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Nasdaq Tumbles Over 100 Points; US Consumer Sentiment Falls In November

U.S. stocks traded mixed toward the end of trading, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 100 points on Friday.

Benzinga · Nov 7, 2025

Economic Angst Weighs on Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.95%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.54%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.55%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.97%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Nov 7, 2025

Stock Index Futures Slip as Valuation and Economic Concerns Persist, U.S. Confidence Data on Tap

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.26%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.30% this morning, extending yesterday’s losses as investors remain concerned about weak labor market data and lofty tech valuations.

Barchart · Nov 7, 2025

Dollar Drops on Dovish Fed Comments and Heightened China Trade Tensions

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.58%. The dollar was under pressure Friday as T-note yields retreated on dovish comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller and St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem, who expressed their support for additional Fed interest rate cuts. Losses in the dollar accelerated...

Barchart · Oct 10, 2025

This fleet of sungazing spacecraft could help spot 'space tornadoes' headed towards Earth

Four proposed sun-gazing spacecraft, working together, could help speed up space weather warnings by 40%, a new study suggests.

Space · Oct 10, 2025

Stocks Tumble as Chinese Trade Tensions Resurface

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.80%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.88%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.89%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.86%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Oct 10, 2025

Dollar Slips on Dovish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.25%. The dollar is under pressure today as T-note yields fall on dovish comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller, who said he's open to quarter-point interest rate cuts at the coming FOMC meetings. Also, the strength in stocks today has reduced...

Barchart · Oct 10, 2025

Dow Surges 150 Points; US Consumer Sentiment Edges Lower

U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 150 points on Friday.

Benzinga · Oct 10, 2025

S&P Futures Tick Higher With Focus on U.S. Confidence Data and Fed Speak

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.10% this morning, attempting to end the up-and-down week on a positive note, while investors await the release of the University of Michigan’s preliminary reading on U.S. consumer sentiment and remarks from Federal Reserve officials.

Barchart · Oct 10, 2025

Stocks Finish Higher as Core PCE Prices Match Expectations

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.59%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.65%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.44%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.60%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Sep 26, 2025