by jwuser | Mar 22, 2021 | market commentary
OVERVIEW The major U.S. stock indices took a step back last week as interest rates continued their relentless drive upwards. The S&P 500 Index fell 0.77%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.46%, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.79%. Small-cap...
by jwuser | Mar 15, 2021 | market commentary
OVERVIEW The S&P 500 rose 2.87%, the Dow climbed 3.47%, and the Nasdaq gained 3.78% last week. The rally in U.S. equities left the S&P 500 and Dow at all-time highs, while the Nasdaq clawed back some of its recent losses and is now about 5.5% off its...
by jwuser | Mar 8, 2021 | market commentary
OVERVIEW The U.S. stock market had a lively week that ended with the Nasdaq declining 2.06% but the Dow and S&P 500 gaining 1.82% and 0.81%, respectively. The divergence between growth and value stocks was particularly notable. Growth stocks fell about...
by jwuser | Mar 1, 2021 | market commentary
OVERVIEW The major U.S. stock indices fell for the second week in a row last week. The S&P 500 dropped 2.45%, the Dow fell 1.78%, and Nasdaq got slapped with a 4.92% decline. Foreign stocks suffered declines as well. Developed country stocks dropped...
by jwuser | Feb 22, 2021 | market commentary
OVERVIEW The major U.S. stock indices were mixed last week, with the S&P 500 falling 0.71%, the Nasdaq declining 1.57%, and the Dow gaining 0.11%. Large-cap and growth stocks led the declines lower, falling about 1.13% and 1.7%, respectively. Small-cap...
