Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Rises, Dow Dips as August Nears End
best since June 24. The three major indexes are on pace for their best five-day stretch in a month or more, but it probably won't save them from finishing August in the red.
Three major indexes have their best five-day run in at least a month. This probably won't prevent them from ending August in the negative.
Dow Jones Market Data
The Dow's gains of 2.4% over the last five sessions are its highest since July 24.
Nasdaq has experienced its steepest rise since June 1 with a 4.6% increase.
The S&P's 3.3% increase is the best since April 3.