by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | May 1, 2023 | Weekly Market Thoughts
OVERVIEW The U.S. stock market ended the week on a positive note with all three major indices turning green for the week. The S&P 500 climbed 0.87%, the Dow rose 0.86%, and the Nasdaq gained 1.28%. Growth and large-cap stocks led the way, gaining 0.99% and...
by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | Apr 24, 2023 | Weekly Market Thoughts
OVERVIEW Last week was a “go nowhere” kind of week for the U.S. stock market. The S&P 500 showed a slight dip of 0.1%, while the Dow declined by 0.23%, and the Nasdaq dropped approximately 0.42%. Upon closer examination, growth stocks remained stagnant,...
by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | Apr 17, 2023 | Weekly Market Thoughts
OVERVIEW Last week, the major U.S. stock indices saw positive gains as volatility decreased on Wall Street. The VIX Index, which measures implied stock market volatility, reached its lowest close since January 2022 at 17.8. The S&P 500 rose by 0.79%, the...
by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | Apr 10, 2023 | Weekly Market Thoughts
OVERVIEW Financial markets saw mostly mixed performances during the shortened holiday week last week. The S&P 500 fell 0.1%, and the Nasdaq dropped 1.1%, whereas the Dow gained 0.63%. The rally was led by large-cap stocks, which rose by approximately 0.41%....
by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | Apr 3, 2023 | Weekly Market Thoughts
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...
by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | Mar 27, 2023 | Weekly Market Thoughts
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...
