Epic US Markets Update

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The Dow and the S&P 500 closing at new all-time highs as Federal Reserve officials’ comments eased some concerns that the central bank could start reducing its stimulus program.

The Dow Jones industrial average gained 52.30 points, or 0.34 percent, to end at a record 15,387.58. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index added 2.87 points, or 0.17 percent, to finish at a record 1,669.16. The Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 5.69 points, or 0.16 percent, to close at 3,502.12 – its highest close since October 2000.
 
Epic US Markets Update

US markets closed, world stocks ended Monday mostly higher %u2013 with Japan the notable exception as the Nikkei sold off sharply for the second time in a week.

The Nikkei 225 shed 3.2 percent to close at 14,142.65, with exporters hit hardest due to the rising yen. That%u2019s the reverse of the picture for most of this year, as yen losses have helped propel the index to a 36 percent gain since January.
 
Epic US Markets Update

The US markets shaved their gains, but still ended in positive territory led by supportive comments from central banks around the world and a pair of upbeat economic data.

The Dow Jones industrial average gained 106.29 points, or 0.69 percent, to close at a record high of 15,409.39. The Standard & Poor%u2019s 500 Index advanced 10.46 points to finish at 1,660.06. The Nasdaq Composite Index was up 29.74 points to end at 3,488.89.
 
Epic US Markets Update

US markets closed in the red, dragged by the defensive sectors such as consumer staples and utilities, as investors questioned when the Federal Reserve would start winding down its stimulus program, despite recovering from 200 points drop intra-day.

The Dow Jones industrial average closed at 15,302.8. The Standard & Poor%u2019s 500 Index fell 11.7 points to 1,648.36. The Nasdaq Composite Index declined 21.37 points at 3,467.52.
 
Epic US Markets Update

US stocks rose on Thursday as weaker-than-forecast economic data argued for continued bond buying by the Federal Reserve, while higher euro zone confidence aided European shares and the euro.

The Dow Jones industrial average was up 21.73 points, or 0.14 percent, at 15,324.53. The Standard & Poor%u2019s 500 Index was up 6.05 points, or 0.37 percent, at 1,654.41. The Nasdaq Composite Index was up 23.78 points, or 0.69 percent, at 3,491.3.
 
Epic US Markets Update

US markets ended the month of May with big losses, with the Dow and S&P 500 posting their worst one-day drops since mid-April, but major averages still logged monthly gains. The Dow rallied 1.86 percent, the S&P 500 jumped 2.08 percent, and the Nasdaq soared 3.82 percent for the month of May. The CBOE volatility index soared above 16.

The Dow Jones industrial average fell 208.96 points to close at 15,115.57. The Standard & Poor%u2019s 500 Index lost 23.67 points to 1,630.74. The Nasdaq Composite Index slipped 35.38 points to 3,455.91.
 
Epic US Markets Update

The US markets added to their gains in the final minutes of trading to close near session highs, with the Nasdaq reversing its losses and all key S&P sectors in positive territory. The CBOE volatility index traded above 16

Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.92%u0025 or 138.46 points at 15254.03. Nasdaq Composite rose 0.27% or 9.46 points at 3465.37. Standard & Poor%u2019s 500 added 0.59% or 9.68 points at 1640.42.
 
Epic US Markets Update

The US markets recovered from their session lows but still finished in the red, with the Dow snapping its Tuesday winning streak, amid ongoing worries over the future of the Fed%u2019s bond-buying policy. The CBOE volatility index ended above 16.

Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.5%u0025 or 76.49 points at 15177.54. Nasdaq Composite fell 0.58% or 20.11 points at 3445.26. Standard & Poor%u2019s 500 shed 0.55% or 9.04 points at 1631.38.
 
Epic US Markets Update

Stocks dropped 1 percent on Wednesday, extending a recent selloff, as investors grappled with concerns that the Federal Reserve may begin to scale back its bond-buying stimulus while the economy is still sluggish.

The Dow Jones industrial average was down 216.95 points, or 1.43 percent, at 14,960.59. The Standard & Poor%u2019s 500 Index was down 22.48 points, or 1.38 percent, at 1,608.90. The Nasdaq Composite Index was down 43.78 points, or 1.27 percent, at 3,401.48.
 
Epic US Markets Update

US markets closed out a volatile session with half a percent gains amid caution ahead of the government%u2019s monthly jobs report and as the US dollar tumbled against the Japanese yen.

The Dow Jones added 80 points, to close at 15,040.62, avoiding a three-day losing streak. The CBOE volatility index ended near 17.The Standard & Poor%u2019s 500 Index advanced 13.66 points to 1,622.56. The Nasdaq Composite Index gained 22.58 points at 3,424.05.
 
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