Economy Feb 24 Dow drops more than 1,000 points as coronavirus threatens the economy The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank more than 1,000 points as the spread of the new coronavirus threatened wider damage to the global economy.
Economy Jan 31 Stocks drop amid uncertainty over novel coronavirus impact Stocks are opening lower on Wall Street amid ongoing uncertainty about the economic impact of the virus outbreak that originated in China.
Economy Jan 27 Global stocks tumble on coronavirus fears Besides the threat to people's lives and health, investors are worried about how much damage the virus will do to profits for companies around the world.
Economy Dec 26 How did markets behave in 2019? Record stocks, lower rates, so-so IPOs Through it all, the U.S. economy and consumers' appetite for spending remained resilient, supporting the market's record-shattering, year-end rally.
Nation Dec 12 S&P 500, Nasdaq at records as hopes build for a trade deal Stocks are closing at more record highs as traders hope that the U.S. and China can make enough progress on trade to avoid new tariffs kicking in over the weekend.
Economy Dec 03 Stocks fall as Trump says trade deal with China can wait Investors had been hoping for a deal this year, or at least enough progress to stave off new U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, including smartphones and laptops, scheduled to start Dec. 15.
Nation Nov 20 Stocks slide on Wall Street over new trade war concerns Stocks moved broadly lower in afternoon trading on Wall Street Wednesday as investors turned anxious about the possibility that the U.S. and China may not reach a trade deal before next year.
Economy Nov 15 Stocks end week of milestones at new highs. Dow tops 28,000 Wall Street closed out the week with more milestones Friday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 28,000 for the first time and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs.
Economy Nov 13 Wobbly day on Wall Street ends mixed Wall Street capped a wobbly day for stocks with another record-setting finish Wednesday.
Economy Aug 14 Dow slumps 800 points as bond yield spooks investors The yield on the closely watched 10-year Treasury fell so low Wednesday that, for the first time since 2007, it briefly crossed a threshold that has correctly predicted many past recessions.