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Nasdaq Jumps Over 100 Points; Crude Oil Rises Sharply

U.S. stocks extended gains midway through trading on Friday, following the release of jobs report for August.

Benzinga · Sep 2, 2022

Dow Surges Over 100 Points As US Economy Adds 315,000 Jobs During August

U.S. stocks traded mostly higher this morning on Friday, following the release of jobs report for August.

Benzinga · Sep 2, 2022

S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Point To Lackluster Start As Friday's Jobs Report, Pre-Holiday Mood Keeps Sentiment Subdued

The major U.S. index futures point to a nervous start on Friday, as investors choose to exercise restraint ahead of the non-farm payrolls report for August.

Benzinga · Sep 2, 2022

Nasdaq Edges Higher; Bed Bath & Beyond Shares Plunge

U.S. stocks traded mostly lower toward the end of trading, with the Dow Jones dropping more than 100 points on Wednesday

Benzinga · Aug 31, 2022

Dow Drops 100 Points; US Crude Oil Inventories Decline Higher-Than-Expected Last Week

U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones dropping around 100 points on Wednesday

Benzinga · Aug 31, 2022

US Stock Futures Mostly Lower Ahead Of Fed Speakers; Crude Oil Drops Over 2%

Pre-open movers U.S. stock futures traded mostly lower in early pre-market trade after recording losses for a third straight session on Tuesday. The Dow Jones tumbled more than 300 points, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped over 1.1% in the previous session.

Benzinga · Aug 31, 2022

FTSE 100 Live: Pound under pressure as Brent crude falls below $100 a barrel

US stock markets made a positive start after positive jobs data and as oil prices eased back, while pressure mounts on the European Central Bank to take tough action on interest rates after a record for eurozone’s consumer price index.

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2022

Asian stocks follow Wall St lower after strong US jobs data

Asian stocks have followed Wall Street lower after strong U.S. jobs data fueled expectations of further interest rate hikes and Chinese manufacturing activity weakened

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022

New home building work suffers biggest decline in 21 years; Webjet jumps on bullish prospect; ASX falls

Australian shares fall, dragged down by mining and energy stocks on weak commodity prices, while overnight Wall Street losses also weigh on sentiment amid rising fears of a global economic slowdown due to aggressive interest rate hikes.

ABC News · Aug 30, 2022

US Stocks Turn Lower; Dow Dips Over 200 Points

U.S. stocks turned lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones dropping more than 200 points on Tuesday

Benzinga · Aug 30, 2022