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News Articles: stocks

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City on Tuesday. Stocks tumbled on Wednesday amid fears that worries about the banking system were widening to other parts of the world.

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  • Business

Stocks drop as fears grow about the global banking system

A drop in shares of European lender Credit Suisse sparked fears that banking turmoil is spreading around the world.

March 15, 2023
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By:
  • David Gura,
  • Rob Schmitz,
  • and 1 more
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City on Jan. 18, 2023. Stocks have rallied this year on hopes about the economy, but some fear that optimism is misplaced.

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  • Business

Markets are surging as fears about the economy fade. Why the optimists could be wrong

The markets have rallied this year as investors believe inflation will continue to ease and that the economy will avoid a recession – but it could end in tears.

February 04, 2023
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By:
  • Rafael Nam and
  • David Gura
A trader stands outside the New York Stock Exchange. Stocks fell Monday, giving back some of the huge gains made last week.

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  • Business

Stocks across most of Asia rise as markets eye China protests

As market jitters declined over protests in China set off by growing public anger over COVID-19 restrictions, Asian shares were mostly higher Tuesday.

November 28, 2022
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By:
  • The Associated Press
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during trading on Sept. 6 in New York City. Markets slumped on Monday after the latest inflation data was worse than expected, raising fears the Federal Reserve will need to continue raising interest rates aggressively.

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  • Business

Stocks plummet. Dow drops nearly 1,300 points after worrying inflation data

All three indexes fell after worse-than-expected inflation data raised expectations the Fed will need to continue raising interest rates aggressively to bring prices under control.

September 13, 2022
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By:
  • David Gura
People wait in line for T-shirts at a pop-up kiosk for the online brokerage Robinhood in New York City after the company went public on July 29, 2021. On Tuesday, the company said it was cutting nearly a quarter of its staff.

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  • Business

Robinhood cuts nearly a quarter of its staff as the pandemic darling loses its shine

Robinhood – the company that became a household name during the pandemic – is cutting staff, citing a deteriorating economy and worsening market.

August 02, 2022
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By:
  • David Gura
At the beginning of the pandemic, Michelle Milkowski started investing in penny stocks. A few months later, she bought cryptocurrency for the first time.

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  • Business

Amid the hype, they bought crypto near its peak. Now, they cope with painful losses

Many first-time investors bought Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as they neared all-time highs, and crypto companies spent millions on marketing. Today, they are coping with painful losses.

July 26, 2022
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By:
  • David Gura
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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By:
  • David Gura
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City on Thursday. Stocks fell sharply a day after the Fed raised interest rates by the most in decades.

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  • Business

The Dow Jones sinks below 30,000 as fears about a recession grow

Stocks sank a day after the Federal Reserve delivered its biggest rate hike since 1994.

June 16, 2022
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By:
  • David Gura
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Friday in New York City. Stocks slumped on Monday following a stronger-than-expected report on inflation, sending the S&P 500 to a bear market.

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  • Business

Stocks sink, sending the S&P 500 to a bear market

Stocks fell sharply on Monday after a stronger-than-expected inflation report spooked investors. The S&P 500 entered a bear market once again after briefly dipping into one last month.

June 13, 2022
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By:
  • 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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By:
  • David Gura
Stocks are in bear market territory.

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  • Business

Stocks entered a bear market. Here's what that means

The S&P 500, one of the broadest stock market indexes, entered a bear market during Friday's trading. That means it had fallen a stunning 20% from a recent high in January.

May 20, 2022
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By:
  • David Gura
Traders work on the floor during the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City on May 16. Stocks slumped on Wednesday as earnings from major retailers such as Target reinforced concerns about the U.S. economy.

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  • Business

Stocks slump again. This time, it's retailers such as Target spooking investors

The Dow fell by more than 1,000 points as retailers' earnings reports reflected difficulty navigating higher prices and supply chain bottlenecks.

May 18, 2022
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By:
  • David Gura
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City on Friday. Stocks slumped again on Monday as fears about inflation are proving hard to tamp down.

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  • Business

A brutal sell-off on Wall Street continues as stocks sink for a 3rd day in a row

Stocks continue to slump on fears about inflation – and whether the Federal Reserve can bring down prices without sparking a recession.

May 09, 2022
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By:
  • 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
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