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Monday, May 22, 2023

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets HigherU.S. stocks ended the week higher as growth sectors led the advance. Year-to-date, growth have outperformed as some investors believe the slowing...

 

Monday, May 15, 2023

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets Mostly LowerU.S. stocks ended the week mostly lower with energy and the materials sectors down approximately 2% while growth sectors consumer...

 

Monday, May 8, 2023

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets MixedU.S. stocks ended the week mostly lower as the energy, financials, and communication services sectors lagged the S&P 500 Index. According to FactSet,...

 

Monday, May 1, 2023

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets MixedStocks ended the week mixed as over half of the companies in the S&P 500 Index have reported first quarter earnings. FactSet reports that first quarter...

 

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

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Monday, April 17, 2023

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets HigherStocks ended the week higher, bolstered by well-received inflation reports and a relatively good start to first quarter earnings season. Energy was a top...

 

Monday, April 10, 2023

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Monday, April 3, 2023

U.S. and International Equities                  Markets HigherStocks ended the week higher amid a volatile week of trading. Bank balance sheets...

 

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Index PerformanceView enlarged chartU.S. and International EquitiesMarkets Finish MixedThe major market averages finished mixed, with sector action varied. This week, energy performed poorly on the back of lower oil and natural gas...

 

Monday, February 13, 2023

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets LowerThe major market averages finished lower, as the only sector to finish positive was energy. Energy performed well as oil prices rebounded on Russian...

 

Monday, February 6, 2023

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets Mostly HigherThe major market averages finished mostly higher, led by growth sectors consumer discretionary, communication services and the information...

 

Monday, January 30, 2023

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets Mostly HigherThe major market averages finished higher, reversing last week’s losses. Equities have done well despite fourth quarter earnings coming in...

 

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets HigherThe major markets finished higher for the second straight week given an improving December inflation report. December’s report gave market...

 

Monday, January 9, 2023

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets HigherThe major markets finished higher to begin the New Year thanks to Friday’s rally on the jobs report. Slower job growth and moderating wage gains...

 

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets Mostly LowerThe major markets finished lower to end a tumultuous year as market participants remain concerned about the economic and profitability landscape....

 

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets Mostly LowerThe major markets finished mostly lower this week as market participants remain concerned about the economic and profits landscape. Investors have...

 

Monday, December 19, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets LowerThe major markets finished lower this week as market participants remain concernedabout the economic and profits landscape. Investors have been thwarted...

 

Monday, December 12, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets LowerThe major markets finished lower this week as market participants remain concerned about the economic landscape and potential further...

 

Monday, December 5, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets HigherThe major markets finished higher this week as Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Powell on Wednesday signaled smaller interest rate hikes during upcoming...

 

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets Finish Mostly HigherThe S&P 500 Index finished higher during the shortened trading week, led by the utilities and materials sectors. In addition, the...

 

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES:Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets Finish the Week LowerStocks finished the week lower after last week’s nearly 6% increase for the S&P 500 Index. Mixed...

 

Monday, November 14, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets Finish the Week HigherStocks finished the week higher amid Thursday’s cooler-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) results. Moreover, Thursday’s...

 

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesDomestic Markets Finish Lower But Emerging Markets ShinesStocks finished lower after Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Powell’s comments on Wednesday caused traders to...

 

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets Finish Mostly HigherStocks finished higher as Q3 earnings, so far, have come in better-than-expected by market participants. So far, with help from...

 

Monday, October 24, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets Finish HigherStocks finished higher as Q3 earnings, so far, have come in better-than-feared by market participants. As of today, 20% of S&P 500 companies have...

 

Monday, October 17, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets Mostly LowerStocks finished mostly lower as Thursday’s release of the September Consumer Price Index report added to market volatility. On...

 

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesU.S. Markets Finish HigherStocks finished higher as the S&P 500 Index ends its streak of five losing weeks in the past six. This week’s gains, Friday’s...

 

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesU.S. Markets Finish LowerMarkets worldwide were down sharply this week with the S&P 500 Index finishing lower by more than 1% for the fifth week in the past six....

 

Monday, September 19, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets Finish LowerMarkets worldwide suffered losses amid a hotter-than-expected August Consumer Price Index (CPI) print along with negative leaning Q3...

 

Monday, September 12, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets Finish HigherMarkets finished higher, reversing three weeks of declines for the major market indexes. Oversold conditions can be seen as the major...

 

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesU.S. Markets Finish LowerMarkets finished lower for a third straight week. The S&P 500 Index is down more than 8% from its mid-August peak after the index...

 

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesU.S. Markets Finish LowerMarkets pulled back sharply this week as the S&P 500 Index ended its streak of four straight weekly gains. Markets got an unwelcomed...

 

Monday, August 22, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesU.S. Markets Finish LowerMarkets across the board pulled back this week as the S&P 500 Index ended its streak of four straight weekly gains, the longest such...

 

Monday, August 15, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.Indexes are unmanaged and cannot be invested into.U.S. and International EquitiesU.S. Markets Finish MixedThis week’s consumer and producer inflation reports provided some support for...

 

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesU.S. Markets Finished MixedThe major U.S. market indexes finished mixed this week as growth names outperformed value. Second quarter earnings results for many...

 

Monday, July 18, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets Finish HigherThe U.S. major market indexes finished lower amid this week’s sharp inflation report. Inflation and Federal Reserve (Fed) policy...

 

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesU.S. Markets Finish HigherThe U.S. major market indexes finished higher to begin the second half of 2022 as large technology names provide leadership. As inflation and...

 

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets Finish LowerThe U.S. major market indexes finished lower to end the first half of 2022. Investors continue to remain concerned about the possibility of a...

 

Monday, June 27, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesU.S. Markets Finish HigherThe U.S. major market indexes finished higher, reversing three straight weeks of losses. Even as investors remain concerned about the...

 

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets Finish LowerThe U.S. major market indexes finished lower for the third straight week. This week’s hawkish stance taken by central banks globally...

 

Monday, June 13, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesMarkets Finish LowerThe U.S. major market indexes finished lower for the second straight week. Today’s CPI report in addition to higher energy prices and...

 

Monday, June 6, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesU.S. Markets Finish LowerThe U.S. major market indexes finished lower this week after a strong showing the prior week. C-Suite executive bearish comments from...

 

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Index PerformanceView enlarged chart.U.S. and International EquitiesU.S. Markets Finish LowerThe U.S. major market indexes finished solidly higher this week, reversing seven straight weekly declines. This week ended the longest...

 

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Monday, November 22, 2021

Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities Major Markets Mixed The major equity markets finished the week mixed as inflation worries continued to play a role in investors’ minds amid an excellent third...

 

Monday, November 15, 2021

Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities Major Markets Mostly Higher The major equity markets finished the week on a negative note as inflation worries played a role in investors’ minds amid an...

 

Monday, November 8, 2021

Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities Major Markets Mostly Higher The major equity markets finished the week on a positive note. The emerging markets (MSCI EM) was the major outlier, finishing just...

 

Monday, November 1, 2021

U.S. and International Equities Major Markets Mixed The major equity markets finished the week mixed. In the U.S., all major averages were higher though gains were larger for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq than for the blue chip Dow...

 

Monday, October 25, 2021

Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities Major U.S. and International Markets Finished Higher The major equity markets finished solidly in the green this week as we head into the heart Q3 earnings season....

 

Monday, October 11, 2021

Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities Major U.S. and International Markets Finished Higher The major equity markets reversed course from last week to finish higher. The international markets results...

 

Monday, October 4, 2021

Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities Major U.S. and International Markets Finished Lower The major equity markets finished the week, along with the month of September, lower. The international markets...

 

Monday, September 27, 2021

Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities Major U.S. Markets Finished higher while International Markets Selloff The major markets finished the week higher, with the Dow Jones Industrials leading the...

 

Monday, September 20, 2021

Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities Major Markets Finish Lower Amid Delta and Earnings Growth Concerns The major markets finished lower for a second straight week. Friday’s quadruple witching...

 

Monday, September 13, 2021

U.S. and International Equities Major Indices Show Modest Weekly Declines as Delta Worries Mount All major markets finished lower as the investor concerns over the Delta variant, Federal Reserve (Fed) tapering, and policy risk grew....

 

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities Emerging Markets Rebound The major markets finished mostly higher building on last week’s gains. Emerging markets, as represented by the MSCI EM Index,...

 

Monday, August 30, 2021

Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities Major Markets Rebound The major markets finished higher after last week’s selloff, as an already strong week was capped off with a broad-based rally on Friday...

 

Monday, August 23, 2021

Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities Major Markets Pullback The major markets this week finished lower as value sectors reversed course from last week’s gains. The strength in cyclicals the prior...

 

Monday, August 16, 2021

Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities Major Markets Mostly Higher The major markets this week finished mostly higher as value sectors materials, industrials, and financialsled the S&P 500 Index to...

 

Monday, August 9, 2021

Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities Markets Finish Marginally Higher The major markets reversed course from last week, finishing the week higher. Overseas markets produced gains, as emerging market...

 

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Market BlogU.S. and International Equities Markets Reverse Course This Week; Growth Names Pull Back The major markets finished the week lower, reversing course from the previous week. Some disappointing corporate guidance along with...

 

Monday, July 26, 2021

Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities Markets Higher as Growth Leads The major markets finished higher this week after starting the week lower, with the Dow Jones off by over 2% after Monday’s...

 

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Market Blog Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities Markets Mostly Lower As Utilities and Real Estate Gain Ground Most major markets sold off this week as Q2 earning season kicks off. Market participants...

 

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Market Blog Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities Most of the U.S. and international markets were fractionally higher this week as traders were concerned about a potential peak in the global recovery,...

 

Monday, June 28, 2021

Market Blog Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities The major US markets reversed course from last week and ended the week higher as market participants stepped in to take advantage of last week’s...

 

Monday, June 21, 2021

Market Blog Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities The major US markets ended the week mostly lower on inflation concerns and a hawkish FOMC that signaled an increase in rates may come sooner than...

 

Monday, June 14, 2021

Market BlogIndex Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities The major US markets ended the week mixed with the growth-laden Nasdaq Composite finishing the week higher, while the Dow Jones gave back ground....

 

Monday, June 7, 2021

Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities The major US markets were higher this week, as market participants continue to take inflation concerns in stride. US small cap (Russell 2000) equities were the best...

 

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Market Blog Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities The major US markets were higher this week, as market participants took concerns about inflation in stride. US small caps (Russell 2000) equities were...

 

Monday, May 24, 2021

Market Blog Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities The growth-laden Nasdaq Composite reversed course this week as traders added risk amongst positive earnings results and improved initial jobless claims....

 

Monday, May 17, 2021

Market BlogIndex Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities The growth-laden Nasdaq Composite was this week’s relative laggard as traders took additional risk off. As we head toward the mid-year, the Nasdaq...

 

Monday, May 10, 2021

Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities The major US markets were mixed this week, as strong gains in value-oriented sectors were partially offset by continued declines in the growth style. The Dow Jones...

 

Monday, May 3, 2021

Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities The major US markets were mostly lower this week. Some sectors were unable to overcome concerns about higher capital gains tax rates in the wake of positive...

 

Monday, April 26, 2021

Market Blog Index Performance View enlarged chart. Most major United States markets were lower this week. After the run this year, some market participants likely took some profits to lock in gains on concerns that much of the good...

 

Monday, April 19, 2021

Market Blog Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities The major United States markets were higher this week. The S&P 500 Index was this week’s best performing major index while the Nasdaq Composite...

 

Monday, April 12, 2021

Market Blog Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities The major United States markets were mostly higher this week. The Nasdaq Composite was the best performing index while the Dow Jones Industrial Average...

 

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Market Blog Index Performance View enlarged chart. US and International Equities The major United States and international markets were higher this week. The Nasdaq Composite was the best performing index while the Dow Jones Industrial...

 

Monday, March 29, 2021

Market Blog Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities Major United States markets were mixed this week. U.S. small caps (Russell 2000 Index) have been the worst performing index for two straight weeks while...

 

Monday, March 22, 2021

Index Performance View enlarged chart. U.S. and International Equities All major United States markets declined this week. U.S. small caps (Russell 2000 Index) were last week’s best performing index. This week, they reversed...

 

Monday, March 1, 2021

Market Blog Index Performance View enlarged chart. US and International Equities All major market indexes ended this week lower. The MSCI EM Emerging Markets index was the worst performer, falling over 6% this week. The Dow Jones...

