U.S. stocks edged lower Friday as some investors grew concerned that President-elect Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief plan could lead to higher taxes. The S&P 500 fell 0.3%, indicating the benchmark index may decline for a second day. The Nasdaq Composite picked up 0.2%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.6%, about 180 points.
Here's what we're watching ahead of Friday's opening bell. --U.S. stock futures edged lower as some investors grew concerned that President-elect Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief plan could lead to higher taxes. Futures tied to the S&P 500 fell 0.4%, putting the benchmark on course to decline for a second day.
Here's what we're watching ahead of Friday's opening bell. --U.S. stock futures edged lower as some investors grew concerned that President-elect Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief plan could lead to higher taxes. Futures tied to the S&P 500 fell 0.4%, putting the benchmark on course to decline for a second day.
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U.S. stock futures slid on Friday, suggesting that the S&P 500 will decline for a second day. Contracts on the S&P 500 edged down 0.4%. Europe stocks also declined Friday after a three-day run of gains.
U.S. stocks edged lower Thursday as investors awaited details of the incoming Biden administration's plans for a fresh coronavirus relief package. President-elect Joe Biden is expected Thursday evening to unveil details on his proposed spending package to support households and businesses. Many investors are counting on additional stimulus to help the economy recoup wide- ranging losses stemming from the coronavirus pandemic and restrictions put in place to fight it.
U.S. stocks edged lower Thursday as investors awaited details of the incoming Biden administration's plans for a fresh coronavirus relief package. The Dow Jones Industrial Average pared earlier gains, falling about 69 points, or 0.2%, to 30992. The S&P 500 dropped 0.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite Index lost 0.1%. President-elect Joe Biden is expected later Thursday to unveil details on his proposed spending package to support households and businesses.
U.S. stocks edged lower Thursday afternoon as investors awaited details of the incoming Biden administration's plans for a fresh coronavirus relief package. The Dow Jones Industrial Average pared earlier gains, falling about 0.1%. The S&P 500 dropped 0.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite hovered around flat.
U.S. stocks climbed Thursday as investors awaited details of the incoming Biden administration's plans for a fresh coronavirus relief package. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 123 points, or 0.4%, to 31184. The S&P 500 added 0.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.5%. President-elect Joe Biden is expected later Thursday to unveil details on his proposed spending package to support households and businesses.
U.S. stocks climbed Thursday as investors awaited details of the incoming Biden administration's plans for a fresh coronavirus relief package. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 103 points, or 0.3%, to 31164 shortly after the opening bell. The S&P 500 added 0.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.3%.
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