U.S. stocks end mostly higher, though Dow gives up gains in afternoon trading
U.S. stocks ended mostly higher on Monday, with tech...
U.S. stocks ended mostly higher on Monday, with tech stocks leading gains on resumed enthusiasm around artificial intelligence.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 25.57 points or 0.1% to end at 42,706.56 on Monday, according to Dow Jones Market Data. The index is up 0.4% year to date, logging its best start over the first three trading days of a year since 2021, when it rose 0.7%.
The S&P 500 rose 32.91 points or 0.6% to finish at 5,975.38, sealing back-to-back gains. It is up 1.6% year to date, its best start to a year since 2018, when it rose 1.9%.
The Nasdaq Composite increased 243.30 points or 1.2% to close at 19,864.98, also booking back-to-back gains. The tech-heavy index is up 2.9% year to date, its best start to a year since 2009, when it rose 4.8%.
Breaking news: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada set to step down as party leader
Justin Trudeau, who has led the country for nearly a decade, is giving up leadership of the Liberal party....
Justin Trudeau, who has led the country for nearly a decade, is giving up leadership of the Liberal party. He said he would remain in both roles until his replacement has been chosen through a party election.
Heightened uncertainty, resilient oil and natural gas markets, surging...
Heightened uncertainty, resilient oil and natural gas markets, surging AI-driven power consumption and peak global gasoline demand are just some of the trends expected to shape the global energy landscape this year, according to S&P Global's 2025 Energy Outlook. "How governments, companies, and consumers react to uncertainty and emerging trends will be crucial for 2025 outcomes and will also serve as a key signpost for the success of the energy transition and meeting decarbonization goals," said S&P Global Commodity Insights Head of Future Energy Pathways Dan Klein.
☃️ First major storm of the year barrels toward 60 million Americans
Children from Kansas City to Washington, DC, may be enjoying a snow day...
Children from Kansas City to Washington, DC, may be enjoying a snow day today as severe winter weather conditions are forecast for 30 states. A polar vortex is threatening to dump heavy snow and ice from the Plains to the mid-Atlantic. Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri declared a state of emergency. Over 3,000 flights have been canceled, and United, Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines are waiving change fees. The National Weather Service warned the Central US to expect “dangerous or impossible driving conditions and widespread closures.”
CES 2025 kicks off on Tuesday. Las Vegas will be the...
CES 2025 kicks off on Tuesday. Las Vegas will be the center of the tech world for four days with the start of the world’s largest consumer tech trade show. AI will be the star of the show, of course: Expect to see AI integrated into everything from TVs to phones to toothbrushes. But be wary of the hype, as one of the darlings of last year’s CES was Humane’s AI Pin, which flopped nearly as hard as Juicero. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, the face of the AI revolution, is scheduled to give a keynote address to open the conference.
NFL playoffs are set. The opening weekend of the NFL playoffs will feature six games across three days and won’t involve the Cowboys or Aaron Rodgers. Saturday’s slate has Chargers vs. Texans at 4:30pm on CBS and Steelers vs Ravens at 8pm on Prime Video. Sunday’s tripleheader schedule features the Broncos playing the Bills at 1pm on CBS, the Packers visiting the Eagles at 4:30pm on Fox, and the Commanders taking on the Bucs at 8pm on NBC. Wild card weekend concludes with the Vikings battling it out with the Rams at 8pm on ESPN.
The College Football Playoff semifinals are Thursday and Friday. Notre Dame will face Penn State in the Orange Bowl on Thursday, and Texas will take on Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl the following night.
