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Monday, April 17, 2023

Weekly RecapApril 10-14, 2023 RecapEquities ReboundSmall Caps Perform BestThe S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rebounded last week, both finishing positive on the week for the fourth time since March 17. The Fed is making more progress in...

Monday, March 20, 2023

What should we expect from the Fed after the volatility we have seen in the banking system? Cetera's Chief Investment Officer Gene Goldman breaks down the banking crisis and discusses what to look for from the Fed this week. Start...

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Weekly RecapFebruary 27 - March 3, 2023 RecapEquities Rebound as Yields EaseS&P 500 Snaps Three-Week Losing Streak U.S. equities finished the week with strong gains on Friday as investors re-assess their outlooks for peak terminal...

Monday, February 27, 2023

Weekly RecapFebruary 20-24, 2023 RecapWorst Weekly Decline of 2023S&P 500 Falls Third Week U.S. equity backpedaled during the holiday-shortened trading week with the S&P 500 and Dow Industrials posting their third consecutive weekly...

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Weekly RecapFebruary 13-17, 2023 RecapEquities End MixedS&P 500 Slips Second Week U.S. equity indices ended narrowly mixed last week amid renewed inflationary concerns that will likely keep Fed policymakers postured to keep interest...

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Weekly RecapFebruary 6-10, 2023 RecapEquities BacktrackWorst Week for Stocks This Year All three major U.S. equity indices were moderately lower last week with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both posting their worst weekly performance since...

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

The week of central bank news and earning season is here! Cetera's Chief Investment Officer Gene Goldman offers his insight into how economic data and earnings will impact the markets.  Start the Week Strong As always, please...

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Weekly RecapDecember 19-23, 2022 RecapS&P 500 Declines Third WeekRate and Recession Fears AboundU.S. stocks ended mostly lower last week with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite recording their third consecutive weekly declines. The Dow...

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Weekly RecapDecember 19-23, 2022 RecapS&P 500 Declines Third WeekRate and Recession Fears AboundU.S. stocks ended mostly lower last week with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite recording their third consecutive weekly declines. The Dow...

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Hawkish comments by the Fed and weak economic data heightened investors’ recession concerns and sent stocks lower last week.The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.66%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 retreated 2.08%. The...

Monday, December 5, 2022

Weekly RecapNovember 28 - December 2, 2022 RecapStocks Post Back-to-Back Weekly GainsThe Fed, Inflation, and the Labor MarketU.S. stocks continued higher for the second consecutive week as investors viewed a speech by Federal Reserve...

Monday, November 28, 2022

Weekly RecapNovember 21-25, 2022 RecapStocks See-Saw PositiveFed Sees Progress in Slowing InflationU.S. stocks rebounded last week, more than fully retracing prior week losses after minutes from the Federal Reserve’s November...

Monday, November 21, 2022

Weekly RecapNovember 14-18, 2022 RecapStocks Slip Last WeekTrimming November GainsU.S. stocks retreated modestly last week, trimming solid month-to-date (MTD) gains spurred by lighter than expected inflation data that had ignited hopes...

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Weekly RecapNovember 7-11, 2022 RecapTrimming Gains as Rate Outlook SteepensBest Week Since JuneU.S. stocks surged last week, more than fully rebounding from prior week losses after the October consumer price index (CPI) came in...

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

A cooling inflation number ignited a powerful rally on Thursday, sending stocks to strong gains for the week.The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 4.15%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 added 5.90%. The Nasdaq Composite index...

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Weekly RecapOctober 31 - November 4, 2022 RecapTrimming Gains as Rate Outlook SteepensStocks Retrace Prior GainsU.S. stocks ended lower last week after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite previously registered back-to-back weekly gains....

Monday, October 31, 2022

Weekly RecapOctober 24-28, 2022 RecapMomentum Extends Another WeekStocks AdvanceU.S. stocks powered higher for a second weekly gain driven higher on earnings relief mostly centered in value-based companies. Growth-oriented companies...

