^GSPC - S&P 500
| Previous close | 4,151.28 |
| Open | 4,156.16 |
| Volume |
| Day's range | 4,156.16 - 4,212.87 |
| 52-week range | 3,491.58 - 4,325.28 |
| Avg. volume | 4,176,401,935 |
Motley Fool3 in 10 Americans Are Worried About Their Investments. Here's How to Know if Your Portfolio Is Solid
The whole purpose of investing your money is to grow it into a larger sum over time. A recent CFP board survey, however, found that 30% of Americans are very concerned about their investments. Are you investing aggressively enough?
Motley FoolMcDonald's Diners Are Shunning Fries. Here's What It Might Mean for the Stock.
Fast-food giant McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has thrived, outperforming the S&P 500 over the past decade. Price increases have helped fuel sales growth, including a double-digit leap forward in the first quarter of 2023. Is McDonald's running out of pricing power?
Motley FoolGot $80 per Week? How the Stock Market Could Turn It Into $1 Million
The stock market can be unnerving, especially during periods of volatility. Here's exactly how the stock market can transform $80 per week into $1 million or more. By getting started as early as possible in life, you'll need to invest less per week to reach your goal.
Motley FoolIt's Unlucky No. 13 for Wall Street: Here's What 1 Ominous Economic Indicator Implies Will Happen Next to Stocks
Over long stretches, Wall Street has proven to be nothing short of a money machine. The stock market has handily outpaced the annualized returns of bank certificates of deposit (CDs), housing, oil, gold, and Treasury bonds over the long run. Following up one of the strongest years in recent memory in 2021, the widely followed Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and technology-dependent Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) all plunged into a bear market and produced their worst full-year returns since the financial crisis.
- Financial Times
AI boom drives gains for chip stocks
Investors are gripped by a fear of missing out on chip stocks. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, an index tracking 30 of the world’s biggest semiconductor manufacturers, surged this week to its highest level in 14 months on the back of Nvidia’s blowout earnings. The gains have sent the index up 38 per cent so far this year, far outstripping the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite.
- Financial Times
US debt ceiling deadline pushed back as talks continue
New estimate of default date provides lawmakers with a little more breathing room as they attempt to reach a deal
Motley FoolThese 4 Investment Types Are the Simplest to Pass On to Your Heirs. These 4, Not So Much.
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Motley FoolWill DoorDash Ever Make Money?
A poster child of unprofitability has been DoorDash (NYSE: DASH), a food delivery service that has exploded in popularity over the last few years. Undeterred by these losses, the executive team stated in their latest quarterly letter that the delivery platform it is building will create shareholder value (i.e., generate profits) over the long term. Should investors trust that DoorDash management is building a profitable enterprise for the future?
Motley FoolHow I'd Invest $1,000 Today if I Had to Start From Scratch
Before even considering putting money to work in the stock market, individuals should focus on making sure their personal finances are in order. Buffett won that bet, which indicates that even some of the smartest minds on Wall Street, who have an army of well-educated analysts and all the resources at their disposal, still couldn't beat the market over an extended period of time.
Motley FoolHistory Says the S&P 500 Is Headed for New Highs -- 1 Solid Index Fund to Buy Now and Hold Forever
The S&P 500 has consistently created wealth throughout history despite weathering several bear markets and recessions.
Motley FoolHere's the Next Income Stock I'm Buying in 2023
Vici Properties (NYSE: VICI) has a 5% dividend yield and has been the best-performing REIT in the S&P 500 over the past year, despite the difficult environment. In this video, I explain why I think now could be a great time to take a closer look at this well-run business.
Motley FoolIs the S&P 500 All You Need to Retire a Millionaire?
In many cases, all it takes is one simple, often-overlooked investment: The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). The S&P 500 is an index that tracks 500 of the largest public U.S. companies by market cap, making it the benchmark for the U.S. stock market. When people refer to the stock market's performance broadly, they're often referring to the S&P 500.
ZacksTractor Supply (TSCO) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know
In the latest trading session, Tractor Supply (TSCO) closed at $211.50, marking a -1.1% move from the previous day.
ZacksAlaska Air Group (ALK) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know
In the latest trading session, Alaska Air Group (ALK) closed at $45.10, marking a -0.04% move from the previous day.
ZacksBaker Hughes (BKR) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know
Baker Hughes (BKR) closed at $27.89 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.39% move from the prior day.
ZacksWestern Alliance (WAL) Gains But Lags Market: What You Should Know
Western Alliance (WAL) closed at $35.52 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.25% move from the prior day.
ZacksUnion Pacific (UNP) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know
Union Pacific (UNP) closed at $193.10 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.06% move from the prior day.
ZacksNokia (NOK) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know
Nokia (NOK) closed at $4.02 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.52% move from the prior day.
ZacksIntuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) Gains But Lags Market: What You Should Know
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) closed the most recent trading day at $306.90, moving +1.03% from the previous trading session.
ZacksQ1 Earnings: Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) Sustain Momentum?
The analysts covering Nvidia (NVDA) are struggling to come up with superlatives to describe the chipmaker's blockbuster quarterly results. Can the AI momentum sustain?
- Financial Times
US stocks hit 9-month high on solid data and debt ceiling hopes
US stocks hit a nine-month high on Friday, propelled by solid economic data and growing investor optimism that a deal on the US debt ceiling will land in the coming days. The S&P 500 closed 1.3 per cent higher, its highest level since mid-August, in a relatively broad rally in which investors scooped up stocks more sensitive to economic growth prospects and spurning traditionally defensive sectors such as utilities, healthcare and consumer staples. The benchmark index added 0.3 per cent in the week, notching its second straight week of gains.
Yahoo FinanceStocks rise as investors await debt deal, AI hype lifts tech: Stock market news today
Stocks were higher on Friday as a wave of AI-related hype pushed the Nasdaq higher and optimism a debt ceiling deal is getting closer in Washington boosted sentiment ahead of a long weekend.
Yahoo Finance VideoEconomic data showing resiliency ahead of summer inflation, hawkish Fed
Infrastructure Capital Advisors CEO Jay Hatfield joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss the expectations on inflation after the latest economic data reported resiliency amid recession fears.
Yahoo Finance VideoStocks rise as lawmakers continue debt ceiling talks to avoid a default
Yahoo Finance markets reporter Jared Blikre examines the stock and treasury market action as the debt limit crisis continues to unfold, while also looking at how the U.S. Treasury is forecasting different scenarios in case of a default.
Yahoo Finance VideoStocks trade higher ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Yahoo Finance Live co-host Seana Smith takes a look at market trends ahead of Friday's closing bell.