Although major stock indices were in positive territory during the first portion of the trading day, they gradually declined during the day and closed with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.12% to 39,118.86; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.41% to 5,460.48, with a record intraday high of 5,523.64.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.71% to 17,732.60, with a record intraday high of 18,035.00.

In another positive market day, major stock indices closed with tiny to small gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.09% to 39,164.06, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.09% to 5,482.87.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.30% to 17,858.68.

On the first market day in over a week with widespread increases, major stock indices closed with tiny to small gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.04% to 39,127.80, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.16% to 5,477.90.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.49% to 17,805.16.

In yet another trading day with variable movements, major stock indices closed with moderate to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.76% to 39,112.16, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.39% to 5,469.30.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.26% to 17,717.65.

Following two trading days with variable movements, major stock indices closed with moderate to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.67% to 39,411.21; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.31% to 5,447.87.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.09% to 17,496.82.

With more variable movements, major stock indices closed the trading day with very small to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.04% to 39,150.33, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.16% to 5,464.62.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.18% to 17,689.36.

After two widespread positive days, major stock indices closed today with moderate to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.77% to 39,134.76; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.25% to 5,473.17, with a record intraday high of 5,505.53 (the first high over 5,500).  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.79% to 17,721.59, with a record intraday high of 17,936.79.

In another positive trading day, major stock indices closed with tiny to small gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.15% to 38,834.86; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.25% to 5,487.03, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.03% to 17,862.23, a record high close.

On the first market day in a week with widespread increases, major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.49% to 38,778.10; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.77% to 5,473.23, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 5,488.50.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.95% to 17,857.02, a record high close (the first close over 17,700 and 17,800), with a record intraday high of 17,935.98 (the first high over 17,800 and 17,900).

On the fourth trading day in a row with variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.15% to 38,589.16, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.04% to 5,431.60.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.12% to 17,688.88, a record high close.

With more variable movements, major stock indices closed the trading day with very small to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.17% to 38,647.10; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.23% to 5,433.74, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.34% to 17,667.56, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 17,741.80.

In another market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.09% to 38,712.21; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.85% to 5,421.03, a record high close (the first close over 5,400), with a record intraday high of 5,447.25 (the first high over 5,400).  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.53% to 17,608.44, a record high close (the first close over 17,400, 17,500 and 17,600), with a record intraday high of 17,725.39 (the first high over 17,400, 17,500, 17,600 and 17,700).

In a market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.31% to 38,747.42; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.27% to 5,375.32, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 5,375.95.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.88% to 17,343.55, a record high close (the first close over 17,200 and 17,300), with a record intraday high of 17,345.05 (the first high over 17,300).

After yesterday’s trading day with small widespread declines, today there were widespread increases in major stock indices, which closed with very small to small gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.18% to 38,868.04; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.26% to 5,360.79, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.35% to 17,192.53, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 17,213.45 (the first high over 17,200).

On the first trading day in over a week with widespread declines, major stock indices closed with very small to small losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.22% to 38,798.99, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.11% to 5,346.99, with a record intraday high of 5,375.08.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.23% to 17,133.13.

Following two market days with widespread gains, major stock indices closed today with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.20% to 38,886.17, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.02% to 5,352.96.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.09% to 17,173.12, with a record intraday high of 17,235.73 (the first high over 17,200).

On a trading day of widespread increases, major stock indices closed with moderate to very large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.25% to 38,807.33; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.18% to 5,354.03, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 5,354.16.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.96% to 17,187.90, a record high close (the first close over 17,100), with a record intraday high of 17,187,92.

Although major stock indices began the trading day in negative territory, they climbed during much of the day and closed with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.36% to 38,711.29, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.15% to 5,291.34.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.17% to 16,857.05.

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 0.30% to 38,571.03, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.11% to 5,283.40.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.56% to 16,828.67.

In a market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to very large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.51% to 38,686.32, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.80% to 5,277.51.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.01% to 16,735.01.