Monday, October 24, 2022

Weekly RecapOctober 17-21, 2022 RecapInvestor Optimism GrowsStocks ReboundCorporate earnings and comments from Federal Reserve officials were the focus last week. Thus far, just over 20% of the S&P 500 companies have released earnings...

Monday, October 17, 2022

Weekly RecapOctober 10-14, 2022 RecapStocks Weaken on Persistent InflationWild Week Ends Moderately Lower U.S. stocks ended mostly lower last week even as the S&P 500 captured a monumental turnaround on Thursday, reversing a 2.39%...

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Weekly RecapOctober 3-7, 2022 RecapTale of Two HalvesRoller Coaster Week Ends Net PositiveU.S. stocks snapped a three-week losing streak in which the S&P 500 surged over 5% in the first half of the week, delivering its best two-day...

Monday, October 3, 2022

Weekly RecapSeptember 26-30, 2022 RecapDismal Week, Month and QuarterEquities Slump to Two-year LowsThe rout in U.S. stocks deepened another week with all three major domestic equity indices down in six of the past seven weeks. The S&P...

Monday, October 3, 2022

Rising recession fears and uncertainty in the bond and currency markets sent stocks to new 2022 lows last week.The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 2.92%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 slumped 2.91%. The Nasdaq Composite...

Monday, September 26, 2022

Weekly RecapSeptember 19-23, 2022 RecapAnother Down Week for StocksEquities Approach June LowsThe rout in U.S. stocks deepened last week with the benchmark S&P 500 posting its fifth weekly loss in six weeks and briefly breached its...

Monday, September 19, 2022

A hotter-than-expected inflation report sent stocks sharply lower last week as investors faced the prospect of more aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve for perhaps a longer period.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell...

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

In a holiday-shortened week of trading, stocks posted healthy gains despite more tough talk on monetary policy from Fed officials.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.66%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 gained 3.65%. The...

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Weekly RecapAugust 22-26, 2022 RecapEquities Give Back More GainsSecond Week of SellingU.S. equities fell sharply last week and erased month-to-date gains for August in all three major domestic indices. Investor sentiment soured after...

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

An improving inflation outlook buoyed investors’ spirits last week, helping lift stocks to solid gains.The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 2.92%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 rose 3.26%. The Nasdaq Composite index...

Monday, August 15, 2022

Weekly RecapAugust 8-12, 2022 RecapStocks Continue to RiseWeek of Inflation ReadingsMajor U.S. equity indexes were all up around 3% last week, as investors got a few different readings on inflation. On Wednesday, the Consumer Price...

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Weekly RecapAugust 1-5, 2022 RecapStocks Advance Third WeekStrong Jobs Data Trims Weekly GainThe S&P 500 posted fraction gains last week after an unexpected strong July payrolls report on Friday. The economy added 528,000 new jobs last...

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Weekly RecapJuly 25-29, 2022 RecapStocks Advance Second WeekStrong Back-to-Back GainsAll three major U.S. equity indices posted their strongest back-to-back weekly gains since late March, simultaneously capping July with their...

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Weekly RecapJuly 11-15, 2022 RecapStocks Pare Weekly DeclineWall Street Sentiment Revives FridayU.S. equity markets bounced back at the end of a frenzied week, snapping a five-day slide, as investors dialed back expectations for a full...

Monday, July 11, 2022

Weekly RecapJuly 4-8, 2022 RecapStocks ReboundUpbeat Sentiment at Second Half StartU.S. equity markets finished the holiday-shortened week positive with the S&P 500 recouping most of its prior week’s losses after a...

Monday, June 6, 2022

Weekly RecapMay 31 - June 3, 2022 RecapStocks Fall After Strong WeekGood News Becomes Bad NewsPositive economic news from the manufacturing sector and labor market had investors rethinking the Federal Reserve’s future interest...

