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Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Slides as Oil Prices Slump

By Garrett Baldwin, Economist, Money Morning - August 19, 2016

The Dow Jones Industrial Average today is being dragged down because of slumping oil prices.

OPEC will have a meeting in September to discuss putting a cap on production, but it's unlikely the group will reach a compromise.

But that's not the only story you need to know- here's all the important stock market information to get you ready for August 19...

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Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Slides as Oil Prices Slump

By Garrett Baldwin, Economist, Money Morning - August 19, 2016

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average today is being dragged down because of slumping oil prices.

OPEC will have a meeting in September to discuss putting a cap on production, but it's unlikely the group will reach a compromise.

But that's not the only story you need to know- here's all the important stock market information to get you ready for August 19...

Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Climbs After July Jobs Report

By Garrett Baldwin, Economist, Money Morning - August 5, 2016

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average today is climbing after the U.S. Labor Department reported solid job growth for July.

The Labor Department reported 255,000 new jobs were created in July, beating expectations of 180,000.

But that's not the only story you need to know today- here's all the important stock market information for August 5...

Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Roars as Bank of Japan Hints at Fresh Stimulus

By Garrett Baldwin, Economist, Money Morning - July 11, 2016

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average today had another great day as investors react to talk of fresh economic stimulus in Japan and the UK.

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Here's what else you need to know about the stock market today, July 8...

Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Surges as Polls Suggest Brexit Odds Fading

By Garrett Baldwin, Economist, Money Morning - June 20, 2016

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average today is surging after polls suggest that Britain will stay in the European Union.

There are pros and cons to Britain leaving the EU, but it would most certainly create instability in the global stock markets in the short term if a Brexit happened.

But that's not the only news you need to know about- here's all the important stock market information you need for June 20...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Slides After Financial Earnings

By Garrett Baldwin, Economist, Money Morning - April 15, 2016

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished down 28 points today (Friday) after financial earnings disappointed many investors.

But that's not all - here's what you need to know about the biggest stock market news today...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Finishes Flat as Banking Stocks Rally

By Garrett Baldwin, Economist, Money Morning - April 14, 2016

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished up 18 points today (Thursday) despite financial earnings disappointing many investors...

But that's not all - here's what you need to know about the biggest stock market news today...

Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Gains on JPM Earnings Beat

By Garrett Baldwin, Economist, Money Morning - April 13, 2016

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up this morning thanks to a smashing earnings report from JPMorgan Chase.

Markets are waiting to see if other banks will follow suit.

But that's not all - here's everything you need to know about the stock market today...

Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Jumps 164 Points on Oil Surge

By Garrett Baldwin, Economist, Money Morning - April 12, 2016

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What pushed the Dow Jones Industrial Average up triple digits today?

The short answer is oil, oil, and more oil.

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Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Climbs Ahead of Busy Earnings Day

By Garrett Baldwin, Economist, Money Morning - April 12, 2016

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Find out what's ahead for the Dow Jones Industrial Average today and why the markets are moving.

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Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Slips 20 Points on Stimulus Chatter

By Garrett Baldwin, Economist, Money Morning - April 11, 2016

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The expectation of even more financial stimulus in China sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average lower today.

Those prospects - combined with a dismal earnings season - could mean there's turmoil ahead for U.S. markets.

Here's everything else you need to know about the markets today...

Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Flat Ahead of Bank Earnings

By Garrett Baldwin, Economist, Money Morning - April 11, 2016

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Find out what's ahead for the Dow Jones Industrial Average today and why the markets are moving.

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Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Flat as Gloomy Earnings Season Looms

By Garrett Baldwin, Economist, Money Morning - April 8, 2016

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished up 35 points today, April 8.

Investors were turned off by an upcoming gloomy first-quarter earnings season.

Here's what you need to know after the closing bell...

Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Rallies On Fed's Economic Reassurance

By Garrett Baldwin, Economist, Money Morning - April 8, 2016

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average today is rising after the former chairs of the Federal Reserve and Janet Yellen met yesterday.

Already, major energy stocks are getting a boost in premarket hours.

Find out how the Fed's meeting - and other major news - will continue to affect the markets today...

Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Slides 174 Points on Growth Concerns

By Garrett Baldwin, Economist, Money Morning - April 7, 2016

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell another 174 points today, April 7.

The bellwether U.S. index fell as a number of market heavyweights like Apple and Goldman Sachs took a dive.

But another U.S. index had an even worse performance today...

Why the Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Is Down

By Garrett Baldwin, Economist, Money Morning - April 7, 2016

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average today is sliding after a number of mergers face threats from new tax-inversion regulations by the treasury department.

Find out how this - and other major news - will continue to affect the markets today...