The Dow Jones index fell by 266 points or 0.7%. And the S&P 500 index lost 0.5%, slipping from record highs. But the Nasdaq index closed little changed. 

The Dow Jones index rose by 16 points or less than 0.1% to record highs. The S&P 500 index rose by 0.2% to record highs. And the Nasdaq index rose by 9 points or 0.1%.

US markets ended at record highs, having recovered from a patchy start. The Dow rose 0.2% to record highs. The S&P 500 rose by 0.5% to record highs & the Nasdaq rose by 0.9%.

The final session of the week saw mixed fortunes for US shares, reflecting the quality of corporate earnings results. The Dow rose 0.2% to record highs, the S&P 500 index fell 0.1% from record highs and the Nasdaq lost 0.8%.

US sharemarkets were mixed on Thursday. The Dow Jones index fell by 6 points or less than 0.1%. The S&P 500 index gained 0.3% to a record closing high. And the Nasdaq index added 94 points or 0.6%

US markets advanced overnight to end around session highs helped by encouraging earnings results. The Dow rose 0.6% to near session highs. The S&P 500 gained 0.7% and the Nasdaq index added 0.7%.

US stocks recovered from early weakness that was inspired by weaker economic news, in addition to rising long term interest rates and higher oil prices. The Dow fell 0.1%, the S&P 500 gained 0.3% and the Nasdaq added 0.8%.

The Dow Jones index rose by 382 points or 1.1%. The S&P 500 index gained 0.8%. And the Nasdaq index added 74 points or 0.5%. Over the week the Dow rose 1.6%; S&P 500 rose 1.8% and the Nasdaq lifted 2.2%.

US & European markets posted solid gains overnight. Participants were relieved to see moderating US producer inflation figures in addition to healthy earnings results from a range of US corporates.

SPI futures have ended overnight trade with a gain of 14pts or 0.2% overnight, pointing to a positive start for the ASX 200 today.

The Dow Jones index fell by 250 points or 0.7%. The S&P 500 index also shed 0.7% and the Nasdaq index dropped 93 points or 0.6%.

US stocks posted declines for the final session of the week in response to weaker than expected employment figures, which delivered the lowest monthly jobs growth this year.

The Dow rose 1%; the S&P 500 gained 0.8% and the Nasdaq jumped 1.1%

US and European markets remained volatile overnight as prices remained hostage to factors ranging from the US debt ceiling to energy prices. US stocks recovered from early lows boosted by hopes US politicians will resolve the borrowing impasse, in the near term at least.

The Dow Jones index rose by 312 points or 1.4%. The S&P 500 index rose 1.1% and the Nasdaq index rose by 178 points or 1.3%.

The Australian sharemarket is set to open lower on Tuesday, following the example set by its US and European peers overnight.

Futures suggest a sizeable deficit for the ASX 200 when trade commences this morning – the expected move lower for local shares at the opening bell comes after US & European markets generally gave up early gains to finish the session in the red.

US stocks were dealt with sternly by sellers overnight as long term interest rates continued to trend higher. The Dow Jones index fell by 569 points or 1.6% after earlier being down 615 points.

There were mixed fortunes for US and European stocks overnight. Europe was mainly higher with the Dax up 0.27% in the aftermath of German elections held at the weekend.

The Dow fell 0.2%, the S&P 500 dropped 0.2% although the Nasdaq index rose 0.1%.

The Dow Jones index rose by 237 points or  0.7%. The S&P 500 index gained 0.9%. And the Nasdaq index added 124 points or 0.8%.

The Dow Jones index fell by 292 points or 0.8%. The S&P 500 index lost 0.6%. And the Nasdaq index lost 68 points or 0.5%.

The Dow Jones index rose by 262 points or 0.8% and the S&P 500 index added 10 points or 0.2%, both snapping a five-day losing streak. But the Nasdaq index lost 10 points or 0.1%.

The S&P 500 index lost 0.8% and the Nasdaq  index fell by 133 points or 0.9%. Over the week, the Dow fell 2.2%; the S&P 500 fell 1.7%; and the Nasdaq lost 1.6%.

The Dow Jones index dropped by 152 points or 0.4%. The S&P 500 index lost 0.5% and the Nasdaq index fell by 38 points or 0.3%.

US and European equity markets traded lower overnight as investors look ahead for the next significant catalyst. US sharemarkets retreated on Wednesday as investors reassessed valuations amid rising economic risks.

US and European stocks generally trended lower over the course of the session overnight as investors considered the prospect of moderating growth as long term interest rates edged higher.

Over the week, the Dow fell by 0.2%, the S&P 500 rose by 0.6% and the Nasdaq gained 1.6%.

Tech stocks rose but bank stocks fell. The Dow Jones index fell by 75 points or 0.2%.

The Dow Jones index rose by 131 points or 0.4%. The S&P 500 index added 0.3% to a record high. And the Nasdaq index rose by 22 points or 0.1% to a record high.

Technology shares outperformed as traders turned defensive on concerns about a potential slowing in job hiring. Apple (+0.5%) shares hit all-time highs. And shares of Netflix (+2.3%), Amazon (+0.2%) and Google-owner Alphabet (+0.4%) all advanced.

The Dow Jones index fell by 39 points or 0.1%. The S&P 500 index fell 0.1% from record highs. And the Nasdaq index lost 7 points or less than 0.1%.

The Dow Jones index fell by 56 points or 0.2%. The S&P 500 index gained 0.4% to record highs. And the Nasdaq index lifted by 136 points or 0.9% to a new record high.

The Dow Jones index lifted by 243 points or 0.7%. The S&P 500 index gained 0.9% to record highs. And the Nasdaq index lifted by 184 points or 1.2% to record highs.

The Dow Jones index fell by 192 points or 0.5%. The S&P 500 index lost 0.6% and the Nasdaq index slid 96 points or 0.6%.

The Dow Jones index rose by 39 points or 0.1%. The S&P 500 index rose by 0.2% to record highs. And the Nasdaq index added 22 points or 0.2%, also closing at a record high.

The Dow Jones index rose by almost 31 points or 0.1%. The S&P 500 index rose by 0.2% to record highs. And the Nasdaq index added 77 points or 0.5%, closing at a record high.

The Dow Jones index rose by 216 points or 0.6% and the S&P 500 index rose by 0.9%. And the Nasdaq index added 228 points or 1.6%, closing at a record high.

The Dow Jones index rose by 226 points or 0.7%. The S&P 500 index rose by 0.8% and the Nasdaq index added 173 points or 1.2%.