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Weekly RecapMay 23-27, 2022 RecapStocks Broadly ReboundS&P 500 Breaks Seven-Week Losing StreakThe S&P 500 surged nearly 2.5% last Friday, capping its strongest weekly gain since early November 2020 and ended a brutal seven-week losing...

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Stocks posted solid gains for the week, buoyed by the release of Fed meeting minutes and upbeat earnings from mid-size and discount retailers.The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 6.24%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 advanced...

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Weekly Recap November 8-12, 2021 RecapEquities End Week Narrowly LowerStock Snap Five-Week RallyU.S. equity indices ended fractionally lower last week with the broad market S&P 500 snapping a five-week rally, its longest advance...

Monday, November 8, 2021

Weekly Recap November 1-5, 2021 RecapEquities Cap Fifth Straight Weekly GainMelt-Up Momentum ContinuesAll three major U.S. equity indices rose to fresh all-time highs on Friday, capping a fifth straight weekly gain. This marks the...

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Weekly Recap October 25-29, 2021 RecapEquities Cap Fourth Straight Weekly GainEarnings Season Continues StrongU.S. stocks climbed the last week in October, with the S&P 500 notching its longest weekly winning streak since April....

Monday, October 25, 2021

Weekly Recap October 18-22, 2021 RecapEquities Cap Third Weekly GainEarnings Season Continues StrongU.S. stocks climbed higher last week with the broad-market S&P 500 posting a third weekly gain. Equity appetites were bolstered on...

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Weekly Recap October 11-15, 2021 RecapEquity Gains AccelerateEarnings Season Starts StrongU.S. stocks posted accelerated gains last week as investors set aside inflation fears and welcomed strong earnings data that helped to reinforce...

Monday, October 11, 2021

Weekly Recap October 4-8, 2021 RecapDow Has Best Week Since Late JuneStocks Pare Late September LossesU.S. stocks rebounded from sharp prior week losses on relief that Congress approved a short-term deal to extend the debt ceiling....

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Weekly Recap September 27 - October 1, 2021 RecapLargest Weekly Pullback in Seven MonthsStocks Down Third Week in FourDespite a Friday bounce back above its 100-day moving average, the S&P 500 posted its largest weekly loss in...

Monday, September 27, 2021

Weekly Recap September 20 - 24, 2021 RecapEquities Gain Despite Chinese AngstStocks Post Winning WeekDespite the turmoil in global markets last week, all three major U.S. equity indexes ended positive on the week, albeit fractionally....

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Weekly Recap September 13 - 17, 2021 RecapModest Declines In Equity MarketsNarrow Losses for StocksThe three major U.S. equity indexes all had modest weekly declines with the Dow Jones Industrial Average not able to eke out a gain....

Monday, September 13, 2021

Weekly Recap September 7 - 10, 2021 RecapEquities BackpeddleStock Indexes End LowerAll three major U.S. equity indexes posted their largest weekly declines since around mid-June as investors trimmed profits amid the latest economic...

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Monthly Recap Market Indices At-A-Glance The S&P 500 finished August just 0.12% below its Aug 30 all-time high at 4,528. Its March 23, 2020 bear market low was 2,237.The Dow Industrials gained 1.50% last month, half the gain of...

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Weekly Recap August 23 - 27, 2021 RecapEquities Climb on Dovish Taper ToneThree Record Highs Last WeekAll three U.S. major equity averages finished higher last week with the S&P 500 posting three new record highs and closing...

Monday, August 16, 2021

Looking past inflation figures and Delta variant trends, stocks last week found a way to climb higher and set fresh record highs in the process.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.87%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500...

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Weekly Recap August 2 - 6, 2021 RecapJobs Data Soothes Delta FearsStocks ReboundU.S. stocks posted moderate gains last week following a stronger-than-expected July jobs report that eased concerns about the detrimental impact the Delta...

