Stock Market Stats for August 17, 2015

Major market statistics for the New York and Nasdaq Stock Exchanges, volatility indexes, U.S. dollar, and commodities

Karee Venema

Aug 17, 2015 at 4:43 PM

U.S. markets got a boost from solid housing data -- which helped overshadow a lackluster manufacturing report and falling crude prices. Here are the major market statistics for the New York and Nasdaq Stock Exchanges, volatility indexes, the U.S. dollar, and commodities for Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. To read more about the big drivers and stock stories behind today's trading, check out Schaeffer's Market Recap: Dow Jones Industrial Average Ends Higher as Housing Trumps Manufacturing.

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