The Dow Jones news for Monday (April 3) is an expected small gain in stocks as investors prepare for a busy day of economic data.

Markets are also paying attention to threats from the Trump administration to "handle" the threat of North Korea without the assistance of China.

The biggest Dow Jones news today is the index has finally capped off the first quarter of 2016.

Commodities like gold ended higher, while tech stocks continue to dominate the top gainers.

The price of gold today is up 0.4%, continuing the recent rally following the Fed rate hike.

But the strengthening U.S. dollar this past week has some investors worried.

The stock market news is the Dow pushing higher as investors eye another busy day of economic data and earnings reports.

On Thursday, banking stocks pulled the market higher after the U.S. Commerce Department reported stronger-than-expected economic growth for Q4 2016.

In Dow Jones news today, the markets were slightly up as the U.S. Commerce Department reported Q4 GDP of 2.1%.

Bank stocks also climbed today as the Fed could increase interest rates again as early as May.

The Dow Jones news today is highlighted by a new round of earnings reports and updates on the global energy front.

On Wednesday, the markets were stagnant after the United Kingdom invoked Article 50 to officially began the process of withdrawing from the European Union.

In Dow Jones news today, the markets were mostly flat as investors prepare for Brexit and potential economic turmoil.

The markets are also waiting to see if President Donald Trump can cut taxes and improve infrastructure in 2017.

The stock market news today is dominated by the start of Brexit and another round of speculation about the Federal Reserve.

The British Pound was falling as Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to invoke Article 50 today and begin the United Kingdom's withdraw from the European Union.

The Dow Jones news for today is stocks sliding as the Trump Rally fades.

Stocks are lower again today as the markets attempts to rebound for the first time since mid-March.

The Dow Jones futures are down 152 points ahead of the opening bell as investors try to make sense of last week's decision by Republicans not to hold a vote to replace Obamacare.

Investors are still hoping Trump's team is able to transition quickly to other policy priorities.

In Dow Jones news today, the markets were stagnant after Paul Ryan reportedly told President Donald Trump there aren't enough votes for a new healthcare plan.

Investors are also weighing poor results on a sales miss from GameStop and the retail sector in general.

The stock market news today begins with the Dow projecting a 51-point gain before the opening bell. But Wall Street is keeping a close eye on a new healthcare bill that was delayed in the

House of Representatives yesterday due to opposition from within the Republican camp and from outside influencers like the Koch Brothers.

In Dow Jones news today, the markets were still flat as investors wait to see if the Affordable Care Act is replaced.

Investors are also waiting to see if oil prices can rally after sliding below $50 per barrel.

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