally, major stock indices closed the day with moderate to very large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.14% to 41,175.08, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.15% to 5,634.61.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.47% to 17,877.79.

Although major stock indices began the trading day in positive territory, they declined throughout the day and closed with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.43% to 40,712.78, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.89% to 5,570.64.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.67% to 17,619.35.

Following the declines of yesterday, the only negative day in a week, today major stock indices closed with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.14% to 40,890.49, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.42% to 5,620.85.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.57% to 17,918.99.

After notable “zigging” and “zagging” throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with very small to small losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.15% to 40,834.97, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.20% to 5,597.12.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.33% to 17,816.94.

On the fifth trading day in a row of market increases, major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.58% to 40,896.53, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.97% to 5,608.25.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.39% to 17,876.77.

Although major stock indices began the trading day in negative territory, they increased during the day and closed with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.24% to 40,659.76, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.20% to 5,554.25.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.21% to 17,631.72.

In a significant market rally, major stock closed with large to very large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.39% to 40,563.06, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.61% to 5,543.22.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 2.34% to 17,594.50.

In another widespread positive trading day, major stock indices closed the day with tiny to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.61% to 40,008.39, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.38% to 5,455.21.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.03% to 17,192.60.

During most of the the trading day, major stock indices gradually increased and then closed with large to very large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.04% to 39,765.64, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.68% to 5,434.43.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 2.43% to 17,187.61.

After notable “zigging” and “zagging” throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with tiny to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.36% to 39,357.01, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.00% to 5,344.39.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.21% to 16,780.61.

After “zigging” and “zagging” between positive and negative territories during the trading day, major stock indices closed with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.13% to 39,497.54, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.47% to 5,344.16.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.51% to 16,745.30.

Today, in a significant compensation for yesterday’s market declines, major stock indices closed with large to very large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.76% to 39,446.49, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 2.30% to 5,319.31.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 2.87% to 16,660.02.

Although there was a rebound of major stock indices during the first part of the trading day, they declined throughout the day and closed with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.60% to 38,763.45, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.77% to 5,199.50.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.05% to 16,195.81.

Following three significantly negative trading days in a row, today major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.76% to 38,997.66, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.04% to 5,240.03.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.03% to 16,366.85.

On a very significant global market sell-off day, major stock indices closed with very large to huge losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 2.60% to 38,703.27, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 3.00% to 5,186.33.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 3.43% to 16,200.08.

On an even greater market sell-off day than yesterday, major stock indices closed with large to very large losses.  Two main reasons appear to be that jobless claims have climbed to near a one-year high, and the economy appears to be weakening too rapidly.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.51% to 39,737.26, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.84% to 5,346.56.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 2.43% to 16,776.16.

On the first widespread negative market day in over a week, major stock indices closed with large to very large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.21% to 40,347.97, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.37% to 5,446.68. The NASDAQ Composite index was down 2.30% to 17,194.15.

In a market day with widespread increases, major stock indices closed with moderate to very large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.24% to 40,842.79, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.58% to 5,522.30.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 2.64% to 17,599.40.

At the end of a market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.50% to 40,743.33, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.50% to 5,436.44.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.28% to 17,147.42.

After considerable “zigging” and “zagging” during the trading day, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.12% to 40,539.93, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.08% to 5,463.54.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.07% to 17,370.20.

In a notable rally today, major stock indices closed with large to very large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.20% to 39,935.07, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.51% to 5,399.22.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.93% to 17,181.72.

Following two trading days with widespread losses, major stock indices closed today with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.20% to 39,935.07, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.51% to 5,399.22.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.93% to 17,181.72.

In the steepest widespread market decline in over two years, major stock indices closed with large to very large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.25% to 39,853.87, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 2.31% to 5,427.13.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 3.64% to 17,342.41.

After some notable “zigging” and “zagging” during the trading day, major stock indices closed with very small to small losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.14% to 40,358.09, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.16% to 5,555.74.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.06% to 17,997.35.

Following two trading days of widespread declines at the end of last week, today major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.32% to 40,415.44, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.08% to 5,564.41.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.58% to 18,007.57.

On another trading day with widespread declines, major stock indices closed today with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.93% to 40,287.53, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.71% to 5,505.00.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.81% to 17,726.94.

On the first trading day so far this month with widespread declines, major stock indices closed today with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.29% to 40,665.02, with a record intraday high of 41,376.00 (the first high over 41,300); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.78% to 5,544.59.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.70% to 17,871.22.

Following yesterday’s trading day with widespread gains, major stock indices closed today with moderate to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.59% to 41,198.08, a record high close (the first close over 41,000 and 41,100), with a record intraday high of 41,221.98 (the first high over 41,200); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.39% to 5,588.27.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 2.77% to 17,996.92.

In a significant market rally, major stock indices closed with small to very large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.85% to 40,954.48, a record high close (the first close over 40,200, 40,300, 40,400, 40,500, 40,600, 40,700, 40,800 and 40,900), with a record intraday high of 40,988.82; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.64% to 5,667.20, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 5,669.67.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.20% to 18,509.34.

On another trading day of widespread increases, major stock indices closed with small to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.53% to 40,211.72, a record high close (the first close over 40,200), with a record intraday high of 40,351.10 (the first high over 40,300); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.28% to 5,631.22, with a record intraday high of 5,666.94.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.40% to 18,472.57.

In a notable market rally, major stock indices increased during most of the trading day and 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 0.62% to 40,000.90, with a record intraday high of 40,257.24 (the first high over 40,100 and 40,200); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.55% to 5,615.35, with a record intraday high of 5,655.56.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.63% to 18,398.44.

At the end of a market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.08% to 39,753.75, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.88% to 5,584.54.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.95% to 18,283.41, with a record intraday high of 18,671.07.

In a notable market rally, major stock indices increased throughout the trading day and closed with large to very large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.09% to 39,721.36; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.02% to 5,633.91, a record high close (the first close over 5,600), with a record intraday high of 5,635.39.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.18% to 18,647.45, a record high close (the first close over 18,600), with a record intraday high of 18,655.19.

On another day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.13% to 39,291.97; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.07% to 5,576.98, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 5,590.75.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.14% to 18,429.29, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 18,511.89 (the first high over 18,500).

On a day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.08% to 39,344.79; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.10% to 5,572.85, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 5,583.11.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.28% to 18,403.74, a record high close (the first close over 18,400), with a record intraday high of 18,416.94.

On a trading day of widespread increases, major stock indices closed with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.17% to 39,375.87; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.54% to 5,567.19, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 5,570.33.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.90% to 18,352.76, a record high close (the first close over 18,200 and 18,300), with a record intraday high of 18,366.31.

On an abbreviated day of trading, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.06% to 39,308.00; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.51% to 5,537.02, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 5,539.27.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.88% to 18,188.30, a record high close (the first close over 18,100).

Although major stock indices began the trading day in negative territory, they gradually increased throughout the day and closed with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.41% to 39,331.85, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.62% to 5,509.01 (the first close over 5,500), a record high close, with a record intraday high of 5,509.69.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.84% to 18,028.76, a record high close (the first close over 18,000).

On the first trading day of the month, major stock indices closed with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.13% to 39,169.52, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.27% to 5,475.09.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.83% to 17,879.30.