The main stock market index of United States, the US500, rose to 6271 points on July 14, 2025, gaining 0.19% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.94% and is up 11.36% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United States. United States Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) index dropped around 8,000 points in the four weeks from February 12 to March 11, 2020, but has since recovered and peaked at 44,910.65 points as of November 24, 2024. In February 2020 - just prior to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the DJIA index stood at a little over 29,000 points. U.S. markets suffer as virus spreads The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a turbulent period for stock markets – the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also recorded dramatic drops. At the start of February, some analysts remained optimistic that the outbreak would ease. However, the increased spread of the virus started to hit investor confidence, prompting a record plunge in the stock markets. The Dow dropped by more than 3,500 points in the week from February 21 to February 28, which was a fall of 12.4 percent – its worst percentage loss in a week since October 2008. Stock markets offer valuable economic insights The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a stock market index that monitors the share prices of the 30 largest companies in the United States. By studying the performance of the listed companies, analysts can gauge the strength of the domestic economy. If investors are confident in a company’s future, they will buy its stocks. The uncertainty of the coronavirus sparked fears of an economic crisis, and many traders decided that investment during the pandemic was too risky.

The value of the DJIA index amounted to ********* at the end of March 2025, up from ********* at the end of March 2020. Global panic about the coronavirus epidemic caused the drop in March 2020, which was the worst drop since the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008. Dow Jones Industrial Average index – additional information The Dow Jones Industrial Average index is a price-weighted average of 30 of the largest American publicly traded companies on New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ, and includes companies like Goldman Sachs, IBM and Walt Disney. This index is considered to be a barometer of the state of the American economy. DJIA index was created in 1986 by Charles Dow. Along with the NASDAQ 100 and S&P 500 indices, it is amongst the most well-known and used stock indexes in the world. The year that the 2018 financial crisis unfolded was one of the worst years of the Dow. It was also in 2008 that some of the largest ever recorded losses of the Dow Jones Index based on single-day points were registered. On September 29, 2008, for instance, the Dow had a loss of ****** points, one of the largest single-day losses of all times. The best years in the history of the index still are 1915, when the index value increased by ***** percent in one year, and 1933, year when the index registered a growth of ***** percent.

Interactive chart illustrating the performance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) market index over the last ten years. Each point of the stock market graph is represented by the daily closing price for the DJIA. Historical data can be downloaded via the red button on the upper left corner of the chart.

Israel's main stock market index, the TA-125, rose to 3071 points on July 15, 2025, gaining 0.55% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 13.08% and is up 48.83% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Israel. Israel Stock Market (TA-125) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, fell to 39519 points on July 14, 2025, losing 0.13% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.15%, though it remains 4.25% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Japan. Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

China's main stock market index, the SHANGHAI, fell to 3505 points on July 15, 2025, losing 0.42% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.43% and is up 17.76% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from China. China Shanghai Composite Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Interactive historical chart showing the daily level of the CBOE VIX Volatility Index back to 1990. The VIX index measures the expectation of stock market volatility over the next 30 days implied by S&P 500 index options.

United Kingdom's main stock market index, the GB100, fell to 8997 points on July 15, 2025, losing 0.01% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 1.37% and is up 10.19% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United Kingdom. United Kingdom Stock Market Index (GB100) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

India's main stock market index, the SENSEX, rose to 82571 points on July 15, 2025, gaining 0.39% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.95% and is up 2.30% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from India. BSE SENSEX Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

China Market Capitalization: Shanghai SE: Fund: REITs data was reported at 127.897 RMB bn in 14 May 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 127.098 RMB bn for 13 May 2025. China Market Capitalization: Shanghai SE: Fund: REITs data is updated daily, averaging 67.757 RMB bn from Sep 2022 (Median) to 14 May 2025, with 648 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 127.915 RMB bn in 17 Apr 2025 and a record low of 43.319 RMB bn in 12 Oct 2022. China Market Capitalization: Shanghai SE: Fund: REITs data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Shanghai Stock Exchange. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Financial Market – Table CN.ZA: Shanghai Stock Exchange: Market Capitalization: Daily.

