The DJIA today shed 106 points. The cause? A slew of mixed economic data stoked investor caution and a wait-and-see approach to the markets ahead of Friday's unemployment report.
Nine of 10 S&P 500 sectors were in the red today. Healthcare stocks were the lone bright spot.
Here are the top market stories from today, plus our new profit tip for investors...
The DJIA today shed 106 points. The cause? A slew of mixed economic data stoked investor caution and a wait-and-see approach to the markets ahead of Friday's unemployment report.
Nine of 10 S&P 500 sectors were in the red today. Healthcare stocks were the lone bright spot.
Here are the top market stories from today, plus our new profit tip for investors...
The DJIA Index fell 85 points Tuesday, retreating from record territory. The cause? Lower than expected auto sales and mixed retail earnings reports.
The Nasdaq dipped back below the 5,000 level, giving up most of Monday's gains. The tech-heavy index was pulled down by Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) and Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSCO), which fell 1.3% and 2.15% on the day, respectively.
Here are the top stories from today, plus our new profit tip for investors...
The Dow Jones plummeted 170 points Friday on mixed data about the U.S. employment market and a renewed plunge in oil prices.
Although the U.S. jobs report indicated the unemployment rate fell to 5.6%, wages also fell across the board. Hourly wages slipped by five cents in December, erasing November's gains.
Here are the top stories from today's trading session...
