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May 20, 2024 at 7:08 PM

Is it too late to join the bull market? Experts weigh in.

The blazing hot stock market seems to set new records just about every day.
May 20, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Traders walk the floor during morning trading at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, May 14, 2024.
May 20, 2024 at 6:54 PM
FILE - Ivan F. Boesky, center, leaves federal court in New York, April 24, 1987 after pleading guilty to one count of violating federal securities laws. Boesky, the flamboyant stock speculator whose cooperation with the government cracked open one of the largest insider trading scandals on Wall Street, has died at the age of 87. (AP Photo/G. Paul Burnett, File)
May 16, 2024 at 8:39 PM

The Dow crosses 40,000 for the first time in history

The Dow is now up about 6% so far this year.
May 16, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on May 16, 2024 in New York City.
May 16, 2024 at 6:25 PM

Dow hits 40,000 for the 1st time

This is a significant and symbolic milestone for the index that tracks 30 of the most valuable publicly traded companies in the U.S.
May 16, 2024 at 6:25 PM
VIDEO: Dow hits 40,000 for the 1st time
May 16, 2024 at 4:30 AM

Stock market today: Wall Street rallies to records after inflation slows

Asian shares are higher after U.S. stocks rallied to records on hopes that inflation is heading back in the right direction
May 16, 2024 at 4:30 AM
Currency traders work near the screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the foreign exchange dealing room of the KEB Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, May 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
May 14, 2024 at 4:38 PM

Meme stocks resurge as ‘Roaring Kitty’ returns to social media.

Shares of GameStop surged more than 70% for the second day in a row.
May 14, 2024 at 4:38 PM
VIDEO: Meme stocks resurge as ‘Roaring Kitty’ returns to social media.
May 14, 2024 at 12:22 AM

Roaring Kitty is back and so are meme stocks. GameStop and AMC surge like it's 2021

The man at the center of the pandemic meme stock craze returned to the social platform X for the first time in three years and sent prices of those stocks surging overnight
May 14, 2024 at 12:22 AM
FILE - In this image from video provided by the House Financial Services Committee, Keith Gill, a GameStop investor, also known in social media forums as Roaring Kitty, testifies during a virtual hearing on GameStop in Washington, Feb. 18, 2021. The man at the center of the meme stock craze during the pandemic returned to the social platform X for the first time in three years Sunday, May 12, 2024, and sent prices of those stocks surging overnight. Keith Gill, better known as “Roaring Kitty” on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, posted an image on Sunday of a man sitting forward in his chair, a meme used by gamers when things are getting serious. (House Financial Services Committee via AP, File)
May 13, 2024 at 6:31 PM

Roaring Kitty is back and so are meme stocks

The man at the center of the pandemic meme stock craze returned to the social platform X for the first time in three years and sent prices of those stocks surging overnight.
May 13, 2024 at 6:31 PM
VIDEO: Roaring Kitty is back and so are meme stocks
1 month ago

Stocks suffer sharpest weekly decline of 2024

Wall Street took a fall amid fears of inflation and rising tensions in the Middle East.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Stocks suffer sharpest weekly decline of 2024
2 months ago

Wall Street hits all-time high

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 both closed at a record high on Thursday.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Wall Street hits all-time high
2 months ago

The stock market has skyrocketed to start 2024. Will it continue?

The S&P 500 has climbed 10% this year.
2 months ago
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during afternoon trading, on March 27, 2024, in New York.
2 months ago

Trump media company, parent of Truth Social, begins trading on Nasdaq

Trading in former President Trump's Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent of Truth Social, began on the Nasdaq Tuesday morning after last week's merger vote.
2 months ago
Former President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a "Get Out The Vote" rally at the Forum River Center, March 9, 2024, in Rome, Ga.
2 months ago

Reddit’s stock market debut

ABC’s Alexis Christoforous shares financial advice on fantasy sports, taxes, credit cards and more.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Reddit’s stock market debut
3 months ago

Nvidia valued at $2 trillion

Chipmaker Nvidia now valued at $2 trillion, Reddit files to go public on the New York Stock Exchange, and a popular video game from the 80's could bring over 7-hundred thousand dollars at auction.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Nvidia valued at $2 trillion
3 months ago

