In a notable rally today, major stock indices closed with large to very large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.20% to 39,935.07, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.51% to 5,399.22.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.93% to 17,181.72.

Following two trading days with widespread losses, major stock indices closed today with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.20% to 39,935.07, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.51% to 5,399.22.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.93% to 17,181.72.

In the steepest widespread market decline in over two years, major stock indices closed with large to very large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.25% to 39,853.87, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 2.31% to 5,427.13.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 3.64% to 17,342.41.

After some notable “zigging” and “zagging” during the trading day, major stock indices closed with very small to small losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.14% to 40,358.09, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.16% to 5,555.74.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.06% to 17,997.35.

Following two trading days of widespread declines at the end of last week, today major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.32% to 40,415.44, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.08% to 5,564.41.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.58% to 18,007.57.

On another trading day with widespread declines, major stock indices closed today with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.93% to 40,287.53, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.71% to 5,505.00.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.81% to 17,726.94.

On the first trading day so far this month with widespread declines, major stock indices closed today with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.29% to 40,665.02, with a record intraday high of 41,376.00 (the first high over 41,300); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.78% to 5,544.59.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.70% to 17,871.22.

Following yesterday’s trading day with widespread gains, major stock indices closed today with moderate to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.59% to 41,198.08, a record high close (the first close over 41,000 and 41,100), with a record intraday high of 41,221.98 (the first high over 41,200); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.39% to 5,588.27.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 2.77% to 17,996.92.

In a significant market rally, major stock indices closed with small to very large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.85% to 40,954.48, a record high close (the first close over 40,200, 40,300, 40,400, 40,500, 40,600, 40,700, 40,800 and 40,900), with a record intraday high of 40,988.82; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.64% to 5,667.20, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 5,669.67.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.20% to 18,509.34.

On another trading day of widespread increases, major stock indices closed with small to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.53% to 40,211.72, a record high close (the first close over 40,200), with a record intraday high of 40,351.10 (the first high over 40,300); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.28% to 5,631.22, with a record intraday high of 5,666.94.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.40% to 18,472.57.

In a notable market rally, major stock indices increased during most of the trading day and closed with moderate to large gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.62% to 40,000.90, with a record intraday high of 40,257.24 (the first high over 40,100 and 40,200); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.55% to 5,615.35, with a record intraday high of 5,655.56.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.63% to 18,398.44.

At the end of a market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.08% to 39,753.75, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.88% to 5,584.54.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.95% to 18,283.41, with a record intraday high of 18,671.07.

In a notable market rally, major stock indices increased throughout the trading day and closed with large to very large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.09% to 39,721.36; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.02% to 5,633.91, a record high close (the first close over 5,600), with a record intraday high of 5,635.39.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.18% to 18,647.45, a record high close (the first close over 18,600), with a record intraday high of 18,655.19.

On another day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.13% to 39,291.97; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.07% to 5,576.98, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 5,590.75.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.14% to 18,429.29, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 18,511.89 (the first high over 18,500).

On a day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.08% to 39,344.79; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.10% to 5,572.85, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 5,583.11.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.28% to 18,403.74, a record high close (the first close over 18,400), with a record intraday high of 18,416.94.

On a trading day of widespread increases, major stock indices closed with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.17% to 39,375.87; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.54% to 5,567.19, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 5,570.33.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.90% to 18,352.76, a record high close (the first close over 18,200 and 18,300), with a record intraday high of 18,366.31.

On an abbreviated day of trading, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.06% to 39,308.00; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.51% to 5,537.02, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 5,539.27.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.88% to 18,188.30, a record high close (the first close over 18,100).

Although major stock indices began the trading day in negative territory, they gradually increased throughout the day and closed with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.41% to 39,331.85, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.62% to 5,509.01 (the first close over 5,500), a record high close, with a record intraday high of 5,509.69.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.84% to 18,028.76, a record high close (the first close over 18,000).

On the first trading day of the month, major stock indices closed with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.13% to 39,169.52, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.27% to 5,475.09.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.83% to 17,879.30.