On the final market day of the year, major stock indices closed with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.07% to 42,544.22, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.43% to 5,881.63.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.90% to 19,310.79.

On another down market day, major stock indices closed with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.97% to 42,573.73, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.07% to 5,906.94.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.19% to 19,486.78.

On a down market day, major stock indices closed with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.77% to 42,992.21, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.11% to 5,970.84.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.49% to 19,722.03.

On a market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.07% to 43,325.80, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.04% to 6,037.59.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.05% to 20,020.36.

On a shortened Christmas Eve trading day, major stock indices closed with large to very large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.91% to 43,297.03, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.10% to 6,040.04.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.35% to 20,031.13.

On another trading day of widespread increases, major stock indices closed with small to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.16% to 42,906.95, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.73% to 5,974.07.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.98% to 19,764.88.

For the first time in 16 trading days, major stock indices had widespread increases and closed with large to very large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.18% to 42,840.26, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.09% to 5,930.85.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.03% to 19,572.60.

Following a trading day with very huge losses, major stock indices closed today with tiny to very small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.04% to 42,342.24, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.09% to 5,867.08.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.10% to 19,372.77.

On another market day of widespread declines, major stock indices closed with huge to gigantic losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 2.58% to 42,326.87, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 2.95% to 5,872.16.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 3.56% to 19,392.69.  Although the indices were in positive territory for much of the day, they plummeted during the last portion of the trading day.

Today was the tenth day in a row of declines for the Dow Jones Industrial Average.  The last time that happened was back in September to October, 1974, when there was an eleven-day losing streak.  All major stock indices had substantially large losses today.

Although the Federal Reserve did cut interest rates today, they released a projection indicating that there probably would be only two more cuts in 2025.  This is only half of investors’ expectation of four more cuts, which most likely was the main reason for today’s market losses.

On a market day of widespread declines, major stock indices closed with small to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.61% to 43,449.90, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.39% to 6,050.61.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.32% to 20,109.06.

Today was the ninth day in a row of declines for the Dow Jones Industrial Average.  The last time that happened was back in February, 1978.  It comes ahead of tomorrow’s interest rate decision by the Federal Reserve.

On another market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.25% to 43,717.48, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.38% to 6,074.08.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.24% to 20,173.89, a record high close (the first close over 20,100), with a record intraday high of 20,204.58 (the first high over 20,100 and 20,200).

On a market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.20% to 43,828.06, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.00% to 6,051.09.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.12% to 19,926.72, with a record intraday high of 20,061.65.

On a market day of widespread declines, major stock indices closed with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.53% to 43,914.12, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.54% to 6,051.25.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.66% to 19,902.84.

On a market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with moderate to very large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.22% to 44,148.56, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.82% to 6,084.19.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.77% to 20,034.89, a record high close (the first close over 19,900 and 20,000), with a record intraday high of 20,055.93 (the first high over 19,900 and 20,000).

On another negative market day, major stock indices closed with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.35% to 44,247.83, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.30% to 6,034.91.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.25% to 19,687.24.

On a market day of widespread declines, major stock indices closed with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.54% to 44,401.93, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.61% to 6,052.85.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.62% to 19,736.69.

On a market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.28% to 44,642.52; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.25% to 6,090.27, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 6,099.97.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.81% to 19,859.77, a record high close (the first close over 19,800), with a record intraday high of 19,863.15 (the first high over 19,800).

Following a positive trading day with several record highs, today major stock indices closed with small to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.55% to 44,765.71, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.19% to 6,075.11.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.18% to 19,700.26.

After two market days with variable movements, major stock indices closed today with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.69% to 45,014.04, a record high close (the first close over 45,000), with a record intraday high of 45,073.63; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.61% to 6,086.49, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 6,089.84.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.30% to 19,735.12, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 19,741.76 (the first high over 19,500, 19,600 and 19,700).

On another market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.17% to 44,705.53; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.05% to 6,049.88, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.40% to 19,480.91, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 19,486.15.

On a market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.29% to 44,782.00; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.24% to 6,047.15, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 6,053.58.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.97% to 19,403.95, a record high close (the first close over 19,300 and 19,400), with a record intraday high of 19,436.92 (the first high over 19,400).

