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Stock Market News May 8, 2025: Dow ends 250 points higher, S&P 500 and Nasdaq trim gains after Trump urged investors to 'buy stocks now' on heels of U.K. trade deal; Bitcoin topped $100,000


Published on 2025-05-08 18:01:00 - MarketWatch
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  • Stocks closed well off Thursday's session highs after the U.S. and U.K. outlined a new trade deal and Trump urged people to 'go buy stocks now,' with the blue-chip Dow narrowly missing an exit correction territory.

The article from MarketWatch discusses the positive momentum in the U.S. stock market, driven by optimism surrounding a potential U.S.-China trade deal. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite are all set to open higher, reflecting the market's response to encouraging developments in trade negotiations. Key points include the anticipation of a "phase one" trade agreement, which has led to gains in major stock indexes and a boost in investor confidence. Additionally, the article touches on other market influences such as corporate earnings and economic data, but the primary focus remains on the trade deal's impact on market sentiment.

Read the Full MarketWatch Article at:
[ https://www.marketwatch.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-nasdaq-to-open-higher-on-trade-deal-hopes ]