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News Articles: Nasdaq

Stocks fell sharply in response to President Trump's sweeping tariff announcement Wednesday. The U.S. will impose a minimum 10% tax on nearly all imports, with much higher levies on goods from dozens of countries.

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  • Economy

Brutal day for stocks: Dow plunges almost 1,700 points on new Trump tariffs

President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imported goods, which were higher and broader than many expected. The new import taxes are expected to raise prices and slow growth in the U.S., while pushing many other countries into recession.

April 03, 2025
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By:
  • Scott Horsley
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 8: The flag-draped casket of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter lies in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 8, 2025 in Washington, DC. Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

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  • Business

U.S. stock markets close to honor former President Jimmy Carter

The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will both observe Thursday's national day of mourning in a Wall Street tradition dating back to 1865.

January 10, 2025
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By:
  • Maria Aspan
Trump Media shares were volatile a day after the former president -- and majority shareholder of the company -- became a convicted felon.

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  • Business

'Buy DJT' is a new rallying cry for Trump supporters

Shares of Trump Media, the company behind Truth Social, were volatile a day after his historic conviction. It's an early test of how committed his supporters will actually be in owning the shares.

May 31, 2024
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By:
  • Rafael Nam
Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City on May 16, 2024, when the Dow hit 40,000 points for the first time ever.

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  • Business

The Dow Jones hits 40,000 for the first time. What to know about this major milestone

Stock markets received a boost from new data showing inflation is easing. Lower inflation has raised hopes about the U.S. economy — but there are still a lot of unknowns.

May 16, 2024
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By:
  • Rafael Nam
Lynn Martin started as the new CEO of the New York Stock Exchange in January.

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  • Business

From blockbuster to bust: Behind the precipitous drop in IPOs

Private companies are sitting on the sidelines in 2022 after a record setting year of initial public offerings fueled by cheap borrowing.

July 06, 2022
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By:
  • David Gura
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

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  • Business

It's been a vicious 6 months for stocks. Here's what the grim markets are signaling

All that whipsawing on Wall Street in the first half of the year reflects real nervousness. Investors are worried the Fed may tip the economy into a recession.

June 30, 2022
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  • David Gura
Cathie Wood, chief executive officer and chief investment officer, Ark Invest speaks during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills on May 2. Wood, a star investor who has attracted millions in social media, has had a rough year as many of her technology-focused investments have cratered.

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  • Business

A superstar investor with the Midas touch or just lucky? The puzzle of Cathie Wood

She became one of Wall Street's most successful stock pickers during the pandemic, with millions of followers in social media, but Wood is struggling this year and facing intense scrutiny.

May 22, 2022
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  • David Gura
Traders work the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City on Thursday. Stocks fell sharply a day after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by the most in over two decades.

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  • Business

Stocks dive, a day after their best session in years, as economic fears intensify

The declines come a day after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by the most in over two decades as it embarks on a high-stakes fight to bring down inflation.

May 05, 2022
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  • David Gura
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City on March 4. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slumped nearly 800 points on Monday, entering what's called a correction.

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  • Business

It keeps getting worse for stocks. Dow sinks and enters what's called a correction

Fear of higher energy prices led to a sharp sell-off on Wall Street, with the Nasdaq now in what's known as a bear market.

March 07, 2022
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By:
  • David Gura
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange at the opening bell on Tuesday in New York. Stocks tumbled on Thursday after Russia invaded Ukraine, sending the Nasdaq into what's known as a bear market.

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  • Business

Stocks are in turmoil as Russia invades Ukraine. Here are 4 things to know

Stocks staged a remarkable recovery after plunging earlier, underlining just how volatile conditions are after Russia invaded Ukraine.

February 24, 2022
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  • Scott Horsley
Trading on the New York Stock Exchange and elsewhere suffered an incredibly volatile week as the Federal Reserve gears up to raise interest rates.

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  • Business

It was a wild week for stocks. Should you worry? Here are 4 things to keep in mind

Markets went on such a roller-coaster ride this week that it even stumped the most veteran investors. The Federal Reserve plans to start raising interest rates to tackle inflation.

January 31, 2022
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By:
  • David Gura and
  • Scott Horsley
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 4, 2021, in New York City. Stocks and bonds have tumbled this year as a spike in inflation has investors bracing for higher interest rates.

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  • Business

Inflation fears are sparking a big drop in markets. Here are 3 things to know

Bond and stock markets have tumbled this year as inflation continues to surge. The Federal Reserve has already indicated it will need to raise interest rates. The question is: Will that be enough?

January 18, 2022
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By:
  • David Gura
A planned merger between former President Donald Trump's social media startup and a so-called special purpose acquisition company, or a shell company, is being investigated by regulators.

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  • Business

Trump's social media deal is being investigated by regulators

Regulators including the SEC are investigating a planned merger between a shell company and former President Donald Trump's social media startup.

December 06, 2021
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By:
  • David Gura
When Disney World opened on Oct. 1, 1971, tickets for adults were just $3.50. Here, William Windsor Jr. carries his son Lee, past Cinderella's castle on opening day.

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  • History

1971: The Year That Gave Us Starbucks, Disney World — And A Lower Voting Age

What a big year 1971 was. Here, we break down the 50th anniversaries of some of the biggest health initiatives, some serious industry game-changers, and more.

June 19, 2021
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By:
  • Josie Fischels
According to Nasdaq, three-quarters of listed companies would not currently meet the proposed diversity standards.

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  • Business

Nasdaq Takes Aim At All-White, Male Company Boards With Diversity Proposal

The exchange wants to require listed companies to include women and minorities. California and Goldman Sachs have made similar steps recently; some European countries have had such rules for years.

December 01, 2020
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By:
  • Jim Zarroli

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