Biden Wants To Go Tough On Wall Street. The Response? The Best Rally Since FDR
The S&P 500 surged 11% in the president's first 100 days, the best performance since Franklin D. Roosevelt started his first term in 1933.
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Wall Street Short Sellers: Hated For Centuries
In recent weeks, short sellers were painted as the enemy, when hedge funds bet against stocks like GameStop. It set off a tug of war between small investors and Wall Street shorts. The hate isn't new.
Stocks Soar To Record Highs On Vaccine Hopes
Stocks surged after Pfizer said its experimental vaccine was more than 90% effective and after former Vice President Joe Biden was elected president.
Wall Street Bet On A 'Blue Wave,' But Divided Government Suits It Just Fine Too
Stocks have traditionally done well with a Democrat in the White House and Congress under Republican control.
Dow Plunges 943 Points; Steep Sell-Off Is Triggered By Fears Of More Lockdowns
The Dow tumbled more than 900 points as COVID-19 cases surge in the United States and Europe, while next week's election is only adding to the uncertainty over the economy.
Stocks Tumble As Coronavirus Cases Spike Again In U.S. And Europe
Investors are also discouraged by the lack of progress in talks between Congress and the White House over another coronavirus relief bill.
Stocks Surge After White House Says It's Open To Pandemic Aid After All
Stocks reversed Tuesday's losses amid word that the Trump administration was considering stand-alone bills to aid airlines and small businesses. The president had called off talks on a relief bill.
There's More Big Tech In Your Life Than You Even Know. Check Out Your Stock Portfolio
The market is hitting records, in large part because of a handful of superstar tech stocks. Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, Netflix and Google's parent dominate indexes in retirement funds.
The Big Comeback: S&P 500 Closes At Record High 6 Months After Coronavirus Plunge
After plummeting 34% from its prior peak, the stock index has staged a steady recovery — gaining more than 50% since March, when lockdowns shut down much of the economy.
Millions Turn To Stock Trading During Pandemic, But Some See Trouble For The Young
Stock trading has become easier and cheaper than ever. And people stuck at home during the pandemic have flocked to it. But have venues like Robinhood made it too risky for inexperienced investors?