by jwuser | Oct 22, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW The U.S. stock market enjoyed another solid week, with all three major indices posting gains. The S&P 500 rose 0.85%, the Dow climbed 0.96%, and the Nasdaq added 0.8%. Small-cap stocks led the way, jumping 1.64%. Meanwhile, foreign markets...
by jwuser | Oct 16, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW U.S. stocks were in the green last week, with the S&P 500 rising 1.11%, the Dow gaining 1.21%, and the Nasdaq up 1.13%. Small-cap stocks brought up the rear, rising just 0.33%. Foreign markets were mixed. Developed countries saw gains of around...
by jwuser | Oct 8, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW U.S. stocks posted modest gains last week, with the S&P 500 up 0.22%, the Dow adding 0.09%, and the Nasdaq rising 0.10%. However, small caps lagged, dropping around 0.75%. International markets were mixed—emerging markets gained 0.41%, while...
by jwuser | Oct 2, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW U.S. stocks had another strong week, with the S&P 500 up 0.62%, the Dow gaining 0.59%, and the Nasdaq adding 0.95%. Value stocks outperformed growth, climbing 0.82% compared to 0.36%. Small caps lagged, rising only 0.22%. International markets...
by jwuser | Sep 24, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW U.S. stocks rallied last week following a 50-basis-point rate cut from the Fed. The S&P 500 climbed 1.36%, the Dow rose 1.62%, and the Nasdaq gained 1.49%. Small-cap stocks led the charge, up about 2.2% for the week. Global stocks also performed...
by jwuser | Sep 17, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW Last week was a strong one for financial markets. In the U.S., all three major stock indices posted solid gains, with the S&P 500 up 4.02%, the Dow advancing 2.6%, and the Nasdaq surging 5.95%. Growth stocks outperformed, climbing 6% compared to a...
