by jwuser | Apr 26, 2021 | market commentary
OVERVIEW U.S. stocks took a slight step back last week, with the S&P 500 dropping 0.13%, the Dow falling 0.46%, and the Nasdaq declining 0.25%. Small-cap and mid-cap stocks, however, rose 0.16% and 0.91%, respectively. Value stocks also edged higher by...
by jwuser | Apr 19, 2021 | market commentary
OVERVIEW U.S. stocks continued their ascent into record territory last week. The S&P 500 rose 1.37%, and the Dow gained 1.18%, the fourth straight week of gains for the two U.S. stock indices. The tech-heavy Nasdaq put in its third straight weekly gain,...
by jwuser | Apr 12, 2021 | market commentary
OVERVIEW A relatively quiet week in the financial markets saw U.S. stocks rise for the third consecutive week. Falling volatility has helped, as the VIX index dropped below 17 last week, its lowest level since February of last year. The S&P 500 gained 2.7%,...
by jwuser | Apr 2, 2021 | market commentary
OVERVIEW The U.S. stock market had a positive showing last week as the second quarter got underway and investors weighed the President’s newly unveiled $2.25 trillion spending plan. The S&P 500 index rose above 4,000 for the first time, and its 1.14% weekly...
by jwuser | Mar 29, 2021 | market commentary
OVERVIEW The major U.S. stock indices were mixed last week, as the S&P 500 and Dow both reached record highs on gains of 1.57% and 1.36%, respectively. The Nasdaq, meanwhile, slipped 0.58%. Small-cap stocks had a rough week, falling 1.76%, while large caps...
by jwuser | Mar 22, 2021 | market commentary
OVERVIEW The major U.S. stock indices took a step back last week as interest rates continued their relentless drive upwards. The S&P 500 Index fell 0.77%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.46%, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.79%. Small-cap...
