by jwuser | Aug 13, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW After a choppy week of trading, the major U.S. stock indices ended with moderate losses. The Dow slipped 0.6%, the Nasdaq declined 0.18%, and the S&P 500 inched down 0.04%. Small-cap stocks fared the worst, dropping around 1.3% for the week....
by jwuser | Aug 6, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW It was a bumpy week for U.S. stocks. The S&P 500 dropped 2.06%, the Dow dipped 2.10%, and the Nasdaq dived 3.35%. Small caps brought up the rear, down more than 5.5% for the week. Foreign stocks did better on a relative basis but were still in the...
by jwuser | Aug 6, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW Last week was a rollercoaster ride for U.S. stocks. The Dow managed a respectable climb, gaining 0.75%, but the S&P 500 dipped 0.83% and the Nasdaq took a steeper tumble, falling 2.08%. Growth stocks had a rough time, down 2.12%, while value stocks...
by jwuser | Jul 25, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW It was a mixed week for U.S. stocks. While the Dow gained 0.72%, the S&P 500 dropped 1.97% and the Nasdaq slipped 3.65%. Growth stocks led the decline, falling 3.75%, whereas value stocks rose about 0.85%. Small-cap stocks did well, rising 2.22%....
by jwuser | Jul 17, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW It was a positive week for U.S. stocks. The S&P 500 gained 0.87%, marking its 35th record high of the year. The Dow performed even better, rising 1.6%, while the Nasdaq lagged with a 0.25% increase. Growth stocks dipped by 0.26%, whereas value...
