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Why the Dow, S&P 500 just closed at record highs despite Trump’s new pressure campaign against Fed’s Powell
Major U.S. equities benchmarks were trying to shake off the news in late-morning trade, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average shedding 0.1%, the S&P 500 up 0.1% and the technology-heavy Nasdaq composite turning higher to gain 0.2% after struggling earlier Monday morning, according to FactSet data, at last check.

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S&P 500, Dow hit closing record highs; Walmart, tech climb
Trump's List of Targeted Opponents Grows Longer With Action Against Powell and the Federal Reserve
Rupee ends flat, caught between softer dollar and corporate hedging
The Indian rupee closed nearly flat on Monday, wedged between a broadly weaker dollar and steady hedging demand from domestic firms, while optimism over U.S.-India trade talks offered some support to ...

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Rupee dragged by weak equities, hovers near record-low levels against yuan
Trump's feud with US Fed chair Powell rattles investors
Here’s what’s at stake for investors as Trump opens a new pressure campaign against Fed’s Powell
The U.S. bond market was under pressure amid a rise in Treasury yields, while the U.S. dollar declined Monday morning.

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Treasury Yields Rise Ahead of CPI as Fed Fights DOJ Probe
US futures slip while world shares are mixed as Fed chair Powell faces legal threat

Why History Isn't on the Side of the S&P 500 Heading Into These Next 10 Months of 2026

The S&P 500 usually experiences drawdowns in the months leading up to the midterm elections. The midterm elections usually cause investors to sell or sit on the sidelines until it plays out. Investors should view any major drops as a chance to buy shares at a discount.

S&P 500 on track for new record high as stock market nears closing bell

The U.S. stock market was up as it approached the closing bell with the S&P 500’s modest gains putting it on pace for a new all-time high. The S&P 500 was up 0.2% to trade around 6,978, according to FactSet data,

Wall Street’s 2026 Outlook for the S&P 500 May Surprise Investors

After generating a nearly 18% total return in 2025, Wall Street analysts continue to be bullish on the S&P 500 Index, forecasting solid upside in 2026.

Only 2 "Magnificent Seven" Stocks Beat the S&P 500 Index in 2025. Should You Buy Them in 2026?

The "Magnificent Seven" was constantly in the spotlight last year, but many of the stocks ultimately failed to outperform the broader market.

S&P 500’s tech sector rallies Friday, attempting weekly gain

The S&P 500 index’s largest sector, information technology, was staging a sharp rally Friday as it attempted to finish the trading session with a modest weekly gain. The index’s tech sector was up 1.3% in late-afternoon trading,

2026 S&P 500 Outlook: Why The Index Will Hit 8,300

S&P 500 (SPY) could reach 8,300 in 2026, driven by AI, capex growth, and policy tailwinds. Click here for a detailed analysis.

Want to get your portfolio to $1 million in 30 years? Here's how much you should aim to invest in the S&P 500 each year.

Investing regularly into an S&P 500 index fund can be an excellent, low-risk way to build your portfolio's balance over the long haul.

Nasdaq and S&P 500: AI Stocks Power US Stock Market Recovery Amid Fed Tensions

Major indices recover from Powell probe as Alphabet crosses $4 trillion. Nasdaq up 0.41%, but financials tumble on Trump’s 10% credit card rate cap plan.

The average S&P 500 company is spending less time in the index

This turnover means it’s incredibly difficult to not only know which stocks to own, but also when to own them.

5 Stocks Kicked Off the S&P 500 That Have Outperformed the Index

Sometimes companies booted from the S&P 500 go on to outperform the index. Recent examples include Zion Bank, Lincoln National, Lumen Technologies, PVH, and Apartment Investment and Management.

NASDAQ Index, S&P 500 and Dow Jones Forecasts – US Indices Sluggish in Early Thursday Action

The US stock market has pulled back just a touch during the early hours here on Thursday as the markets are bracing for the Friday Non-Farm Payroll announcement.
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