The U.S. economy grew faster than expected in the fourth quarter and shrugged off dire predictions of a recession.
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US job growth accelerates in December; wage gains solid
U.S. employers hired more workers than expected in December while raising wages at a solid clip.
Read More US job growth accelerates in December; wage gains solidWall St kicks off 2024 on a dull note as yields rise, Apple dips
U.S. stocks fell on the first trading day of 2024 after investors tempered expectations around interest-rate cuts this year.
Read More Wall St kicks off 2024 on a dull note as yields rise, Apple dipsWall Street tumbles to sharply lower close as abrupt sell-off snaps rally
U.S. stocks closed lower on Wednesday after an abrupt mid-afternoon nosedive ended Wall Street’s impressive rally.
Read More Wall Street tumbles to sharply lower close as abrupt sell-off snaps rallyUS retail sales beat expectations; weekly jobless claims fall
U.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose in November as the holiday shopping season got off to a brisk start amid deep discounting.
Read More US retail sales beat expectations; weekly jobless claims fallWhy are US stocks sluggish? Some blame a looming $5 trillion options expiration
Dealers squaring their books ahead of an options expiration may be helping to tamp down swings in U.S. stocks.
Read More Why are US stocks sluggish? Some blame a looming $5 trillion options expiration