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FILE - Delegates meet at the Exxon Mobil booth during the LNG2023 conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Exxon Mobil reports their earnings Friday, April 26, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Exxon Mobil profit declines in 1st quarter as natural gas prices fall

Exxon Mobil’s profit declined in its first quarter as natural gas prices fell and industry refining margins dropped.
 
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the opening bell, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Stock market today: Alphabet and Microsoft help Wall Street clinch its best week in nearly 6 months

 
FILE - Former President Donald Trump speaks with construction workers at the construction site of the new JPMorgan Chase headquarters in midtown Manhattan, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)

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A currency trader passes by the screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), left, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the KEB Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, April 26, 2024. Asian shares mostly rose Friday despite worries about the economic outlook and inflation in the U.S. and the rest of the world. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Stock market today: Asian benchmarks mostly climb despite worries about US economy

 
People walk in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Stock market today: Asian benchmarks mostly slide as investors focus on earnings

 

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How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/26/2024

Alphabet and Microsoft led the U.S. stock market to its first winning week in the last four and its biggest weekly gain since November. The S&P 500 rose 1% Friday.
 

Alphabet, Snap rise; Intel, Boyd Gaming fall, Friday, 4/26/2024

Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Friday: Alphabet, Snap rise; Intel, Boyd Gaming fall.
 

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 4/25/2024

Stocks closed lower on worries about a potentially toxic cocktail for financial markets, one where inflation remains stubbornly high but the economy’s growth flags.
 

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 4/24/2024

U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish. The S&P 500 closed little changed Wednesday after a two-day winning streak erased nearly two-thirds of last week’s steep loss.
 

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 4/23/2024

Stocks rallied for a second straight day on Wall Street, softening what’s been a rough April. The S&P 500 added 1.2% Tuesday to pull further out of the hole created by a six-day losing streak.
 
A currency traders walks near the screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at a foreign exchange dealing room in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, April 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Stock market today: Tokyo’s Nikkei leads Asian gains following Wall Street rally

Asian shares have opened higher, led by an over 2% gain in Japan’s Nikkei 225 after U.S. stocks rallied for a second straight day Tuesday, blunting the blow of what’s been a rough April.
 

How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 4/22/2024

U.S. stocks have clawed back some of their losses from last week. The S&P 500 rose 0.9% Monday to recover more than a quarter of last week’s rout.
 
FILE - A person looks at an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm in Tokyo, on April 19, 2024. Asian benchmarks extended gains Tuesday, April 23, after U.S. stocks clawed back a chunk of their losses from the previous week.(AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)

Stock market today: Asian stocks track Wall Street gains ahead of earnings reports

Asian benchmarks extend gains after U.S. stocks claw back some of their losses from last week. The yen weakened further to fresh 34-year lows.
 

How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024

The worst week for big technology stocks since the COVID crash in 2020 dragged Wall Street across the finish line of another losing week.
 
People pass the New York Stock Exchange, right, on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in New York. Global shares are trading mixed after most U.S. stocks slipped on firmer expectations that the Fed is committed to its current rate practices.(AP Photo/Peter Morgan)

Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week

The worst week for big technology stocks since the COVID crash in 2020 dragged Wall Street across the finish line of another losing week.
 

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 4/18/2024

U.S. stock indexes drifted to a mixed close following more reports showing the economy remains stronger than expected. The S&P 500 index fell 0.2% Thursday.
 

Shares of Walmart-backed Ibotta soar on public debut

Shares of Ibotta, a Walmart-backed digital company that offers customers cash-back rewards and rebates on grocery brands ranging from Nestle to Coca-Cola, rose 17% in their Wall Street debut.
 
A police officer rides a bicycle past an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm Friday, April 19, 2024, in Tokyo. Asian markets tumbled Friday, with Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 down more than 3% on heavy selling of semiconductor-related shares.(AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Stock market today: Asian markets sink, with Japan’s Nikkei down 3.5%, as Mideast tensions flare

Asian stocks have tumbled, with Japan’s Nikkei slumping 3.5% on heavy selling of semiconductor-related shares and other market heavyweights.
 

