U.S. stock index futures were slightly higher Wednesday morning, as market participants await inflation data and minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting. At around 5:40 a.m. ET, Dow futures indicated a positive open of more than 30 points. Futures on the S&P and Nasdaq were both seen slightly higher. — RECOMMENDED — Where Are … Read more
Stocks were lower today because of trade concerns. But this time the drop was over trade tensions between the U.S. and the European Union, not China. The World Trade Organization determined that Airbus subsidies (Boeing’s rival) have had a negative impact on trade. — RECOMMENDED — Where Are the 1% Putting Their Money? An all-star … Read more
U.S. stock index futures pointed to a slightly lower open as investors monitor the start of corporate earnings season this week. At 03:10 a.m. ET, Dow futures were down 47 points, indicating a lower open of around 60 points. Futures for the Nasdaq and S&P 500 were also lower. Market focus is largely attuned to … Read more
U.S. stock index futures were lower Monday morning, with market participants worried about what is likely to be a tough earnings season. At around 6:40 a.m. ET, Dow futures indicated a negative open of more than 100 points. Futures on the S&P and Nasdaq were both marginally lower. Market focus is largely attuned to corporate … Read more
U.S. stock futures traded slightly higher Friday, as investors monitored progress in U.S.-China trade talks and looked ahead to upcoming jobs data. As of 03:20 a.m. ET, Dow futures were up 46 points, indicating a higher open of 44, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq were also in positive territory. On Thursday, the Dow closed … Read more
In 2018, Amazon paid $0 in U.S. federal income tax on more than $11 billion in profits before taxes. It also received a $129 million tax rebate from the federal government. Amazon’s low tax bill mainly stemmed from the Republican tax cuts of 2017, carryforward losses from years when the company was not profitable, tax credits … Read more
U.S. stock index futures were little changed early Thursday, as investors remained focused on talks over a trade deal between the world’s two largest economies. Around 7 a.m. ET, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures indicated the average would open up about 20 points. Futures on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also were also nearly flat. Market … Read more
Today the markets were all over the place. Stocks were higher out of the gate after the Financial Times reported that a trade deal is almost done. There are still some items to be ironed out – China wants the U.S. to remove existing U.S. duties on imports and the U.S. wants China to agree … Read more
U.S. stock futures rose Wednesday on optimism over U.S.-China trade talks. As of 7 a.m. ET, Dow Jones Inudstrial Average futures indicated a gain of more than 70 points at the open. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures also rose. American and Chinese officials are reportedly closing in on a trade deal, having resolved most of … Read more
Stocks were quiet today after yesterday’s strong to start to April. The S&P is just 2% away from its record high. But today the index went nowhere and the major indices ended the day mixed. The NASDAQ was the clear leader today, finishing with a 0.3% gain. The index was helped out by Facebook (FB) … Read more