Monday, August 2, 2021

Weekly Recap July 26 - 30, 2021 RecapParing Record HighsStocks Nudge LowerAll three major U.S. equity indices got haircuts last week, with the S&P 500 fluttering near record highs on Friday but reversed gains to close out the week...

Monday, July 26, 2021

Weekly Recap July 19 - 23, 2021 RecapNew Equity MilestonesS&P 500 Posts Seventh Weekly Gain in Past Nine WeeksEquities rebounded last week with all three major U.S. equity indices finishing at fresh all-time highs as...

Monday, July 19, 2021

Weekly Recap July 12 - 16, 2021 RecapDelta Variant, Inflation Weigh on StocksEquities Decline from Record LevelsAfter finishing the prior week at all-time highs, all three major U.S. equity indices finished this past week lower....

Monday, July 12, 2021

Weekly Recap July 5 - 9, 2021 RecapTrifecta All-Time HighsEquities Extend Record-Setting GainsAll three major U.S. equity indices finished the week at fresh all-time highs as a relief rally Friday more than fully erased earlier losses...

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Quarterly Recap Market Indices At-A-Glance The S&P 500 ended the second quarter with its best first half (YTD) performance since 2019. Stocks are now in the second year of a bull market.In June, the Dow Industrials crept just 0...

Monday, June 28, 2021

Weekly Recap June 21-25, 2021 RecapInfrastructure Plans Boost OptimismFrom Worst to BestU.S. equities rebounded last week with the S&P 500 transitioning from its worst week since January to its best week since February. Risk-on...

Monday, June 21, 2021

Weekly Recap June 14-18, 2021 RecapTaper Talk Rattles StocksS&P 500 Loses the Most Since FebruaryLast week, U.S. equities were lower with the S&P 500 logging its worst week since February after a 1.3% decline on Friday. Equity...

Monday, June 14, 2021

Stocks ended the week mixed as investors appeared to shrug off a hotter-than-expected inflation report.The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.80%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 advanced 0.41%. The Nasdaq Composite...

Monday, June 14, 2021

Weekly Recap June 7-11, 2021 RecapBrushing Off InflationBenchmark Stocks Rise Third WeekThe S&P 500 clinched a third straight weekly gain after closing at successive all-time record highs on Thursday and Friday. Stocks have traded...

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Weekly Recap May 17-21, 2021 RecapInflation Angst ContinuesBenchmark Equities Slip Second WeekThe S&P 500 fell fractionally last week, capping its first back-to-back weekly loss since late February as investors continued to fear...

Monday, May 24, 2021

Weekly Recap May 17-21, 2021 RecapInflation Angst ContinuesBenchmark Equities Slip Second WeekThe S&P 500 fell fractionally last week, capping its first back-to-back weekly loss since late February as investors continued to fear...

Monday, May 24, 2021

Stock prices fluctuated amid inflation concerns and bargain hunting, leaving stocks mixed for the week.The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.51%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 dropped 0.43%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq...

Monday, May 17, 2021

Weekly Recap May 10-14, 2021 RecapInflation Fears Make Investors NervousEquity Markets SlipAll three major equity market indices saw their worst weekly declines since February. Investors are fearing inflation, which is on the rise,...

Monday, May 17, 2021

A surge in consumer inflation unsettled investors, leading to a turbulent week of trading on Wall Street.The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 1.14%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 fell 1.39%. The Nasdaq Composite index...

Monday, May 10, 2021

Stocks closed mixed last week as signs of continued economic recovery and upbeat earnings helped some sectors while the struggles persisted for high-growth companies.The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2.67%, while the Standard...

Monday, May 3, 2021

Stocks meandered around a flatline in a busy week of corporate earnings, ending the trading week slightly lower.The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 0.50%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 was flat (+0.02%). The Nasdaq...