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 4/17/2024

Sinking technology stocks sent Wall Street lower again, and the S&P 500 fell to its fourth straight loss.
 
FILE - A person looks at an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Tokyo. Asian shares advanced on Thursday even after sinking technology stocks sent Wall Street lower in the S&P 500's worse losing streak since the start of the year. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)

Stock market today: Asian shares gain despite Wall Street’s tech-led retreat

Asian shares have advanced even after sinking technology stocks sent Wall Street lower again. U.S. futures were lower, while oil prices gained.
 

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 4/16/2024

Most U.S. stocks slipped as Treasury yields climbed again on rising expectations that interest rates may stay high for a while. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% Tuesday.
 

UnitedHealth Group, Morgan Stanley rise; PNC Financial, Live Nation fall, Tuesday, 4/16/2024

Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Tuesday: UnitedHealth Group, Morgan Stanley rise; PNC Financial, Live Nation fall.
 
Currency traders pass by the screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), left, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the KEB Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Stock market today: Asian benchmarks trade mixed amid expectations for US rates to stay high

Asian shares are trading mixed after most U.S. stocks slipped on rising expectations interest rates may stay high for a while.
 

How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 4/15/2024

U.S. stocks slumped after higher yields in the bond market cranked up the pressure on Wall Street. The S&P 500 fell 1.2% Monday.
 
Cans of Olipop, a soda containing botanicals, plant fibers, and prebiotics, are shown at a Kroger supermarket, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Marietta, Ga. U.S. sales of prebiotic and probiotic drinks more than tripled last year. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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The global market has exploded for drinks that promise to do more than just taste good. So much so that grocery store beverage aisles are starting to look more like pharmacies.
 
A person looks at an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street slump triggered by strong US spending data

Asian shares have skidded following a slump on Wall Street after higher yields in the U.S. bond market cranked up pressure on stocks.
 

How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/12/2024

U.S. stocks fell sharply following a mixed start to earnings reporting season. The S&P 500 sank 1.5% Friday.
 
People pass the Fearless Girl statue outside of the New New York Stock Exchange on Friday, April 12, 2024 in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)

Stock market today: Wall Street falls sharply to close out its worst week since October

U.S. stocks fell sharply following a mixed start to earnings reporting season. The S&P 500 sank 1.5% Friday.
 

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 4/11/2024

Jumps for Big Tech stocks helped U.S. stock indexes claw back much of their slide from the day before, when worries that interest rates may stay high for a while rocked Wall Street.
 
FILE = Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday, March 20, 2024. U.S. markets are far outpacing their global counterparts in 2024, continuing a decades-long trend of strong growth compared with the rest of the world. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle, File)

U.S. stocks soar above global markets, giving investors solid path for growth

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. markets are far outpacing their global counterparts in 2024, continuing a decade-long trend of strong growth compared with the rest of the world.
 
A currency trader watches monitors near the screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), left, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the KEB Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, April 12, 2024. Asia stocks were mostly lower on Friday after gains for Big Tech shares helped U.S. stock indexes claw back much of their slide from the day before. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Stock market today: Asia stocks are mostly lower after Wall St rebound led by Big Tech

Asia stocks are mostly lower after gains for Big Tech shares helped U.S. stock indexes claw back much of their slide from the day before.
 

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 4/10/2024

U.S. stocks fell on worries that what seemed like a blip in the battle to bring down inflation is turning into a trend. The S&P 500 lost 0.9% Wednesday.
 
A photographer takes photos of an electronic board showing Japan's yen and U.S. dollar exchange rate at a securities firm Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed, taking hot US inflation data in stride

Asian shares are mixed after U.S. stocks fell on worries that what seemed like a blip in the battle to bring down inflation is turning into a troubling trend.
 
A cyclist moves past an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

Stock market today: Asian markets are mixed after a slow day on Wall St ahead of US inflation update

Shares are mixed in Asia after U.S. stock indexes held at a near standstill ahead of some potentially market-moving reports.
 

How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 4/8/2024

Stocks drifted to a mixed close after last week’s roller-coaster ride left them shy of their records.
 
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