by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | Apr 19, 2021 | Weekly Market Thoughts
OVERVIEW U.S. stocks continued their ascent into record territory last week. The S&P 500 rose 1.37%, and the Dow gained 1.18%, the fourth straight week of gains for the two U.S. stock indices. The tech-heavy Nasdaq put in its third straight weekly gain,...
by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | Apr 12, 2021 | Weekly Market Thoughts
OVERVIEW A relatively quiet week in the financial markets saw U.S. stocks rise for the third consecutive week. Falling volatility has helped, as the VIX index dropped below 17 last week, its lowest level since February of last year. The S&P 500 gained 2.7%,...
by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | Apr 5, 2021 | Weekly Market Thoughts
OVERVIEW The U.S. stock market had a positive showing last week as the second quarter got underway and investors weighed the President’s newly unveiled $2.25 trillion spending plan. The S&P 500 index rose above 4,000 for the first time, and its 1.14% weekly...
by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | Mar 29, 2021 | Weekly Market Thoughts
OVERVIEW The major U.S. stock indices were mixed last week, as the S&P 500 and Dow both reached record highs on gains of 1.57% and 1.36%, respectively. The Nasdaq, meanwhile, slipped 0.58%. Small-cap stocks had a rough week, falling 1.76%, while large caps...
by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | Mar 22, 2021 | Weekly Market Thoughts
OVERVIEW The major U.S. stock indices took a step back last week as interest rates continued their relentless drive upwards. The S&P 500 Index fell 0.77%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.46%, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.79%. Small-cap...
by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | Mar 15, 2021 | Weekly Market Thoughts
OVERVIEW The S&P 500 rose 2.87%, the Dow climbed 3.47%, and the Nasdaq gained 3.78% last week. The rally in U.S. equities left the S&P 500 and Dow at all-time highs, while the Nasdaq clawed back some of its recent losses and is now about 5.5% off its...
