S&P 500 Hits Fresh Highs on Encouraging Covid-19 Vaccine Data
Wall Street started the week on a strong note as investors cheered news of encouraging data from late-stage trials of the covid-19 vaccine candidate being developed by Pfizer and BioNTech. The companies disclosed that their vaccine candidate is more than 90% effective
Wall Street Records Best Week Since April on Biden Win
US stocks started the election week with a bang, as investors looked forward to the end of uncertainty. As the week progressed, Democratic party nominee Joe Biden consolidated his lead, and the Republicans took control of the Senate. The markets
Dow Records Worst Week Since May Ahead of US Election Day
Wall Street started the week with massive losses as coronavirus cases spiked in the US and Europe. Investor sentiment remained tepid as various European countries reinforced lockdown measures, fueling concerns over a slowdown in the rebound of the global economy.
Wall Street Edges Higher as Big Banks Kickstart Earnings Season
Investors shifted their focus to the beginning of the earnings season last week. US stocks started the week with a bang despite the stalled talks over fresh fiscal stimulus and rising covid-19 infections. Markets also turned their attention to the
US Stocks Spike on Trump’s Improving Health, Stimulus Talks
News of improvement in US President Donald Trump’s health after testing positive for covid-19 helped Wall Street record sharp gains at the start of the week. Investors welcomed the news of Trump’s discharge Monday night from Walter Reed Medical Center.
Wall Street Notches Gains Despite Trump Testing Covid Positive
Although Wall Street got off to a strong start last week, the momentum soon faded with President Trump and first lady Melania Trump testing positive for covid-19. Donald Trump will now remain in quarantine, adding to the uncertainties around the