In another market day of widespread declines, major stock indices closed with moderate to large losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.86% to 38,111.48, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.60% to 5,235.48.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.08% to 16,737.08.

In a market day of widespread declines, major stock indices closed with moderate to very large losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.06% to 38,441.54, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.74% to 5,266.95.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.58% to 16,920.58.

On the first market day of variable movements in over a week, major stock indices closed with tiny to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.55% to 38,852.86, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.03% to 5,306.04.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.59% to 17,019.88, a record high close (the first close over 17,000), with a record intraday high of 17,032.65 (the first high over 17,000).

In a reverse of yesterday’s widespread declines, today major stock indices closed with tiny to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.01% to 39,069.59, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.70% to 5,304.72.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.10% to 16,920.79, a record high close (the first close over 16,900).

After a market day of widespread declines, major stock indices closed with small to very large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial loss of 605.78 points was the largest point loss in over 15 months, since the loss of 697.10 points on Feb. 21, 2023.  Today, shares of all 30 of the blue chip American companies listed on the Dow declined.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.53% to 39,065.26, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.74% to 5,267.84.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.39% to 16,736.03, with a record intraday high of 16,996.38 (the first high over 16,900).

In a negative market day, major stock indices closed with small to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.51% to 39,671.04, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.27% to 5,307.01.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.18% to 16,801.54.

On a trading day of widespread increases, major stock indices closed with very small to small gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.17% to 39,872.99, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.25% to 5,321.41.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.22% to 16,832.62, a record high close (the first close over 16,800), with a record intraday high of 16,823.83 (the first high over 16,800).

In a market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.49% to 39,806.77, with a record intraday high of 40,077.40; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.09% to 5,308.13.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.65% to 16,794.87, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 16,823.83 (the first high over 16,800).

After a day of widespread losses but also widespread intraday record highs, major stock indices closed today with mixed very small to moderate mixed amounts.  Also, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 40,000 for the first time ever.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.34% to 40,003.59, a record high close (the first close over 40,000); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.12% to 5,303.27.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.07% to 16,685.97.

Following yesterday’s widespread record high closes, today major stock indices closed with very small to small losses.  Today was the first day of widespread losses this month.  Also, during this trading day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed 40,000 for the first time ever.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.01% to 39,869.38, with a record intraday high of 40,051.05 (the first high over 40,000); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.21% to 5,297.10, with a record intraday high of 5,325.49.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.26% to 16,698.32, with a record intraday high of 16,797.83.

In a notable market rally, major stock indices 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 0.88% to 39,908.00, a record high close (the first close over 39,800 and 39,900), with a record intraday high of 39,935.04 (the first high over 39,900); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.17% to 5,308.15, a record high close (the first close over 5,300), with a record intraday high of 5,311.76 (the first high over 5,300).  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.40% to 16,742.39, a record high close (the first close over 16,600 and 16,700), with a record intraday high of 16,749.74 (the first high over 16,600 and 16,700).

On a day of widespread increases, major stock indices closed with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.32% to 39,558.11, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.48% to 5,246.68.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.75% to 16,511.18, a record high close.

In another market day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.21% to 39,431.51, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.02% to 5,221.42.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.29% to 16,388.24.

Following a market day with widespread increases, today major stock indices closed with very small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.32% to 39,512.84, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.16% to 5,222.68.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.03% to 16,340.87.

On a widespread positive trading day, major stock indices closed with small to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.85% to 39,387.76, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.51% to 5,214.08.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.27% to 16,346.26.

In another trading day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.44% to 39,056.39, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.00% to 5,187.67.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.18% to 16,302.76.

After a trading day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with very small to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.08% to 38,884.26, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.13% to 5,187.70.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.10% to 16,332.56.

Following two positive market days at the end of last week, major stock indices closed today with moderate to large gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.46% to 38,852.27, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.03% to 5,180.74.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.19% to 16,349.25.

