Dow Jones hits record 50,000 points for first time: What to know
The U.S. stock market roared back Friday, as technology stocks recovered much of their losses from earlier in the week.
The U.S. stock market roared back Friday, as technology stocks recovered much of their losses from earlier in the week.
Texas man pleads guilty in $2.1 million ‘meme stock’ Ponzi scheme
A Mont Belvieu man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to running a $2.1 million "meme stock" Ponzi scheme that defrauded his friends and colleagues.
A Mont Belvieu man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to running a $2.1 million "meme stock" Ponzi scheme that defrauded his friends and colleagues.
Nasdaq to launch new Texas dual listing venue in 2026
Nasdaq is set to launch its own Texas financial exchange as the Lone Star state continues to grow as a national platform for stock trading.
Nasdaq is set to launch its own Texas financial exchange as the Lone Star state continues to grow as a national platform for stock trading.
President Trump suggests easing China tariffs
A dozen Democrat-led states sued the Trump administration to stop its tariff policy saying it's unlawful and has brought chaos to the economy. The lawsuit challenges the president's authority to issue tariffs without going through Congress. The president now says he's looking to cut tariff's on China, but only if they're matched by Beijing.
A dozen Democrat-led states sued the Trump administration to stop its tariff policy saying it's unlawful and has brought chaos to the economy. The lawsuit challenges the president's authority to issue tariffs without going through Congress. The president now says he's looking to cut tariff's on China, but only if they're matched by Beijing.
Trump tariffs: Stock market volatility continues amid rate cut tiff
The ripple effects of President Trump's tariff plan are continuing to be felt by Wall Street. Stocks saw a sharp selloff on Monday with the Dow Jones tumbling 1,000 points. That came as the president repeated his attacks against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, including threats to fire him.
The ripple effects of President Trump's tariff plan are continuing to be felt by Wall Street. Stocks saw a sharp selloff on Monday with the Dow Jones tumbling 1,000 points. That came as the president repeated his attacks against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, including threats to fire him.
Bull market vs. bear market: What's the difference?
With global markets struggling, here’s what to know about bull and bear markets and if it's worth the financial investment in either one.
With global markets struggling, here’s what to know about bull and bear markets and if it's worth the financial investment in either one.
NYSE Texas to be headquartered in Dallas
“Texas is the most powerful economy in the nation, and now we will become the financial capital of America," said Governor Abbott.
“Texas is the most powerful economy in the nation, and now we will become the financial capital of America," said Governor Abbott.
Stocks tumble as Dow, S&P 500 close out worst day since 2022
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 1,033.99 points, or 2.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 fell 3.43% and 3%, respectively. The Dow and S&P 500 closed out their worst day since September 2022.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 1,033.99 points, or 2.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 fell 3.43% and 3%, respectively. The Dow and S&P 500 closed out their worst day since September 2022.
Federal Reserve hints at rate cuts, gives financial boost to consumers
U.S. financial markets finished the week with the strongest results of the year, spurred by the Federal Reserve's suggestion that interest rates could be cut in the new year.
U.S. financial markets finished the week with the strongest results of the year, spurred by the Federal Reserve's suggestion that interest rates could be cut in the new year.
Dow hits 2022 low as markets sell off on recession fears
Stocks tumbled worldwide Friday on more signs the global economy is weakening, just as central banks raise the pressure even more with additional interest rate hikes.
Stocks tumbled worldwide Friday on more signs the global economy is weakening, just as central banks raise the pressure even more with additional interest rate hikes.
What makes a bear market? Wall Street term explained
Wall Street is back in the claws of a bear market amid worries about inflation and higher interest rates. Here are answers to some common questions about bear markets.
Wall Street is back in the claws of a bear market amid worries about inflation and higher interest rates. Here are answers to some common questions about bear markets.
Bitcoin tumbles, a stablecoin plunges in wild week in crypto
Bitcoin tumbled, stablecoins were anything but stable and one of the crypto industry's highest-profile companies lost a third of its market value.
Bitcoin tumbled, stablecoins were anything but stable and one of the crypto industry's highest-profile companies lost a third of its market value.
Stocks sink on new COVID variant; Dow loses 1,000 points
A day after the Stock Market was closed for Thanksgiving, news of a new COVID-19 variant sent stocks falling, with the Dow losing 1,000 points.
A day after the Stock Market was closed for Thanksgiving, news of a new COVID-19 variant sent stocks falling, with the Dow losing 1,000 points.
Rockdale boom: Bitcoin mining companies move to rural Texas town
Rockdale was once home to the largest aluminum plant in the world, run by Alcoa.
Rockdale was once home to the largest aluminum plant in the world, run by Alcoa.
Tech stocks slide as bond yields spike, GameStop soars
Investors turned their focus to another wild surge in GameStop and a handful of other stocks favored by online investors.
Investors turned their focus to another wild surge in GameStop and a handful of other stocks favored by online investors.
CEO defends Robinhood at House committee hearing over GameStop saga
The House Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing Thursday following January’s GameStop saga during which shares soared 1,600% before falling back to Earth.
The House Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing Thursday following January’s GameStop saga during which shares soared 1,600% before falling back to Earth.
Price for one Bitcoin surpasses $50K for first time
The seemingly unstoppable rise of Bitcoin continued Tuesday with the cost of a single unit of the digital currency rising above $50,000 for the first time.
The seemingly unstoppable rise of Bitcoin continued Tuesday with the cost of a single unit of the digital currency rising above $50,000 for the first time.
Silver prices jump in latest stock market frenzy
Investors drove up the price of silver Monday, but who really encouraged the investment?
Investors drove up the price of silver Monday, but who really encouraged the investment?
Some Redditors call #silversqueeze campaign a 'trap,' claim hedge funds behind surge
The rush into silver futures Monday created confusion amid Wall Street chaos, with some retail traders on Reddit calling the surge in commodity prices a “false flag.”
The rush into silver futures Monday created confusion amid Wall Street chaos, with some retail traders on Reddit calling the surge in commodity prices a “false flag.”
Amid GameStop and AMC frenzy, Citron Research discontinues reports on short selling
The investment firm Citron Research has discontinued its practice of providing reports on short selling. Here’s what that means.
The investment firm Citron Research has discontinued its practice of providing reports on short selling. Here’s what that means.