Stocks End Tumultuous Week On An Up Note
The Dow rebounded Friday, closing up more than 300 points. But the index lost about 5 percent for the week as the markets focused on inflation and ballooning government debt.
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Asian, European Markets Follow Wall Street, With Stocks Suffering Sharp Losses
After the Dow shed 4.6 percent on Monday, Japan's Nikkei and Hong Kong's Hang Seng both dipped by about 5 percent. European shares were also down sharply in early trading.
Dow Plunges 1,175, The Biggest Point Drop In History
The stock market continued to lose ground Monday after Friday's steep drop, with the Dow Jones industrial average down nearly 1,200 points — its worst single-day drop.
Dow Crosses Another Milestone, Topping 23,000 For The First Time
The Dow Jones industrial average topped 23,000 for the first time, crossing another milestone amid better-than-expected earnings reports and concerns that stocks are approaching another bubble.
Analysts: Markets May Be Underestimating U.S. Economic Resilience
Stock markets are often seen as a predictor of what's ahead for the economy. But some say this year's falling markets are crying wolf. "I think financial markets have overreacted," says one economist.
China's Woes Are Growing, Along With A Debate: Is It 2008 Again?
China's economy and stock market are taking hits. Billionaire George Soros says it's setting the stage for another global meltdown. But others argue China's troubles will not trigger a crisis.
7 Percent Drop Closes Chinese Stock Markets; U.S., World Markets Also Slump
Among the factors blamed for China's drop: poor economic data and a looming rules change for large investors. Markets in Europe and the U.S. also were down.
More Jobs, Cheaper Gas And Rising Stocks Help The Economy Look Up
The U.S. economy turned up encouraging signs for most Americans. Workers can now find more jobs, and drive to them using cheaper gas. And retirement accounts are getting a boost from rising stocks.
15 Years After The Dot-Com Bust, A Nasdaq Record
The Nasdaq has closed at a new high. It last peaked just before the dot-com crash, and "Nasdaq 5,000" soon became code for stock market bubble. Does the record hold any of the same warnings today?