by jwuser | Sep 10, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW Last week, the stock market saw a sharp decline across the board. The Dow dropped 2.39%, the S&P 500 fell 3.28%, and the Nasdaq took a steep hit, plummeting 4.71%. Small-cap stocks fared the worst, sliding 5.7%. International markets weren’t spared...
by jwuser | Sep 4, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW Stocks were mixed last week. The S&P 500 eked out a moderate gain of 0.24%, and the Dow rose 0.94%, but the Nasdaq dropped 0.92%. Similarly, value stocks managed an increase of 1.26%, whereas growth stocks fell 0.66%. Small caps were essentially...
by jwuser | Aug 26, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW U.S. stocks finished in the green last week. The S&P 500 rose 1.45%, the Dow gained 1.27%, and the Nasdaq increased 1.4%. Small caps outperformed, surging over 3%. Over in foreign markets, developed countries did well, rising 2.72%. Emerging...
by jwuser | Aug 13, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW After a choppy week of trading, the major U.S. stock indices ended with moderate losses. The Dow slipped 0.6%, the Nasdaq declined 0.18%, and the S&P 500 inched down 0.04%. Small-cap stocks fared the worst, dropping around 1.3% for the week....
by jwuser | Aug 6, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW It was a bumpy week for U.S. stocks. The S&P 500 dropped 2.06%, the Dow dipped 2.10%, and the Nasdaq dived 3.35%. Small caps brought up the rear, down more than 5.5% for the week. Foreign stocks did better on a relative basis but were still in the...
by jwuser | Aug 6, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW Last week was a rollercoaster ride for U.S. stocks. The Dow managed a respectable climb, gaining 0.75%, but the S&P 500 dipped 0.83% and the Nasdaq took a steeper tumble, falling 2.08%. Growth stocks had a rough time, down 2.12%, while value stocks...
