Head on a Swivel

Head on a Swivel

OVERVIEW   Markets finished the week with a mix of winners and laggards. The S&P 500 rose 1.59%, while the Dow added a smaller 0.95%. The NASDAQ led the major U.S. benchmarks with a 2.03% gain. Broad measures were also strong, with the Russell 3000 up 1.48%....
Adding Punch to the Punchbowl

Adding Punch to the Punchbowl

OVERVIEW   Markets turned in mixed results last week. The S&P 500 gained 0.33%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.32%. The NASDAQ led among major U.S. indexes with a 1.14% advance. Broad measures like the Russell 3000 added 0.46%, with growth...
Is the Market Overvalued?

Is the Market Overvalued?

OVERVIEW   Markets took a step back last week, with weakness spread across major U.S. equity benchmarks. The S&P 500 slipped 0.10%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and NASDAQ each lost 0.19%. Small- and mid-caps lagged further, with the S&P 600...
Friendlier Fed

Friendlier Fed

OVERVIEW   Markets delivered a mixed but generally positive week, with leadership shifting toward smaller companies and value-oriented stocks. The S&P 500 rose 0.27%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average outperformed with a 1.53% gain. The NASDAQ slipped...
Can I Get a “Breadth” Mint?

Can I Get a “Breadth” Mint?

OVERVIEW   Markets posted broad gains last week, with strength across equities both in the U.S. and overseas. The S&P 500 rose 0.94%, while the Dow added 1.74%. The NASDAQ gained 0.81%. Small caps led the way, with the S&P 600 surging 3.15% after lagging...
Measuring Tape

Measuring Tape

OVERVIEW   Markets bounced back last week, with gains across most major asset classes. The S&P 500 rose 2.43%, while the Dow added 1.35%. The NASDAQ led the way with a 3.87% jump. Small- and mid-cap stocks also gained ground, with the S&P 400 up 0.63% and...