Stocks give up gains on oil's sharp reversal

The S&P 500, which was close to exiting its bear market, ended the session modestly lower. 

Dow pops over 1,600 points on coronavirus slowdown, new stimulus hopes

The number of new cases over the weekend in New York City, the U.S.’s epicenter for the virus, rose by 30.4 percent versus last week, down from a 46.1 percent jump the week prior.

Stocks stumble as US coronavirus cases top 200,000

The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 877 points, or 4 percent, in the opening minutes of trading while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell 3.7 percent and 3.08 percent, respectively.

Dow, S&P 500 post worst March since the Great Depression

The Dow, which through Monday had fallen almost 22 percent this year, was on track for its biggest quarterly decline since 1987.

Stocks jump building on best week since 1938

Monday’s advance comes after President Trump on Sunday evening announced the extension of social distancing guidelines through at least April 30.

Dow gains fade as $2T coronavirus pkg. meets Democratic opposition

U.S. equity markets battled higher Wednesday morning after lawmakers struck a deal on a $2 trillion stimulus measure to provide aid to those most severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stocks fall as coronavirus bill fails second vote

U.S. equity markets slid Monday after the Federal Reserve announced "extensive new measures" to support the U.S. economy.

Dow drops more than 900 points, ending worst week since 2008

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 134 points, or 0.7 percent, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose 1.01 percent and 1.6 percent, respectively.

Senators sold stock before steep market losses from virus, report shows

Senate records show that Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burrand his wife sold between roughly $600,000 and $1.7 million in more than 30 separate transactions in late January and mid-February.

Dow reclaims 20K protecting Trump-era gains

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 189 points, reversing a drop of 721 points, or 3.6 percent, shortly after the open. The S&P 500 also posted modest gains.

New York Stock Exchange to close trading floors, fully move to electronic trading

As the novel coronavirus global pandemic widens and worsens, the New York Stock Exchange is closing its iconic trading floor in Manhattan as well as two others and will move to fully electronic trading on Monday, March 23, its operator announced on Wednesday.

U.S. now in recession expected to last until September, UCLA forecasts

The U.S. economy is in a recession expected to last through September, according to a revised forecast released Monday by UCLA that reflects rapid changes brought on by the coronavirus.

Stock futures plunge after Fed takes emergency action

U.S. stock futures fell sharply after the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates and more companies and governments took action over the weekend to shut down European and American society in the face of the growing virus outbreak.

Stocks slide after Fed rate cut fails to stem market's dread as coronavirus spreads

Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street Tuesday after an emergency interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve failed to reassure markets racked by worries that a fast-spreading virus outbreak could lead to a recession.