Dow Gains Over 200 Points; Conagra Shares Fall After Q2 Results
U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 200 points on Friday.
Following the market opening Friday, the Dow traded up 0.49% to 48,188.36 while the NASDAQ jumped 1.03% to 23,243.38. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.73% to 6,824.15.
» Read more about: Dow Gains Over 200 Points; Conagra Shares Fall After Q2 Results »
Read MoreNASDAQ Index, S&P 500 and Dow Jones Forecasts – US Indices Look to Stretch Higher
Important DisclaimersFXEmpire is owned and operated by Empire Media Network LTD., Company Registration Number 514641786, registered at 7 Jabotinsky Road,
Read MoreWarren Buffett gave family $10,000 every Christmas but felt they spent it too fast. 4 better ways to use that windfall
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized.
Trump hopes North Carolina speech will bolster his standing on US economy
By Steve Holland
WASHINGTON, Dec 19 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will travel to North Carolina on Friday,
» Read more about: Trump hopes North Carolina speech will bolster his standing on US economy »
Read MoreCan Investors Trust Dow Theory as Transports Rally?
Putting Dow Theory to the test
The Dow Jones Transportation Average (DJT) has surged roughly 10% over the past month, leaving it less than half a percent below its all-time high set in November 2024. Under Dow Theory, that should bode well for the broader stock market.
A core tenet of Dow Theory is that the DJT should confirm the stock market trend.
» Read more about: Can Investors Trust Dow Theory as Transports Rally? »
Read MoreThe Burst
Stunning Earnings Forecasts Set To Power Ecommerce Giant Higher
When you need help setting up an online shop, Shopify Inc. (NYSE:SHOP) is the place to go and is widely considered the leading e-commerce company. Over the years, it became a powerful ecosystem that’s helped millions of merchants all over the world.
Shopify is loved by merchants because it’s easy to setup an online store.
» Read more about: Stunning Earnings Forecasts Set To Power Ecommerce Giant Higher »
Read MoreThe Ivy
Sleeper IPO Making Comeback, Why Smart Money Is Watching BROS Closely
When Dutch Bros (BROS) IPO’d in 2021, it did so into the teeth of a bear market at a time when risk appetite was shrinking and new issues struggled to hold gains.
Fast-forward to 2025, and we’re starting to see signs that BROS is staging a quiet comeback,
» Read more about: Sleeper IPO Making Comeback, Why Smart Money Is Watching BROS Closely »
Read MoreThe Spotlight
Market Commentary: Is This 7.9% Dividend Real?
In my view, Verizon’s generous dividend isn’t just stable, it’s on track to climb even higher. As it stands, Verizon offers a tantalizing dividend yield of 7.9%, a figure amplified by the recent dip in its stock price. The stock has lost about a fifth of its value from its peak over the past 52 weeks,
» Read more about: Market Commentary: Is This 7.9% Dividend Real? »