World shares are mixed as investors await the outcome of the U.S. election and other potentially market-rattling events this week.

U.S. stock indexes drifted lower ahead of a momentous week full of potential flashpoints in Washington, D.

Amazon led U.S. stock indexes higher, while a surprisingly weak jobs report marred by some unusual occurrences cemented bets on Wall Street for another cut to interest rates next week.

Drops for Big Tech companies including Microsoft and Facebook's parent company Meta Platforms led Wall Street lower.

U.S. stock indexes edged lower after drops for Eli Lilly and chip companies overshadowed a jump for Google’s parent company.

Rising technology stocks sent the Nasdaq composite to a record, but trading was mixed along the rest of Wall Street.

Wall Street drifted to a mixed finish after Tesla surged and IBM slumped following their latest profit reports.

U.S. stocks fell as more steam came out of Wall Street’s huge, record-breaking rally.

U.S. stock indexes barely budged after a quiet day of mixed trading.

U.S. stocks rose to records to close out their latest winning week.

U.S. stocks drifted around their record heights following the latest signals that the U.S. economy continues to hum.

U.S. stocks rose following better-than-expected profit reports from Morgan Stanley, United Airlines and other big companies.

Wall Street rolled to more records as U.S. stocks added to their all-time highs.

U.S. stocks rose to records as JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and other big financial companies rallied on better-than-expected profit reports.

U.S. stocks edged back from their record highs.

U.S. stocks rose to records after the latest wild swerves for Chinese stocks left few ripples in markets worldwide.

U.S. stocks rebounded after falling oil prices released some of the pressure that built up on the market.

U.S. stocks rallied after a surprisingly strong U.S. jobs report raised optimism about the economy.

Crude prices jumped on worries about worsening tensions in the Middle East, while U.S. stocks pulled back further from their records.

U.S. stocks edged higher and remain near their record levels.

Wall Street closed its latest winning month and quarter with more records.

U.S. stocks closed another record-setting week with a muted performance.

U.S. stocks rose to another record as financial markets around the world rallied again.

U.S. stock indexes reached new heights after drifting higher in a quiet day of trading.

U.S. stocks drifted around their all-time highs, as a record-setting week for Wall Street closed on a quieter note.

Wall Street romped to records as a delayed jubilation swept markets worldwide following the Federal Reserve’s big cut to interest rates.

Most of the U.S. stock market edged lower after the Federal Reserve kicked off its efforts to prevent a recession with a bigger-than-usual cut to interest rates.

U.S. stock indexes remained stuck in place as Wall Street made few big moves ahead of what’s expected to be the first cut to interest rates in more than four years.

U.S. stocks closed their best week of the year with more gains and climbed to the cusp of their records.

U.S. stocks rose closer to their all-time highs following a couple reports on the economy that came in close to expectations.

U.S. stock indexes stormed back from big early drops to finish higher, led by a handful of influential Big Tech companies.

U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed close following several weeks of sharp swings.

Another rout hit Wall Street after an update on the U.S. job market came in weak enough to add to worries about the economy.

Most U.S. stocks fell following a mixed round of data on the economy, keeping them on track for their worst week since April.

Stocks lost more ground on Wall Street, led by declines in the technology and energy sectors.

U.S. stocks tumbled to their worst day since an early August sell-off after another report raised worries about the economy's health.

Stocks on Wall Street bounced back from a midafternoon fade Friday, and the market closed out its fourth straight winning month with solid gains.

Stocks closed with mixed results on Wall Street after some late-day selling.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched up to another record high on a mixed day of trading for Wall Street.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high on Wall Street, even as losses for Big Tech companies pulled the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq composite lower.

U.S. stocks closed lower as Wall Street counted down to its main event for the week, a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell coming up on Friday.

Nvidia's upcoming profit report on Wednesday carries big potential repercussions for the market.

U.S. stocks ticked lower and snapped an eight-day winning streak, the longest of the year.

U.S. stocks climbed, and Wall Street pulled closer to its record heights following its roller coaster of a summer.

U.S. stocks drifted higher as Wall Street coasted to the close of its best week since November.

Wall Street rallied close to its record heights after data showed the U.S. economy is holding up better than expected.

Wall Street ticked higher after the latest update on inflation came in almost exactly as economists expected.

U.S. stocks rose to one of their best days of the year as Wall Street relaxed after the first of several highly anticipated reports on the economy this week came in better than expected.

U.S. stocks closed a wild, whipsaw week for Wall Street with modest gains.

U.S. stocks rallied to their best day since 2022 in Wall Street’s latest sharp swerve.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index has soared more than 10% a day after it set markets tumbling in Europe and on Wall Street, while other world markets appeared to have settled after the rollercoaster ride that started the week.

Stocks rose on Wall Street as calm returned to the market a day after its worst drop in nearly two years.

Stocks tumbled Friday on worries the U.S. economy could be cracking under the weight of high interest rates meant to whip inflation.