 

Monday, February 22, 2021

Market Blog View enlarged chart. US and International Equities The major market indexes ended this week mixed with the Dow Jones Industrials as the only major average higher. Results were mixed outside the United States as well, with...

 

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Index Performance View enlarged chart. US and International Equities The major market indexes ended a second consecutive week in the green with all averages solidlyhigher. The Russell 2000 Small Cap Index, which has been a bright spot...

 

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Index Performance View enlarged chart. US and International Equities The major market indexes ended this week in the green with all averages solidly higher. The Russell 2000 Small Cap Index, which has been a bright spot in recent...

 

Monday, February 1, 2021

Market Blog Index Performance View enlarged chart. US and International Equities This month provided mixed results for the major market indexes. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 ended the month lower. The Nasdaq Composite continued its run...

 

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Market Blog US and International Equities The major market indexes finished the week lower. In addition, many international markets followed in lockstep with their US counterparts. Emerging markets (MSCI EM Index) outperformed...

 

Monday, January 11, 2021

Market Blog Index Performance View enlarged chart. US and International Equities This week, we gained clarity on the makeup of Congress with the Georgia US Senate runoff. Democrats will now have control of both chambers of Congress,...

 

Monday, December 14, 2020

Market Blog US and International Equities The major market indexes finished the week lower. Vaccine progress was outweighed by concerns over rising COVID-19 cases, a lackluster jobs report, and increasing concerns about whether...

 

Monday, December 7, 2020

Market Blog View enlarged chart. US and International Equities After a strong November for the markets due to positive vaccine news, a strong third quarter earnings season, along with prospects for a split Congress, the major market...

 

Monday, November 23, 2020

Market Blog US and International Equities This week, as some of the economic news was pointing to worries of a potential economic slowdown, some areas of the stock market are looking ahead to a potential economic recovery. Stocks...

 

Monday, November 16, 2020

Market Blog US and International Equities Markets received positive vaccine news from Pfizer this week, a very positive sign for the industrials and other value-laden sectors that the end of the pandemic could be on the horizon. Value...

 

Monday, November 9, 2020

US and International Equities: US stocks staged one of their biggest election week rallies ever, with all major markets finishing up over 5% this week. Small caps had a particularly big week, with the Russell 2000 up over 8%. Investors...

 

Monday, November 2, 2020

US and International Equities An increase in COVID-19 cases in the United States and Europe and what they could mean for the economic outlook has caused turbulence in this week’s markets. Moreover, Washington gridlock over...

 

Monday, October 19, 2020

Market Blog Index PerformanceS&P 500 Index: 0.2%Dow Jones Industrial Average: 0.1%Nasdaq Composite: 0.8% US and International Equities Markets generally finished higher this week, the third straight weekly gain for the S&P 500 Index...

 

Monday, October 12, 2020

Market Blog Index PerformanceS&P 500 Index: 3.7%Dow Jones Industrial Average: 3.3 %Nasdaq Composite: 4.6% US and International Equities The S&P 500 Index posted its best week in more than three months, boosted by renewed stimulus talks...

 

Monday, October 5, 2020

Market Blog Index PerformanceS&P 500 Index: 1.8%Dow Jones Industrial Average: 1.9%Nasdaq Composite: 1.5% US and International Equities As news concerning President Trump affected Friday’s markets, the S&P 500 Index still managed...

 

Monday, September 28, 2020

Market Blog Index PerformanceS&P 500 Index: -0.6%Dow Jones Industrial Average: -1.8%Nasdaq Composite: 1.1% US and International Equities The S&P 500 Index moved higher three days this week, but a 2.4% loss Wednesday pushed this index...

 

Monday, September 21, 2020

Market Blog Index PerformanceS&P 500 Index: -0.6%Dow Jones Industrial Average: 0.0%Nasdaq Composite: -0.6% US and International Equities The equity markets attempted to gain marginal ground this week, as the S&P 500 Index tried break a...

 

Monday, September 14, 2020

Market Blog Index PerformanceS&P 500 Index:-2.4%Dow Jones Industrial Average: -1.7%Nasdaq Composite: -4.0% US and International Equities During this shortened trading week, the equity markets sold off following a strong summer advance....

 

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Market BlogIndex PerformanceS&P 500 Index: -2.3%Dow Jones Industrial Average: -1.8%Nasdaq Composite: -3.3% US and International Equities The equity markets sold off this week after a strong summer advance. Technology stocks, the...

 

Monday, August 31, 2020

Market BlogIndex PerformanceS&P 500 Index: 3.3%Dow Jones Industrial Average: 2.6%Nasdaq Composite: 3.4% Equities Markets continued their trek higher, with the Nasdaq and its technology-oriented names leading the move forward. All...

 

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Market Blog Index Performance S&P 500 Index: .7% Dow Jones Industrial Average: 0% Nasdaq Composite: 2.7% Equities Markets were mostly higher for the week, with the Nasdaq leading the move forward. The technology, communication services...

 

Monday, August 17, 2020

Market Blog Index PerformanceS&P 500 Index: .6%Dow Jones Industrial Average: 1.8%Nasdaq Composite: .1% Equities Markets were broadly higher for the week, with the Nasdaq the laggard as the rotation to cyclical value sectors remained...

 

Monday, August 10, 2020

Market BlogIndex PerformanceS&P 500 Index: 2.5%Dow Jones Industrial Average: 3.8%Nasdaq Composite: 2.5% Equities This week was positive for the markets as some encouraging economic data and well-received earnings eports helped...

 

Monday, August 3, 2020

Market Blog Index PerformanceS&P 500 Index: 1.7%Dow Jones Industrial Average: -.2%Nasdaq Composite: 3.7% Equities This week was another mixed week for the markets, as large cap growth earnings powered tech behemoths and the Nasdaq to...

 

Monday, July 27, 2020

Market Blog Index PerformanceS&P 500 Index: -0.3%Dow Jones Industrial Average: -0.8%Nasdaq Composite: -1.3% Equities Large cap US equities pulled back modestly this week, as technology-oriented stocks paused for the second consecutive...

 

Monday, July 20, 2020

Market BlogIndex PerformanceS&P 500 Index: 1.3 %Dow Jones Industrial Average: 2.3 %Nasdaq Composite: -1.1 % Equities US equities delivered modest gains this week, with indexes representing both the midcap and small cap spaces faring...

 

Monday, July 13, 2020

Market BlogIndex PerformanceS&P 500 Index: 1.8%Dow Jones Industrial Average: 1.0%Nasdaq Composite: 4.0% Equities US equities delivered positive results this week. In addition, indexes representing both the small and mid-cap space were...

 

Monday, July 6, 2020

Market BlogIndex Performance – As of 1:00 PM, 7/2/20S&P 500 Index: 2.0%Dow Jones Industrial Average: 0.9 %Nasdaq Composite: 2.4 % EquitiesUS equities delivered very strong gains during the shortened trading week. Like their...

 

Monday, June 29, 2020

Market BlogIndex Performance – Week ending 6/26/20S&P 500 Index: -2.9%Dow Jones Industrial Average: -3.3%Nasdaq Composite: -1.9% EquitiesUS equities pulled back this week in the wake of increased COVID-19 cases in southern and...

 

Monday, June 22, 2020

Market BlogIndex Performance – Week ending 6/19/2020S&P 500 Index: 1.9%Dow Jones Industrial Average: 1.0%Nasdaq Composite: 3.7% EquitiesUS equities enjoyed a positive week, as the S&P 500 Index finished solidly over 3100....

 

Monday, June 15, 2020

Market BlogIndex Performance – Week ending 6/12/2020S&P 500 Index: -4.8%Dow Jones Industrial Average: -5.6%Nasdaq Composite: -2.3% EquitiesUS equities sold off this week, as the S&P 500 Index posted its largest weekly loss since...

 

Monday, June 8, 2020

Market BlogIndex Performance – Week ending 6/5/2020S&P 500 Index: 4.9%Dow Jones Industrial Average: 6.8%Nasdaq Composite: 3.4% EquitiesThe S&P 500 Index, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq were all higher, with the best...

 

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Market BlogIndex Performance – Week ending 5/29/2020S&P 500 Index: 2.97%Dow Jones Industrial Average: 3.74%Nasdaq Composite: 1.77% EquitiesUS equities delivered positive returns during this abbreviated trading week. All three...

 

Monday, May 18, 2020

Market BlogIndex Performance – Week ending 5/15/2020S&P 500 Index: -2.26%Dow Jones Industrial Average: -2.65%Nasdaq Composite: -1.17% EquitiesUS equities sold off modestly this week. The growth-heavy Nasdaq outperformed among US...

 

Monday, May 11, 2020

EquitiesUS equities exhibited strength this week, as the S&P 500 Index climbed higher and cut year-to-date losses to under 10%. The gains came despite the Friday release of the April jobs report, which showed the unemployment rate...

 

Monday, April 27, 2020

Stocks moved lower on the week as volatility in the oil patch dominated headlines. Prices for the May contracts for WTI crude oil briefly vaulted into negative territory ahead of the settlement date on April 21. Jobless claims...

 

Monday, April 20, 2020

Stocks posted solid gains for the week on the heels of the largest weekly gain for the S&P 500 Index since 1974. While participation was led mostly by growth stocks early in the week, reports of a drug from Gilead Sciences that showed...

 

Monday, April 13, 2020

Stocks rallied strongly over the holiday-shortened week. Sentiment was boosted earlier in the week following data that showed New York, the hardest-hit part of the country, may be reaching a peak in COVID-19 cases. More Federal Reserve...

 

Monday, March 30, 2020

Stocks rebounded sharply this week even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread rapidly in the United States. The movement toward passage of the nearly $2 trillion fiscal stimulus package and unprecedented actions from the Federal...

 

Monday, March 23, 2020

Extreme volatility continued as the war against the COVID-19 (coronavirus) global pandemic continues and extreme containment measures caused significant disruption to the US and global economies. The S&P 500 Index has declined more...

 

Monday, March 9, 2020

U.S. stocks ended the first week of March slightly higher, but the path to get there was extremely volatile. The first four days of the week saw the S&P 500 Index move at least 2.9% each day amid heightened fears around the coronavirus...

 

Monday, March 2, 2020

U.S. stocks suffered their worst weekly decline since the 2008–09 financial crisis as COVID-19 outbreak fears intensified and drove a wave of heavy selling. One U.S. case of community transmission plus raised warning levels from...

 

Monday, February 24, 2020

U.S. stocks fell during the holiday-shortened week as confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) continued to rise. The S&P 500 Index still set a fresh record high on Wednesday, partly due to China’s aggressive policy response,...

 

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

U.S. stocks rose for the second straight week, setting more new record highs along way despite the threat of global economic disruption from the coronavirus outbreak. Encouraging commentary about the economic outlook from Federal...

 

Monday, February 10, 2020

U.S. stocks broke a two-week losing streak with their best weekly gain in eight months. Good U.S. economic data, well-received fourth-quarter earnings results, news of a possible Coronavirus vaccine, and China tariff reductions helped...

 

Monday, February 3, 2020

By now, you’ve probably heard about the coronavirus outbreak in the Chinese city of Wuhan. As of this writing, there have been about 2,900 confirmed cases, with over 80 deaths.1 Most cases have been within China itself, but the...

 

Monday, January 27, 2020

U.S. stocks fell during the holiday-shortened week, with the S&P 500 notching its third weekly loss since October 2019. A dangerous viral outbreak originating in China spooked investors globally, despite improving global data and...

 

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

U.S. stocks rose again this week to fresh record highs, powering the S&P 500 Index to its 13th weekly gain out of the last 15 weeks. A well-received initial batch of earnings results and the signing of the phase-one trade deal with...

 

Monday, January 13, 2020

U.S. stocks weathered the Mideast conflict with the S&P 500 Index posting its 12th weekly gain out of the last 14 weeks. All major averages set fresh record highs during the week, causing some to ask whether stocks had come too far,...

 

Monday, December 30, 2019

U.S. stocks rose again this week, with the S&P 500 Index gaining for the fifth straight week, setting more record highs. The Nasdaq Composite and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow) joined the party, also breaking to new highs this...

 

Monday, December 23, 2019

U.S. stocks rose again this week, with the S&P 500 Index gaining for the 10th week out of 11 and setting more record highs. Trade talks with China continued to move forward, buoying sentiment; the “phase one” trade pact...

 

Monday, December 16, 2019

U.S. stocks rose this week, with the S&P 500 Index gaining for the ninth week out of the past ten. Stocks rallied late in the week in anticipation of a “phase one” trade deal with China and the removal of a tariff hike...

