Adam Samson Archive

Futures Tick Up Amid Economic Optimism

Published May 08, 2013

Strong economic data from Europe and Asia sent U.S. stock-index futures climbing modestly on Wednesday, suggesting the Dow and S&P could open near record highs.

Dow Closes North of 15K for First Time Ever

Published May 07, 2013

The Dow and broader S&P 500 jumped to fresh all-time highs on Tuesday, with the blue-chip average closing above 15000 for the first time ever, on the back of a strong European session.

Dow, S&P Rally Into Uncharted Territory

Published May 07, 2013

The Dow and S&P continued their climb to new heights on Tuesday on the back of a rally in a key European market.

Stock Futures Follow European Markets Higher

Published May 07, 2013

U.S. stock-index futures ticked up Tuesday, signaling the S&P 500 could extend its climb into record territory, on the back of a strong performance in European markets.

S&P Builds on Record Highs, Dow Slips

Published May 06, 2013

The broad S&P 500 logged a fresh record high Monday in light trading, while the Dow tilted slightly lower, as traders took a breather after a hectic week.

Dow, S&P Tick Up from Record Highs

Published May 06, 2013

The Dow and broader S&P 500 climbed slightly after notching fresh record highs last week.

Dow, S&P Poised to Open Near Record Highs

Published May 06, 2013

U.S. stock-index futures paused on Monday after a rally last week left the Dow and S&P 500 sitting at the highest levels on record.

Stocks Surge, Dow Tops 15K for First Time Ever

Published May 03, 2013

The blue-chip average roared past the 15000 mark for the first time ever as traders cheered data suggesting than labor market is in better condition than previous thought. 

Dow, S&P Log New Records

Published May 03, 2013

Historic Session: A round of data showing the U.S. labor market is faring better than previously thought unleashed the bulls on Wall Street. The Dow zoomed past the 15000 mark for the first time ever, before receding slightly.

Dow Gainers: Caterpillar  |  Alcoa  |  3M  |  United Technologies  |  Boeing

Strong Jobs Data Launch Futures Higher

Published May 03, 2013

U.S. stock-index futures zoomed higher on Friday as traders cheered a round of much stronger-than-expected data on the American labor market.