Global stocks press pause, gold hits 3-mth high on inflation concerns

Global shares hit the pause button and gold briefly crested a three-month high as surging COVID-19 cases in some Asian countries and inflation pressures tempered demand for riskier assets. Markets have been skittish in recent weeks as bumper supplies of central bank stimulus and rising prices in the United States and other countries fuel concerns […]

The battle for the future of the US economy is being led by technology stocks!

The Nasdaq 100 Index outperformed, and the Stoxx 600 Index gained more than 1%, with technology stocks leading the way after a decline. Stockholders appeared to shake off inflation concerns that had frightened markets as new signs of skyrocketing inflation emerged. A commodity index hit a two-year high as copper prices surpassed $10,000 per tonne […]

S&P 500 ends at record high as Wall Street rises

(Reuters) – Wall Street climbed on Monday, with the S&P 500 closing at a record high, as investors awaited cues from the Federal Reserve this week amid caution over rising borrowing costs spurred by massive fiscal stimulus.

US STOCKS-Dow notches fifth straight record high

* Ulta Beauty slumps as revenue forecast disappoints * Benchmark 10-year bond yield hits one-year high * The Nasdaq and S&P 500 post best week in five (Adds 4 p.m. close) NEW YORK, March 12 (Reuters) – The blue-chip Dow powered to its fifth consecutive record high on Friday as investors bought shares that should […]