 

Monday, December 9, 2019

U.S. stocks eked out a small weekly gain, based on the S&P 500 Index, thanks to Friday’s rally on the November jobs report. The rise marked the eighth weekly gain for the broad stock market index in the past nine weeks, which...

 

Monday, December 2, 2019

U.S. stocks rose for the seventh time in eight weeks as investors took cues from a new batch of optimistic trade headlines. The S&P 500 Index gained 1% during the holiday-shortened week, notching three record high closes along the way....

 

Monday, November 25, 2019

U.S. stocks’ rally paused this week as investors processed another batch of trade headlines. The S&P 500 Index declined for the first time in seven weeks, breaking the benchmark’s longest winning streak since November 2017....

 

Monday, November 18, 2019

U.S. stocks rallied for the sixth consecutive week, notching more new record highs along the way. Late week optimism surrounding trade provided most of the spark, as lead U.S. negotiators expressed confidence a “phase one”...

 

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

U.S. stocks rallied for the fifth consecutive week, notching new record highs along the way. Optimism surrounding trade provided most of the spark, as the United States and China moved closer to signing a “phase one” trade...

 

Monday, October 28, 2019

U.S. stocks gained for a third straight week, and the S&P 500 Index brushed record highs. Stocks rose as discussions around the United Kingdom’s (U.K.) exit from the European Union (EU) (Brexit) led to U.K. lawmakers rejecting a...

 

Monday, October 21, 2019

U.S. stocks gained this week, making another run at all-time highs as investors watched global developments, and third quarter earnings season kicked off. The S&P 500 Index climbed 1% on October 15 amid news that United Kingdom (U.K.)...

 

Monday, October 14, 2019

Stocks rallied on trade optimism late in the week, erasing the S&P 500 Index’s 2% loss through Tuesday. U.S. markets’ slide began Monday and intensified on Tuesday as the S&P 500 fell 1.5% following renewed reports that the...

 

Monday, October 7, 2019

Stocks fell for a third straight week as investors gauged the health of the U.S. economy and its impact on future monetary policy. The S&P 500 Index climbed on September 30 after the U.S. administration denied claims that the United...

 

Monday, September 30, 2019

Stocks searched for direction this week as investors digested news of political tensions and signs of trade progress. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 Index posted its biggest drop in a month as an impeachment inquiry was opened against...

 

Monday, September 23, 2019

Markets took several punches this week and have not gone to the mat. Investors woke up Monday, September 16, to news of the attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities and surging crude futures prices. Economic data from China showed...

 

Monday, September 16, 2019

Equities continued to rise this week, sending the S&P 500 Index back over the 3,000 level and near its record high of 3,027.98 set July 26. Easing trade fears, bold measures from the European Central Bank (ECB), and strong retail sales...

 

Monday, September 9, 2019

▪ Equities rose during the holiday-shortened week as investors digested several geopolitical and trade headlines alongside a mixed batch of key economic data. The week started off on a down note, as stocks sold off Tuesday after the...

 

Monday, August 26, 2019

Equities investors endured another volatile week, book-ended by positive trade vibes Monday, August 19, only to be thrust into negative territory Friday, August 23. White House officials announced they were laying the groundwork for...

 

Monday, August 19, 2019

Investors endured another volatile five-day stretch as the combination of trade uncertainty, plunging global bond yields, and conflicting messages between the United States and global economies further pressured stock prices. It may...

 

Monday, August 5, 2019

Markets experienced a jolt of volatility this week, pushing the S&P 500 Index to its largest weekly decline since December 2018 following the much-anticipated Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting on Wednesday. The Fed announced a -25 basis...

 

Monday, July 29, 2019

U.S. stocks rose during the week amid better-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) data, progress in trade and budget talks, and hopes for looser monetary policy. The Nasdaq Composite Index led all benchmark indices with a 2.3%...

 

Monday, July 22, 2019

Indices set new all-time highs on Monday, with the S&P 500 Index, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite each reaching records as earnings season heated up. While investors set a low bar heading into second quarter earnings...

 

Monday, July 15, 2019

Overall, U.S. stocks had an uneventful week in terms of volatility, with major indexes gaining less than one percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average did close above 27,000 for the first time, while the S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq...

 

Monday, July 1, 2019

Markets were modestly lower this week, but U.S. equities have consolidated just below all-time highs as market participants paused in anticipation of the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, this weekend. While investors are not anticipating an...

 

Monday, June 24, 2019

Monetary policy was back in the spotlight as global central banks dominated the headlines this week. On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) convened to discuss the future of monetary policy amid increasing pressure from...

 

Monday, June 17, 2019

U.S. stocks stalled this week after posting their biggest weekly gain since November. The S&P 500 Index rose modestly in the week as investors struggled to find direction in trade headlines and conflicting economic reports. The U.S....

 

Monday, June 10, 2019

Stocks rebounded firmly this week, brushing off a rough May in which the S&P 500 Index declined for four straight weeks. While trade policy has been the common theme in markets recently, monetary policy has re-entered the spotlight as...

 

Monday, June 3, 2019

U.S. stocks fell 2% in the week, weighed down by a constant stream of trade-related headlines. The White House announced it would impose a 5% tariff on all imports from Mexico, set to take effect June 10. The announcement also noted...

 

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Markets continue to digest recent escalations in the trade negotiations between the U.S. and China, as the White House moved to blacklist Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei from conducting business in the U.S. The developments...

 

Monday, May 20, 2019

Markets closed slightly down for the week, as the S&P 500 Index showed resilience in a three-day winning streak after one of the worst days of the year. On May 13, the S&P 500 fell 2.4%, its biggest one-day loss since January. The...

 

Monday, May 13, 2019

Markets encountered their first bout of volatility in 2019 after the U.S. announced it would increase tariffs from 10% to 25% on $200 billion of Chinese imports. The developments renewed concerns of slowing global growth, as a...

 

Monday, May 6, 2019

Modest gains gave way to mid-week selling pressure after the Federal Reserve (Fed) concluded its two day monetary policy meeting. Then, a strong jobs report on Friday pushed the S&P 500 Index higher for the week. The S&P 500 notched a...

 

Monday, April 29, 2019

After more than seven months, the S&P 500 Index closed at new record high last week, powered bystrength in healthcare and financials stocks, sectors that have significantly lagged the broader market inrecent months. The new record...

 

Monday, April 22, 2019

Major U.S. indexes continue to hover near all-time highs, but finished little changed last week amidsustained weakness in healthcare stocks and as investors shrugged off indications that a U.S.-China trade deal may soon come to...

 

Monday, April 15, 2019

U.S. stocks traded in a tight range this week before a string of bank earnings on Friday boosted the S&P500 Index comfortably into positive territory. Solid labor market data and indications that the U.S.-China may have made progress...

 

Monday, April 8, 2019

Global equities got off to a strong start in the second quarter, so far continuing the seasonal trend we’veseen in April in recent years. Renewed U.S.-China trade optimism, (relatively) upbeat economic data,and some easing of the...

 

Monday, April 1, 2019

A choppy week of trading capped off a strong first quarter of 2019. In the end, the S&P 500 Index posted its best quarterly price return since the third quarter of 2009. Still, stock market activity was again overshadowed by the...

 

Monday, March 25, 2019

A topsy-turvy week for global financial markets saw U.S. and European stocks shed early-week gains and several measures of the Treasury yield curve invert for the first time since 2006 following a resurgence in global growth concerns....

 

Monday, March 18, 2019

U.S. equities rebounded from last week’s losses on the back of generally upbeat economic data and a lack of negative headlines. Developments on the U.S.-China trade front were modest, though early-week headlines indicating that...

 

Monday, March 11, 2019

Investors largely ignored further progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations this week, instead focusing on economic data and cuts to gross domestic product growth forecasts from the European Central Bank and the OECD, which provided...

 

Monday, March 4, 2019

A series of geopolitical events and top-tier economic data kept U.S. stocks in a narrow trading range this week, while overseas indexes were more of a mixed bag. Traders kicked off the week on a positive note after President...

 

Monday, February 25, 2019

Meaningful progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations kept stocks out of the red this week despite a series of disappointing, key economic data. Major U.S. indexes gyrated this week, though an undercurrent of optimism around high-level...

 

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Positive developments on the U.S. budget and trade negotiations underpinned a solid week of gains, though mixed economic data tempered investors’ enthusiasm. Investors found reason to add risk to their portfolios after early-week...

 

Monday, February 11, 2019

Trade talk comments from President Trump helped spur a selloff that left U.S. equities near flat on the week. Stocks gained on Monday and Tuesday as investors continued to ride the tailwind provided by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome...

 

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Solid gains on Friday helped major U.S. indexes overcome early-week losses, though the S&P 500 Index came up just short of notching its fifth straight weekly gain. The slow start came on the heels of reports that the White House...

 

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Global stocks’ rebound continued for a third straight week, underpinned by optimism that the U.S. and China made progress in their first face-to-face negotiations in over a month, as well as speeches from several Federal Reserve...

 

Monday, January 7, 2019

A Friday rally that saw the U.S. equities spike more than 3% helped the S&P 500 Index kick off the New Year with its second straight weekly advance. The energy sector outperformed as oil continued to rise off its December 24 low, while...

 

Monday, December 17, 2018

Stocks appeared headed for weekly gains after some headway was made in U.S.-China trade negotiations, but a Friday selloff erased the advances. The trade progress, which included a resumption of Chinese soybean purchases, a decrease in...

 

Monday, December 10, 2018

Mounting anxiety over a potential slowdown in global growth tied to trade, an inversion in the yield curve, and wild swings in the price of oil dragged the S&P 500 Index down more than 4% this week, erasing most of last week’s...

 

Monday, December 3, 2018

Global stock indexes closed out November with solid weekly gains amid a busy stretch that included a key policy speech from Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell, a plethora of economic data, and several geopolitical headlines that...

 

Monday, November 19, 2018

U.S. equities moved lower for the week, but ended on a high note as the S&P 500 Index broke a five-day losing streak on Thursday and then closed higher Friday as well, partly boosted by positive comments on U.S.-China trade talks. Oil...

 

Monday, November 5, 2018

U.S. stocks’ best week in six months capped an otherwise rough October for U.S. equity investors. The S&P 500 Index climbed 2.4% during the week, its biggest weekly gain since May, as the benchmark rebounded to close the month...

 

Monday, October 29, 2018

Major U.S. indexes, with the exception of the Nasdaq, turned negative on the year and entered correction territory this week—falling more than 10% from their most recent highs. The S&P 500 Index snapped a six-day losing streak on...

 

Monday, October 22, 2018

So far, October continues to live up to its reputation for being a volatility-laden month, with stocks again failing to sustain early-week gains as investors mostly shrugged off a strong start to third-quarter corporate earnings season...

 

Monday, October 15, 2018

Two days of benign moves to start the week gave way to another spike in volatility—larger than last week—that saw global equities tumble and defensive investments like gold move notably higher. U.S. stocks led the mid-week...

 

Monday, October 8, 2018

U.S. equity volatility picked up this week, thanks to a bout of selling in U.S. stocks on Thursday and Friday. The S&P 500 Index posted its worst week since June as the 10-year Treasury yield climbed to its highest level since 2011,...

 

Monday, October 1, 2018

Global equities failed to gain traction, with major regional indexes moving in and out of positive territory throughout the week, as investors digested the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy meeting and Italy’s budget...

 

Monday, September 24, 2018

Traders followed the path of least resistance this week, pushing risk assets higher and U.S. Treasuries lower (yields higher) despite another round of tariff announcements in the U.S.-China trade spat, no progress in NAFTA negotiations...

 

Monday, September 17, 2018

It was a mostly upbeat week for global markets as investors moved back into the market, pushing regional equity indexes up and bond prices down. Monetary policy meetings were held by the central banks of Europe, England, Russia, and...

 

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Trade negotiations between the U.S. and several of its key trading partners returned to center stage this week. Progress was mixed, as were global stocks’ performance. Investors had an appetite for risk early in the week when an...

 

Monday, August 27, 2018

The S&P 500 Index notched a new record close yesterday, just two days after it officially became the longest bull market on record when it surpassed the market run-up seen in the 1990’s. Gains coincided with a wave of central...

 

Monday, August 20, 2018

Global equities sold off this week, though major U.S. indexes held up relatively well, as investors' continued focus on Turkey, coupled with mixed economic data and commodity price weakness, stoked a resurgence in volatility. Concerns...

