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...
The Crowd is Fickle

The Crowd is Fickle

OVERVIEW   Markets finished broadly lower last week, with most major equity indexes declining. The S&P 500 fell 1.95%, the Dow slipped 1.91%, and the NASDAQ dropped 2.74%. Across the broader market, the Russell 3000 lost 1.85%, driven by a 2.74% pullback in...
Hitting a Wall

Hitting a Wall

OVERVIEW   Markets were mixed last week. The S&P 500 inched up 0.08%, the Dow gained 0.34%, and the S&P 100 (large-cap) rose 0.32%. The NASDAQ slipped 0.45% as technology shares struggled to keep pace. Broadly, the Russell 3000 dipped 0.07%, as growth...
Wobbly Wall Street

Wobbly Wall Street

OVERVIEW   Markets pulled back last week as technology stocks led declines and volatility spiked. The S&P 500 fell 1.63%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.21%, and the NASDAQ sank 3.04%, giving back a portion of recent gains. Broadly, the Russell...