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Dow Jones Sheds 129 Points as Tech Leaders, Nasdaq SurgePhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Metal fabrication, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Michael Light: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/138548fd-aba2-4b3e-b9ee-93725b372952.png
Dow Jones Sheds 129 Points as Tech Leaders, Nasdaq Surge

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gave up 129 points, but it could have been a lot worse with the Dow falling as much as 600 points at one point earlier today. There didn't seem to be anything new

Here's Why The Trade Desk Stock Fell Nearly 20% in June
Here's Why The Trade Desk Stock Fell Nearly 20% in June

Shares of The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) fell 19.5% in June, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Not much specific to the company happened during the month. However, it seems

Why Unity Software Stock Rocketed Over 12% Higher TodayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Marc Adamus: https://img.theapi.app/temp/012f8213-0bd1-4831-98f2-6d5fae956d6a.png
Why Unity Software Stock Rocketed Over 12% Higher Today

Shares of 3D content-creation platform Unity Software (NYSE: U) soared 12.9% higher today as of market close. It was a fantastic day of market outperformance, given that the S&P 500 Index was up

Why Micron Technology Rocketed Higher Today
Why Micron Technology Rocketed Higher Today

Shares of memory and storage producer Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) rose today, up 5.8% as of 3:54 p.m. ET. The move higher was certainly a bit of a surprise, given that Micron guided to a severe

Here's Why Coinbase Stock Fell 81% in the First Half of 2022
Here's Why Coinbase Stock Fell 81% in the First Half of 2022

Shares of the large crypto exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) plummeted more than 81% in the first six months of 2022, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The main reasons

Why Salesforce Stock Rallied Over 2% TodayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Software company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Marc Adamus: https://img.theapi.app/temp/9d624ad0-0157-4808-b12c-caf136345180.png
Why Salesforce Stock Rallied Over 2% Today

Shares of "digital transformation" software leader Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) were up 2.3% today as of 12:55 p.m. ET. That compares with a flat day for the S&P 500 index and a 1.7% gain for the Nasdaq

Here's Why Raytheon Stock Climbed 11.7% in the First Half of 2022Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Investment company, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/81ff9992-3b90-4de2-ac95-7385f4698b55.png
Here's Why Raytheon Stock Climbed 11.7% in the First Half of 2022

When commercial aerospace giant United Technologies combined with defense specialist Raytheon in April 2020, the rationale for the deal was that the two companies together would be less vulnerable

Why Faraday Future Stock Rocketed 50% TodayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Auto parts supplier, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-XjwbnkgTrFCFx6Y3gLbqZBCj.png?st=2023-05-13T09%3A21%3A52Z&se=2023-05-13T11%3A21%3A52Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-13T06%3A55%3A39Z&ske=2023-05-14T06%3A55%3A39Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=wJlbn/o%2BieTjclaQNRsJc%2BDDZieC0UCS6BPi5tapxAA%3D
Why Faraday Future Stock Rocketed 50% Today

Shares of California-based electric vehicle (EV) company Faraday Future Intelligent Electric (NASDAQ: FFIE) soared as much as 80% today before the gains faded to 52% as of 3:52 p.m. ET. The stock

Why Oil Stocks Are Tumbling TodayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Coal company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by David Maisel: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/2a011bdc-adca-4de9-8457-d868b31178cf.png
Why Oil Stocks Are Tumbling Today

Oil prices plummeted today. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the primary U.S. oil price benchmark, tumbled 9.2% to close at $98.45 a barrel, its lowest price since May 11. Meanwhile, the global oil

Here's Why PayPal Stock Fell 18% in June
Here's Why PayPal Stock Fell 18% in June

Shares of PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) fell 18% in June, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock's movements completely correlated with the moves of other

Why Spirit Airlines Was Able to Gain Altitude in the First Half of 2022
Why Spirit Airlines Was Able to Gain Altitude in the First Half of 2022

Airlines were among the casualties in a dismal first half of the year for stocks, but Spirit Airlines was a noticeable exception. Shares of Spirit were up 9.1% in the first six months of 2022

Here's Why Citigroup Fell 24% in the First Half of 2022Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Private equity firm, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.theapi.app/temp/6a5872d8-cc25-46f8-b436-bf3db1953908.png
Here's Why Citigroup Fell 24% in the First Half of 2022

Shares of Citigroup (NYSE: C) fell nearly 24% during the first six months of 2022, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The bank struggled along with the broader sector but

Why Occidental Petroleum, Devon Energy, and Core Laboratories Plunged Today
Why Occidental Petroleum, Devon Energy, and Core Laboratories Plunged Today

Shares of Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY), Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN), and Core Laboratories (NYSE: CLB) fell hard on Tuesday, plunging 4.2%, 7.1%, and 8.1%, respectively, as of 2:38 p.m. ET.

