by jwuser | Jun 11, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW U.S. stocks rose again last week, the sixth week of gains out of the past seven. The S&P 500 rose 1.32%, the Dow gained 0.29%, and the Nasdaq surged 2.38%. Growth stocks led the way, gaining 2.52% versus a 0.9% loss in value stocks. Mid-cap and...
by jwuser | Jun 6, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW Despite a valiant effort at a last-minute comeback on Friday, the major U.S. stock indices closed lower for the week. The S&P 500 dropped 0.51%, the Dow fell 0.98%, and the Nasdaq dipped 1.1%. While growth stocks registered a 1.15% weekly decline,...
by jwuser | Jun 3, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW It was a mixed week for U.S. stocks. While the Nasdaq gained 1.41%, the S&P 500 remained roughly flat with a 0.03% gain, and the Dow fell 2.33%. Growth stocks rose around 0.9%, whereas value stocks declined 1.44%. Small-cap stocks also fell around...
by jwuser | May 22, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW We saw a lot of green in financial markets last week. All three major U.S. indices closed higher, with the S&P 500 increasing 1.54%, the Dow gaining 1.24%, and the Nasdaq surging 2.11%. Large caps led the way, increasing 1.73% versus a 1.08% gain...
by jwuser | May 14, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW The U.S. stock market took another step higher last week, with all three major indices in the green. The Nasdaq rose 1.14%, the S&P 500 gained 1.85%, and the Dow led the pack with a solid 2.16% rise. In terms of style, value stocks outperformed,...
by jwuser | May 13, 2024 | market commentary
OVERVIEW Last week was a win for U.S. stocks as things calmed down a bit in the market. The VIX Index, a measure of market volatility, dropped by over 10%. The S&P 500 went up by 0.55%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.14%, and the Nasdaq Composite...
