Investors sent technology stocks and other assets tumbling on concerns that the U.S. economy could be headed for a hard landing.
Category: Stocks and Bonds
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U.S. Market Slump Led by Nvidia Sparks Global Sell-Off
A sharp decline in major U.S. stock indexes, led by tech stocks like Nvidia, reverberated through Asia and Europe on Wednesday.
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Japan Stocks Tumble as U.S. Market Slump Sparks Global Sell-Off
A sharp decline in major U.S. stock indexes reverberated through Asia on Wednesday, with investors still rattled by last month’s market meltdown.
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Stock Prices and Oil Fall in Sharpest Decline Since Early August
The S&P 500 fell more than 2 percent on Tuesday, its biggest single-day drop since an early August meltdown.
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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Hits $1 Trillion in Market Value
Warren Buffett’s conglomerate joined a small club of companies that have crossed the mark.
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In Peak Election Season, the Stock Market Is Often Fickle. Be Patient.
With the political conventions behind us and a rate cut expected soon, the market has been rallying, yet our columnist says it’s safer to play a longer game.
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Trump May Claim Credit for Stock Surges, but the Reality Is Far More Complicated
On Wall Street, claims that a president is responsible for the fate of the stock market are largely dismissed as bluster.
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While the Public Awaited Jobs Data, Wall Street Firms Got a Look
A report was delayed on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website, but some investors got it in the meantime, raising new questions about agency practices.
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Investors Brace for a Jobs Wipeout
Economists forecast that a revision to payrolls data could undercut a robust picture of the labor market, further pressuring the Federal Reserve to cut rates.
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Carl Icahn to Pay $2 Million to Settle S.E.C. Charges
The Securities and Exchange Commission had accused the billionaire investor of not disclosing that he had pledged personal stock holdings as collateral for billions of dollars in loans.
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The End of Fabulous Money Market Rates Is Near
You have been able to earn solid returns by parking your money in fairly safe places, our columnist says. But that won’t last much longer.
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Retail Sales Were Up 1% in July, Easing Concerns About the Economy
Sales were up 1 percent in July from the previous month. The rise was slimmer when autos and gasoline were excluded, but market reaction was favorable.