There

Why Shares in Freeport-McMoRan Slumped Again TodayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Gold mine, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/94faf2bd-99c1-4ea6-b55d-fdcab23c3865.png
Why Shares in Freeport-McMoRan Slumped Again Today

Shares in copper miner Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX) declined 6.5% by midday ET Tuesday. The move comes as part of a broader market sell-off in stocks and a decline in the miner's essential

Here's Why Upstart Stock Plunged 37% in June
Here's Why Upstart Stock Plunged 37% in June

Shares of Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ: UPST) plunged 37.3% in June, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. During the month, special regulatory waivers for the company were

Why Ford Stock Is Falling Today
Why Ford Stock Is Falling Today

Shares of Ford (NYSE: F) were falling today after the company reported second-quarter vehicle-sales results. While vehicle sales increased 1.8% over the period to 483,688, they fell far short of

Why Boeing Shares Are Down TodayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Aerospace components, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/3938f51e-9b01-45a9-aed1-ff9d047063fc.png
Why Boeing Shares Are Down Today

Boeing's (NYSE: BA) top competitor has secured a massive new commercial order from China worth an estimated $37 billion, a deal that highlights the U.S. aerospace manufacturer's difficulties selling

Why Nio Shares Dropped Early TodayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Car rental company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Edward Burtynsky: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-C39HK7mRtkD4E8dIGhNKdJKJ.png?st=2023-05-14T13%3A30%3A04Z&se=2023-05-14T15%3A30%3A04Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-13T20%3A57%3A44Z&ske=2023-05-14T20%3A57%3A44Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=c7kEiWtHt1KibrlL7jP9uEmEuV%2BuAnv1nRBACXoedSk%3D
Why Nio Shares Dropped Early Today

Shares of Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) maker Nio (NYSE: NIO) dropped nearly 5% in early trading today. They have since recovered, but the concern that caused the decline remains. As of 1:45 p.m

Public Company Acquisition News and Rumors Worth Talking About
Public Company Acquisition News and Rumors Worth Talking About

In this podcast, Motley Fool analysts Deidre Woollard and Jason Moser discuss:

Plus, Motley Fool host Alison Southwick and Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp continue their series on past

Why Airline Stocks Are Falling Today
Why Airline Stocks Are Falling Today

The airlines mostly avoided the nightmare cancellation scenario over the holiday weekend, but investors are in no mood to celebrate. Shares of United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ: UAL), Delta Air Lines

Why Roblox Stock Was Higher During a Down Day for the Markets
Why Roblox Stock Was Higher During a Down Day for the Markets

Shares of Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) were up 9.7% as of 12:06 p.m. ET on Tuesday. It's notable that other video game stocks were also trading higher. Electronic Arts and Take-Two Interactive were slightly

Why Bluebird Bio Stock Is Flying Today
Why Bluebird Bio Stock Is Flying Today

Bluebird Bio's (NASDAQ: BLUE) stock motored upward above 24% amid an unusually high volume of trading before pulling back to around 13.3% by noon on Tuesday, likely as a result of a short squeeze

Stock Market Loss in 2022? Don't Sweat it -- This Tax Strategy Should Help!
Stock Market Loss in 2022? Don't Sweat it -- This Tax Strategy Should Help!

Although the goal of investing is to make money, the cards won't always line up in your favor.

Take 2022 for example. The stock market has been on a wild rollercoaster ride, and investors have seen

Why Brookfield Infrastructure Stock Tanked 5% Today
Why Brookfield Infrastructure Stock Tanked 5% Today

Units of infrastructure holding operation Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (NYSE: BIP) and the companion-stock Brookfield Infrastructure Corp (NYSE: BIPC) were getting hit hard today. Units of

Why MongoDB, CrowdStrike, and Datadog Are Rocketing Higher on a Down Day for the Markets
Why MongoDB, CrowdStrike, and Datadog Are Rocketing Higher on a Down Day for the Markets

Shares of MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB), CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ: CRWD), and Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) were rising strongly on Tuesday, up 9.8%, 2%, and 5.1%, respectively, as of 12:48 p.m. ET. The gains