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.

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.

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.

How the government shutdown will impact the economy

The partial shutdown of the federal government could have an economic impact, although it's unlikely to have a significant impact based on past shutdowns.

How the Trump-Musk fallout is crushing Tesla stock

Tesla shares suffered their worst two-day plunge since 2021 amid President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's very-public feud.

Abbott signs business bills as deal on education funding gets closer

A big deal on education funding that includes a teacher pay raise appears to be in the making. On May 14, the Texas governor, lieutenant governor, and house speaker said they are confident a multi-billion dollar package will be passed

Trump says he would ‘absolutely’ sign a congressional stock trading ban

President Trump said he would “absolutely” sign legislation banning members of Congress and their spouses from trading stocks, a move gaining bipartisan momentum.

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.

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.

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.

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.

S&P rallies to record as first half winds down

The benchmark index climbed 0.13% while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 210 points, or 0.61%.

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.

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.

Dow crests 30,000 points on vaccine hopes, Biden transition

The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded above 30,000 points for the first time on Nov. 24 as investors were encouraged by the latest progress on developing coronavirus vaccines and news that the transition of power in the U.S. to President-elect Joe Biden will finally begin.

Stocks surge on Wall Street amid vaccine news, US election outcome

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,500 points, or 5.4%, in early trading Monday and the S&P 500 jumped 3.7% after drugmaker Pfizer said early data show its coronavirus vaccine looks highly effective.

Wall Street rallies again as stocks ride post-2020 election wave

Markets are banking on Tuesday's election leading to split control of Congress, which could mean low tax rates, lighter regulation on businesses and other policies that investors like remain the status quo.

Stocks plunge as COVID-19 cases surge in US

The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.