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The Markets (as of market close January 17, 2025) Stocks closed higher last week, despite a few shaky days. Each of the benchmark indexes listed here posted gains, led by…

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The Markets (as of market close January 10, 2025) Stocks fell sharply last week as favorable economic data furthered sentiment that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates elevated for…

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The Markets (as of market close January 3, 2025) A rise in values last Friday wasn’t enough to prevent stocks from closing generally lower last week. Each of the benchmark…

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The Markets (as of market close December 6, 2024) A stronger-than-expected jobs report (see below) helped drive stocks mostly higher last week and raise optimism of an interest rate cut…

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The Markets (as of market close November 29, 2024) Thanksgiving week proved to be a positive one for stocks. Each of the benchmark indexes listed here closed higher, led by…

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The Markets (as of market close November 22, 2024) Wall Street enjoyed a solid week of gains, rebounding from the prior week’s losses. Each of the benchmark indexes climbed higher,…

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The Markets (as of market close November 15, 2024) Last week saw stocks close markedly lower as investors were discouraged by hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who…

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The Markets (as of market close November 8, 2024) Investors had plenty to think about last week as they focused on the results of the presidential election and the Federal…

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The Markets (as of market close November 1, 2024) Wall Street saw stocks end October with a whimper, although equities began November on a high note. Each of the benchmark…

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The Markets (as of market close October 25, 2024) Tech shares helped the NASDAQ close up last week. The remaining indexes listed here didn’t fare as well. Renewed concerns about…

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