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Stock Market News for April 10, 2015 – Zacks Investment Research

Benchmarks posted modest gains on Thursday helped by gains in energy shares due to rise in oil prices. The day’s gains were limited as investors remained concerned about first quarter earnings results. A stronger U.S. dollar may negatively impact multinationals’ earnings results while overall weakness in oil prices will weigh on energy shares. Meanwhile, the first quarter earnings season kicked […]

Stock Market News for April 06, 2015 – April 6, 2015 – Zacks.com

Benchmarks ended the holiday-shortened week on a positive note following encouraging initial claims report. Jobless claims declined to a nine-week low last month. Upbeat report on jobless claims raised hopes among investors for a positive nonfarm payrolls report that was to be released on Friday. Markets were closed on Friday for Good Friday holiday.For a look at the issues currently […]

Stock Market News for March 30, 2015 – Zacks Investment Research

Benchmarks ended the last trading session of the week on a positive note after Fed Chair Janet Yellen said there was a possibility of a gradual hike in interest rates sometime this year. The Nasdaq was boosted by a possible deal between Intel and Altera. Gains in bio-tech stocks also helped the Nasdaq end in positive territory. However, benchmarks reported […]

Stock Market News for March 27, 2015 – Zacks Investment Research

Benchmarks ended in the red for the fourth-straight session after escalating tensions in the Middle-East following an air strike in Yemen dampened investor sentiment. Additionally, the crisis in Yemen drove oil prices higher on Thursday on concerns that it may lead to reduction in oil supply. However, upbeat initial claims data limited some of the day’s losses. The S&P 500 […]

Stock Market News for March 20, 2015 – Zacks Investment Research

Benchmarks finished mostly lower on Thursday after stronger US dollar adversely affected oil and other commodity prices, dragging down energy and material stocks. The U.S dollar rebounded on Thursday after a sharp decline on Wednesday. While the S&P 500 and the Dow ended in negative territory, gains among bio-tech stocks and Facebook helped the Nasdaq close in the green.For a […]

Stock Market News for March 19, 2015 – Zacks Investment Research

Benchmarks ended in the green on Wednesday after FOMC’s policy statement indicated federal funds rate would be raised only gradually. The Federal Reserve’s move to eliminate the “patient” phrase from its guidance indicated the central bank edged a step closer to its much-anticipated first rate hike since 2006. However, the Fed officials downgraded economic growth and inflation projections, signaling it […]

Stock Market News for March 18, 2015 – Zacks Investment Research

Benchmarks finished mostly lower on Tuesday as investors grew jittery ahead of FOMC’s statement regarding rate hike. Investors are looking for clues as to when the Federal Reserve will start hiking rates. The Federal Open Market Committee meeting kicked off on Tuesday. Fed officials are expected to begin the rate hike process by dropping the “patient” phrase. While the S&P […]

Stock Market News for March 12, 2015 – Zacks Investment Research

Markets extended Tuesday’s losses to end in negative territory yesterday as investors remained concerned about the possibility of a mid-year interest rate hike. Moreover, U.S. dollar continued to gain strength against euro and its other rivals. While, the S&P 500 and Dow finished at their lowest level since Feb 2, the Nasdaq declined to its lowest level since Feb 11.For […]

Stock Market News for March 11, 2015 – Zacks Investment Research

Benchmarks suffered huge losses on Tuesday as rate hike fears strengthened the U.S. dollar to a multi-year high against major currencies including the euro. Last week’s strong U.S. job numbers injected fears among investors that the Fed may raise interest rate sooner-than-expected. Moreover, stronger dollar had a negative impact on oil prices yesterday. The blue-chip index witnessed its biggest one-day […]

Stock Market News for March 10, 2015 – Zacks Investment Research

Markets rebounded to the green on the sixth anniversary of the bull market boosted by mergers and acquisition activity, and gains in industrial and technology stocks. Benchmarks started the week on an encouraging note after a dismal Friday, when positive jobs data had sparked fears of a sooner-than-expected rate hike. Investors also found a buying opportunity yesterday, after the sell […]