Divergences

Divergences

OVERVIEW   Despite a valiant effort at a last-minute comeback on Friday, the major U.S. stock indices closed lower for the week. The S&P 500 dropped 0.51%, the Dow fell 0.98%, and the Nasdaq dipped 1.1%. While growth stocks registered a 1.15% weekly decline,...
When Trends Extend

When Trends Extend

OVERVIEW   It was a mixed week for U.S. stocks. While the Nasdaq gained 1.41%, the S&P 500 remained roughly flat with a 0.03% gain, and the Dow fell 2.33%. Growth stocks rose around 0.9%, whereas value stocks declined 1.44%. Small-cap stocks also fell around...
Don’t Stop Me Now

Don’t Stop Me Now

OVERVIEW   We saw a lot of green in financial markets last week. All three major U.S. indices closed higher, with the S&P 500 increasing 1.54%, the Dow gaining 1.24%, and the Nasdaq surging 2.11%. Large caps led the way, increasing 1.73% versus a 1.08% gain...
Seeking Higher Ground

Seeking Higher Ground

OVERVIEW   The U.S. stock market took another step higher last week, with all three major indices in the green. The Nasdaq rose 1.14%, the S&P 500 gained 1.85%, and the Dow led the pack with a solid 2.16% rise. In terms of style, value stocks outperformed,...
All-Time Heater

All-Time Heater

OVERVIEW   Last week was a win for U.S. stocks as things calmed down a bit in the market. The VIX Index, a measure of market volatility, dropped by over 10%. The S&P 500 went up by 0.55%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.14%, and the Nasdaq Composite...