Monday, May 3, 2021

Weekly Recap April 26-30, 2021 RecapMomentum Pauses Second WeekStocks Mostly LowerEquity indices were mostly lower last week amid month-end rebalancing even as economic data continued to point toward an accelerating recovery. Data...

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

The crosscurrents of strong corporate earnings, rising global cases of COVID-19, and the specter of higher capital gains taxes led to a choppy week of trading that left stock prices slightly lower for the week.The Dow Jones Industrial...

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Weekly Recap April 19-23, 2021 RecapMomentum PausesStocks Decline First Week in FiveEquities rebounded in a big way on Friday, but gains fell short of overcoming larger losses earlier in the week as investors’ concerns over...

Monday, April 19, 2021

Weekly Recap April 12-16, 2021 RecapEquity Momentum ContinuesStocks Climb Fourth Straight WeekThe S&P 500 extended gains into a fourth straight week, backed by a strong start to the first quarter earnings season and...

Monday, April 19, 2021

Stocks reached record highs last week, riding the tailwind of improving economic data and a strong start to the earnings season.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.18%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 gained 1.37%. The...

Monday, April 12, 2021

Strong economic data and a resurgent technology sector propelled stocks to solid gains last week.The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 1.95%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 picked up 2.71%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq...

Monday, April 5, 2021

Monthly Recap Market Indices At-A-Glance The S&P 500 ended the quarter less than two points below its Mar 26 all-time high of 3974.54 – and just over 27 points away from a new 4,000 milestone.In March, the Dow Industrials...

Monday, April 5, 2021

Quarterly Recap Market Indices At-A-Glance The S&P 500 ended the quarter less than two points below its Mar 26 all-time high of 3974.54 – and just over 27 points away from a new 4,000 milestone.In March, the Dow Industrials...

Monday, March 29, 2021

A rocky week with wide price swings led to mixed results for stocks last week, as investors grappled with anxieties over economic growth and weakness in technology and other high-growth stocks.The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 1...

Monday, March 22, 2021

Stocks touched new record highs last week as bond yields steadied, a fiscal relief bill was signed into law, and confidence in a strong economic recovery grew.The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 4.07%, while the Standard &...

Monday, March 22, 2021

Weekly Recap March 8-12, 2021 RecapDow, S&P 500 Finish at Record HighsRotation to Value ContinuesU.S. stocks broadly rallied last week with gains driving the Dow Industrials and S&P 500 to fresh all-time highs, while the...

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

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Monday, March 15, 2021

Stocks touched new record highs last week as bond yields steadied, a fiscal relief bill was signed into law, and confidence in a strong economic recovery grew.The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 4.07%, while the Standard &...

Monday, March 8, 2021

Weekly Recap March 1-5, 2021 RecapBig Board Stocks ReboundTechnology Extends SelloffU.S. stocks rallied back on Friday from steep intra-week losses as bond yields climbed while a stronger-than-forecast January jobs report reignited...

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Stocks dropped amid rising long-term bond yields, with sharp declines in high-valuation growth stocks leading the overall market lower.The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 1.78%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 declined...

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Monthly Recap Market Indices At-A-Glance The S&P 500 ended February 3.1% below its latest all-time high of 3,935 set on Feb 12.The Dow Industrials performed best in February at least among the three major U.S. indices, gaining...

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Rising bond yields dampened investor enthusiasm for high-multiple growth companies last week, sending market averages mostly lower in a holiday-shortened week of trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.11% for the week. But...

Monday, January 11, 2021

The Week on Wall Street Shrugging off COVID-19 infections and the disruption at the Capitol on January 6, stocks powered higher to kick off a new year of trading.The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.61%, while the Standard &...

Monday, January 4, 2021

The Week on Wall Street Stocks moved higher during a holiday-shortened week of trading, capping off a turbulent, but otherwise strong year for equity investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.35%, while the Standard &...

Monday, December 21, 2020

The Week on Wall Street Stocks climbed higher amid the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and an improving outlook for a fiscal stimulus bill.The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which has lagged all year, gained 0.44%. The Standard & Poor’s 500...

