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The article states that the U.S. stock index the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost nearly 400 points during trading on January 15, 2016 amid falling oil prices, declining Chinese stocks, and disappointing U.S. economic data.

The article states that the stock index the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined nearly ten percent from its late 2015 peak during trading on January 14, 2016, amid investor concerns about the global economy and the falling price of oil. According to the article, the Dow was nearing what traders call correction territory, and the stock indexes the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 and the Nasdaq Composite had already gone into correction territory in January 2016.

The article states that shares of U.S. auto makers General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. and U.S. car dealership operator AutoNation Inc. were declining as of early January 2016 despite a record number of car sales in 2015, due in part to investor worries concerning rising U.S. interest rates negatively impacting auto finance.

The article states that the stock index the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by over 1,000 points during the first full week of trading of January 2016, and that the stock index the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 declined by six percent, and the stock index the Nasdaq Composite declined by 7.3 percent for the same period. It examines lessening enthusiasm for the global economic outlook as a result of volatility in the Chinese stock markets.

The article states that the stock index the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index enjoyed an increase of 18 percent from its September 2015 low to the end of 2015, spurred by an increase in the price of stock in biotechnology firms such as Celgene Corp., Gilead Sciences, Inc., and Biogen Inc. The article presents comments from investment firm Oak Ridge Investments chief investment officer David Klaskin.

The article states that shares of stock in energy companies listed on the stock exchange the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 increased 4.2 percent following trading on December 23, 2015. According to the article, the stock index the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.1 percent, the S&P 500 gained 1.2 percent, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.9 percent after trading on December 23, 2015. The article also states that U.S. oil prices rose 3.8 percent on December 23, 2015.

The article states that the U.S. stock index the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.9 percent, the U.S. stock index the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 gained 1.1 percent, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.9 percent following trading on December 15, 2015, the largest single-day gains since December 4, 2015. According to the article, energy firms such as Transocean and Exxon Mobil saw stock price increases, as did financial services firms Goldman Sachs Group, Wells Fargo & Co., and BlackRock.

The article describes significant shifts in the the price of oil, stocks, and junk-bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs) prior to a scheduled meeting of the U.S. central bank the Federal Reserve (Fed) in mid-December 2015 during which the Fed was expected to raise interest rates. The article presents comments from financial services firm JonesTrading managing director Tom Carter.

The article discusses investor preparations for volatility in stock markets heading into October 2015. According to the article, the stock index the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.5 percent following trading on September 30, 2015. The article states that investors and analysts were concerned about declining second quarter corporate earnings and tight financing conditions in corporate-bond markets. According to the article, the stock indexes the Dow, the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500, and the Nasdaq Composite Index declined during the third quarter of 2015.

The article states that the stock index the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 140 points following trading on September 16, 2015, as expectations among investors that the U.S. central bank the Federal Reserve (Fed) would increase interest-rates began to fade. The article also states that the stock indexes the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 and the Nasdaq Composite Index made gains during the week beginning September 14, 2015. The article presents comments from financial services firm J.P. Morgan Private Bank equity portfolio manager Jack Caffrey.

The article states that volatility in financial markets during August 2015 and early September 2015 negatively impacted bank stocks. According to the article, the index the KBW Nasdaq Bank Index of large U.S. commercial banks declined by 11 percent in late Summer 2015, and investors removed a net amount of $287.5 million from the fund the SPDR S&P Bank Exchange-Traded Fund in August 2015. The article states that shares of stock in the banks J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Wells Fargo & Co., and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. fell during August 2015.

The article states that the U.S. stock index the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 6.6 percent in August 2015, and that it declined 0.7 percent at the end of trading on August 31, 2015. According to the article, the stock index the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 fell 0.8 percent and the stock index the Nasdaq Composite declined 1.1 percent on August 31. It also states that the European stock index the Stoxx Europe 600 fell 8.5 percent during August. The article also discusses sluggish economic growth in emerging markets.

The article argues that the significant fluctuation of stock markets during trading on August 24, 2015, exposed flaws in the architecture of U.S. markets. According to the article, several traders had difficulty exchanging exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other assets marketed as easy to trade. The article states that trading halts in futures associated with the stock index the Standard & Poor's (S&O) 500 made it difficult for investors to receive consistent prices, and the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) was not published until late in the morning on August 24.

The article discusses a decline in the price of stocks in several major mass media companies in the stock index the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 such as Discovery Communications Inc., Time Warner Inc., and Viacom Inc. The article states that the companies lost 8.6 percent of their share prices in August 2015. The article discusses the strength of streaming-media services such as Netflix Inc. The article presents comments from the fund Eaton Vance Focused Growth Opportunities portfolio manager Yana Barton.

The article discusses a significant increase in the stock prices of several U.S. cybersecurity firms such as Palo Alto Networks Inc., CyberArk Software Ltd., and Infoblox Inc. and the potential drawbacks to such increases as of mid-2015. According to the article, cybersecurity firms benefited from spending by governments and private companies on cybersecurity. The article also discusses increases in the stock index the Nasdaq Composite Index and the PureFunds ISE Cyber Security Exchange-Traded Fund.

The article states that stock in health-care companies listed in the stock index the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 rose 26 percent between mid-2014 and mid-2015. According to the article, strong earnings and revenue helped increase prices, in addition to buyout bids such as that of U.S. health insurer Anthem Inc.'s bid for U.S. health insurer Cigna Corp. The article presents comments from financial services firm Al Frank Asset Management chief investment officer John Buckingham.

The article states that the stock exchange the Nasdaq Composite Index rose to a record level of 5132.95 on June 18, 2015, due to a surge in the price of shares in biotechnology companies such as BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Celgene, and Gilead Sciences. The article also states that the stock indexes the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 180.10 points and the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 gained 20.80 points following trading on June 18, 2015.

