Rate cut fails to calm market; Dow sinks 2.9%

The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 785 points, or 2.9%. It had surged 5% a day earlier on hopes for a broader set of stimulus measures.

Stocks slide after Fed rate cut fails to stem market's dread as coronavirus spreads

Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street Tuesday after an emergency interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve failed to reassure markets racked by worries that a fast-spreading virus outbreak could lead to a recession.

NYSE could close trading floor in coronavirus contingency

Fox Business reported that the NYSE is exploring a contingency that would including closing the trading floor.

Worst week for Wall Street since 2008 amid coronavirus fears

U.S. stocks fell sharply in early trading Friday and were on track for their worst week since October 2008 as the spreading coronavirus threatens to derail the global economy.

Dow sinks nearly 1,200 points in record drop as coronavirus worries spread

The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank nearly 1,200 points Thursday, deepening a weeklong global market rout caused by worries that the coronavirus outbreak will wreak havoc on the global economy.

Stocks sink and bonds soar on coronavirus fears

Nervous investors snapped up low-risk U.S. government bonds as fears spread that the novel coronavirus will slow the global economy.

Cruise line stocks plummet over coronavirus fears

he stocks of American Airlines and several cruise lines were among the worst performers in the Standard & Poor’s 500 index Monday, as investors fret that the new coronavirus could take hold outside China and further disrupt international travel.

Stock markets plunge on coronavirus fears

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points on Monday.

Meal-kit pioneer Blue Apron may sell itself; NJ facility to stay open

The struggling meal-kit company Blue Apron is considering selling itself, merging with another company, or selling parts of its business.

Madoff seeks prison release, citing terminal kidney failure

Epic Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff asked a federal judge Wednesday to grant him a “compassionate release” from his 150-year prison sentence, saying he has terminal kidney failure and less than 18 months to live.

Ford profit plunges on slower sales, pension costs

Ford Motor Co.'s profit last year plunged by more than $3.6 billion, weighed down by slowing U.S. sales, the cost of a botched SUV launch and some big pension expenses.

Stocks plunge over virus fears

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slumped more than 600 points Friday as a virus outbreak that originated in China continued to widen, stoking stock investors' worries about the potential global economic fallout.

Dow closes above 29,000 for the first time

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 29,000 points for the first time, just two months after its first close above 28,000.

Casper, online mattress pioneer, files for IPO

Casper, the pioneer of selling mattresses in a box, has filed paperwork with the SEC to take the company public.

Dow hits 29,000 for first time ever

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed above 29,000 for the first time despite the December jobs report falling short of expectations. All three of the major averages were trading in record territory.

Oil prices surge, stocks stumble after US kills Iranian general

Stocks fell broadly on Wall Street and oil prices surged Friday after a U.S military strike killed a top Iranian general in Iraq.

Stocks roar into 2020 after decade of gains

The stock market closed out a decade of furious gains following the crash of 2008.