Take It Slow

Take It Slow

OVERVIEW   Last week marked the fifth consecutive winning streak for major U.S. stock indices, with 14 out of the past 15 weeks ending positively. The S&P 500 saw a 1.4% increase, while the Dow experienced a modest gain of just 0.04%, and the Nasdaq surged by...
Optimistic Streak

Optimistic Streak

OVERVIEW   Despite a bumpy ride, the U.S. stock market ended in positive territory again last week. The S&P 500 rose 1.38%, the Dow gained 1.43%, and the Nasdaq increased 1.12%. Small-cap stocks were left behind, however, dropping roughly 1% for the week....
Supporting Cast

Supporting Cast

OVERVIEW   Last week was generally positive for the U.S. stock market. The S&P 500 saw a solid 1.84% increase, while the Dow had a more modest rise of 0.34%. The Nasdaq outperformed, surging over 3%. Growth stocks experienced a gain of about 3.5%, but value...
Balancing Act

Balancing Act

OVERVIEW   The U.S. stock market is officially back to new all-time highs after last week. The S&P 500 index rose 1.17%, setting a new record high for the first time since January 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also set a record high after climbing...
Triumvirate

Triumvirate

OVERVIEW   The U.S. stock market rallied last week, with all three major indices in the green. The S&P 500 rose 1.84%, the Dow gained 0.34%, and the Nasdaq shot higher by 3.09%. Growth stocks led the way, rising 3.51%, whereas value stocks dropped 0.3% and...
Lump of Coal

Lump of Coal

OVERVIEW   The U.S. stock market stumbled into 2024, with the S&P 500 Index dropping 1.5% last week. The Dow did slightly better, falling just 0.6%, whereas the Nasdaq tumbled 3.3%. Among U.S. stocks, small-cap stocks performed the worst, experiencing a 3.65%...