 

Monday, August 13, 2018

Global markets moved lower this week, as overseas turmoil on Friday erased the week’s earlier gains. The Turkish lira fell more than 10% vs. the U.S. dollar Friday after a series of speeches from Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan...

 

Monday, August 6, 2018

It was a busy week for investors on multiple fronts with several major central banks holding monetary policy meetings, earnings reports from 141 S&P 500 companies, and new developments in the U.S.—China trade skirmish. Add to all...

 

Monday, July 30, 2018

July 30, 2018 Earnings season rolls along. The current earnings season has been marked by very strong growth, limited upside, and resilient estimates. With 265 S&P 500 index companies having reported, earnings growth is tracking to a...

 

Monday, July 23, 2018

The full $500 billion? In an interview aired this morning, President Trump said he is ready to go with tariffs on $500 billion in Chinese imports in an effort to drive an agreement. Tariffs on just $34 billion in Chinese goods have...

 

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Retail sales gain in June. Retail sales grew for a fifth straight month, rising 0.5% in June to match consensus expectations. Initial figures for May reported last month were revised higher, from 0.8% to 1.3% to mark the largest...

 

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

President Trump’s planned imposition of tariffs on steel (25%) and aluminum (10%) rocked an already wobbly stock market yesterday as worries over a potential trade war heated up. Amid the headline noise, there a few key pieces of...

 

Monday, July 2, 2018

International trade concerns continue to create uncertainty in markets around the world.[1] Despite the markets' slight rises on Friday, June 29, they recorded losses for the week.[2] The S&P 500 fell 1.33%, the Dow gave back 1.26%,...

 

Monday, June 25, 2018

Stocks stumbled across the globe last week as trade tensions continued to escalate. Despite rebounding somewhat on Friday, the S&P 500 experienced its first weekly loss in a month, and the Dow posted its worst week since March.[1] The...

 

Monday, June 18, 2018

Last week stocks showed mixed results as political headlines continued to dominate the news. The Dow lost 0.89% and the S&P 500 was almost flat with a 0.02% gain.[1] The NASDAQ, on the other hand, reached a record high on Thursday and...

 

Monday, June 11, 2018

As last week ended, tension between the U.S. and some of its greatest allies was on the rise. Trade remained a hot-button topic ahead of the G-7 meeting in Canada, but investors seemed largely unfazed by the drama.[1] In fact, all 3...

 

Monday, June 4, 2018

Markets experienced heightened volatility this week, with the S&P 500 rising 0.49% and Dow dropping 0.48%. Meanwhile, the NASDAQ rose 1.62%, as international markets took a small dip, with the MSCI EAFE losing 1.10%.[1,2] The markets'...

 

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Geopolitical uncertainty affected stocks last week, as the historic summit between the U.S. and North Korea began to look less likely. On Thursday, May 24, President Trump announced that the summit was off, and stocks stumbled in...

 

Monday, May 21, 2018

Major domestic indexes went down last week after all three gained more than 2% the previous week.[1] The S&P 500 dropped 0.54%, the Dow gave back 0.47%, and the NASDAQ lost 0.66%.[2] International stocks also stumbled; the MSCI EAFE...

 

Monday, May 14, 2018

On Friday, the markets closed the week gaining traction. The Dow had 7 days of consecutive growth, rising 2.34% - its largest weekly gain since March.[1] Meanwhile, the S&P 500 rose 2.41%, the NASDAQ jumped 2.68%, and the MSCI EAFE...

 

Monday, May 7, 2018

Domestic indexes posted strong results on Friday, May 4, as the latest labor report data lessened investors' concerns about inflation and interest rates. Nonetheless, stocks had mixed results last week.[1] The S&P 500 dropped 0.24%...

 

Monday, April 30, 2018

We just finished the busiest week of 1st quarter earnings season, and although many companies shared positive results, stock indexes experienced modest declines.[1] The S&P 500 lost 0.01%, the Dow dropped 0.62%, and the NASDAQ gave...

 

Monday, April 23, 2018

Stocks posted moderate gains last week, as the S&P 500 added 0.52%, the Dow increased 0.42%, and the NASDAQ rose 0.56%.[1] International stocks in the MSCI EAFE followed suit, gaining 0.41%.[2] We received numerous new data updates...

 

Monday, April 16, 2018

Market volatility continues. Stocks slid on Friday, April 13, but still held on to gains for the week.[1] The S&P 500 increased 1.99%, the Dow added 1.79%, and the NASDAQ was up 2.77%.[2] International stocks in the MSCI EAFE also...

 

Monday, April 9, 2018

Domestic stocks lost ground last week as trade war concerns continued to rattle investors. With these declines, the Dow officially moved back into correction territory.[1] For the week, the S&P 500 lost 1.43%, the Dow dipped 0.95%,...

 

Monday, April 2, 2018

Markets were closed on March 30 for Good Friday, but in the four days of trading, stocks recovered some of this year's losses.[1] For the week, the S&P 500 added 2.09%, the Dow gained 2.67%, and the NASDAQ increased by 1.03%.[2]...

 

Monday, March 26, 2018

Markets experienced significant declines last week. The S&P 500 lost 5.95%, the Dow dropped 5.66%, and the NASDAQ declined 6.54%.[1] With these losses, all 3 domestic indexes had their worst weekly performance in more than 2 years.[2]...

 

Monday, March 19, 2018

Markets were up on Friday, but domestic stocks lost ground for the week as political turmoil and potential trade wars weighed on investors' minds.[1] The S&P 500 dropped 1.24%, the Dow gave back 1.54%, and the NASDAQ decreased 1.04%...

 

Monday, March 12, 2018

Domestic stocks leapt ahead last week as the latest jobs report inspired renewed confidence in our economic standing. The S&P 500 added 3.54%, and the Dow gained 3.25%.[1] The NASDAQ erased its losses from February's market correction...

 

Monday, March 5, 2018

Volatility continued last week as markets posted their 1st weekly loss in 3 weeks.[1] Despite some recovery on Friday, the S&P 500 dropped 2.04%, the NASDAQ slipped 1.12%, and the Dow lost 3.05% for the week.[2] Internationally, the...

 

Monday, February 26, 2018

Last week, the Presidents' Day holiday meant markets were only open for 4 trading days, and during that time, we received comparatively few economic reports. Nonetheless, major domestic indexes showed considerable volatility and...

 

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Markets rebounded last week, posting sizable gains and moving back into positive territory for the year. All three domestic indexes experienced their largest weekly growth in years, despite losing some ground on Friday after news of...

 

Monday, February 12, 2018

After months of relative calm, market fluctuations are causing many investors to wonder what is happening to the economy. Last week, the S&P 500 lost 5.16%, the Dow dropped 5.21%, and the NASDAQ declined 5.06%.[1] The MSCI EAFE also...

 

Monday, February 5, 2018

After 4 straight weeks of gains, the markets have slipped. As of Friday, the S&P 500 lost 3.85%, the Dow dropped 4.12%, and the NASDAQ decreased by 3.53%.[1] International stocks in the MSCI EAFE also took a 2.78% hit.[2] Domestically...

 

Monday, January 22, 2018

We're only a few weeks into 2018, and stocks are showing quite a strong performance so far. Last week, major domestic indexes posted gains yet again, with all 3 up at least 5% this year. By Friday, the S&P 500 had added another 0.86%,...

 

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Domestic markets continued their strong start to 2018, posting gains across the board for their 2nd week. The S&P 500 added 1.57% and closed at a new record high on Friday. The index just posted its best 10-day beginning to a year...

 

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

As we headed into the long holiday weekend, the markets continued to climb as tax reform moved forward.up>[1] For the week, the S&P 500 closed up 0.29%, the Dow rose 0.43%, and the NASDAQ gained 0.35%.[2] International stocks in the...

 

Monday, December 18, 2017

Domestic markets were up last week as tax reform became more likely. On Friday, multiple previously undecided Senators announced they would back the combined House and Senate bill, and stocks reacted by hitting new record highs.[1]...

 

Monday, December 11, 2017

As the holiday season progresses, the markets continue to impress. Last week, many energy, financial, and industrial sector stocks helped drive performance.[1] Hitting record highs yet again, the S&P gained 0.35%, and the Dow jumped 0...

 

Monday, December 4, 2017

Markets went for a wild ride last week - especially on Friday. In fact, on December 1, the S&P 500 had its largest fluctuations since the day after the 2016 presidential election.[1] Nonetheless, two of the major domestic markets hit...

 

Monday, November 27, 2017

Last week was a relatively quiet time in the domestic markets. We did not receive a tremendous amount of economic data, and trading halted Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday. Nonetheless, all 3 of the major domestic indexes...

 

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Domestic stock performance varied last week, with the S&P 500 and Dow losing ground for the 2nd straight week, while the NASDAQ posted gains.[1] By Friday, the S&P 500 had dropped 0.13%, the Dow gave back 0.27%, and the NASDAQ gained...

 

Monday, November 13, 2017

After posting gains every week since September, U.S. stocks declined by market's close on Friday. The S&P 500 and Dow ended their longest stretch of weekly increases since 2013, and the NASDAQ ended its own 6-week streak.[1] By...

 

Monday, November 6, 2017

Once again, the markets ended the week in positive territory - and all 3 major domestic indexes hit new record highs. The S&P 500 added 0.26%, and the Dow was up 0.45%, with both indexes notching their 8th straight week of growth. The...

 

Monday, October 30, 2017

Another week, another round of positive market performance. The 3 major domestic indexes again ended the week with gains and new record highs. The S&P 500 rose 0.23% and marked a 7th-straight week of increases - its longest string of...

 

Monday, October 23, 2017

Last week, all 3 major U.S. markets hit record highs once again.[1] The Dow added 2.00% to notch both intraday and closing records, the S&P 500 rose 0.86%, and the NASDAQ gained 0.35%.[2] International stocks in the MSCI EAFE dipped...

 

Monday, October 16, 2017

Last Friday, all 3 major domestic indexes continued their streak of weekly gains and record highs. The S&P 500 added 0.15%, and the Dow was up 0.43%. Meanwhile, both indexes posted their 5th weekly gain in a row. In addition, the S&P...

 

Monday, October 9, 2017

This Monday, October 9, marks the 10-year anniversary of the S&P 500's highest point before the Great Recession. While the ensuing decade has provided quite a rocky road for the markets at times, the recovery is undeniable.[1] In fact...

 

Monday, October 2, 2017

Before we begin our usual weekly commentary, we wanted to take a moment to honor the victims of Sunday's terrible attack in Las Vegas. Though details are still scarce, it is the most devastating mass shooting in U.S. history. Our...

 

Monday, September 25, 2017

Domestic indexes were mixed last week, as the Dow gained 0.36%, the S&P 500 eked out a 0.08% increase, and the NASDAQ lost 0.33%.[1] International stocks in the MSCI EAFE added a solid 0.68%.[2] Three stories that have dominated...

 

Monday, September 18, 2017

After briefly stumbling the week of September 4, domestic indexes notched significant gains last week and hit record highs. By Friday, the S&P 500 exceeded 2,500 for the first time, the Dow closed at its highest level ever, and the...

 

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Last week, the markets closed for Labor Day, and in the subsequent four trading days, all three domestic indexes gave back some recent gains. The S&P 500 declined 0.61%, the Dow lost 0.86%, and the NASDAQ slid 1.17%.[1] International...

 

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Last week gave a number of things for both investors and non-investors to think - and worry - about. From North Korea's missiles to Hurricane Harvey's devastation to an unemployment uptick, the headlines were busy. Yet, despite these...

 

Monday, August 28, 2017

After several weekly losses, the major domestic indexes all ended in positive territory on Friday, August 25. The S&P 500 gained 0.72%, the Dow was up 0.64%, and the NASDAQ added 0.79% for the week.[1] International stocks in the MSCI...

 

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

From domestic unrest to international terrorism, last week provided many headlines that could easily rattle the markets. While we did see days with volatility and declines, the major indexes remained relatively flat.[1]sup> For the...

 

Monday, August 14, 2017

Last week, rising tension between North Korea and the U.S. rattled the world's markets. As the two countries traded tough words, concerns escalated and markets reacted emotionally to the news.[1] Though stress is building...

 

Monday, August 7, 2017

Another week of economic performance brought more news that the markets continue their bullish streak. After eight consecutive record-high closings, the Dow rose above 22,000 for the first time ever and finished the week up 1.20%.[1]...