Japan’s index has plunged, as the U.S. dollar sank against the yen, and regional investors digested the rally on Wall Street that came on hopes U.S. cuts to interest rates will be arriving soon.

U.S. stocks tumbled after weak data raised worries the Federal Reserve may have missed its window to cut interest rates before undercutting the economy’s growth.

For more than a year, the U.S. stock market went in mostly one direction, up, and in mostly one manner, quietly.

Asian shares are mostly declining in cautious trading ahead of central bank meetings around the world.

Wall Street rallied following encouraging reports on inflation and on strong profits at 3M and other big U.S. companies.

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after Wall Street made a comeback from its worst loss since 2022.

Asian shares have dropped morning trading, with Tokyo’s benchmark losing more than 1,000 points at one point and closing 3.3% lower, as pessimism set in over Wall Street's overnight nose-dive.

Asian stocks are lower as markets digest Japanese and Australian business data, while U.S. stocks held relatively steady as earnings reporting season ramped up for big companies.

Shares are mixed in Asia after a rally on Wall Street.

U.S. stocks slumped following another washout.

Asian shares are mostly lower, with Tokyo's benchmark dipping more than 2%, after Wall Street’s record-breaking rally slammed into a wall of worries over potentially worsening trade tensions with China.

Asian stocks are mixed as investors grappled with weak economic data from China and waited to see the outcome of a top Communist Party policy meeting in Beijing.

Asian shares have carried on with the blistering rally on Wall Street, as Japan's Nikkei 225 index surged over 42,000 for the first time.

U.S. stocks rose to more records after a report on the job market bolstered hopes that interest rates may soon get easier.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 has surged to a record close of 40,913.65, while most other major world markets also advanced.

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after Wall Street's record-breaking rally powered on.

Asian shares are trading mostly higher after Tesla zoomed upward, helping drive the U.S. stock market to more records.

Stocks drifted lower on Wall Street, erasing the S&P 500's gains for the week.

Asian shares are rising as traders looked ahead to a key report on inflation that could influence the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates.

Asian stocks rise after another slide for Wall Street heavyweight Nvidia kept U.S. indexes mixed Monday, even as the majority of stocks rallied.

Asian shares are mixed after a rebound for Nvidia propped up a weakened Wall Street.

U.S. stocks coasted to the close of their latest winning week, as Nvidia’s stock continued to cool from its startling, supernova run.

Asian shares are mostly lower after a retreat on Wall Street, where a drop in Nvidia stock pulled stocks lower.

Global stocks are mixed after U.S. benchmarks ticked to more records following the latest signs that the U.S. economy may be slowing without falling into recession.

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after U.S. stocks rallied to more records, with gains for technology companies pushing the benchmarks higher.

Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street’s continued frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology nudged indexes on Wall Street to more records.

U.S. stocks hung around their record levels as Wall Street remained relatively quiet following another slide in Europe.

Asian shares are mostly higher as investors turn their attention to what the Bank of Japan might decide on monetary policy later this week.

Asian stocks are mixed in a busy week with several top-tier reports on U.S. inflation due along with a policy meeting of the Federal Reserve.

Asian stocks are mixed after a steady day on Wall Street as markets anticipate key U.S. jobs data to be revealed later in the day.

Asian stocks are higher after Wall Street barreled to new records as the frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology keeps sending stocks higher.

Nvidia’s startling ascent in the stock market reached another milestone Tuesday as the chipmaker rose to become the most valuable company in the S&P 500.

The typical compensation for CEOs of S&P 500 companies keeps climber higher — and outpacing the wages of average workers today.

The typical compensation package for chief executives who run companies in the S&P 500 jumped nearly 13% last year, easily surpassing the gains for workers at a time when inflation was putting considerable pressure on Americans’ budgets.

An already verdant May for Wall Street finished with another push higher as stocks rallied after a report showed inflation is at least not worsening.

Shares have retreated in Asia after U.S. stocks fell under the weight of higher yields in the bond market.

Shares have advanced in Europe and Asia ahead of Monday's Memorial Day holiday in the United States.

Asian shares have retreated after strong reports on the U.S. economy raised the possibility that interest rates may stay painfully high.

U.S. stocks rose in a bounce back from Wall Street’s worst day since April.

Asian shares have retreated even after most U.S. stock indexes finished higher, especially technology issues like Nvidia.

Asian markets are mixed in quiet trading, with most of the regions’ benchmarks inching higher after U.S. stocks hit new record highs.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished a day above the 40,000 level for the first time as U.S. stock indexes drifted around their record heights to close their latest winning week.

Asian shares are mostly higher after U.S. stocks rallied to records on hopes that inflation is heading back in the right direction.

Asian shares are mixed in muted trading after U.S. stock indexes were little changed.

U.S. stocks coasted to the close of another winning week with a quiet, mixed finish.

Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street’s lull stretched into a second day.

Asian shares are mixed after U.S. stocks held relatively steady on Wall Street.