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U.S. stocks rose in early Thursday trading, rebounding from the previous session’s Fed-driven selloff as falling oil prices and optimism surrounding the Iran peace deal boosted investor sentiment.

US stocks (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) ended Wednesday's session in negative territory after Federal Reserve officials unanimously voted to hold interest rates at their June FOMC meeting today, while also forecasting at least one possible rate hike ahead. Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre breaks down the trading day's market reactions to the Fed's big decision. This was Kevin Warsh's first FOMC meeting he presided over as the new chairman of the Fed.

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index wavered Wednesday ahead of the Fed's decision and Fed Chair Warsh's comments. SpaceX stock rallied.

US stocks look set for a cautious start on Wednesday as investors await the first Federal Reserve interest rate decision under new chair Kevin Warsh, with the focus less on the immediate policy outcome and more on the route forward. Futures point to a flat open for the Dow Jones and S&P...

These five stocks are positioned to benefit from persistent inflation, elevated interest rates, and strong nominal economic growth.

Caterpillar announced an 8% dividend hike after Wednesday's close, extending its streak of dividend increases to 32 years. CAT stock led Dow Jones Industrial Average winners early Thursday, rebounding from a key support level after suffering its sharpest loss since April 3, 2025, the day after President Donald Trump unveiled "Liberation Day" tariffs. Caterpillar is among 69 members of the S&P 500 that have increased dividends every year for the last 25 years.

The stock market unwind dinged even the Dow on Wednesday after consumer price inflation met expectations and oil prices jumped. The blue-chip index fell 953 points, or 1.9%. “Tech is taking it on the chin again (now 2 out of the last 3 days) as people continue to de‑risk AI exposure across the board,” writes Mizuho’s Daniel O’Regan.

US stocks were set to open lower on Wednesday, but investors gained a little confidence from fresh inflation data ahead of the opening bell, while there were conflicting Middle East messages that pushed oil prices higher. Futures pointed to a weaker start on Wall Street, with the Dow Jones,...

US stocks (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) sink in Friday trading, the Nasdaq Composite leading losses and closing over 1,100 points lower (4.18%). The market is reacting to May's overwhelmingly positive labor data — 172,000 jobs added the US economy vs. estimates of 88,000 — raising investor concerns that the Federal Reserve may be inclined to hike interest rates. Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre breaks down the day's biggest market moves.

Caterpillar stock rallies as Trump cuts Section 232 tariffs on its core products. But is there any further upside left in CAT shares?

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Deere and heavy machinery stocks continued to rally on Wednesday after the White House announced lower metal tariffs on imported farm and industrial machinery. Deere stock popped further above a key technical level. In a proclamation on Monday, President Donald Trump moved to reduce tariffs on agricultural equipment, like combines and harvesters, from 25% to 15%.

The stock market hit new highs amid a win streak. AI and metals led while Google tested support. Palo Alto jumped late on earnings.

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Wall Street stocks are expected to go into reverse on Thursday as optimism about the ceasefire in the Gulf and a potential US-Iran peace deal became increasingly strained. Futures for the tech-laded Nasdaq were tipped to lead the decline, down 0.5%, while S&P 500 and Dow Jones futures...

Deere prepares to report earnings for its fiscal second quarter on Thursday. Elevated inflation, tariffs and the Iran war have put the agricultural economy under further strain. Both Deere and Caterpillar have emerged as AI infrastructure providers.

US stocks have been predicted to start Monday trading in the red, as they ended last week, with investors continuing to worry about rising bond yields, stubborn inflation and the economic fallout from higher oil prices. Dow Jones futures were down around 262 points or 0.4%, while S&P 500...

8.45am: US CPI rises to three-year high US inflation last month was the highest in three years, due to rising energy, housing and food prices. The US consumer price index was up 3.8% year on year in April, up from 3.26% the month before. Month-on-month, CPI increased 0.6%, easing from...