U.S. financial markets gained roughly 2% today, pushing them to levels not seen in years. Here’s how long it’s been since the following things happened.

Even by August’s traditionally sluggish standards, this was an incredibly slow month. But it was an exciting month for these three stocks.

August expiration days have been mighty bullish of late. And today was no different – barely.

August is generally one of the worst months for stocks. But election years are different — especially for tech stocks.

There hasn’t been much excitement on the financial markets today. And considering the date, that’s nothing new.

Rumors of better-than-expected GDP growth in China were enough to give U.S. financial markets a 1% boost today.