by jwuser | Feb 19, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW The major U.S. stock indexes traded slightly lower last week. The S&P 500 fell 0.4%, the Dow slipped about 0.1%, and the Nasdaq dropped 1.3%. Small-cap stocks, however, managed to outdo their larger-cap buddies and posted a positive gain of over 1%...
by jwuser | Feb 12, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW Last week marked the fifth consecutive winning streak for major U.S. stock indices, with 14 out of the past 15 weeks ending positively. The S&P 500 saw a 1.4% increase, while the Dow experienced a modest gain of just 0.04%, and the Nasdaq surged by...
by jwuser | Feb 4, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW Despite a bumpy ride, the U.S. stock market ended in positive territory again last week. The S&P 500 rose 1.38%, the Dow gained 1.43%, and the Nasdaq increased 1.12%. Small-cap stocks were left behind, however, dropping roughly 1% for the week....
by jwuser | Jan 29, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW Last week was generally positive for the U.S. stock market. The S&P 500 saw a solid 1.84% increase, while the Dow had a more modest rise of 0.34%. The Nasdaq outperformed, surging over 3%. Growth stocks experienced a gain of about 3.5%, but value...
by jwuser | Jan 22, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW The U.S. stock market is officially back to new all-time highs after last week. The S&P 500 index rose 1.17%, setting a new record high for the first time since January 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also set a record high after climbing...