On an abbreviated Black Friday trading day, major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.42% to 44,910.65, a record high close (the first close over 44,900), with a record intraday high of 45,071.29 (the first high over 45,000); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.56% to 6,032.38, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 6,044.17.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.83% to 19,218.17.

After four widespread positive market days in a row, today major stock indices closed with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.31% to 44,722.06, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.38% to 5,998.74.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.60% to 19,060.48.

On another widespread positive market day, major stock indices closed with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.28% to 44,860.31, a record high close (the first close over 44,800), with a record intraday high of 44,903.01 (the first high over 44,900); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.57% to 6,021.63, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 6,025.42.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.63% to 19,175.58.

In a notable market rally today, major stock indices closed with moderate to very large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.99% to 44,736.57, a record high close (the first close over 44,300, 44,400, 44,500, 44,600 and 44,700), with a record intraday high of 44,815.67 (the first high over 44,500, 44,600, 44,700 and 44,800); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.30% to 5,987.37.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.27% to 19,054.83.

On another widespread positive market day, major stock indices closed with small to very large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.97% to 44,296.51, a record high close, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.35% to 5,959.34.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.16% to 19,003.65.

For the first time in eight trading days, today was a widespread positive market day, and major stock indices closed with tiny to very large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.06% to 43,870.35, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.53% to 5,948.71.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.03% to 18,972.42.

On the third market day of variable movements this week, major stock indices closed with tiny to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.32% to 43,408.47, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.00% to 5,917.11.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.11% to 18,966.14.

On another market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.28% to 43,268.94, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.40% to 5,916.98.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.04% to 18,987.47.

On a market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.13% to 43,389.60, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.39% to 5,893.62.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.60% to 18,791.81.

On another widespread negative trading day, major stock indices closed with large to very large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.70% to 43,444.99, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.32% to 5,870.62.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 2.24% to 18,680.12.

On a negative trading day, major stock indices closed with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.47% to 43,750.86, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.60% to 5,949.17.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.64% to 19,107.65.

On a market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.11% to 43,958.19, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.02% to 5,985.38.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.26% to 19,230.74.

After two market days of widespread gains, major stock indices closed today with small to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.86% to 43,910.98, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.29% to 5,983.99.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.09% to 19,281.40.

On another widesptread positive market day, major stock indices closed with small to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.69% to 44,293.13, a record high close (the first close over 44,000, 44,100 and 44,200), with a record intraday high of 44,486.70 (the first high over 43,800, 43,900 and 44,000); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.10% to 6,001.35, a record high close (the first close over 6,000), with a record intraday high of 6,017.31.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.62% to 19,298.76, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 19,366.07.

On a widespread positive market day, major stock indices closed with very small to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.59% to 43,988.99, a record high close (the first close over 43,800 and 43,900), with a record intraday high of 44,157.29 (the first high over 43,800, 43,900, 44,000 and 44,100); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.38% to 5,995.54, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 6,012.45 (the first high over 6,000).  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.09% to 19,286.78, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 19,318.56.

Following a market day with a very significant rally, there were variable movements today and major stock indices closed with very tiny to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.00% to 43,729.34, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.74% to 5,973.10, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 5,983.84.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.51% to 19,269.46, a record high close (the first close over 19,000, 19,100 and 19,200), with a record intraday high of 19,301.70 (the first high over 19,100, 19,200 and 19,300).

In an extremely large market rally, major stock indices were in positive territory for the entire trading day and closed with very large to gigantic gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 3.57% to 43,729.93, a record high close (the first close over 43,300, 43,400, 43,500, 43,600 and 43,700), with a record intraday high of 43,778.78 (the first high over 43,300, 43,400, 43,500, 43,600 and 43,700); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 2.53% to 5,929.04, a record high close (the first close over 5,800 and 5,900), with a record intraday high of 5,936.14 (the first high over 5,900).  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 2.95% to 18,983.47, a record high close (the first close over 18,700, 18,800 and 18,900), with a record intraday high of 19,000.50 (the first high over 18,800, 18,900 and 19,000).

In a notable rally today, major stock indices closed the trading day with large to very large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.02% to 42,221.88, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.23% to 5,782.76.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.43% to 18,439.17.

