by jwuser | Jul 21, 2020 | market commentary
OVERVIEW The U.S. stock market’s performance was mixed last week, as the S&P 500 index rose 1.25 percent, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.08 percent. The industrial sector led the market higher, followed closely by materials and healthcare....
by jwuser | Jul 14, 2020 | market commentary
OVERVIEW The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite had another monster week, gaining over four percent for the second consecutive week. The S&P 500 index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average did less well but were still up 1.76 percent and 0.96 percent, respectfully....
by jwuser | Jul 7, 2020 | market commentary
OVERVIEW The U.S. stock market rose 4.02 percent last week on a shortened week of trading due to the Fourth of July holiday. The most significant gains came from growth stocks, up 4.81 percent last week. Emerging market stocks did well, rising 3.42 percent. And...
by jwuser | Jun 30, 2020 | market commentary
OVERVIEW U.S. stocks took a step backward last week as the number of new COVID-19 cases started rising at a quicker pace in many states throughout the country. The S&P 500 index fell 2.86 percent, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.9 percent. All of the...
by jwuser | Jun 23, 2020 | market commentary
OVERVIEW Technology and healthcare stocks helped push the U.S. stock market higher last week. The S&P 500 index rose 1.86 percent, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose 3.73 percent. Internationally, developed country stocks were on par with the U.S.,...
