Outside the Lines

Outside the Lines

OVERVIEW   Markets moved lower last week, with all three major U.S. indexes finishing in negative territory. The S&P 500 fell 0.80%, the NASDAQ declined 0.66%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.57%. Year to date, the major indexes remain firmly...
Speed Matters

Speed Matters

OVERVIEW   Markets were mixed last week, with the major U.S. indexes finishing near flat. The S&P 500 gained 0.09% and the NASDAQ rose 0.40%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.27%. Year to date, the major indexes remain firmly positive, with...
Trends Matter Most

Trends Matter Most

OVERVIEW   Markets moved higher last week, with all three major U.S. indexes finishing in positive territory. The S&P 500 gained 0.49%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.53%, and the NASDAQ advanced 0.85%. Year to date, the major indexes remain firmly...
The Higher the Hurdle

The Higher the Hurdle

OVERVIEW   Markets moved lower last week, with all three major U.S. indexes finishing in negative territory. The S&P 500 fell 1.43%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.85%, and the NASDAQ dropped 2.05%. Despite the pullback, the major indexes remain...
Never Short a Dull Tape

Never Short a Dull Tape

OVERVIEW   Markets posted modest gains last week, with two of the three major U.S. indexes finishing higher. The S&P 500 rose 0.36% and the NASDAQ gained 0.14%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.56%. Year to date, the major indexes remain...
Ignoring the Bad News

Ignoring the Bad News

OVERVIEW Markets rallied sharply last week, with all three major U.S. indexes posting strong gains. The S&P 500 rose 3.58%, the NASDAQ led the way with a 5.19% advance, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2.96%. Year to date, the major indexes remain...