/tags/s-p S&P en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:15:00 GMT /npr-news/2020-02-28/wall-streets-brutal-week-slashed-nearly-3-600-points-from-dow The U.S. stock market ended its worst week since the financial crisis with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 12.4%. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell promises to support the economy as necessary. Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:15:00 GMT /npr-news/2020-02-28/wall-streets-brutal-week-slashed-nearly-3-600-points-from-dow Jim Zarroli, Scott Horsley /npr-news/2013-09-04/s-p-accuses-u-s-of-suing-to-retaliate-for-credit-downgrade Defending itself from a U.S. lawsuit, S&P said the government was punishing it for exercising its free speech. Wed, 04 Sep 2013 18:32:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-09-04/s-p-accuses-u-s-of-suing-to-retaliate-for-credit-downgrade Eyder Peralta /npr-news/2013-08-01/s-p-500-index-passes-1-700-mark-for-first-time The rise is being tied to a drop in weekly jobless claims, as well as assurances from the Federal Reserve that it would continue to support the U.S. economy. Thu, 01 Aug 2013 14:09:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-01/s-p-500-index-passes-1-700-mark-for-first-time Bill Chappell /npr-news/2013-06-10/s-p-upgrades-u-s-credit-outlook-to-stable The credit rating agency had previously listed the United States' credit outlook as negative. They cited improved tax receipts and the attention being paid to the long-term budget as reasons for the upgrade. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:59:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-06-10/s-p-upgrades-u-s-credit-outlook-to-stable Eyder Peralta /npr-news/2013-01-28/after-rising-to-pre-recession-levels-stocks-pause-will-bulls-resume-running Though stocks took a breather Monday from their recent rally, there are reasons to think they'll continue their upward move in coming months. Money seems to be moving out of bonds and into stocks, corporate earnings are better than expected and economies overseas are getting back on their feet. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:55:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-01-28/after-rising-to-pre-recession-levels-stocks-pause-will-bulls-resume-running Mark Memmott /npr-news/2012-03-16/the-markets-finally-looking-up-will-it-last The stock market hit some major milestones this week: The Standard & Poor's 500 index reached its highest level in more than three years and the Nasdaq rose to its highest level in 11 years. Still, the Federal Reserve has been warning not to get too excited about where the economy is headed next. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:51:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-03-16/the-markets-finally-looking-up-will-it-last Chris Arnold /npr-news/2012-02-03/on-positive-jobs-report-nasdaq-hits-11-year-high The Dow registered its highest reading in close to four years. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:49:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-02-03/on-positive-jobs-report-nasdaq-hits-11-year-high Eyder Peralta