Constructive, with Conditions

Constructive, with Conditions

OVERVIEW   Markets pulled back modestly during the first week of the new year, with U.S. equities generally lower across the board. Large-cap stocks led the decline, as the S&P 500 fell 1.03% and the NASDAQ dropped 1.52%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average...
Not Overly Excited

Not Overly Excited

OVERVIEW   Markets finished the holiday-shortened week on a constructive note, with broad-based gains across most major asset classes. U.S. equities moved higher, led by large-cap stocks. The S&P 500 rose 1.40% on the week, while the NASDAQ added 1.22%. The...
Rooted in Earnings

Rooted in Earnings

OVERVIEW   Markets were mixed but generally quiet last week, with modest gains in several major indexes. Large-cap stocks edged higher, with the S&P 500 up 0.10% and the NASDAQ gaining 0.48%. The S&P 100 also rose 0.17%, suggesting some stabilization in...
Took vs. Baggins

Took vs. Baggins

OVERVIEW   Markets were mixed last week. Large-cap growth struggled, pulling the S&P 500 down 0.63% and the NASDAQ lower by 1.62%. The S&P 100 also declined 1.00%, highlighting some pressure in the biggest names. In contrast, more cyclical and...
Regained Footing

Regained Footing

OVERVIEW   Markets finished mostly higher last week, with many major equity indexes posting gains. The S&P 500 rose 0.31%, the Dow added 0.50%, and the NASDAQ climbed 0.91%. Broader U.S. equities also advanced, as the Russell 3000 gained 0.38%. Growth stocks...
The Case of the Missing Thrust

The Case of the Missing Thrust

OVERVIEW   Markets moved sharply higher last week, with gains across nearly every major equity index. The S&P 500 rose 3.73%, the Dow advanced 3.18%, and the NASDAQ jumped 4.91%. Broader U.S. equities also rallied, with the Russell 3000 up 3.91%. Growth...