Materials… if you can believe that. I know, it seems unlikely, but companies like 3M (MMM), DuPont (DD), and Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) are leading the market higher with performances that, in some cases, are doubling that of the large-cap technology sector. Martin Marietta shares are up almost 30% year-to-date, without a mention from the […]
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average Gains over 100 Points on China-U.S. Trade Deal
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up by triple digits as investors digest a “phase one” trade deal between the United States and China.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that the two sides will officially sign the deal in January.
But that’s not the only thing moving the Dow today.
A few other factors have jumped on are radar this morning.
Top Stocks to Watch Today: DD, CD, BBRY
The top three stocks to watch today are DD, CS, and BBRY.
U.S. economic data will be front and center for investors, with the consumer confidence index expected to rise this month.
Here's what you need to know this morning...
Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Jumps as Traders Eye Earnings Reports and Trump Executive Orders
The Dow Jones Industrial Average today was ticking up as traders eye another busy round of earnings reports and more executive actions by President Donald Trump.
World stocks hit a 19-month high overnight thanks to strong European earnings reports, improved Japanese trade data, and expectations that Trump will unleash a wave of economic stimulus to pay for a large infrastructure project.
5 of America's Oldest Companies Still Thriving Today
America's oldest companies have been around for centuries.
And for good reason.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Falls as Election 2016 Kicks Off
The Dow Jones Industrial Average today is down before the 2016 election.
Investors are waiting to see the outcome before putting too much money in the market.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Ticks Higher as Fed Holds Rates Steady
The Dow Jones Industrial Average today is up after the Fed decided not to raise interest rates in November.
The Fed is expected to raise interest rates, though, in December.