Amazon to replace Walgreens in Dow Jones Industrial Average

Amazon is replacing Walgreens in the Dow Jones Industrial Average next week. This, as Beyond Meat has launched a newer and healthier version of their burger.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Amazon to replace Walgreens in Dow Jones Industrial Average
3 months ago

Stock market has largest single-day drop after a new inflation report

ABC News correspondent Elizabeth Schulze discusses what drives higher-than-expected inflation rates and if the United States can avoid a predicted recession.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Stock market has largest single-day drop after a new inflation report
3 months ago

S&P 500 cracks 5,000 for the first time

ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous examines the record day for Wall Street and the latest inflation numbers that could lead to potential interest rate cuts.
3 months ago
VIDEO: S&P 500 cracks 5,000 for the first time
3 months ago

McDonald's stock drops, CEO promises affordability amid earnings outlook

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski addressed menu price concerns of affordability during the latest earnings call after growth didn't meet expectations.
3 months ago
A McDonald's restaurant sign is seen in San Diego, March 31, 2015.
4 months ago

Dow closes above 38,000 for 1st time, setting record high

The S&P 500 also reached a record high, closing at about 4,850. The tech-heavy Nasdaq inched up to 15,360 by the end of trading on Monday.
4 months ago
The S&P 500 also reached a record high, closing at about 4,850. The tech-heavy Nasdaq inched up to 15,360 by the end of trading on Monday.
4 months ago

Dow closes above 38,000 for 1st time, setting record high

The S&P 500 also reached a record high on Monday.
4 months ago
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Jan. 19, 2024, in New York.
4 months ago

US approved bitcoin ETFs. Are they a good investment?

Bitcoin ETFs promise significant potential gains but also notable risks.
4 months ago
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during morning trading on January 11, 2024 in New York City.
5 months ago

Wall Street jumping to 2024 on a high note

The stock market defied reason as 2023 comes to an end after a year filled with uncertainty including higher interest rates, a banking crisis, and fears of a recession.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Wall Street jumping to 2024 on a high note
5 months ago

Where is the stock market headed in 2024?

Interest rate cuts could rally stocks in 2024 but the measures also pose risks.
5 months ago
The Wall Street entrance to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is seen in New York City, U.S., Nov. 15, 2022.
5 months ago

The stock market is soaring. Will it last?

A Fed announcement this week sent the Dow to a record high.
5 months ago
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during morning trading on December 14, 2023, in New York City.
5 months ago

Dow Jones closes at all-time high for 2nd day in a row

ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze shares the latest news as Wall Street hits new records.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Dow Jones closes at all-time high for 2nd day in a row
5 months ago

Stock market soars after Fed announces interest rate hold

The Dow Jones Industrial average soared 512 points on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve signaled it will cut interest rates three times next year after a historic series of rate hikes.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Stock market soars after Fed announces interest rate hold
6 months ago

A look at members of Congress trading stocks while on the job

Why are some members of Congress successful at investing in the stock market? A group of internet sleuths put these elected officials under the microscope. ABC News’ Jay O’Brien explains.
6 months ago
VIDEO: A look at members of Congress trading stocks while on the job
6 months ago

How did the GameStop stock spike on Wall Street happen?

With GameStop's stock price back down to lower levels, is the rise and fall of GameStop a sign of more chaos to come in the stock market?
6 months ago
With GameStop's stock price back down to lower levels, is the rise and fall of GameStop a sign of more chaos to come in the stock market?
6 months ago

Stock market surges to close out best month in over a year

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged more than 520 points on the final day in November, touching a new high this year.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Stock market surges to close out best month in over a year
6 months ago

Citizen watchdogs eye Congress' 'killing it' approach to stock trading

A senator could vote for an infrastructure bill, then buy stock in concrete. Or they could sit on the Armed Services Committee and trade in defense contractors stock.
6 months ago
President Barack Obama signs the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act, Wednesday, April 4, 2012, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington.
7 months ago