Monday, December 14, 2020

The Week on Wall Street Stocks retreated last week on rising COVID-19 infections and slow progress on an economic relief bill. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.57%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 dropped 0.96%. The Nasdaq...

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

The Week on Wall Street Stocks marched higher last week on an improving outlook for the passage of a fiscal stimulus package. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.03%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 tacked on 1.67%. The Nasdaq...

Monday, November 30, 2020

The Week on Wall Street Stocks surged last week, ignited by another COVID-19 vaccine announcement, encouraging economic data, and the easing of political uncertainty.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.21%, while the Standard &...

Monday, November 23, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetDespite news of another COVID-19 vaccine candidate, stocks were mixed amid investor anxiety over an increase in new infections and economic lockdowns.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.73%, while the...

Monday, November 16, 2020

The Week on Wall Street News of a COVID-19 vaccine ignited a rally in economically sensitive stocks and a broad retreat in technology companies last week, though enthusiasm was tempered by reports of rising new infections and fresh...

Monday, November 9, 2020

The Week on Wall Street Stocks soared last week as investors anticipated that a split Congress would raise legislative hurdles to changing corporate taxes and adjusting regulatory oversight of big technology companies.The Dow Jones...

Monday, November 2, 2020

The Week on Wall Street Stock prices dropped last week as hopes for a fiscal stimulus bill faded and investors focused on rising COVID-19 infections, here and abroad. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 6.47%, while the Standard &...

Monday, October 26, 2020

The Week on Wall Street The failure to reach an agreement on a new fiscal stimulus bill soured investor sentiment and sent stocks modestly lower for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.95%, while the Standard & Poor’s...

Monday, October 19, 2020

The Week on Wall Street Stocks treaded water last week amid fading prospects for a stimulus bill, fears of a second wave of COVID-19 cases, and increasing political and regulatory pressures on Big Tech companies.The Dow Jones...

Monday, October 12, 2020

The Week on Wall Street Stocks staged a powerful rally last week, riding a wave of optimism over the prospect of the passage of a new fiscal stimulus bill.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 3.27%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500...

Monday, October 5, 2020

The Week on Wall Street Stocks advanced last week, propelled by hopes that legislators may reach an agreement for a new fiscal stimulus package and optimism generated by a few corporate deal announcements and initial public offerings....

Monday, September 28, 2020

The Week on Wall Street Stocks were mixed last week as worries that stretched from Washington D.C., where prospects of a new fiscal stimulus bill dimmed, to Europe, which saw an increase of new COVID-19 cases.The Dow Jones Industrial...

Monday, September 21, 2020

The Week on Wall Street Stocks slipped as the technology sector remained under pressure and a mid-week announcement by the Federal Reserve failed to inspire investors.The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.03%, while the Standard...

Monday, September 14, 2020

The Week on Wall Street Stocks traveled a volatile path last week as investors appeared concerned about the upcoming elections, an uncertain economy, and more delays with additional fiscal stimulus. The Dow Jones Industrial Average...

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

The Week on Wall Street A late week sell-off sent stocks broadly lower as investors took some profits after stocks reached all-time highs earlier in the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 1.82%, while the Standard & Poor’s...

Monday, August 31, 2020

The Week on Wall Street Stocks advanced relentlessly last week on positive COVID-19 developments, encouraging economic data, and a supportive policy shift in the Fed’s approach to its target inflation rate. The Dow Jones Industrial...

Monday, August 24, 2020

The Week on Wall Street Stocks powered to another week of gains as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite set multiple new record highs along the way.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was essentially unchanged while the Standard & Poor’s 500...

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

With the economy and financial markets flashing mixed signals, it’s no wonder that lawmakers are deadlocked on whether to pass a Phase 4 of the CARES Act.More than $3 trillion in stimulus has been pushed into the economy since...