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...
by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | Mar 8, 2021 | Weekly Market Thoughts
OVERVIEW The U.S. stock market had a lively week that ended with the Nasdaq declining 2.06% but the Dow and S&P 500 gaining 1.82% and 0.81%, respectively. The divergence between growth and value stocks was particularly notable. Growth stocks fell about...
by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | Mar 1, 2021 | Weekly Market Thoughts
OVERVIEW The major U.S. stock indices fell for the second week in a row last week. The S&P 500 dropped 2.45%, the Dow fell 1.78%, and Nasdaq got slapped with a 4.92% decline. Foreign stocks suffered declines as well. Developed country stocks dropped...
