Wall Street retreats from records and oil prices jump after Iran’s missile attack on Israel
U.S. stocks are edging back from their records ahead of a couple reports that could show how well the economy is holding up.
Stocks lose ground, oil extends gains amid Middle East tension
Global stocks fell on Thursday, weighed down by tepid trading in equity markets across the U.S. and other major regions, even as oil prices extended gains amid rising geopolitical tension from the Middle East conflict.
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Stock market today: Oil prices jump again on worries about the Middle East as Wall Street fades
Crude prices jumped on worries about worsening tensions in the Middle East, while U.S. stocks pulled back further from their records.
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise after Middle East tensions weigh on Wall St
Asian shares were mostly higher Friday after worsening tensions in the Middle East sent stocks lower on Wall Street while boosting crude prices. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 edged up 0.2% to finish at 38,
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 341 points, or 0.8%, to set its own record, while the Nasdaq composite clambered 1.2% higher. Leading the way were banks, airlines, cruise-ship operators and other companies whose profits can benefit the most from a stronger economy where people are working and better able to pay for things.
Stock market today: Wall Street gains ahead of jobs report, oil prices still rising
Wall Street is pointing higher ahead of the government's latest jobs numbers while oil prices, up 9% this week, continue to rise in tandem with tensions in the Middle East.
Stock market today: Wall Street rises after a blockbuster jobs report
U.S. stocks are rising after a surprisingly strong U.S. jobs report raised optimism about the economy. The S&P 500 added 0.6% Friday and neared its all-time high set on Monday.
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S&P 500 Closes Lower and Oil Climbs as Middle East Conflict Intensifies
Major U.S. stock indexes declined and oil prices jumped after the White House said an attack by Iran on Israel was imminent.