Low Neutral

Low Neutral

OVERVIEW   The U.S. stock market rallied last week, with the S&P 500 gaining 3.48%, the Dow increasing 3.22%, and the Nasdaq rising 3.37%. Value stocks outperformed, surging 4.06%, versus the 3.34% gain for growth stocks. Small-cap stocks rose about 3.67%. As...
Down but Not Out

Down but Not Out

OVERVIEW   The U.S. stock market closed higher after a roller coaster type of week. The S&P 500 gained 1.39%, the Dow increased 1.18%, and the Nasdaq popped 1.66%. Growth stocks—up 1.59%—outpaced value stocks, which rose about 1%. Small caps lagged the...
Catching a Bid

Catching a Bid

OVERVIEW   U.S. stocks broke a three-week losing streak last week as volatility—as measured by the VIX Index—fell nearly 15%. The S&P 500 climbed 1.75%, the Dow gained 1.9%, and the Nasdaq surged 2.58%. Foreign markets delivered solid performances as well....