The latest closing stock price for Alphabet as of June 18, 2025 is 173.86. An investor who bought $1,000 worth of Alphabet stock at the IPO in 2004 would have $68,661 today, roughly 69 times their original investment - a 22.39% compound annual growth rate over 21 years. The all-time high Alphabet stock closing price was 205.89 on February 04, 2025. The Alphabet 52-week high stock price is 207.05, which is 19.1% above the current share price. The Alphabet 52-week low stock price is 140.53, which is 19.2% below the current share price. The average Alphabet stock price for the last 52 weeks is 172.15. For more information on how our historical price data is adjusted see the Stock Price Adjustment Guide.

China Market Cap: Shanghai SE: Tradable: Fund: REITs data was reported at 58.598 RMB bn in 14 May 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 58.281 RMB bn for 13 May 2025. China Market Cap: Shanghai SE: Tradable: Fund: REITs data is updated daily, averaging 28.896 RMB bn from Sep 2022 (Median) to 14 May 2025, with 648 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 59.039 RMB bn in 17 Apr 2025 and a record low of 19.704 RMB bn in 12 Oct 2022. China Market Cap: Shanghai SE: Tradable: Fund: REITs data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Shanghai Stock Exchange. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Financial Market – Table CN.ZA: Shanghai Stock Exchange: Market Capitalization: Daily.

Germany's main stock market index, the DE40, rose to 24188 points on July 15, 2025, gaining 0.11% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.06% and is up 30.62% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Germany. Germany Stock Market Index (DE40) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

The S&P BSE Sensex index, one of India's two main stock indices, lost almost *********** of its value between the end of February and the end of March 2020, owing to the economic impact of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It has since recovered, surpassing its pre-corona level in *************.The S&P BSE Sensex index includes 30 companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange which are representative of various industrial sectors of the Indian economy. It is considered one of the main Indicators of the Indian stock market, along with the CNX Nifty Index (which includes shares from India's other main stock exchange, the National Stock Exchange).

Delivery Hero was the leading internet company in Germany as of October 11, 2024, with a market capitalization of over 12 billion U.S. dollars. Online retail company Zalando followed as the second-largest company, with a market capitalization of approximately 8.62 billion U.S. dollars.

CN: Market Cap of Depository Securities: Shanghai SE: Non-Public Offering Corporate Bond (Include Enterprise Bond) data was reported at 5,940,416.000 RMB mn in 13 May 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5,941,687.000 RMB mn for 12 May 2025. CN: Market Cap of Depository Securities: Shanghai SE: Non-Public Offering Corporate Bond (Include Enterprise Bond) data is updated daily, averaging 5,766,079.500 RMB mn from Oct 2023 (Median) to 13 May 2025, with 376 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,941,777.000 RMB mn in 09 May 2025 and a record low of 5,588,029.000 RMB mn in 31 Oct 2023. CN: Market Cap of Depository Securities: Shanghai SE: Non-Public Offering Corporate Bond (Include Enterprise Bond) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Shanghai Stock Exchange. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Financial Market – Table CN.ZA: Shanghai Stock Exchange: Depository Securities : Daily.

The ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) finance market is experiencing robust growth, projected to reach a market size of $7.02 billion in 2025 and maintain a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.04% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is driven by increasing investor awareness of ESG factors, stringent regulatory requirements pushing for sustainable investments, and growing consumer demand for ethically sourced products and services. Key drivers include the rising prevalence of green and social bonds, the increasing integration of ESG criteria into investment strategies across diverse asset classes (equity, fixed income, and mixed allocations), and the expanding involvement of institutional investors. The market's segmentation reflects this multifaceted growth, with significant contributions from various investor types (institutional and retail), transaction types (green, social, and sustainability bonds, ESG funds), and industry verticals (utilities, transportation, chemicals, food & beverage, and government). North America currently holds a substantial market share, followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific, but emerging markets in regions like South America and the Middle East & Africa are demonstrating significant potential for future growth. The significant players shaping this market – including BlackRock, State Street, Morgan Stanley, UBS, JPMorgan Chase, and others – are actively developing and offering various ESG investment products and services. The continued growth will be influenced by factors such as evolving ESG reporting standards, technological advancements facilitating ESG data analysis, and the increasing sophistication of ESG investment strategies. However, challenges remain, including the standardization of ESG metrics, ensuring data accuracy and reliability, and addressing potential "greenwashing" concerns. Overcoming these hurdles will be crucial in ensuring the sustained and responsible growth of the ESG finance market in the coming years. The forecast period (2025-2033) suggests a considerable expansion in the market capitalization, driven by the factors detailed above, particularly within the institutional investor segment and across key industry verticals actively adopting sustainable practices. Recent developments include: In February 2024, State Street Corporation acquired CF Global Trading. CF Global Trading is a global provider of agency-based trading services for a wide range of asset classes, including stocks, listed derivatives, and fixed-income instruments. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed., In January 2024, BlackRock, Inc., the world’s largest alternative asset manager, and Global Infrastructure Partners, the largest independent infrastructure fund manager in the world, announced that they entered into an agreement whereby BlackRock will acquire GIP for a total of USD 3 billion in cash and approximately 12 million BlackRock common shares., In October 2023, Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), through its private infrastructure investment platforms, MSIP, completed the acquisition of Sacyr S.A. through its investment funds. Sacyr is commonly referred to as "Valoriza" or the "Company.". Key drivers for this market are: Rise in Investment in Businesses with Sustainable Practices is a Driving Force Behind the Growth of The Sustainable Finance Market, Increasing Government Initiative Towards Sustainability. Potential restraints include: Rise in Investment in Businesses with Sustainable Practices is a Driving Force Behind the Growth of The Sustainable Finance Market, Increasing Government Initiative Towards Sustainability. Notable trends are: Rising Investments in Green Bonds.

China Market Cap of Depository Securities: Shanghai SE: Public Offering Corporate Bond (Include Enterprise Bond) data was reported at 6,917,798.000 RMB mn in 13 May 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6,918,620.000 RMB mn for 12 May 2025. China Market Cap of Depository Securities: Shanghai SE: Public Offering Corporate Bond (Include Enterprise Bond) data is updated daily, averaging 6,881,911.000 RMB mn from Oct 2023 (Median) to 13 May 2025, with 376 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,988,698.000 RMB mn in 03 Jan 2025 and a record low of 6,686,433.000 RMB mn in 30 Oct 2023. China Market Cap of Depository Securities: Shanghai SE: Public Offering Corporate Bond (Include Enterprise Bond) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Shanghai Stock Exchange. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Financial Market – Table CN.ZA: Shanghai Stock Exchange: Depository Securities : Daily.

As of March 2025, Google represented 79.1 percent of the global online search engine market on desktop devices. Despite being much ahead of its competitors, this represents the lowest share ever recorded by the search engine in these devices for over two decades. Meanwhile, its long-time competitor Bing accounted for 12.21 percent, as tools like Yahoo and Yandex held shares of over 2.9 percent each. Google and the global search market Ever since the introduction of Google Search in 1997, the company has dominated the search engine market, while the shares of all other tools has been rather lopsided. The majority of Google revenues are generated through advertising. Its parent corporation, Alphabet, was one of the biggest internet companies worldwide as of 2024, with a market capitalization of 2.02 trillion U.S. dollars. The company has also expanded its services to mail, productivity tools, enterprise products, mobile devices, and other ventures. As a result, Google earned one of the highest tech company revenues in 2024 with roughly 348.16 billion U.S. dollars. Search engine usage in different countries Google is the most frequently used search engine worldwide. But in some countries, its alternatives are leading or competing with it to some extent. As of the last quarter of 2023, more than 63 percent of internet users in Russia used Yandex, whereas Google users represented little over 33 percent. Meanwhile, Baidu was the most used search engine in China, despite a strong decrease in the percentage of internet users in the country accessing it. In other countries, like Japan and Mexico, people tend to use Yahoo along with Google. By the end of 2024, nearly half of the respondents in Japan said that they had used Yahoo in the past four weeks. In the same year, over 21 percent of users in Mexico said they used Yahoo.