 

Monday, July 31, 2017

Last week, markets marched ahead within a busy reporting week. The Dow rose 1.16% to close Friday on another new high.[1] The S&P 500 notched a record high during the week, despite closing the week slightly down 0.02%.[2] Meanwhile,...

 

Monday, July 24, 2017

Last week, the Dow, S&P 500, and NASDAQ again hit record highs. The midweek peaks fell by Friday, though market performance remained strong.[1] By week's end, the Dow dropped 0.27%, and the S&P 500 and NASDAQ dipped on Friday but...

 

Monday, July 17, 2017

Last Friday, stocks closed on more record highs. The S&P 500 rose 1.41% and the Dow climbed 1.04% - both closing at new peaks.[1] The NASDAQ reported a 2.58% gain and the MSCI EAFE posted a 2.38% increase.[2] Despite continuing...

 

Monday, July 10, 2017

As the country celebrated the Fourth of July last week, the markets experienced some volatility, though they finished a bit flat overall.[1] The Dow fell then rose to close the week up 0.30%.[2] The S&P 500 climbed a modest 0.07% for...

 

Monday, July 3, 2017

As Q2 ended, markets hit a six-week volatility high.[1] While the tech sector declined during the week, consumer discretionary and industrial sectors drove stocks higher on Friday.[2] On Friday, the tech-heavy NASDAQ slumped 1.99%.[3]...

 

Monday, June 26, 2017

Last week, markets kept relatively quiet despite the continuing drop in oil prices. The S&P 500 rose by 0.21%, the Dow increased by 0.05%, and the NASDAQ - the week's best performer - jumped 1.84%.[1] Internationally, the MSCI EAFE...

 

Monday, June 26, 2017

Last week, markets kept relatively quiet despite the continuing drop in oil prices. The S&P 500 rose by 0.21%, the Dow increased by 0.05%, and the NASDAQ - the week's best performer - jumped 1.84%.[1] Internationally, the MSCI EAFE...

 

Monday, June 19, 2017

Markets remained mixed last week as the Dow closed at another record high, while the NASDAQ fell and the S&P 500 held steady.[1] By Friday, the Dow gained 0.52%, the NASDAQ fell -0.92%, and the S&P 500 gained a slight 0.05%.[2]...

 

Monday, June 12, 2017

Markets last week were mixed with leading tech stocks falling dramatically as some investors pulled profits.[1] The NASDAQ took the biggest hit, finishing 1.55% down on the week - its worst week of the year.[2] Meanwhile, the Dow rose...

 

Monday, June 5, 2017

Last week, the S&P 500, Dow, and NASDAQ closed at all-time record highs.[1] The S&P 500 rose 0.96%, the Dow gained 0.6%, and the NASDAQ grew by 1.54%.[2] Meanwhile, the MSCI EAFE gained 1.64% for the week.[3] Despite strong equity...

 

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

The markets marched ahead last week with the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ reporting all-time records, albeit just slightly above previous highs.[1] The S&P rose 1.43% over last week, while the NASDAQ was up 2.08%.[2] The Dow gained 1.32%...

 

Monday, May 22, 2017

Early last week, both the S&P and NASDAQ recorded all time highs before tumbling along with the Dow as political concerns rose.[1] By Friday, though, the markets had largely rebounded and steadied. The S&P 500 closed the week down 0...

 

Monday, May 15, 2017

Markets tuned out noise from Washington last week and continued to focus on economic fundamentals. Mildly rebounding retail sales and strong consumer sentiment seem to point toward a modestly stronger second quarter.[1]After a...

 

Monday, May 8, 2017

Last week, stocks rose but floated within a narrow trading range. By Friday, however, both the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ reached record highs.[1] For the week, the S&P 500 gained 0.63%, the Dow finished up 0.32%, and the NASDAQ rose 0...

 

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Stocks continued their advance on generally strong earnings reports this week despite the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report showing a slow first quarter economy. The S&P 500 rose 1.51%, the Dow gained 1.91%, and the NASDAQ added 2...

 

Monday, April 24, 2017

Domestic stocks posted losses on Friday, April 21, largely due to investor concerns about the French election.[1] Despite these daily losses, U.S. indexes broke their two-week losing streak, with the S&P 500 adding 0.85%, the Dow...

 

Monday, April 17, 2017

Last week, major indexes experienced losses for the second week in a row, with the S&P 500 falling 1.21%, the Dow giving back 1.01%, the NASDAQ dropping 1.26%, and the MSCI EAFE declining 0.14%.[1] Markets closed on April 14 for the...

 

Monday, April 10, 2017

The first quarter of 2017 is now behind us, and although we won't have complete economic data for a while, we do know that domestic stocks had a solid start to the year. Last week, major indexes took a pause from some recent gains and...

 

Monday, April 3, 2017

With the first quarter of 2017 now behind us, we have seen the three major indexes all gain more than 4.5% so far this year.[1] In fact, the NASDAQ just experienced its best quarter since 2013 due to tech stocks driving growth.[2]...

 

Monday, March 27, 2017

Last week, all four of the indexes we discuss in these market updates saw their performance stumble. The S&P 500 lost 1.44%, the Dow was down 1.52%, the NASDAQ gave back 1.22%, and the MSCI EAFE declined 0.07%.[1] On Tuesday, March 21...

 

Monday, March 20, 2017

For the fifth time in six weeks, domestic stock indexes ended last week in positive territory. The S&P 500 gained 0.24%, the NASDAQ added 0.67%, and the Dow eked out a 0.06% increase.[1] International equities in the MSCI EAFE grew by...

 

Monday, March 13, 2017

After at least four consecutive weeks of growth, the three major domestic indexes all lost ground this week. The S&P 500 was down 0.44%, the Dow lost 0.49%, and the NASDAQ declined 0.15%.[1] Meanwhile, international stocks in the MSCI...

 

Monday, March 6, 2017

On Wednesday, March 1, the three major domestic indexes all had their best performance in 2017 and reached record highs yet again.[1] In fact, the S&P 500 hit 2,400 for the first time ever on the same day the Dow went above 21,000 for...

 

Monday, February 27, 2017

Once again, domestic markets reached record highs last week. The S&P 500 was up by 0.69% and the NASDAQ increased by 0.12%.[1] With its 0.96% week-over-week growth, the Dow has posted gains for 11 straight days and is currently...

 

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Another week, another round of record highs. Despite concerns about how France's upcoming presidential election could affect the European Union's stability, U.S. stocks ended the week up yet again.[1] The S&P 500 gained 1.51%, the Dow...

 

Monday, February 13, 2017

The political world has presented many topics of conversation lately. But one discussion has been relatively quiet: tax reform. Last week, however, the president announced that a "phenomenal" tax plan is forthcoming, and domestic...

 

Monday, February 6, 2017

Political headlines continued to fill the news last week, and while domestic markets declined during mid-week trading, they rebounded on Friday, February 3.[1] Overall, the week showed only modest movement, as the S&P 500 added 0.12%,...

 

Monday, January 30, 2017

After a brief pause during inauguration week, stocks continued to climb last week. The S&P 500 added 1.03%, the NASDAQ was up 1.90%, and the MSCI EAFE increased by 1.29%.[1] The Dow also grew, adding 1.34%, ending the week above while...

 

Monday, January 23, 2017

A new presidential era began last Friday with Donald Trump's inauguration, and the market reaction was far more restrained than its response to his election. For weeks after the presidential election, we saw markets defy expectations...

 

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

As we look back on markets last week, we see mixed results, with none of the major domestic indexes gaining or losing more than 1%.[1] The S&P 500 was down 0.10% for the week, and the Dow gave back 0.39%, once again failing to reach...

 

Monday, January 9, 2017

The first trading week of 2017 is over, and during this time, all three major domestic indexes hit record highs. The DOW reached 19,999.63 in intra-day trading on Friday, January 6 - just 0.37 away from achieving 20,000 for the first...

 

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Looking back on the final trading week of a very eventful year, we saw low volume and a break from the recent rallies for domestic indexes. While international stocks in the MSCI EAFE added 0.56%, all major U.S. indexes declined.[1]...

 

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

In the last full trading week of 2016, domestic markets were relatively quiet, with many people out of the office for the holidays. Nonetheless, all three major domestic indexes ended the week in positive territory. The S&P 500 was up...

 

Monday, December 19, 2016

Last week was mixed for the markets, as the Dow increased by 0.44%, while the S&P 500 lost 0.06%, the NASDAQ dropped 0.13%, and the MSCI EAFE gave back 0.55%.[1] We also saw a variety of data released, giving a similarly mixed view of...

 

Monday, December 12, 2016

On Friday, December 9, all three major U.S. stock indexes ended at record highs. For the first time in five years, they each posted gains every day of the trading week.[1] The S&P 500 was up 3.08%, the Dow added 3.06%, and NASDAQ...

 

Monday, December 5, 2016

After a three-week run where all major U.S. indexes posted significant gains, we saw more mixed results last week. The Dow was up 0.10%, but the S&P 500 lost 0.97% and the NASDAQ was down 2.65%. The MSCI EAFE's measure of...

 

Monday, November 28, 2016

During a week while many were thankful, the markets gave us much to be thankful for. Through the four-day trading week, the S&P 500 was up 1.44%, the Dow gained 1.51%, the NASDAQ added 1.45%, and the MSCI EAFE increased 1.26%.[1] What...

 

Monday, November 21, 2016

For the second straight week, the major domestic indexes all ended in positive territory: The S&P 500 was up 0.81%, the Dow increased 0.11%, and the NASDAQ added 1.61%.[1] While American indexes performed well, MSCI EAFE's...

 

Monday, November 14, 2016

Last Tuesday, many Americans watched in great surprise as Donald Trump won the presidential election. Just that day, the New York Times had placed Hillary Clinton's odds of winning at 85%,[1] based on a range of state and national...

 

Monday, November 7, 2016

We're in the middle of an interesting moment for the markets, where short-term volatility and uncertainty might lead you to believe that the economy is faltering. After all, the major stock indexes lost ground this week, with the S&P...

 

Monday, October 31, 2016

At first glance, last week's headlines may lead you to think that the markets are fluctuating more than they actually are. Yes, Hillary Clinton's emails are in the news again (more on that below), but despite that surprise, the major...

 

Monday, October 24, 2016

After a two-week losing streak, U.S. indexes ended in positive territory across the board. The S&P 500 increased by 0.38%, the Dow was up 0.04%, and the NASDAQ gained 0.83%. The MSCI EAFE, a measure of international developed nations'...

 

Monday, October 17, 2016

Though stocks rose Friday after statements from Federal Reserve officials, the major indexes ended the week lower amid choppy trading. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.96%, the Dow fell 0.56%, the NASDAQ dropped 1.48%, and the MSCI...

 

Monday, October 10, 2016

After a volatile September, stocks ended the third quarter of 2016 resoundingly in the black. In the third quarter, the S&P 500 gained 3.31%, the Dow grew 2.11%, the NASDAQ added 9.69%, and the MSCI EAFE gained 5.80%.[1] What drove...

 

Monday, October 3, 2016

Though the final week of the third quarter ended positively for the major indexes, stocks took a rocky path to get there. A presidential debate, surging oil prices, and concerns about a global bank all took their toll on the market...

 

Monday, September 26, 2016

Stocks rallied again last week after the Federal Reserve voted not to raise interest rates this month. While few expected the Fed to act last week, official statements suggest the path to higher rates looks clearer. For the week, the...

 

Monday, September 19, 2016

Volatility picked up last week due to pressures from lower oil prices and speculation about the timing of the Federal Reserve's next rate hike. This summer has been historically calm for markets, leading markets to trade without big...

 

Monday, September 12, 2016

After trading flat for most of the week, stocks broadly sank Friday on fears of a future rate hike. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 2.39%, the Dow fell 2.20%, the NASDAQ dropped 2.36%, and the MSCI EAFE lost 0.16%.[1] Monetary policy...

 

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

After losing steam the previous week, stocks rose last week as investors cheered a weak jobs report and the declining probability of a September interest rate increase by the Federal Reserve. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 0.50%, the...

 

Monday, August 29, 2016

After rallying for weeks, the major indexes fell last week ahead of key remarks by Federal Reserve officials and turbulence in money markets.[1] For the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.68%, the Dow fell 0.85%, the NASDAQ dropped 0.37%, while...

 

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

The S&P 500 and Dow ended last week slightly lower, but the NASDAQ posted an eighth straight week of gains for the first time since 2010.[1] For the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.01%, the Dow fell 0.13%, the NASDAQ gained 0.10%,and the...

