Rising earnings, decreasing geopolitical tensions, and healthy job growth pushed equities higher for the sixth consecutive week. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +2.4%, the Dow Jones Industrials +0.2%, and the NASDAQ +5.5%. The Technology, Communication Services, and Consumer Discretionary sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, while the Energy, …
Strength in quarterly earnings reports pushed stocks higher. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +0.9%, the Dow Jones Industrials +0.5%, and the NASDAQ +1.5%. The Communication Services, Energy, and Consumer Staples sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, while the Materials, Technology, and Industrial sectors lagged. The 10-year U.S. Treasury …
The S&P 500 Index closed at a record high last week as positive earnings reports have taken investor focus off events in the Middle East. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +0.6%, the Dow Jones Industrials -0.4%, and the NASDAQ +2.4%. The Energy, Technology, and Consumer Staples sectors led the S&P 500 …
Equities rose to new highs on the back of positive news in the Middle East. That may be tested this week as the conflict remains unsettled heading into the expiration of the two-week ceasefire. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +4.5%, the Dow Jones Industrials +3.2%, and the NASDAQ +6.2%. The Technology, …
Equities rose sharply last week on the U.S. – Iran ceasefire announcement, but unsuccessful talks in Pakistan over the weekend bring back uncertainty. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +3.6%, the Dow Jones Industrials +3.1%, and the NASDAQ +4.5%. The Communication Services, Consumer Discretionary, and Technology sectors led the S&P 500 Index …
Equities stemmed their five-week decline last week. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +3.4%, the Dow Jones Industrials +3.0%, and the NASDAQ +4.0%. The Communication Services, Technology, and Real Estate sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, while the Energy, Consumer Staples, and Utility sectors lagged. The 10-year U.S. Treasury …
Equities declined for a fifth consecutive week as military action in the Middle East and higher energy prices continue to weigh on investor sentiment. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was -2.1%, the Dow Jones Industrials -0.9%, and the NASDAQ -3.2%. The Energy, Materials, and Utility sectors led the S&P 500 Index for …
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Equities declined for a fourth consecutive week as military action in the Middle East has pushed energy prices higher. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was -1.9%, the Dow Jones Industrials -2.1%, and the NASDAQ -2.0%. The Energy, Financials, and Communication Services sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, while the …
Equities declined for a third consecutive week. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was -1.6%, the Dow Jones Industrials -1.9%, and the NASDAQ -1.0%. The Energy, Utilities, and Consumer Staples sectors led the S&P 500 Index for the week, while the Financials, Industrials, and Consumer Discretionary sectors lagged. The 10-year U.S. Treasury note …
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