Dow Jones edges higher amid the release of weak private payrolls data
U.S. stock market opened modestly higher on Wednesday despite choppy trading, as weaker-than-expected private payrolls data added to growing concerns over the impact of the Trump administration’s trade policies on the labour market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 54.5 points, or 0.13%, to 42,574.13 at the opening bell.
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Read MoreUS Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Open Higher
Wall Street opened higher on Wednesday even as data showed private sector hiring hit its lowest level in more than two years, flashing signs of US economic slowdown.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 53 points, or 0.1%, just after the opening bell. The S&P 500 advanced 0.2%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite climbed about 0.3%.
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Read MoreBitcoin: What Does the Future Hold for the Successful Cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency, which is often labeled crypto, has morphed from a novelty form of digital currency into an increasingly accepted alternative to paper money and is now widely used for daily financial transactions and investment purposes.
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Read More62-Year-Old Living Off Dividends Shares His Top 6 Stock Picks, Says His 'Life Is Great, Blessed With Dividends'
Dividend investing is gaining traction in 2025 as tariffs and macroeconomic uncertainties continue to weigh on market sentiment. Research from S&P Global shows that dividend stocks with a strong history of growth have historically delivered higher returns with lower volatility compared to the S&P 500.
Last month,
Rare Sequence Triggers Bullish Option on SoFi Technologies Stock (SOFI)
From an investment standpoint, SoFi Technologies (SOFI) presents a nuanced and somewhat challenging narrative. Wall Street remains divided on the stock’s outlook, contributing to uncertainty around …
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Read MoreThe Burst
The Market Just Flashed a Rare Signal
Buying great companies regularly and keeping a cool head has proven to be a time-tested winning formula in the markets.
That said, every now and then, it’s worth paying attention when a technical signal with a track record like this flashes green.
Last week, the market delivered something truly rare: the triggering of the Zweig Breadth Thrust.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Is This Market Doomed?
This year headlines blared about the S&P 500 entering correction territory and the Nasdaq dipping into a bear market. For newer investors, it may feel like the sky is falling but seasoned traders know better, it’s just another chapter in a very old playbook.
The truth is, if you think this year has been rough,
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Roblox Stock Soared 60% But Is the Party Just Getting Started?
Gaming company Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) operates a massive platform that allows creators to build and share their own games with little to no existing programming knowledge.
The platform is home to tens of millions of user-generated games, known as “Experiences” by the company. In the last 12 months, the company’s shares have gained almost 60 percent,
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