The article discusses U.S. stock market results for March 25, 2015. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite index fell 1.62% and 2.37%, respectively. A report on weaker-than-expected orders for durable goods is said to have been among factors influencing investors. Companies in the biotechnology sector were notably bad performers, with Gilead Sciences falling 1.5% and Celgene losing 4.2%.

The article discuses financial market results for March 16, 2015. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq Composite Index, and Standard & Poor's 500 index all rose 1.19% or more, while the euro gained 0.7% against the U.S. dollar. Additional commentary is presented about how expectations among investors for an interest-rate hike from the U.S. Federal Reserve has affected securities prices.

The article considers the growth and share-price appreciation of consumer electronics company Apple Inc. Since the year 2000 when few stock analysts were recommending Apple shares, the company has grown its profitability 100-fold on the way to becoming the company with the world's highest stock market valuation. Additional information is presented about the subsequent performance of selected stocks including software maker Microsoft Corp. that were highly regarded in 2000.

The article discusses reduced stock-price volatility and lower stock-trading volume during February 2015. Lower volatility has reduced opportunities for profitable trading at large securities firms, but has also provided a respite for long-term investors and fund managers. Randy Bateman of fund manager Huntington Funds says some portfolio managers are buying insurance against an increase in volatility in the form of stock options and index options.

The article discusses a recent drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average stock index, focusing conditions leading to an uneven stock market. Topics include stock-price swings, weak corporate earnings, and prices in the markets for energy (oil) and currency; the S&P 500 index; and investors' concerns over the U.S. Federal Reserve's anticipated increase in interest rates.

The article discusses a decline in stock prices on January 14, 2014. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.1%, with Great Britain's FTSE 100 index and Japan's Nikkei Stock Average losing 2.3% and 1.7%, respectively. Factors said to be influencing investors included fears about deflation in the eurozone and a drop in U.S. retail sales.

The article discusses expectations among investors for volatile stock prices in 2015. The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index (VIX) averaged 14.2 during 2014, but on January 12, 2015 closed at 19.60. Factors driving volatility include declining oil prices, a potential hike in interest rates by the U.S. Federal Reserve, and concerns about economic growth in Europe.

The article discusses U.S. stock market results for December 5, 2014. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 58.69 points, while the Nasdaq Composite Index and Standard & Poor's 500 index added 11.32 and 3.45 points, respectively. Joe Spinelli of Deutsche Bank said positive reports on the U.S. economy including a strong jobs report make it more likely a rally in stock prices will continue to the end of the year.

The article discusses the economic conditions of U.S. stocks and speculates on their performance for the month of December. Topics include details on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the effect of U.S. labor markets and oil prices on consumers' attitudes and behavior, and details on the performance of the Standard and Poor's (S&P) 500 index in November.

The article discusses concerns among investors about slowing revenue growth at corporations. Although earnings for companies in the Standard & Poor's 500 index are expected to show healthy growth for the third quarter of 2014, in some instances that has been the result of cost cuts rather than increased sales. Share prices for car maker General Motors Co. and cosmetics seller Avon Products Inc. fell after both firms reported better-than-expected earnings but weak sales growth.

The article discusses U.S. financial market results for November 5, 2014. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 11.69 points and the Standard & Poor's 500 index added 11.47 points. Doug Crofton of securities firm Bank of America Merrill Lynch said investors were buying shares in medical technology and other sectors they believe will benefit from the Republican Party's strong results in the November 4, 2014 elections.

The article discusses U.S. stock market results for October 23, 2014. The Standard & Poor's 500 index, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite Index all rose by 1.23% or more. Investors were said to be encouraged by corporate earnings reports for the third quarter of 2014 that have turned out better than expected.

The article discusses U.S. stock market results for October 21, 2014. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 215.14 points, while the Nasdaq Composite Index and Standard & poor's 500 index added 103.40 and 37.27 points, respectively. The Nasdaq was aided by gains in consumer-electronics producer Apple Inc. following a strong quarterly earnings report.

The article discusses developments in the U.S. stock markets, focusing on a decline in the stock prices of technology firms and small companies in advance of an upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve meeting. Topics include the potential for increases in interest rates, other factors in cautious trading trends such as the referendum on Scottish independence, and the performance of stock indexes such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500.

The article discusses U.S. stock market results for August 5, 2014. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 0.84% and 0.97%, respectively, while the Nasdaq Composite Index sustained a 0.71% loss. Larry Peruzzi of financial-services firm Cabrera Capital Markets said investors were anxious and apt to quickly sell stocks.

The article discusses U.S. stock market results for July 1, 2014. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Standard Poor's 500 index finished at record highs of 16956.07 and 1973.32, respectively, while the Nasdaq Composite Index gained 50.47 points to finish at 4458.65. Joseph Spinelli of banking company Deutsche Bank AG said stock prices were likely to continue moving higher absent any economic or political crisis.

The article reports on decrease in the U.S. stock prices after sustained increases since mid-February 2016 in the U.S. stock market. Topics discussed include advancement in S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average; recovery in petroleum prices resulted in increase in junk bonds; and ease of fears regarding a possibility of the U.S. recession. Other topics include decrease in Japanese government bond yield; and decrease in Nasdaq Composite.

The article reports that stocks have declined worldwide as investors sold energy and mining company shares as of December 9, 2015 due to various factors including oversupply and waning demand, highlighting the performance of several stocks.

The article reports on the decrease in stocks of health care industry of the U.S.

The article reports on the performance of stock prices and mentions the interest shift of investors towards the U.S. jobs.