The Dow Jones news today features investors anticipating the next interest rate hike and preparing for a slew of economic data during the second half of the week.
This morning, Automatic Data Processing surprised the markets by reporting the U.S. economy added nearly 298,000 private sector jobs in February, a figure that crushed economists' expectations.
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(Kitco News) – World stock markets were mostly weaker overnight, on more profit-taking and technical corrections following recent solid gains. U.S. stock indexes are pointed toward slightly lower openings when the New York day session begins. The big data point of the day today will be the U.S. ADP national employment report.
Gold prices are weaker again Wednesday and hit a five-week low.
In Dow Jones news today, more volatility spread through the markets.
Investors are weighing President Trump's comments on the pharmaceutical industry, as well the economic impact of replacing the Affordable Care Act.
Once again, 96-year-old RadioShack is about to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Here's a look at what lead up to the company's incredible demise in recent years…
And whether or not it can survive restructuring once more...
by Ashley Moore
As volatility in the financial markets has increased, more investors have been asking how to manage risk.
Our experts have five tips to help you create a winning portfolio no matter where the markets are heading.
Here is everything you need to know to profit if the market pulls back...
by Jack Delaney
Augmented reality stocks could start to skyrocket over the next several years.
The AR market is expected to be worth over $80 billion by 2022, an increase of 12,181% from 2015.
by David Zeiler
The Bitcoin price is falling as a result of a statement from an official of the Chinese central bank.
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) official made several comments about the risks that exist in the Chinese Bitcoin exchanges.
As a result, the Bitcoin price fell about 7% in three hours, from $1,275 to $1,188.
Here's what the PBOC official said that sent the price of Bitcoin tumbling...
Big Oil companies like Exxon Mobil, BP, and Chevron are some of the most recognizable oil company stocks you can buy.
But it turns out they can be some of the worst oil investments you can make.
by Ashley Moore
The top three stocks to watch for today are SNAP, DKS, and MIK.
Look for the healthcare sector to move today now that House Republicans have unveiled their plan to replace Obamacare.
Here's what you need to know this morning...
Today's stock market news focuses on a premarket slide in the Dow as traders are jittery about President Trump's ability to implement his economic policies.
Trader are also parsing through Republicans' new plan to replace the Affordable Care Act.
