The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) index edged 3.9% higher in May, with 70% of its 30 constituent stocks ending the month in positive territory. However, the two worst-performing Dow stocks in May -- both from the healthcare sector -- kept the index's rally in check, with one of them plunging over 25%.

Markets rebounded after Trump said his administration intends to send letters to US trade partners to formally establish new tariff terms.

The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average was headed for its worst daily drop in almost a month on Friday as the Israel-Iran conflict rattles investors, after easing back from session lows. The Dow was down about 774 points,

Live Updates Live Coverage Has Ended Nvidia Drives Stock Market Higher 4:25 pm Strong performance from Dow Jones Industrial Average component company Nvidia (Nasdaq: NVDA) helped to drive the index higher Tuesday.

Wholesale data showed milder inflationary pressures while Trump renewed his threat to impose "take it or leave it" tariffs on trading partners.

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Live Updates Live Coverage Updates appear automatically as they are published. Manufacturing Activity in the U.S. Contracts in May 10:25 am U.S. ISM (Institute for Supply Management) data show a third straight month of decline for the U.

U.S. stock futures edged downward early Thursday as market participants navigated a murky mix of trade-related developments, escalating geopolitical tensions, and awaited key inflation indicators. President Donald Trump signaled a possible delay in implementing new tariffs,