On a negative trading day, major stock indices closed with small to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.61% to 41,794.60, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.28% to 5,712.69.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.33% to 18,179.98.

After remaining in positive territory for the entire trading day, major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.69% to 42,052.19, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.41% to 5,728.80.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.80% to 18,239.92.

On another negative market day, major stock indices began the trading day in negative territory and closed with large to very large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.90% to 41,763.46, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.86% to 5,705.45.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 2.76% to 18,095.15.

On the first widespread negative market day in a week, major stock indices closed with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.22% to 42,141.54, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.33% to 5,813.67.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.56% to 18,607.93.

On a market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.36% to 42,233.05, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was ups 0.16% to 5,832.92.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.78% to 18,712.75.

On a widespread positive market day, major stock indices closed with small to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.65% to 42,387.57, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.27% to 5,823.52.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.26% to 18,567.19.

On another market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.61% to 42,114.40, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.03% to 5,808.12.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.56% to 18,518.61.

On a market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.33% to 42,374.36, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was ups 0.21% to 5,809.86.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.76% to 18,415.49.

After remaining in negative territory throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with moderate to very large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.95% to 42,514.95, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.92% to 5,797.42.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.60% to 18,276.65.

On another market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.02% to 42,924.89, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.05% to 5,851.20.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.18% to 18,573.13.

On a market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.80% to 42,931.60, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.18% to 5,853.98.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.27% to 18,540.01.

On the last trading day of the week, major stock indices closed with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.09% to 43,275.91, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 43,325.09 (the first high over 43,300); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.40% to 5,864.67, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.63% to 18,489.55.

On the first market day with variable movements in almost 3 weeks, major stock indices closed with tiny to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.37% to 43,239.05, a record high close (the first close over 43,100 and 43,200), with a record intraday high of 43,289.76; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.02% to 5,841.47, with a record intraday high of 5,878.46.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.04% to 18,373.61.

After climbing gradually throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with small to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.79% to 43,077.70, a record high close; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.47% to 5,842.47.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.28% to 18,367.08.

After two positive market days, today major stock indices closed with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.75% to 42,740.42, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.76% to 5,815.26.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.01% to 18,315.59.

In another positive market day, major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.47% to 43,065.22, a record high close (the first close over 42,900 and 43,000), with a record intraday high of 43,139.00 (the first high over 42,900, 43,000 and 43,100); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.77% to 5,859.85, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 5,871.41.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.87% to 18,502.69.

After steadily increasing throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with small to very large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.97% to 42,863.86, a record high close (the first close over 42,600, 42,700 and 42,800), with a record intraday high of 42,899.75 (the first high over 42,700 and 42,800); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.61% to 5,815.03, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 5,822.13 (the first high over 5,800).  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.33% to 18,342.94.

After considerable “zigging” and “zagging” throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with very small to small losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.14% to 42,454.12, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.21% to 5,780.05.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.05% to 18,282.05.

Although major stock indices began the trading day in negative territory, they increased throughout the day and closed with moderate to very large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.03% to 42,512.00, a record high close (the first close over 42,400 and 42,500); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.71% to 5,792.04.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.60% to 18,291.62.

After steadily increasing through most of the trading day, major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.30% to 42,080.37, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.97% to 5,751.13.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.45% to 18,182.92.

After beginning the trading day in negative territory, major stock indices declined throughout the day and closed with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.94% to 41,954.24, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.96% to 5,695.94.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.18% to 17,923.90.

After some “zigging” and “zagging” throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.81% to 42,352.75, a record high close; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.90% to 5,751.07.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.22% to 18,137.85.

Following yesterday’s trading day with widespread gains, today major stock indices had widespread declines and closed with tiny to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.44% to 42,011.59, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.17% to 5,699.94.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.04% to 17,918.48.

After “zigging” and “zagging” between positive and negative territories during the trading day, major stock indices closed with tiny to small gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.09% to 42,196.52, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.01% to 5,709.54.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.08% to 17,925.12.

On the first trading day of widespread declines in almost two weeks, major stock indices closed with moderate to very large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.41% to 42,156.97, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.93% to 5,708.75.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.53% to 17,910.36.