Stocks jumped this morning after key inflation data showed better than expected results.  July’s Consumer Price Index, released this morning, rose 0.3% last month, below the 0.4% that was expected.   Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, Democrats took the first step towards passing a $3.5 trillion...
Stocks were flat to start the morning as investors await a possible infrastructure budget resolution.  The Senate is expected to vote on a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan at 11 am today.  The bill includes $550 billion in spending to improve the country’s roads, bridges, airports, and...
Stocks were mixed this morning after Friday’s record close for the Dow and the S&P 500.  The Dow and the S&P began the week lower, while the Nasdaq was slightly higher in early trading.   Earnings season rolls on this week, with companies including AMC...
August is off to a strong start for Wall Street, with the Dow and the S&P 500 closing Friday’s session at new record highs.  The Dow gained 0.8% for the week while the S&P edged up 0.9%.  The Nasdaq led the way with a 1.1% increase.  
Investors were tuned in earlier this morning, as the  Labor Department reported that the U.S. Economy added 943,000 jobs in July, exceeding expectations of 845,000 new jobs for last month.  The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4%.  The positive data helped boost stocks in early trading.  So far...