After a significant market rally, major stock indices closed today with large to very large gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.18% to 38,675.68, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.26% to 5,127.79.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.99% to 16,156.33.

In the first widespread positive day since last month, major stock indices closed the trading day with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.85% to 38,225.66, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.91% to 5,064.20.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.51% to 15,840.96.

After a trading day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.23% to 37,903.29, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.34% to 5,018.39.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.33% to 15,605.48.

After two positive trading days, major stock indices closed today with large to very large losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.

The Federal Reserve’s meetings will take place today and tomorrow.  Due to increasing inflation the past few months, there has been concern that they might inrease the key interest rate.  This uneasiness has resulted in a market sell-off and widespread stock market declines today.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.49% to 37,815.92, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.57% to 5,035.69.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 2.04% to 15,657.82.

In another positive trading day, major stock indices closed with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.38% to 38,386.09, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.32% to 5,116.17.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.35% to 15,983.08.

After a trading day with widespread declines, today major stock indices had widespread increases and closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.40% to 38,239.66, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.02% to 5,099.69.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 2.02% to 15,927.90.

In a negative market day, major stock indices closed with moderate to large losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.98% to 38,085.80, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.46% to 5,048.42.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.64% to 15,611.76.

After “zigging” and “zagging” between positive and negative territories during the trading day, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.11% to 38,460.92, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.02% to 5,071.63.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.10% to 15,712.75.

In another significant market rally, major stock indices closed with moderate to very large gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.69% to 38,503.69, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.20% to 5,070.55.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.59% to 15,696.64.

For the first time in about 2½ weeks, major stock indices had widespread increases and closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.67% to 38,239.98, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.87% to 5,010.60.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.11% to 15,451.31.

After another trading day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with moderate to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.56% to 37,986.40, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.88% to 4,967.26.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 2.05% to 15,282.01.

After a trading day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.06% to 37,775.38, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.22% to 5,011.12.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.52% to 15,601.50.

After opening the trading day in positive territory, major stock indices declined during the day and closed with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.12% to 37,753.31, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.58% to 5,022.21.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.15% to 15,683.37.

After a great deal of “zigging” and “zagging” and variable movements throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with very small to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.17% to 37,798.97, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.21% to 5,051.41.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.12% to 15,865.25.

Although major stock indices began the trading day in positive territory, they declined throughout the day and closed with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.65% to 37,735.11, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.20% to 5,061.82.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.79% to 15,885.02.

In a significant market sell-off today, major stock indices closed the trading day with large to very large losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.  This appears to be a response to reports that Israel is bracing for an imminent attack by Iran.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.24% to 37,983.24, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.46% to 5,123.41.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.62% to 16,175.09.

After a trading day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.01% to 38,459.08, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.74% to 5,199.06.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.68% to 16,442.20, a record high close.

In a widespread negative market day, major stock indices closed with moderate to very large losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.09% to 38,461.51, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.95% to 5,160.64.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.84% to 16,170.36.

In another trading day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.02% to 38,883.67, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.14% to 5,209.91.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.32% to 16,306.64.

After “zigging” and “zagging” between positive and negative territories during the trading day, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.03% to 38,892.80, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.04% to 5,202.39.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.03% to 16,253.95.

Unlike yesterday’s widespread declines, today major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.80% to 38,904.04, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.11% to 5,204.34.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.24% to 16,248.52.

Although major stock indices were in positive territory during the majority of the trading day, they plummeted later in the day and closed with large to very large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.35% to 38,596.98, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.23% to 5,147.21.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.40% to 16,049.08.

After a trading day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.11% to 39,127.14, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.11% to 5,211.49.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.23% to 16,277.46.

In a widespread negative market day, major stock indices closed with moderate to large losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.00% to 39,170.24, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.72% to 5,205.81.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.95% to 16,240.45.

After a trading day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.60% to 39,566.85, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.20% to 5,243.77.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.11% to 16,396.83.