Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on November 12, 2024 in New York City.
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On Tuesday, the Nasdaq went up. This was because Nvidia shares rose. Investors were worried about the growing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
The Dow Jones fell 230 points, or 0.5%. The S&P 500 was down 0.1%. The Nasdaq went up 0.2%. Many people bought Treasurys for safety, which lowered yields. Gold prices also increased.
President Putin of Russia warned the U.S. about nuclear weapons. He said tensions are rising after Ukraine attacked Russia.
Walmart did well. Its shares rose 3% after it reported strong earnings and raised its outlook.
The market had mixed results. The Nasdaq went up after four losses. The Dow fell for three days in a row.
Vocabulary List:
- Investors /ɪnˈvɛstərz/ (noun): Individuals or entities that allocate capital with the expectation of a future financial return.
- Tensions /ˈtɛn.ʃənz/ (noun): The state of being strained or the balance of conflict between entities.
- Outlook /ˈaʊt.lʊk/ (noun): A future prediction or expectation about a situation or market.
- Earnings /ˈɜrnɪŋz/ (noun): Money obtained in return for labor or services.
- Yields /jiːldz/ (noun): The returns on an investment expressed as a percentage of the amount invested.
- Conflict /ˈkɒnflɪkt/ (noun): A serious disagreement or argument often lasting for a long time.
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