NovaPoint would like to show our respect and appreciation for our nation’s veterans. In their honor, we are making donations to three Veterans Service Organizations: Special Operations Medical Association, U.S. Army Ranger Association, and Wreaths Across America. Special Operations Medical Association advances the science, technology, knowledge and skills of unconventional medicine providers to increase survival, …
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Volatility around election results and potential policy shifts contributed to equity market losses last week. For the week, the S&P 500 Index declined 2.7%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.9%, and the NASDAQ 100 fell 4.9%. The Consumer Discretionary, Communication Services, and Real Estate sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, …
Underperformance in technology-related stocks and a shift toward more defensive sectors were evident last week. For the week, the S&P 500 Index declined 0.6%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.8%, and the NASDAQ 100 fell 2.0%. The Health Care, Utilities, and Materials sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, while Communication …
NovaPoint has partnered with the Navy League of the United States (NLUS) to offer financial planning, investment management, accounting, and tax services as part of its member benefits program. Through this partnership, Navy League members receive a complimentary 30-minute consultation and a 20% discount on all NovaPoint’s service offerings. Whether planning for retirement, managing …
Stocks were mixed last week against a backdrop of higher oil prices and declining bond yields. For the week, the S&P 500 Index declined 0.5%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.4%, and the NASDAQ 100 fell 0.8%. Small-cap stocks also outperformed, with the Russell 2000 gaining 2.0% for the week. The Energy, Health …
Technology stocks, especially those levered to the artificial intelligence buildout, weighed on equity markets last week. For the week, the S&P 500 Index declined 1.9%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.7%, and the NASDAQ 100 fell 5.5%. The Consumer Staples, Energy, and Health Care sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, …
Markets rose as bond yields halted their ascent and energy prices stabilized. For the week, the S&P 500 Index rose 1.2%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.0%, and the NASDAQ 100 advanced 0.3%. The Consumer Staples, Utilities, and Energy sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, while Industrials, Technology, and Communication …
Equities rose Friday following a subdued employment report, but the S&P 500 and Dow still finished lower for the week. For the week, the S&P 500 Index fell 0.2%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.3%, and the NASDAQ 100 gained 0.7%. The Technology, Energy, and Utilities sectors led the S&P 500 Index for …
Equities finished higher last week as oil prices eased. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +1.2%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average +0.3%, and the NASDAQ +3.3%. The Technology, Communication Services, and Health Care sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, while Utilities, Energy, and Financials lagged. The 10-year U.S. Treasury …
Equities finished mixed last week as investors digested the Federal Reserve’s interest rate increase and the prospect of additional tightening by year-end. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was -0.1%, the Dow Jones Industrials -1.6%, and the NASDAQ +0.9%. The Health Care, Communication Services, and Technology sectors led the S&P 500 Index for …
Higher energy prices weighed on stocks last week. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was -0.8%, the Dow Jones Industrials -1.6%, and the NASDAQ -0.6%. The Energy, Communication Services, and Technology sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, while the Health Care, Materials, and Industrials sectors lagged. The 10-year U.S. Treasury …
Stocks were muted ahead of the holiday weekend as we wind down an impressive quarterly earnings season and investors start handicapping the Federal Reserve policy meeting coming up next week. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +0.1%, the Dow Jones Industrials -0.2%, and the NASDAQ +0.4%. The Energy, Technology, and Utility sectors …
The impact of strong corporate earnings was slightly offset by hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, leaving equity markets with a small advance last week. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +0.5%, the Dow Jones Industrials +0.6%, and the NASDAQ +0.4%. The Technology, Communication Services, and Financial sectors led the …
CONTACT: Alan Conner President NovaPoint Capital P: 404-445-7885 E: aconner@novapointcapital.com NEWS RELEASE Meghan Hoover Earns CFP® Certification Investment associate to lead NovaPoint Capital’s financial planning practice ATLANTA, GA, AUGUST 24, 2026 — Meghan Hoover, CFP®, an investment associate at NovaPoint Capital, has attained her CFP® certification, the standard of excellence in financial planning, and …
Higher bond yields and oil prices pressured equity markets last week. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was -1.4%, the Dow Jones Industrials -0.8%, and the NASDAQ -2.4%. The Health Care, Energy, and Materials sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, while the Utilities, Industrials, and Technology sectors lagged. The 10-year …
