by jwuser | Apr 3, 2023 | market commentary
OVERVIEW The U.S. stock market rallied last week, with the S&P 500 gaining 3.48%, the Dow increasing 3.22%, and the Nasdaq rising 3.37%. Value stocks outperformed, surging 4.06%, versus the 3.34% gain for growth stocks. Small-cap stocks rose about 3.67%. As...
by jwuser | Mar 27, 2023 | market commentary
OVERVIEW The U.S. stock market closed higher after a roller coaster type of week. The S&P 500 gained 1.39%, the Dow increased 1.18%, and the Nasdaq popped 1.66%. Growth stocks—up 1.59%—outpaced value stocks, which rose about 1%. Small caps lagged the...
by jwuser | Mar 20, 2023 | market commentary
OVERVIEW The major U.S. stock indices ended the week on a mixed note last week. While the S&P 500 gained 1.43% and the Nasdaq surged 4.41%, the Dow lost about 0.15%. Growth stocks led the way, gaining about 3.8% versus a 1.77% decline for value stocks. And...
by jwuser | Mar 13, 2023 | market commentary
OVERVIEW U.S. stocks tumbled last week as bank troubles and a hawkish Fed threw cold water on risk assets. The S&P 500 dropped 4.55%, the Dow lost 4.44%, and the Nasdaq declined 4.71%. Foreign stocks held up better, with developed country stocks decreasing...
by jwuser | Mar 6, 2023 | market commentary
OVERVIEW U.S. stocks broke a three-week losing streak last week as volatility—as measured by the VIX Index—fell nearly 15%. The S&P 500 climbed 1.75%, the Dow gained 1.9%, and the Nasdaq surged 2.58%. Foreign markets delivered solid performances as well....
by jwuser | Feb 27, 2023 | market commentary
OVERVIEW The U.S. stock market fell again last week, marking its third consecutive week of losses. The S&P 500 dropped 2.67%, the Dow dipped 2.99%, and the Nasdaq declined 3.33%. Foreign stocks didn’t fare much better, with developed country stocks...
