Markets Close Lower Over Disappointing Data

Disappointing construction activity and sluggish consumer spending weighed down the markets to a lower close with the Dow dropping 58 points to 13,063. Nasdaq tumbled 32 points to 2525 while S&P 500 fell 12 points to 1482. The 30-year bond edged up as the yield eased to 4.817%.

Markets Mixed Over Spending Data

The markets traded mixed during the midday over weak consumer spending and modest gains in construction activity. The Dow added 5 points to 13,135 while Nasdaq lost 5 points to 2552. S&P 500 gained 2 points to 1496. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 4.831%.

Dow Hits New Record

The Dow continued its rise in record territory by climbing 15 points to 13,121 as strong corporate earnings tempered news of a slowing economy. Nasdaq added 3 points to 2557 while S&P 500 held steady at 1494. The 30-year bond eased as the yield edged up to 4.885%.

Markets Flat Over Weak Economic Growth

The markets traded near the flatline despite strong earnings as weak economic growth weighed down investor sentiment. The Dow rose 11 points to 13,117 while Nasdaq addad a point to 2556. S&P 500 lost a point to 1493. The 30-year bond eased as the yield edged up to 4.878%.

Modestly Higher Close For Markets

The markets closed modestly higher on strong earnings news. The Dow climbed 16 points to 13,106 while Nasdaq gained 7 points to 2554. S&P 500 slipped a point to 1494. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 4.868%.

Markets Higher Over Earnings

Upbeat earnings lifted the markets modestly higher during the midday with the Dow rising 14 points to 13,104. Nasdaq added 5 points to 2553 while S&P 500 edged down a point to 1495. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 4.871%.

Dow Sets New Record Above 13,000

The Dow set a record with its first close above 13,000 as strong corporate earnings boosted investor sentiment. The blue chip index surged 136 points to 13,090 while Nasdaq climbed 23 points to 2548. S&P 500 soared 15 points to 1495. The 30-year bond slipped as the yield rose to 4.830%.

Strong Earnings Lifts Markets Higher At Midday

Strong earnings news lifted the markets higher during the midday with the Dow climbing 52 points to 13,006. Nasdaq rose 8 points to 2532 while S&P 500 gained 5 points to 1486. The 30-year bond eased as the yield edged up to 4.819%.

Markets Close Higher Over Upbeat Earnings

Upbeat earnings tempered a drop in consumer confidence lifting the markets to a modestly higher close. The Dow rose 35 points to 12,954 while Nasdaq added a point to 2525. S&P 500 lost a point to 1480. The 30-year bond rose as the yield slipped to 4.804%.

Markets Mixed As Home Sales Tumble

The markets traded mixed during the midday as existing home sales tumbled. The Dow climbed 39 points to 12,958 while Nasdaq slipped 2 points to 2522. S&P 500 added a fraction to 1481. The 30-year bond rose as the yield edged down to 4.809%.

Surging Oil Sends Markets Down To Lower Close

A surge in oil prices sent the markets down to a lower close with the Dow falling 43 points to 12,919. Nasdaq slipped 3 points to 2524 while S&P 500 lost 3 points to 1481. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 4.828%.

Markets Flat Despite Upbeat Earnings

The markets traded near the flatline during the midday despite upbeat earnings. The Dow added 4 points to 12,966 while Nasdaq gained 3 points to 2529. S&P 500 added a fraction to 1485. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 4.817%.

Dow Closes At Record

Strong earnings lifted the markets to a higher close with the Dow surging 153 points to close at a new record of 12,962. Nasdaq soared 21 points to 2526 while S&P 500 climbed 14 points to 1484. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 4.845%.

Upbeat Earnings Boost Markets

Upbeat earnings boosted the markets during the midday with the Dow leaping 109 points to 12,917. Nasdaq climbed 14 points to 2520 while S&P 500 gained 8 points to 1479. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 4.856%.

Markets Close Mixed Over Economy

It was a mixed close for the domestic markets as modest U. S. economic growth tempered a drop in the international markets. The Dow added 5 points to 12,809 while Nasdaq lost 5 points to 2505. S&P 500 slipped 2 points to 1471. The 30-year bond eased as the yield inched up to 4.836%.

