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July Jobs Report Stuns Wall Street as U.S. Economy Loses 23,000 Jobs
The U.S. labor market delivered a major downside surprise in July, with the economy shedding 23,000 jobs and falling dramatically short of expectations for an 80,000 increase.
Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Leads Gains as Weak July Jobs Report Reshapes Fed Outlook
U.S. stocks moved higher on Friday after a weaker-than-expected July jobs report raised questions surrounding the health of the labor market and expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate move.
Small-Cap Stocks Outperform the S&P 500 as Market Leadership Broadens
Small-cap stocks are one of Wall Street’s strongest trades in 2026, quietly outperforming the S&P 500 and Big Tech. The Russell 2000 recently crossed the 3,000 line for the first time and has gained more than 20% this year, compared with roughly a 13% advance for the S&P 500.
Stock Market Today: Dow Slips as Earnings Keep Investors on Edge Despite Hormuz Optimism
U.S. stocks were mixed on Thursday as investors weighed another full day of corporate earnings against signs of easing tensions in the Middle East.
Eli Lilly Stock Climbs as GLP-1 Demand Fuels Higher Sales Outlook
Eli Lilly (LLY) shares surged on Wednesday after the pharmaceutical giant raised its full-year sales forecast and delivered second-quarter results that beat expectations.
Stock Market Today: Dow Climbs as Hormuz Deal Hopes Lift Stocks While Tech Earnings Draw Mixed Reactions
U.S. stocks were mixed on Wednesday as another wave of corporate earnings reports and signs that geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could continue easing.
Semiconductor Stocks Rally as AI Optimism Returns, Lifting S&P 500 to Record Highs
Semiconductor stocks rebounded on Tuesday, leading a tech rally that pushed the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average to fresh record highs.