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The Sydney Morning Heraldfinance7 days ago
S&P 500 Falls 0.4 Percent as Chip Stocks Drop
U.S. stocks finished mixed after a government report showed employers added 57,000 jobs last month. The Dow Jones rose while the Nasdaq fell, and the Australian sharemarket is expected to open higher.
The Sydney Morning Heraldfinance9 days ago
U.S. Stocks Trim June Losses as S&P 500 Rises 0.8 Percent
U.S. equity indexes posted gains on Tuesday while futures pointed to a modest advance for the Australian sharemarket. The S&P 500 rose 0.8 percent, the Dow Jones gained 140 points, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.4 percent.
The Sydney Morning Heraldfinance15 days ago
Wall Street Indexes Mixed as Tech Stocks Decline
The S&P 500 fell 0.1 per cent and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.4 per cent while the Dow Jones rose 165 points. Australian sharemarket futures pointed to a 0.4 per cent decline at the open.
The Sydney Morning Heraldfinance51 days ago
U.S. Stocks Fall as Bond Yields Rise on Inflation Concerns
U.S. stock indexes declined Tuesday after bond yields climbed on inflation worries. Futures pointed to a lower open for the Australian sharemarket.
The Sydney Morning Heraldai56 days ago
US Stocks Rise Toward Records as Cisco Beats Profit Expectations
The S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq all climbed on Thursday as Cisco Systems reported higher profit and revenue than analysts expected for the start of 2026. Australian sharemarket futures pointed to a 0.7 per cent gain at the open. Corporate earnings have been led by demand for ar…
The Sydney Morning Heraldfinance60 days ago
US Stocks Rise to Records on Strong Jobs Data as ASX Set to Fall
Wall Street climbed to all-time highs after a report showed US employers added far more jobs than expected last month. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both set records while the Australian sharemarket is set to open lower. Oil prices rose after US forces disabled two Iranian tankers in th…
The Sydney Morning Heraldfinance74 days ago
US Stock Market Hits Records Amid Intel Gains and Oil Price Fluctuations
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached new highs on Friday, driven by strong earnings from Intel. Oil prices showed volatility amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions and ceasefire negotiations. The Australian sharemarket is expected to open flat, with futures indicating a slight decline.