Birkenstock goes public on New York Stock Exchange

Birkenstock took its footwear company public at the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday.
7 months ago
A Birkenstock banner hangs outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York on Oct. 11, 2023, as Birkenstock launches an Initial Public Offering (IPO).
8 months ago

Dow tumbles more than 430 points

The uncertainty in Washington, D.C., caused the Volatility Index to spike on Tuesday to its highest level since May.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Dow tumbles more than 430 points
10 months ago

The stock market has soared this year, but will it last? Experts weigh in

The Nasdaq has climbed roughly 36% this year; while the S&P 500 has jumped 18%.
10 months ago
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on July 12, 2023 in New York City.
10 months ago

AT&T shares sink to lowest level in decades

Plus, Tesla is giving up hundreds of millions of dollars in stock to end a lawsuit.
10 months ago
VIDEO: AT&T shares sink to lowest level in decades
1 year ago

Stock market reacts to debt ceiling deal

ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis shares the economic impact of the proposed deal to raise the nation's debt ceiling.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Stock market reacts to debt ceiling deal
1 year ago

Debt ceiling risks explained as Dow takes another dip

ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze breaks down the U.S. debt limit deal and the impact on the markets before the June 1 deadline.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Debt ceiling risks explained as Dow takes another dip
1 year ago

Debt ceiling talks looms over Wall Street

The showdown in Washington has investors on edge as the Dow dropped 231 points Tuesday.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Debt ceiling talks looms over Wall Street
1 year ago

'It would be a mess': Experts predict stock market panic if US breaches debt ceiling

A debt default could plunge the stock market as much as 45%.
1 year ago
Traders work the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during the opening bell in New York, May 23, 2023.
1 year ago

Wall Street closely watching debt ceiling showdown

ABC News business reporter Alexis Christoforous reports on how the market is reacting to the debt ceiling debate and if there is a backup plan in case a deal can’t be reached before the deadline.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Wall Street closely watching debt ceiling showdown
1 year ago

Stock market reacts to debt ceiling showdown

ABC News business reporter Alexis Christoforous explains the risks people are facing if the country reaches the June 1 deadline.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Stock market reacts to debt ceiling showdown
1 year ago

Why stock prices are rising and what experts say comes next

Stocks have rebounded even as recession worries loom.
1 year ago
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, Apr. 19, 2023.
1 year ago

Stocks fall on banking fears

Concern over the stability of America's banks is still being felt across the U.S. and on Wall Street, one week after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Stocks fall on banking fears
1 year ago

Financial expert breaks down how financial turmoil will impact the average American

ABC News business and economics correspondent Rebecca Jarvis breaks down what consumers can do to help protect their finances amid bank collapses.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Financial expert breaks down how financial turmoil will impact the average American
1 year ago

Bank fears fuel markets

Credit Suisse saw its stock surge this morning after borrowing billions amid concern about its liquidity. ABC’s Lindsay Watts reports on what’s being called a “slow-rolling crisis” in global finance.
1 year ago
VIDEO:  Bank fears fuel markets
1 year ago

Credit Suisse shares soar after aid announced from Swiss Central Bank

Meanwhile, U.S. stocks have dropped in the wake of the recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Credit Suisse shares soar after aid announced from Swiss Central Bank
1 year ago

All eyes on Wall Street as banking system concerns go global

Silicon Valley Bank’s downfall and the government's investigations has made investors rethink their assumptions about banks, including some of the largest lenders.
1 year ago
VIDEO: All eyes on Wall Street as banking system concerns go global
1 year ago

Wall Street Reacts to new inflation report

The report sent the DOW, S&P 500 and NASDAQ tumbling to the end the week as pressure mounts on the Federal Reserve to lower prices.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Wall St Reacts to new inflation report
1 year ago

Dow closes down by 700 points

ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis reports on the worst day for stocks so far in 2023.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Dow closes down by 700 points
1 year ago

'Everybody hates ESG': Here's why ESG investing is controversial.

A divide has emerged over ESG, an investing approach that takes into account social issues.
1 year ago
BlackRock headquarters is shown in New York, on Jan. 13, 2023.
1 year ago

Wall Street rallies after better than expected jobs report

What the new jobs report means for inflation, interest rates and the economy.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Wall Street rallies after better than expected jobs report