Reports showing moderating inflation kept equity markets near their highs last week. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +0.4%, the Dow Jones Industrials -0.5%, and the NASDAQ +1.1%. The Energy, Utility, and Consumer Staples sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, while the Consumer Discretionary, Communications Services, and Materials sectors …
A combination of a weaker July employment report, strong corporate earnings results, and lower oil prices pushed equity markets back into record territory last week. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +3.6%, the Dow Jones Industrials +3.0%, and the NASDAQ +5.1%. The Technology, Materials, and Industrial sectors led the S&P 500 Index …
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady last week and equities rose after price declines the previous two weeks. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +1.1%, the Dow Jones Industrials +1.0%, and the NASDAQ +0.5%. The Consumer Discretionary, Communication Services, and Consumer Staples sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, …
Despite cooling inflation, an escalation of military action in the Middle East and a pullback in semiconductor and AI-related stocks led markets lower last week. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was -1.5%, the Dow Jones Industrials -0.9%, and the NASDAQ -4.1%. The Energy, Real Estate, and Consumer Staples sectors led the S&P …
Escalation in the conflict between the U.S. and Iran pushed energy prices higher and created a risk-off mood in the equity markets last week. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was -0.6%, the Dow Jones Industrials -0.4%, and the NASDAQ -1.6%. The Energy, Utilities, and Industrial sectors led the S&P 500 Index for …
Equity markets were mixed last week with the S&P 500 Index and NASDAQ higher and the Dow Jones lower. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +1.3%, the Dow Jones Industrials -0.5%, and the NASDAQ +1.7%. The Technology, Energy, and Communication Services sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, while the …
Equities closed the holiday shortened week higher. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +1.8%, the Dow Jones Industrials +2.0%, and the NASDAQ +0.7%. The Communication Services, Financials, and Consumer Discretionary sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, while the Real Estate, Utility, and Energy sectors lagged. The 10-year U.S. Treasury …
Despite positive tailwinds of falling gasoline prices and bond yields, two of the three major U.S. equity indices declined last week. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was -1.9%, the Dow Jones Industrials +0.6%, and the NASDAQ -4.2%. The Health Care, Real Estate, and Utility sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the …
Despite a shift to a tightening bias by the Federal Reserve, equities ended higher during the four-day trading week. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +1.0%, the Dow Jones Industrials +0.8%, and the NASDAQ +2.6%. The Technology, Industrial, and Communications Services sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, while the …
The equity markets rebounded after the prior down week. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +0.7%, the Dow Jones Industrials +0.7%, and the NASDAQ +2.4%. The Materials, Consumer Staples, and Financial sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, while the Communications Services, Energy, and Utility sectors lagged. The 10-year U.S. …
Better than expected job growth put an end to the equity market’s winning streak last week. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was -2.5%, the Dow Jones Industrials -0.2%, and the NASDAQ -4.5%. The Energy, Health Care, and Real Estate sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, while the Consumer Discretionary, …
Equities continued their ascent as bond yields and gasoline prices retreated last week. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +1.4%, the Dow Jones Industrials +0.9%, and the NASDAQ +2.9%. The Technology, Consumer Discretionary, and Materials sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, while the Energy, Consumer Staples, and Utility sectors …
Equity markets rose heading into the Memorial Day weekend, helped by continued earnings strength and a modest retreat in bond yields. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +0.9%, the Dow Jones Industrials +2.2%, and the NASDAQ +1.2%. The Utility, Health Care, and Real Estate sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the …
NovaPoint would like to show our respect for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedom. In their honor, we are making donations today to two Veteran Service Organizations: the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation and the Special Operations Medical Association. Children of Fallen Patriots provides college scholarships and educational counseling to …
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NovaPoint Capital Named to PSN Top Guns List of Best Performing Strategies for Q1 2026 Quarterly PSN Top Guns List published by Zephyr identifies best-in-class separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies. Atlanta, Georgia—May 20, 2026— NovaPoint Capital announced today it has been named to the celebrated PSN Top Guns List of best …
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