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Stocks grind higher with focus on stimulus

August 05, 2020

U.S. equities eked out a gain as investors tried to gauge the outlook for a stimulus bill to blunt the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Stocks slump on Apple's warning; Treasuries rally

February 19, 2020

Stocks slumped after Apple's warning that sales will miss forecasts spooked investors who had hoped for a limited economic impact from the deadly coronavirus that originated in China. Treasuries rose and the dollar strengthened.

U.S. stocks drift on retail sales, virus data

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2020

U.S. equities fluctuated after steady if uninspiring figures for retail sales and as investors assessed contrasting data from China on how the coronavirus is spreading. Treasuries advanced.

Dow rebounds as coronavirus fears send Chinese markets plunging

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2020

The coronavirus battered Chinese markets and sent oil prices tumbling amid growing questions about the nation's ability to contain the deadly outbreak before it exacts lasting damage on the global economy.

Stocks in China slide; U.S. equity futures advance

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2020

U.S. stocks rallied following steep losses Friday as investors speculated the American economy is robust enough to withstand the fallout from the cornoavirus. Shares plunged in China in a catch-up move as markets there reopened after a long holiday.

U.S. stocks struggle near Record; Treasuries rally

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2020

U.S. stocks struggled Wednesday near record highs on speculation that a recent rally outpaced the risks to global economic growth. Bonds climbed.