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...
Following the Signals

Following the Signals

OVERVIEW Markets resumed their upward trend last week, with all three major U.S. indexes posting gains. The S&P 500 rose 1.05%, the NASDAQ led the way with a 1.59% advance, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 1.04%. Year to date, all three indexes remain...
More Than Meets the Index

More Than Meets the Index

OVERVIEW Markets took a step back last week as investors digested recent gains. The S&P 500 declined 0.61%, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ fell 2.13%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average held up relatively well, slipping just 0.38%. Despite the weekly pullback,...
Square PEG, Round Hole?

Square PEG, Round Hole?

OVERVIEW   Markets pulled back last week as investors took a breather following the market’s recent advance. The S&P 500 fell 1.55%, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ dropped 2.90%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average held up somewhat better, declining...