by jwuser | Jun 16, 2020 | market commentary
OVERVIEW The U.S. stock market took a beating last week as the S&P 500 index fell 4.78 percent amid rising volatility. The VIX index, a measure of stock market volatility, rose nearly 48 percent last Thursday alone, it’s largest one-day jump all year....
by jwuser | Jun 9, 2020 | market commentary
OVERVIEW As measured by the S&P 500 index, the U.S. stock market rose 4.91 percent last week, its third straight week of gains. Every S&P 500 sector was up, with industrials surging about 10.5 percent. Small-cap and value stocks had their day in the...
by jwuser | Jun 2, 2020 | market commentary
OVERVIEW The U.S. stock market took off and posted its second consecutive weekly gain of three percent. All 11 S&P 500 sectors ended the week higher, with the real estate sector leading the way on the back of positive housing data. Developed country stocks...
by jwuser | May 26, 2020 | market commentary
OVERVIEW The major U.S. stock indices gained more than three percent last week. Small-cap and value stocks did better than the larger growth-oriented companies for a change, but they are still vastly underperforming year-to-date. International stocks continued...
by jwuser | May 5, 2020 | market commentary
OVERVIEW The S&P 500 index fell 2.26 percent last week, its largest weekly decline in nearly two months. Energy, real estate, and financials were among the sectors hit the hardest. Of the 11 major S&P 500 sectors, only healthcare managed to post a...
