U.S. stocks closed slightly higher on Thursday as data showing a fall in consumer prices in December bolstered expectations of less aggressive interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
U.S. stocks were higher in late afternoon trading Thursday as data showing a fall in consumer prices in December bolstered expectations of less aggressive interest rate hikes.
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U.S. stocks ended up sharply on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gaining more than 1% each as investors were optimistic ahead of an inflation report that could give the Federal Reserve room to dial back on its aggressive interest rate hikes.
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Google parent Alphabet on Wednesday gave a preview of its argument against a U.S. government antitrust lawsuit against it in a redacted version of its motion to toss out the lawsuit.
What happened
Shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) were rallying above the market today, reaching gains as high as 2.5% before reverting to a 2.2% gain as of 1:28 p.m. EST.
Investors poured billions of dollars into dividend paying stocks and ETFs last year as these companies usually weather market downturns better than others. They may grow their payouts and realize capital appreciation and can therefore provide some inflation protection ove
What happened
Shares of customer relationship management software giant Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) slumped in early trading Wednesday, losing 1.8% of its share price through 10 a.m. ET.