Standard & Poor's 500 index

US stocks open higher following gains in Asia and Europe

The Dow Jones industrial average rose 147 points, or 0.9 percent, to 16,646 as of 9:35 a.m. Eastern time Wednesday.

The Standard & Poor's 500 index climbed 17 points, or 0.9 percent, to 1,986. The Nasdaq composite rose 46 points, or 1 percent, to 4,857.

Japan's market jumped the most in almost seven years as investors hoped for more stimulus measures. Markets in China and Europe also rose sharply.

US stocks surge, getting a boost from China's rally

     

The Dow Jones industrial average jumped 390 points, or 2.4 percent, to 16,492 Tuesday. That's the Dow's second-biggest gain this year following an even bigger surge two weeks ago.

The Standard & Poor's 500 index climbed 48 points, or 2.5 percent, to 1,969. The Nasdaq composite rose 128 points, or 2.7 percent, to 4,811.

Markets also rose in China and Europe.

Several companies were making big moves following deal news.

US stocks open higher, getting a boost from China's rally

There was also some deal news for investors to focus on. Trading was closed in the U.S. on Monday in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

KEEPING SCORE: The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 30 points, or 1.6 percent, to 1,952 as of 10:03 a.m. Eastern. The Dow Jones industrial average climbed 279 points, or 1.7 percent, to 16,381. The Nasdaq composite gained 88 points, or 1.91 percent, to 4,771.

US stocks drop as mixed jobs report keeps investors guessing

It was the second-worst week for the market so far this year.

The Dow Jones industrial average lost 272 points, or 1.7 percent, to 16,102 Friday. It had been down as much as 348 earlier.

The Standard & Poor's 500 index gave up 29 points, or 1.5 percent, to 1,921. The Nasdaq composite slipped 49 points, or 1.1 percent, to 4,683.

A weak open for US stocks as investors consider job numbers

The Dow Jones industrial average fell 225 points, or 1.4 percent, to 16,157 in the first few minutes of trading Friday.

The Standard & Poor's 500 index gave up 23 points, or 1.2 percent, to 1,927. The Nasdaq composite slipped 52 points, or 1 percent, to 4,682.

The government reported that the unemployment rate fell to a seven-year low in August as employers added a modest 173,000 jobs.

Stocks gain as European central bank says it's ready to act

The Dow Jones industrial average edged up 23 points, or 0.1 percent, to 16,374 Thursday.

The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose two points, also 0.1 percent, to 1,951. The Nasdaq composite slipped 16 points, or 0.4 percent, to 4,733.

European markets rose broadly. The head of the European Central Bank said it's ready to give the region a bigger dose of stimulus should inflation fail to pick up.

Global stocks gain; Europe's central bank promises support

The Dow Jones industrial average increased 68 points, or 0.4 percent, to 16,425 as of 9:35 a.m. Eastern time Thursday.

The Standard & Poor's 500 index climbed nine points, or half a percent, to 1,959. The Nasdaq composite gained 18 points, or 0.4 percent, to 4,769.

China's markets were closed for a holiday, giving investors some temporary relief from following recent sharp swings there.

US stocks close out their worst month in 3 years

Fears about a slowdown in China's economy and concerns about when the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates pushed stocks sharply lower this month. While the market recovered much of the ground it lost, the Standard & Poor's 500 index still finished August down 6.3 percent, its worst showing since May 2012.

The selling started midway through the month after China shocked investors by devaluating its currency. 

US stocks edge down in midday trading after 2-day surge

Stocks fell heavily in the first two days of trading this week on concerns about the health of China's economy. The market then rebounded over the next two days as investors decided the sell-off was overdone.

The Dow Jones industrial average fell 52 points, or 0.3 percent, to 16,595 as of 12:07 p.m. Eastern time Friday.

US stocks surge, snapping 6-day losing streak

While the surge came as a relief to many, Wall Street professionals warned that more rough days lie ahead, in part because of unsettled conditions in China, where signs of an economic slowdown triggered the sell-off that has shaken global markets over the past week.