The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 150.91 points, or 0.29 per cent, to 52,659.18. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Stocks held steady after a report showed US inflation was not as bad last month as economists expected.

Stocks are holding steadier after a report showed US inflation was not as bad last month as economists expected.

U.S. stocks ended higher as softer June inflation data and strong bank earnings lifted sentiment despite escalating Middle East tensions. Nasdaq outperformed on chip gains, while…

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 10.02 points, or 0.02 per cent, to 52,508.66. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Wall Street opened higher as softer producer inflation data eased concerns over interest rates, while investors tracked a wave of corporate earnings. PayPal shares surged on a…

US stocks are gaining ground following strong profit reports from BlackRock and other big companies and an update on the path of inflation.

Wall Street closed higher as softer US producer inflation and strong early Q2 earnings boosted sentiment. PayPal surged on a reported buyout offer, while BlackRock and Morgan…

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 150.91 points, or 0.29 per cent, to 52,659.18. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

“The market was comforted today by the market-friendly PPI report,” said analyst Patrick O’Hare.

NEW YORK, July 16 — Wall Street stocks advanced Wednesday following another benign US inflation report as oil prices edged higher following the latest escalation of fighting...