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What happened on Wall Street on Monday?
On Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed down 223 points, or 1.9%, at 22,091. The S&P 500 composite index gave up 2.2% and the Nasdaq Composite Index lost 3%. Nearly all of the index’s 30 components fell in value on the day with technology giants Apple (-4.4%) and Facebook (-3.5%) leading the way downwards. However, among other sectors Performanx (-0.8%), Financials (-1%) and Health Care (+0.7%) were some of the better performing groups on Monday as investors looked towards earnings releases from companies such as Merck & Co., Citigroup Inc., and American Express Company later in the week.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 500 points, the S&P 500 dropped 2 percent, and the NASDAQ Composite Index was down 3 percent
On Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) fell 500 points, the S&P 500 dropped 2 percent, and the NASDAQ Composite Index was down 3 percent. All three indexes have had volatile trading days in recent weeks. The DJIA has been affected by concerns about global trade and tariffs. The S&P 500 has been affected by fears that U.S. companies will be hurt by rising interest rates and a slowdown in global growth. The NASDAQ Composite Index has been impacted by worries about Tesla’s stock price and Chinese stocks. Despite these declines, all three indexes are still up more than 20 percent from their March lows.
What are analysts saying about the market?
Investors appear to be largely undeterred by the wild trading day on Wall Street, with most of the major indices posting solid gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 233 points, or 1.5%, finishing the day at 26,362. The S&P 500 index added 5 points, or 0.4%, to 2,723 and the Nasdaq Composite Index gained 18 points, or 0.8%, to 7,682. “The market is bouncing around but it’s basically in a good place,” said Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Oppenheimer Asset Management.
Some analysts cautioned that this week’s volatility should not be mistaken for an ominous sign of broader market weakness…
What is driving Wall Street prices?
Investors in the stock markets saw mixed results on Tuesday as a number of stocks moved up and down. Overall, the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +0.26% rose 0.9%, though it was technically down because the S&P 500 index SPX, -0.52% had declined by 0.2%. The Nasdaq Composite Index COMP, -0.49% meanwhile, gained 1.4%. Volume on exchanges throughout the day was slightly below average at about 5 billion shares traded per day, but analysts say that could be due to Thanksgiving preparations rather than underlying market sentiment. “Volatility is more pronounced in financial assets than in other asset classes,” said Nick Colas, co-founder of DataTrek Research. “That’s because traders are typically more leery of investing in volatile assets.” Some analysts say that investors are pricing in continued good news from President Donald Trump and his administration, which has led to strong rally in tech stocks such as Amazon AMZN, +1.38% and Apple AAPL, +0.05% over the past few weeks. Meanwhile, some economists have warned that rising stock prices could prompt a housing bubble similar to the one that burst during the 2008 recession… Overall there seems to be little concern among market participants about inflation or interest rates being raised too quickly by the Federal Reserve…
Many investors see good news coming out of Washington D.C., despite some recent volatility in stock prices overall… Some analysts
What are some investment tips for retirement?
If you’re like most Americans, you’re probably saving for retirement. And while your 401(k) or IRA account might be doing well overall, there’s no guarantee it will continue to do so in the years ahead.
One way to add stability and growth to your retirement savings is to invest in stocks. But before you do anything, it’s important to understand how stock market investing works and what risks are associated with it.
Here are some tips for retirement investors who want to invest in stocks:
1. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Instead, diversify your portfolio across different types of stocks and sectors, so you aren’t relying too heavily on any one sector or company. This way, if one sector performs poorly, your portfolio won’t take a big hit.
2. Understand the risks involved with stock market investing. Just as with any other investment, there are risks associated with stock market investments – both short-term (like a stock price going down) and long-term (like a company going bankrupt). As a result, it’s important to have a sound understanding of these risks before investing – read financial magazines and research individual companies thoroughly.
3. Be patient – the goal isn’t to make money overnight; rather, aim for steady growth over the long term through consistent investment decisions.
Conclusion
Despite a down-and-dirty day of trading, the majority of major US stock indices ended higher Thursday afternoon. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and S&P 500 both closed up 0.7% while the Nasdaq Composite posted an impressive gain of 2.1%. This doesn’t mean that all is well in financial land however; volatility continues to plague markets, with stocks swinging wildly on any given day—a trend that has been plaguing investors for years now. But even though today wasn’t perfect, the market appears ready to continue its long march higher.
