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Today’s Stock Market: Real-Time Updates & Insights

By aimee yang
Today’s Stock Market: Real-Time Updates & Insights

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on November 22, 2024, in New York City.

NYSE

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 reached new records on Monday. Investors were happy about President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for Treasury secretary.

The Dow went up by 435 points, or 1%. The S&P 500 rose by 0.5%. Both reached all-time highs. The Nasdaq Composite also increased by 0.4%.

More than 80% of S&P 500 stocks went up. The small-cap Russell 2000 jumped over 2%.

Investors like the pick of Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary. They think he will help the stock market.

U.S. markets will be closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving. They will close early on Friday. Trading volume will be light this week.

Investors will look for important economic data on inflation on Wednesday.

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Average/ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ/noun
A level or standard that is typical or usual for a particular group or category.

Investors/ɪnˈvɛstərz/noun
Individuals or organizations that allocate capital with the expectation of a future financial return.

Treasury/ˈtrɛʒ.ər.i/noun
The department responsible for managing a country’s finances including revenue collection and debt issuance.

Economic/ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk/adjective
Relating to the economy or financial matters.

Volume/ˈvɒl.juːm/noun
The amount of trading activity in a market typically represented by the number of shares traded.

Inflation/ɪnˈfleɪ.ʃən/noun
The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises eroding purchasing power.
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What caused the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 to reach new records?
Treasury secretary appointment
Economic data announcement
Market volatility
Political instability
By how much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average go up?
435 points
1.5%
0.4%
2.5%
What percentage did the S&P 500 increase by?
1%
0.5%
2%
0.4%
Which index also saw an increase along with the Dow and S&P 500?
Nasdaq Composite
DAX
FTSE 100
CAC 40
What event will lead to lighter trading volume this week?
Thanksgiving holiday
Earnings reports
Interest rate decision
Trade agreement signing
Which economic data are investors interested in on Wednesday?
Unemployment rate
GDP growth
Inflation
Consumer spending
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 both reached all-time highs.
The small-cap Russell 2000 decreased by 1%.
Scott Bessent is expected to have a positive impact on the stock market as Treasury secretary.
U.S. markets will be open for normal trading hours on Thanksgiving.
Investors are not concerned about trading volume being light this week.
The Thanksgiving holiday will result in early market closure on Friday.
The Dow went up by points.
The S&P 500 rose by .%
More than % of S&P 500 stocks went up.
The small-cap Russell 2000 jumped over %.
Trading volume will be light this week due to the holiday.
Investors will look for important economic data on on Wednesday.
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Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
ON
Accent
Average/ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ/noun
A level or standard that is typical or usual for a particular group or category.
Investors/ɪnˈvɛstərz/noun
Individuals or organizations that allocate capital with the expectation of a future financial return.
Treasury/ˈtrɛʒ.ər.i/noun
The department responsible for managing a country’s finances including revenue collection and debt issuance.
Economic/ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk/adjective
Relating to the economy or financial matters.
Volume/ˈvɒl.juːm/noun
The amount of trading activity in a market typically represented by the number of shares traded.
Inflation/ɪnˈfleɪ.ʃən/noun
The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises eroding purchasing power.
Vocabulary Learning

How much do you know?

What caused the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 to reach new records?
Treasury secretary appointment
Economic data announcement
Market volatility
Political instability
By how much did the Dow Jones Industrial Average go up?
435 points
1.5%
0.4%
2.5%
What percentage did the S&P 500 increase by?
1%
0.5%
2%
0.4%
Which index also saw an increase along with the Dow and S&P 500?
Nasdaq Composite
DAX
FTSE 100
CAC 40
What event will lead to lighter trading volume this week?
Thanksgiving holiday
Earnings reports
Interest rate decision
Trade agreement signing
Which economic data are investors interested in on Wednesday?
Unemployment rate
GDP growth
Inflation
Consumer spending
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 both reached all-time highs.
The small-cap Russell 2000 decreased by 1%.
Scott Bessent is expected to have a positive impact on the stock market as Treasury secretary.
U.S. markets will be open for normal trading hours on Thanksgiving.
Investors are not concerned about trading volume being light this week.
The Thanksgiving holiday will result in early market closure on Friday.
The Dow went up by points.
The S&P 500 rose by .%
More than % of S&P 500 stocks went up.
The small-cap Russell 2000 jumped over %.
Trading volume will be light this week due to the holiday.
Investors will look for important economic data on on Wednesday.
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