 

Monday, August 15, 2016

Stocks ended last week mostly flat, falling slightly on Friday after the major U.S. indexes set new record highs on Thursday on positive earnings surprises. The NASDAQ also notched a seventh week of gains, its longest winning streak...

 

Monday, August 8, 2016

Stocks bounced last week, ending sharply higher after a better-than-expected jobs report. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 0.43%, the Dow rose 0.60%, the NASDAQ added 1.14%, but the MSCI EAFE lost 1.41%.[1]Among last week's major...

 

Monday, August 1, 2016

Stocks broke their four-week winning streak, closing mixed after the release of a surprisingly low estimate of second-quarter economic growth. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.07%, the Dow fell 0.75%, the NASDAQ grew 1.22%, and the...

 

Monday, July 25, 2016

Stocks ended a fourth straight week of gains, sending the S&P 500 index to another record high.[1] For the week, the S&P 500 gained 0.61%, the Dow grew 0.29%, the NASDAQ added 1.40%, and the MSCI EAFE closed flat.[2] Second-quarter...

 

Monday, July 18, 2016

Stocks were up for the third week in a row, posting record highs on better-than-expected earnings results and solid domestic economic data.[1] Since the bottom of the post-Brexit selloff, the S&P 500 has gained 8.06%.[2] For the week,...

 

Monday, July 11, 2016

Markets surged last week after a surprising June jobs report buoyed investor sentiment. The S&P 500 came within a hair of a new record close on the news. For the week, the S&P 500 grew 1.28%, the Dow gained 1.10%, the NASDAQ added 1...

 

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

After the previous week's post-Brexit selloff, stocks closed out last week with one of the best performances of 2016 as investors bought the dip. In the first half of the year, the S&P 500 was up 2.69%, the Dow was up 2.90%, the...

 

Monday, June 27, 2016

Stocks fell sharply last week in response to Britain's vote to leave the European Union (EU), putting major indices in the red for 2016. Why did markets react so badly? The vote to leave was a surprise to most, and markets hate...

 

Monday, June 20, 2016

Markets fell on Brexit fears and concerns about the Fed's dovish statements, giving the Dow its worst week in a month.[1] For the week, the S&P 500 slipped 1.19%, the Dow fell 1.06%, the NASDAQ dropped 1.92%, and the MSCI EAFE lost 2...

 

Monday, June 13, 2016

Before we begin our usual weekly commentary, we wanted to take a moment to honor the victims of Sunday's terrible attack in Orlando. Though details are still scarce, it is the most devastating mass shooting in U.S. history. Our...

 

Monday, June 6, 2016

Stocks closed the holiday-shortened week mixed, with some sectors losing ground while others gained after a disappointing May jobs report signaled that the economy may not be strong enough for the Federal Reserve to raise rates this...

 

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Stocks ended a solid week on a high note ahead of the Memorial Day weekend after statements by Federal Reserve officials boosted expectations of a rate hike this summer. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 2.28%, the Dow rose 2.13%, the...

 

Monday, May 23, 2016

Stocks closed out a bumpy week mixed, ending a three-week stretch of losses for the S&P 500 and NASDAQ. The Dow, however, extended losses for a fourth straight week for the first time since 2014.[1] For the week, the S&P 500 gained 0...

 

Monday, May 16, 2016

Stocks fell again for the third week in a row, driven lower by poor earnings reports from some major department store retailers. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.51%, the Dow fell 1.16%, the NASDAQ dropped 0.39%, and the MSCI EAFE...

 

Monday, May 9, 2016

Markets slumped for the third week as global concerns pressured investors again, and domestic data painted a modest picture. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.40%, the Dow fell 0.19%, the NASDAQ dropped 0.82%, and the MSCI EAFE fell 3...

 

Monday, May 2, 2016

As of Friday, the S&P 500 is on the second-longest bull market run in history, surpassing the 1949-1956 bull market that lasted 2,607 days. The longest bull market in history ran between 1987 and 2000, lasting nearly 4,500 days.[1]...

 

Monday, April 25, 2016

Stocks ended last week mixed on earnings that were largely better than expected, though the tech sector disappointed. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 0.52%, the Dow grew 0.59%, and the NASDAQ lost 0.65%.[1] First-quarter earnings...

 

Monday, April 18, 2016

Stocks rallied again last week on better-than-expected earnings and some reassuring news about China's economy, giving the Dow its best weekly performance since mid-March.[1] For the week, the S&P 500 gained 1.62%, the Dow added 1.82%...

 

Monday, April 11, 2016

Stocks tumbled last week on downward revisions to U.S. economic growth and worries about global growth.[1] For the week, the S&P 500 fell 1.21%, the Dow lost 1.21%, and the NASDAQ gave up 1.30%.[2] After a rosier-than-expected fourth...

 

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

After a rocky start to the year, most stocks ended the first quarter slightly higher, which is remarkable considering the negative sentiment that caused stocks to selloff in the early weeks of 2016. For the quarter, the S&P 500 gained...

 

Monday, March 28, 2016

Stocks ended the holiday-shortened week down, snapping their five-week winning streak. However, losses were mild amid low trading volume before the Easter weekend. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.67%, the Dow fell 0.49%, and the...

 

Monday, March 21, 2016

After a historically rough start to the year, stocks finally rallied enough to put the S&P 500 and Dow in the green for the year. Extended weakness in the dollar-which investors hope could boost economic growth and corporate...

 

Monday, March 14, 2016

Stocks closed out their fourth week of gains as investors gained confidence from higher oil prices and aggressive moves by the European Central Bank. For the week, the S&P 500 rose 1.11%, the Dow grew 1.21%, and the NASDAQ added 0.67%...

 

Monday, March 7, 2016

Markets closed out a third week of gains, putting the Dow at a two-month high and erasing much of the year's losses. Higher oil prices and an upbeat February jobs report contributed to the rally.[1] For the week, the S&P 500 increased...

 

Monday, February 29, 2016

Markets closed out another solid week of gains on the back of higher oil prices and some positive economic data. For the week, the S&P 500 increased 1.58%, the Dow grew 1.51%, and the NASDAQ added 1.91%.[1] Investors got their second...

 

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Markets ended another volatile week lower despite a bounce in oil prices. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.81%, the Dow fell 1.43%, and the NASDAQ dropped 0.59%.[1] Amid volatile stock prices and disappointing global economic news,...

 

Monday, February 8, 2016

Markets dropped last week on mixed economic data and a big selloff in the tech sector amid weak earnings. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 3.10%, the Dow fell 1.59%, and the NASDAQ dropped 5.44%.[1] In this week's update, we wanted to...

 

Monday, February 1, 2016

Stocks experienced another volatile week with high daily swings in value. Despite the lingering uncertainty, stocks ended the week higher on the back of better-than-expected earnings reports and higher oil prices. For the week, the...

 

Monday, January 25, 2016

After a volatile week, markets regained some steam, helped by a recovery in oil prices and some upbeat earnings reports. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 1.41%, the Dow grew 0.66%, and the NASDAQ added 2.29%.[1] Though the headwinds...

 

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Stocks closed down again Friday ahead of the long holiday weekend after disappointing earnings, more China worries, and plunging oil prices added to fears about slowing global growth. For the week, the S&P 500 dropped 2.17%, the Dow...

 

Monday, January 11, 2016

U.S. equities experienced a brutal tumble last week after more bad news emerged from China. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 5.96%, the Dow dropped 6.19%, and the NASDAQ fell 7.26%.[1] China's ongoing economic woes are causing major...

 

Monday, January 4, 2016

Now that 2015 is in the rear-view mirror, let's take a look at some of the factors that influenced markets last year. Though markets closed essentially flat, it's important to realize what a small miracle that is, given the many...

 

Monday, December 28, 2015

Markets ended the holiday week on an upbeat note, giving stocks their best week since late November.[1] For the week, the S&P 500 gained 2.76%, the Dow Jones grew 2.47%, and the NASDAQ rose 2.55%.[2] On the economic front, final data...

 

Monday, December 21, 2015

After a brief rally after the Federal Reserve announced its historic decision, markets ended another choppy week in the red, battered by plummeting oil prices and rocky investor sentiment. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.34%, the Dow...

 

Monday, December 14, 2015

Markets ended a volatile week sharply down after oil hit near-seven-year lows and a major corporate merger highlighted global growth woes. For the week, the S&P 500 fell 3.79%, the Dow dropped 3.26%, and the NASDAQ lost 4.06%.[1]...

 

Monday, December 7, 2015

Markets shrugged off a volatile week Friday to close positive, buoyed by a strong jobs report and an easing of uncertainty around the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision. For the week, the S&P 500 grew 0.08%, the Dow gained...

 

Monday, November 30, 2015

Stocks closed out the short week mixed on very low volume as investors stayed home for the holidays. For the week, the S&P 500 grew 0.04%, the Dow lost 0.14%, and the NASDAQ gained 0.44%.[1] The data we got last week suggests that the...

 

Monday, November 23, 2015

The major averages ended last week on a high note despite ongoing concerns about terrorism. Investors kept their cool and gave the S&P 500 its best week of the year.[1] For the week, the S&P 500 gained 3.27%, the Dow rose 3.35%, and...

 

Monday, November 16, 2015

Markets gave up gains last week and closed lower, ending the worst week since mid-August. Nerves about a possible December rate hike and faltering commodity prices contributed to selling pressure. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 3.63%,...

 

Monday, November 9, 2015

Markets ended last week on a high note, marking the sixth straight week of gains and the longest winning streak for the major averages since late 2014.[1] For the week, the S&P 500 grew 0.95%, the Dow gained 1.40%, and the NASDAQ grew...

 

Monday, November 2, 2015

Facing down another government shutdown, the House and Senate passed a new budget deal last week that suspends the debt limit until 2017 and increases funding levels for a number of federal programs. President Obama is expected to sign...

 

Monday, October 26, 2015

Stocks rallied again last week on a strong Tech sector showing, bringing the S&P 500 positive for the year again. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 2.07%, the Dow grew 2.50%, and the NASDAQ rose 2.97%.[1] Every quarter, financial pages...

 

Monday, October 19, 2015

Stocks ended last week on another strong note as markets surged on the strong possibility that the Fed won't raise rates this year. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 0.90%, the Dow grew 0.77%, and the NASDAQ rose 1.16%.[1] Investors...

 

Monday, October 12, 2015

Stocks ended last week on a strong note, regaining a lot of lost ground and giving the S&P 500 its best week of the year. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 3.26%, the Dow grew 3.72%, and the NASDAQ rose 2.61%.[1] Markets started off...

 

Monday, October 5, 2015

Stocks ended the final days of the third quarter on a positive note, even though stocks were still down for the quarter. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 1.04%, the Dow added 0.97%, and the NASDAQ grew 0.45%.1 After hovering around...

 

Monday, September 28, 2015

Stocks continued their rollercoaster ride last week, dogged by worries from Washington and a plunge in biotechs that pushed the major indexes lower. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 1.36%, the Dow fell 0.43%, and the NASDAQ dropped 2...

 

Monday, September 21, 2015

Uncertainty about the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates weighed on markets last week, pushing the Dow and the S&P lower. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.15%, the Dow fell 0.29%, while the NASDAQ gained 0.10%.[1] On...

 

Monday, September 14, 2015

Stocks rebounded during the holiday-shortened week as gains in overseas stock markets spurred buying activity, giving the Dow its best week since March. Despite the buying pressure, investors curbed their enthusiasm ahead of the...

 

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Stocks slid after another turbulent week, buffeted by more worries about China. Investors chose to remain cautious ahead of the long Labor Day weekend and a raft of fresh data out of China. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 3.40%, the...

 

Monday, August 31, 2015

After a tumultuous week with many ups and downs, markets regained ground to close in the black. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 0.91%, the Dow grew 1.11%, and the NASDAQ added 2.60%.[1] It's hard to watch your portfolio value...

 

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

U.S. stocks ended a defensive week in the red as investor sentiment deteriorated in the face of fresh worries out of China. For the week, the S&P 500 fell 5.77%, the Dow lost 5.82%, and the NASDAQ slid 6.78%.[1]Much of last week's...

 

Monday, August 24, 2015

U.S. stocks ended a defensive week in the red as investor sentiment deteriorated in the face of fresh worries out of China. For the week, the S&P 500 fell 5.77%, the Dow lost 5.82%, and the NASDAQ slid 6.78%.[1]When markets take a dive...