Markets Lower Over Concerns About Chinese Economy

The markets trimmed earlier losses but continued to trade in negative territory over concerns that the Chinese government may raise interest rates. The Dow lost 15 points to 12,789 while Nasdaq slipped 2 points to 2509. S&P 500 eased a point to 1472. The 30-year bond slipped as the yield rose to 4.837%.

Record Close For Dow

The markets closed mixed with strong earnings among the blue chips lifting the Dow 31 points to a record close of 12,804. Nasdaq lost 6 points to 2511 while S&P 500 added a point to 1473. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 4.819%.

Markets Mixed Over Earnings Concerns

The markets traded mixed during the midday over earnings concerns. The Dow gained 16 points to 12,789 while Nasdaq fell 8 points to 2509. S&P 500 added a point to 1472. The 30-year bond rose as the yield slipped to 4.815%.

Markets Mostly Higher As Home Construction Rises

The markets closed mostly higher as home construction rose in March. The Dow gained 53 points to 12,773 while Nasdaq slipped a point to 2517. S&P 500 added 3 points to 1471. The 30-year bond edged up as the yield eased to 4.847%.

Markets Rise Despite Increase In CPI

The markets rose during the midday despite a surge in consumer prices. The Dow climbed 62 points to 12,783 while Nasdaq added a fraction to 2519. S&P 500 gained 3 points to 1472. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 4.849%.

Markets Close Higher Over Strong Earnings

The markets surged to close higher over robust retail sales and strong earnings. The Dow soared 108 points to 12,720 while Nasdaq jumped 26 points to 2518. S&P 500 surged 16 points to 1468. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 4.890%.

Markets Higher Over Strong Retail Sales

Strong March retail sales figures lifted the markets higher during the midday with the Dow soaring 114 points to 12,726. Nasdaq surged 25 points to 2517 while S&P 500 climbed 15 points to 1468. The 30-year bond inched up as the yield eased to 4.902%.

Markets Close Higher Over Flat Core Inflation

The markets closed higher as core inflation remained flat. The Dow climbed 59 points to 12,612 while Nasdaq gained 12 points to 2492. S&P 500 rose 5 points to 1453. The 30-year bond eased as the yield edged up to 4.926%.

Markets Mixed Over Gain In PPI

The markets traded mixed during the midday as producer prices climbed 1%. The Dow rose 23 points to 12,576 while Nasdaq slipped 2 points to 2479. S&P 500 added a point to 1449. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 4.933%.

Markets Close Higher Despite Rising Oil Prices

The markets rose to close higher despite rising oil prices. The Dow climbed 68 points to 12,553 while Nasdaq gained 21 points to 2480. S&P 500 added 9 points to 1448. The 30-year bond inched up as the yield eased to 4.910%.

Higher Gas Prices Send Markets Down To Lower Close

Higher gas prices together with fears that the Fed may raise interest rates sent the markets tumbling to a close with the Dow plunging 89 points to 12,485. Nasdaq fell 18 points to 2459 while S&P 500 dropped 10 points to 1439. The 30-year bond eased as the yield inched up to 4.915%.

Markets Drop As Gas Inventory Falls

A sharp drop in gasoline inventories sent the markets lower during the midday with the Dow tumbling 75 points to 12,499 while Nasdaq dropped 13 points to 2464. S&P 500 lost 6 points to 1443. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 4.895%.

Markets Mixed Ahead Of Earnings

The markets traded mixed during the midday ahead of earnings. The Dow lost 10 points to 12,559 while Nasdaq rose 4 points to 2473. S&P 500 added a point to 1446. The 30-year bond edged up as the yield eased to 4.898%.

Markets Close Flat Ahead Of Earnings

The markets closed near the flatline despite a drop in oil prices as investors anxiously await earnings news. The Dow rose 9 points to 12,569 while Nasdaq slipped 2 points to 2469. S&P 500 edged up a point to 1445. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 4.916%.

Markets Rise Over Merges And Acquisitions

The markets traded higher during the midday over mergers and acquistions activity. The Dow climbed 30 points to 12,590 while Nasdaq gained 6 points to 2477. S&P 500 added 4 points to 1447. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 4.921%.

Markets Mixed Over Sluggish Manufacturing Activity

The markets traded mixed during the midday over sluggish manufacturing activity. The Dow gained 9 points to 12,363 while Nasdaq fell 5 points to 2417. S&P 500 added a point to 1422. The 30-year bond inched up as the yield eased to 4.842%.