 

Monday, August 17, 2015

Despite significant volatility, stocks ended last week higher after a finalized Greek bailout deal and some upbeat domestic economic data. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 0.67%, the Dow grew 0.60%, and the NASDAQ added 0.09%.[1]...

 

Monday, August 10, 2015

Stocks gave in to gloom about low global oil prices and fell again last week, erasing the previous week's gains. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 1.25%, the Dow fell 1.79%, and the NASDAQ dropped 1.65%.[1] Domestically, the data looks...

 

Monday, August 3, 2015

Stocks snapped their losing streak and regained steam last week despite some soft data, posting weekly and monthly gains. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 1.16%, the Dow rose 0.69%, and the NASDAQ grew 0.78%.[1] July was a volatile...

 

Monday, July 27, 2015

Stocks were unable to maintain the momentum and gave up ground in another roller coaster week. Though earnings week marched onward, investors seemed more concerned about global growth and falling commodity prices. For the week, the S&P...

 

Monday, July 20, 2015

Stocks surged in an action-packed week, giving the NASDAQ two record closes in a row. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 2.41%, the Dow rose 1.84%, and the NASDAQ soared 4.25%.[1] Investors around the world breathed a sigh of relief when...

 

Monday, July 13, 2015

Markets finally broke the losing streak, closing up for the week as worries about Greece and China faded. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 0.88%, the Dow rose 1.11%, and the NASDAQ grew 0.69%.[1] Though a deal with Greece wasn't...

 

Monday, July 6, 2015

Markets lost ground again last week after Greece technically defaulted on loan payments and edged closer to an exit from the Euro. For the week, the S&P 500 dropped 1.29%, the Dow lost 1.24%, and the NASDAQ fell 1.92%.[1] What...

 

Monday, June 29, 2015

Markets lost ground last week, giving in to nerves about Greece and some early second-quarter earnings reports. For the week, the S&P 500 dropped 0.40%, the Dow fell 0.37%, and the NASDAQ lost 0.71%.[1] Crumbling Greek debt talks were...

 

Monday, June 22, 2015

Last week, markets shrugged off concerns about deadlocked Greek negotiations and rallied on strong economic data, sending the NASDAQ to a new historic high. For the week, the S&P 500 grew 0.76%, the Dow rose 0.64%, and the NASDAQ...

 

Monday, June 15, 2015

Markets ended last week mixed, falling on Friday as concerns about the debt impasse in Greece outweighed upbeat domestic data. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 0.06%, the Dow grew 0.28%, and the NASDAQ fell 0.34%.[1] So, what's going...

 

Monday, June 8, 2015

Markets ended lower last week as investors balanced an optimistic jobs report against renewed concerns about a Greek debt default. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.69%, the Dow fell 0.90%, and the NASDAQ slid 0.03%.[1] On Friday, we...

 

Monday, June 1, 2015

U.S. markets ended the week on a down note as investors struggled with weak economic data and concerns about Greek debt negotiations. However, markets were able to end the month of May in the black. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.88%...

 

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Despite flirting with new records, markets weren't able to hold on to gains last week and closed mixed after comments about interest rates were made by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 0.16%, the Dow...

 

Monday, May 18, 2015

Markets ended on a high note with the S&P 500 setting a new record though economic data was lukewarm.[1] For the week, the S&P 500 gained 0.31%, the Dow grew 0.45%, and the NASDAQ rose 0.89%.[2] Months of tepid economic data and...

 

Monday, May 11, 2015

In this week's commentary, we want to draw your attention to a significant market anniversary. Five years ago, on May 6, 2010, the U.S. stock market experienced a "flash crash" when the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted nearly 1...

 

Monday, May 4, 2015

Markets fell last week as investors digested lukewarm economic data and considered future economic growth prospects. However, stocks bounced back on Friday and trimmed their losses. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.44%, the Dow slid 0...

 

Monday, April 27, 2015

Markets rallied last week, lead by a surge in tech stocks that brought the NASDAQ and S&P 500 to new record closes. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 1.75%, the Dow grew 1.42%, and the NASDAQ added 3.25%.[1] After weeks of uncertainty,...

 

Monday, April 20, 2015

Events in China and Europe triggered a modest worldwide sell-off last week, and lackluster corporate earnings in the U.S. contributed to market doldrums. For the week, the S&P 500 fell 0.99%, while the Dow and the NASDAQ both lost 1...

 

Monday, April 13, 2015

Stocks ended the second week of the new quarter on a high note, giving the Dow its first close over 18,000 for the month. Investors took confidence from some major corporate deals as well as fresh data that suggests the economy is...

 

Monday, April 6, 2015

After a volatile winter, stocks ended the quarter about where they started. Oil prices, a strong dollar, and concerns about interest rates contributed to the volatility and uncertainty remains as we enter the second quarter. For the...

 

Monday, March 30, 2015

Markets lost ground again last week, giving up most of the previous week's gains as investors tread water ahead of earnings season. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 2.23%, the Dow fell 2.29%, and the NASDAQ dropped 2.69%.[1] Though...

 

Monday, March 23, 2015

Markets finally snapped their three-week losing streak and rebounded as investors bought the dip and rallied after a Fed meeting. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 2.66%, the Dow rose 2.13%, and the NASDAQ added 3.17%.[1] The Federal...

 

Monday, March 16, 2015

Markets ended another week down after mixed economic data, lower oil prices, and a strengthening dollar made investors nervous ahead of the next Federal Reserve meeting. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.86%, the Dow fell 0.60%, and the...

 

Monday, March 9, 2015

Markets closed Friday with losses after a turbulent week as investors began to worry that strong labor market growth might signal rate hikes next quarter. For the week, the Dow fell 1.52%, the S&P 500 dropped 1.58%, and the NASDAQ lost...

 

Monday, March 2, 2015

Stocks ended the week mixed after losses related to a lower fourth-quarter Gross Domestic Product estimate. However, after a lackluster January, the major indices ended February on an upbeat note, with the S&P 500 posting a 5.5% gain...

 

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Stocks rallied on the news that Greece reached a new deal with its creditors, sending the Dow and the S&P 500 to new record closes and bringing the Nasdaq close to its own record set in March 2000.[1]For the week, the S&P 500 gained 0...

 

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Stocks ended another positive week at record highs, sending the Dow above 18,000 and the S&P 500 to a new record close. Investors reacted positively to firming oil prices and news of a possible peace deal in Ukraine. For the week, the...

 

Monday, February 9, 2015

Markets shook off losses last week and ended with strong weekly gains on the back of a positive January jobs report. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 3.03%, the Dow rose 3.84%, and the Nasdaq grew 2.36%.[1] January's monthly Employment...

 

Monday, February 2, 2015

Markets were driven lower in another volatile week of trading, ending the first month of 2015 in the red. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 2.77%, the Dow fell 2.87%, and the Nasdaq dropped 2.58%.[1] One of the major contributors to the...

 

Monday, January 26, 2015

Markets ended the week in the black for the first time in 2015 on the back of major moves by multiple central banks. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 1.60%, the Dow grew 0.92%, and the Nasdaq added 2.66%.[1] Central banks ruled market...

 

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Stocks experienced another rollercoaster week, pummeled by a dismal global growth forecast and missed earnings reports. However, markets ended a four-day losing streak on Friday with a "relief rally" as energy prices rebounded slightly...

 

Monday, January 12, 2015

Stocks ended the first full week of 2015 in the red, pulled in different directions by a mixed December jobs report, fresh oil declines, and renewed terrorist fears in the West. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.65%, the Dow fell 0.54%,...

 

Monday, January 5, 2015

With 2014 behind us, let's take a look at some of the factors that influenced markets last year. With the economic recovery in its fifth year, 2014 was the year in which Americans finally became confident in the economy and their...

 

Monday, December 22, 2014

Markets ended a rollercoaster week on an upbeat note, giving the S&P 500 its biggest weekly gain in nearly two years and erasing December losses.[1] Markets were pulled in different directions by several factors, including central bank...

 

Monday, December 15, 2014

Markets were jarred by plummeting oil prices last week, giving the Dow and S&P 500 their worst weeks of 2014.[1] For the week, the S&P 500 lost 3.52%, the Dow fell 3.78%, and the Nasdaq dropped 2.66%.[2] Markets reacted badly to crude...

 

Monday, December 8, 2014

Markets ended the first week of December with a bang, rallying for the seventh straight week, though the Nasdaq gave in to selling pressure and closed slightly down. Investors used an upbeat November jobs report as an excuse to rally,...

 

Monday, December 1, 2014

After a choppy October, November was a very good month for stocks. Falling oil prices, new moves by central banks, and solid domestic fundamentals gave both the Dow and the S&P 500 new record highs. For the month, the S&P 500 gained 4...

 

Monday, November 24, 2014

Markets rallied for the fifth week in a row on global and domestic good news, sending the Dow and S&P 500 to new record highs. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 1.15%, the Dow grew 0.99%, and the Nasdaq added 0.52%.[1]Investors cheered...

 

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Markets ended a sluggish week of trading slightly up, notching another record close for the S&P 500. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 0.39%, the Dow grew 0.35%, and the Nasdaq added 1.21%.[1]Though last week's data was sparse, several...

 

Monday, November 10, 2014

Investors doubled down on the market rally, sending the Dow and S&P 500 to new highs after Friday's October employment situation report showed that the unemployment rate dropped again.[1] For the week, the S&P 500 gained 0.69%, the Dow...

 

Monday, November 3, 2014

Investors took advantage of a data-heavy week and rallied strongly, raising the Dow and the S&P 500 to new records. Upbeat economic reports and fresh hope for the global economy contributed to the market's optimism. For the week, the...

 

Monday, October 27, 2014

After several weeks of dismal performance, equities shook off their worries and rallied enthusiastically on solid quarterly earnings giving the S&P 500 its biggest weekly gain of the year. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 4.12%, the...

 

Monday, October 20, 2014

October 20, 2014 - Special Edition: Putting Market Corrections Into Perspective Markets posted another week of losses amid continued fears, though markets trimmed losses on Friday on better-than-expected earnings results from top...

 

Monday, October 13, 2014

Concerns about global growth caused markets to hit the brakes last week in a cloud of smoke and volatility, giving the S&P 500 and Nasdaq their worst week since May 2012. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 3.14%, the Dow slid 2.74%, and...

 

Monday, October 6, 2014

After some market stumbles in recent weeks that erased earlier gains, stocks ended about where they started at the beginning of the quarter. However, broad economic gains mean that solid fundamentals could contribute to market upside...

 

Monday, September 29, 2014

Markets lost ground last week, though a Friday rally on positive economic data helped trim losses. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 1.37%, the Dow dropped 0.96%, and the Nasdaq fell 1.48%.[1] Last week, a lot of market focus was on the...

 

Monday, September 22, 2014

Markets regained steam last week, pushed higher by a reassuring Federal Reserve meeting and a referendum on Scottish independence. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 1.25%, the Dow grew 1.72%, reaching a new record, and the Nasdaq rose 0...

 

Monday, September 15, 2014

Markets closed last week on a down note - breaking five straight weeks of gains - as investors hedged their bets ahead of a pivotal Federal Reserve Open Market Committee Meeting. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 1.10%, the Dow dropped 0...

 

Monday, September 8, 2014

Markets chalked up another win last week, pushing the S&P 500 to another record close. After several days of cautious trading, Friday's August jobs report finally gave investors the push they needed to extend gains for a fifth week....

 

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Despite volatility around geopolitical concerns and sluggish growth in Europe, U.S. stocks had a phenomenal week, lifting the S&P 500 to a new record close, and giving the index its best August performance since 2000.[1] For the week,...

 

Monday, August 25, 2014

Despite lingering concerns about the Ukrainian crisis, markets picked up steam last week, giving the Dow and S&P 500 their best weekly performance since April. For the week, the S&P 500 grew 1.71%, the Dow gained 2.03%, and the Nasdaq...

 

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Markets Fall on Ukraine Fears, Still End Positive WEEKLY UPDATE - AUGUST 19, 2014 Despite a late-week selloff due to renewed concerns about the situation in Ukraine, the major indices ended the week on a positive note. For the week,...

 

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Markets regained steam and ended the first full week of August on a strong note. Solid jobs data and hopes that Russia may be de-escalating the Ukrainian conflict contributed to the gains. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 0.33%, the...

 

Monday, August 4, 2014

Caution was the name of the game last week as equities tumbled, marking the worst weekly loss for the S&P 500 in two years. Though the week was packed with market moving events, most of the week's losses can be attributed to worries...

 

Monday, July 28, 2014

Markets ended another volatile week mixed, pummeled by concerns about global growth but buoyed by better-than-expected earnings results. For the week, the S&P 500 ended flat, the Dow lost 0.82%, and the Nasdaq gained 0.39%.[1] As of...

 

Monday, July 21, 2014

Despite a tumultuous week that had it all - earnings, volatility, geopolitical shock, and monetary policy news - markets were still able to chalk up a win. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 0.54%, the Dow grew 0.90%, and the Nasdaq...

 

Monday, July 14, 2014

Stocks checked their advance last week as investors weighed earnings reports and waited for more news. Worries at one of Portugal's largest banks also contributed to mid-week losses. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.90%, the Dow fell 0...

 

Monday, July 7, 2014

After a slow start to the year, the second quarter of 2014 may be a redemption story. Multiple indices reached new records and the S&P 500 logged its longest quarterly rally since 1998.[1] For the quarter, the S&P 500 gained 4.66%, the...

 

Monday, June 30, 2014

Markets lost some momentum on slow trading and ended the week mixed. Despite the sluggish behavior, equities are up strongly for the quarter and the S&P 500 is poised for its longest rally since 1998.[1] While the S&P lost 0.10% and...

 

Monday, June 23, 2014

Markets rallied strongly last week and closed at new records for the S&P 500 and Dow. Though stocks ran in circles early in the week, they picked up the pace after Wednesday's reassuring Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting...

 

Monday, June 16, 2014

Markets snapped their winning streak and ended the week down slightly as investors decided to take some profits off the table. The light economic calendar led to sluggish activity since investors were reluctant to commit to positions...

 

Monday, June 9, 2014

Markets rallied for the third week in a row, sending stocks to new all-time highs on the back of a strong May jobs report.For the week, the S&P 500 rose 1.34%, the Dow gained 1.24%, and the Nasdaq grew 1.86%.[1] Markets shot up on...

 

Monday, June 2, 2014

Markets rallied for most of last week, pushing the S&P 500 and the Dow to new record closes. For the week, the S&P 500 rose 1.21%, the Dow gained 0.67%, and the Nasdaq grew 1.36%.[1] Despite some volatile weeks, markets ended May on an...

 

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Despite some volatility, markets rallied on better-than-expected housing numbers, putting the S&P 500 above 1900 for the first time.[1] For the week, the S&P 500 gained 1.21%, the Dow gained 0.70%, and the Nasdaq grew 2.33%. The...

 

Monday, May 19, 2014

After several days of negative performance, stocks rallied in the last two days to close generally flat. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.03%, the Dow fell 0.55%, and the Nasdaq gained 0.46%.[1] Economic data last week was generally...

 

Monday, May 12, 2014

The major indices closed out a volatile week on a mixed note, though the Dow was able to notch another all-time closing record on Friday.[1] Though stocks showed some momentum mid-week as investors bought the dip, they lost conviction...

 

Monday, May 5, 2014

Markets ended another volatile week on an upbeat note after a wave of economic data showed that the economy is still on the right track. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 0.95%, the Dow grew 0.93%, and the Nasdaq gained 1.19%.[1] One of...

 

Monday, April 28, 2014

Earnings seasons is halfway over, and thus far, among the 240 S&P 500 firms that had reported as of last Friday, total revenues are up 3.7%, and earnings results are up 2.0% from the same period last year. Overall, while growth remains...

 

Monday, April 21, 2014

Markets closed out the holiday-shortened week on an upbeat note, with the S&P 500 posting its best week since July. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 2.71%, the Dow grew 2.38%, and the Nasdaq rose 2.39%.[1] Markets shook off the...

 

Monday, April 14, 2014

Markets closed a volatile week on a bearish note as the first earnings reports trickled in. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 2.65%, the Dow fell 2.35%, and the Nasdaq dropped 3.10%.[1] One bright spot: Despite the dismal stock...

 

Monday, April 7, 2014

Equities closed out a lackluster quarter basically flat, as investors grappled with the effects of the chilly winter and widespread volatility. Though the major indices approached new highs in March, stocks gave in to selling pressure...

 

Monday, March 31, 2014

Despite some positive economic news, the major indices ended the week mixed as investors prepared for the end of the quarter and continued to worry about Russia. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.48%, the Dow gained 0.12%, and the...

 

Monday, March 24, 2014

Stocks shook off their global worries and advanced on some upbeat data that suggests the economy may be picking up steam as the weather warms. Despite losing some ground on Friday in pre-weekend jitters, the major averages all closed...

 

Monday, March 17, 2014

Equities experienced a rocky week as worries mounted about China's economic state and tensions escalated in Ukraine. While investors were not panicking, the pessimistic mood contributed to the Nasdaq posting its first drop in six weeks...

 

Monday, March 10, 2014

March 9, 2014 marked the five-year anniversary of the lowest point of the S&P 500 after the financial crisis, and we are taking this opportunity to highlight just how far markets have come since those dark days. As of Friday's close,...

 

Monday, March 3, 2014

Stocks shook off the winter gloom and rallied for most of last week, ending February with another record high for the S&P 500. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 1.3%, the Dow rose 1.4%, and the Nasdaq grew 1.1%.[1] The market rally...

 

Monday, February 24, 2014

The major indices finished a choppy week on a mixed note as stocks sagged on chilly economic data. While the S&P 500 and Dow moved lower, the Nasdaq Composite posted its third weekly gain on upbeat news in the tech sector. For the week...

 

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

The stock market ended an upbeat week on a positive note, buoyed by reassuring remarks by new Fed chairman Janet Yellen. Though the week saw reduced volume as some investors sat on the sidelines, stocks rallied impressively, giving us...

 

Monday, February 10, 2014

After several weeks of gloom, U.S. stocks rallied last week to erase some losses and post the best two-day gain in four months. Both the Dow and the S&P 500 had their best week of the year thus far, gaining 0.6% and 0.8% respectively,...

 

Monday, February 3, 2014

Markets had another rough week, with stocks driven lower by fears about the growing emerging market currency crisis. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.43%, the Dow fell 1.14%, and the Nasdaq declined 0.59%.[1] The month of January also...

 

Monday, January 27, 2014

Rough Week. Now What? Weekly Update - January 27, 2014 Markets slid considerably last week after investors were rattled by a confluence of events in emerging markets. For the week, the S&P 500 fell 2.63%, the Dow sank 3.52%, and the...

 

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Earnings Reversal Sparks VolatilityWeekly Update - January 21, 2014Markets ended the week mixed as markets responded to some lackluster Q4 earnings reports. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.20%, the Dow gained 0.13%, and the Nasdaq...

 

Monday, January 13, 2014

Stocks Stall on Jobs Data Weekly Update - January 13, 2014 Markets stalled in the first full week of 2014, with major indices ending on a mixed note. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 0.6%, the Dow lost 0.2%, and the Nasdaq rose 1.03%...

 

Monday, January 6, 2014

SPECIAL EDITION: 2013 In Review Weekly Update - January 06, 2014 Now that 2013 is behind us, let's take a look at the events that shaped markets last year and consider what may lie ahead in 2014. 2013 was the year that investors...

 

Monday, December 30, 2013

2013: Good to the Last Drop?Weekly Update - December 30, 2013Stocks closed out their second week of gains despite the short trading week with the Dow and S&P 500 hovering near record highs. The S&P 500 gained 1.27%, the Dow grew 1.59%,...

 

Monday, December 23, 2013

Taper's Here, But The Party's Not Over Weekly Update - December 23, 2013 Stocks broke their losing streak and rallied on the long-awaited Fed taper and positive economic news. The S&P 500 and Dow both finished out the week at record...

 

Monday, December 16, 2013

Second Weekly Loss on Low Volume, Federal Open Market Committee ConcernsWeekly Update - December 16, 2013Stocks experienced another down week, driven largely by low volume, anticipation of a budget deal, and investor caution before the...

 

Monday, December 9, 2013

Markets Snap Winning Streak by "This Much" Weekly Update - December 9, 2013 Stocks ended their winning streak, preoccupied by the Friday jobs report, but quickly regained steam after data revealed a rosy jobs picture. For the week, the...

 

Monday, December 2, 2013

Markets Continue 8th Week of Rally Weekly Update - December 2, 2013 Markets continued the rally through the holiday-shortened week, giving the S&P 500 and Dow their eighth straight week of gains. Markets are up for the third month in a...

 

Monday, November 25, 2013

Markets Red Hot or Overheated? Weekly Update - November 25, 2013 Stocks climbed again as the S&P 500 and Dow notched their seventh straight week of gains on positive economic data. The S&P 500 and Dow both hit new record closes, and...

 

Monday, November 18, 2013

Weekly Update - November 18, 2013 Stocks climbed again this week with the S&P 500 and Dow closing out a sixth straight week of gains despite some volatility. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 1.56%, the Dow rose 1.27%, and the Nasdaq...

 

Monday, November 11, 2013

Despite some volatility, the S&P 500 and Dow hit their fifth straight week of gains, boosted by an unexpected jobs report and a rosy Q3 GDP (Gross Domestic Product) estimate. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 0.51%, the Dow gained 0.94%...

 

Monday, November 4, 2013

Markets ended a fairly bullish week mixed, gaining in some sectors, while others fell to earnings jitters. The S&P 500 notched a new high, while the Dow finally reached a record close.[1] For the week, the S&P 500 gained 0.11%, the Dow...

 

Monday, October 28, 2013

Markets extended their post-deal rally for another week, putting up several new records: the S&P 500 closed out the week at another all-time high, while the Nasdaq ended at a 13-year high. No records yet for the Dow, but it’s putting...

 

Monday, October 21, 2013

Markets experienced one of the best weeks in months, with the S&P 500 setting a new high after lawmakers finally struck a deal to reopen the government and raise the debt ceiling. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 2.42%, the Dow gained...

 

Monday, October 14, 2013

The market experienced another tumultuous week as investors responded to fear about the looming debt ceiling and hope about a possible resolution. Despite the volatility, markets rebounded on Friday as hopes of a deal circulated in the...

 

Monday, October 7, 2013

The big news last week was that the federal government shut down on Tuesday, October 1 when Congress would not pass a 2014 budget bill. Since many federal agencies require their funding to be renewed each fiscal year, they were forced...

 

Monday, September 30, 2013

Though stocks fell again last week, weighed down by worries about a budget impasse in Washington, the major indices are still up for the month and the quarter. Through Friday, September 27, the S&P 500 grew 5.32% for the quarter, while...

 

Monday, September 23, 2013

Markets moved up last week on news that the Federal Reserve will delay tapering until economic data improves. Despite some end-of-week jitters about Washington's debt ceiling debates, the major indices all closed in the black. For the...

 

Monday, September 16, 2013

Markets closed out a solid week, boosted by a diplomatic solution in Syria and hopes that a big tapering move by the Fed may be avoided. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 1.98%, the Dow rose 3.04%, and the Nasdaq grew 1.70%.[1]Tensions...

 

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Markets ended the short week in the black despite sustained volatility as traders worried about escalating tensions in Syria and the prospect of an end to the Federal Reserve's economic stimulus. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 1.36%,...

 

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Markets ended the last trading day of August in the red, with the Dow and S&P 500 posting their worst monthly declines since May 2012. Trading was slow on Friday as worries about the escalating Syria situation and the Fed appear to...

 

Monday, August 26, 2013

Markets ended the week mixed, showing an upward trend after the previous week's losses, but still subject to investor nerves. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 0.46%, the Dow lost 0.47%, and the Nasdaq gained 1.53%.[1] Uncertainty...

 

Monday, August 19, 2013

Markets ended another week in the negative, pushed lower by mixed economic data and underlying fears about future Fed tapering. For the week, the S&P 500 lost 2.1%, the Dow lost 2.23% and the Nasdaq lost 1.57%.[1] Some strong economic...

 

Monday, August 12, 2013

Markets ended a slow trading week in the red, posting the biggest weekly decline since June. Stocks were pushed down by low volume and investor concerns about when the Federal Reserve will wind down its stimulus program. For the week,...

 

Monday, August 5, 2013

Markets closed out another positive week, driven upward by a better-than-expected GDP report and a reminder that the Fed won't be pulling the plug on bond purchases this month. Nervousness ahead of a Fed policy meeting and the monthly...

 

Monday, July 29, 2013

Markets closed mixed this week as stocks experienced a period of lackluster trading. While the Dow and Nasdaq indexes eked out gains, the S&P 500 notched its first loss in five weeks, driven lower by some earnings misses. For the week,...