Markets last week were mixed with leading tech stocks falling dramatically as some investors pulled profits.  The NASDAQ took the biggest hit, finishing 1.55% down on the week-it’s worst week of the year.  Meanwhile, the Dow rose 0.31% for the week, notching another record close on Friday.  The S&P 500 fell 0.30%, and the MSCI […]

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Last week, the S&P 500, Dow, and NASDAQ closed at all-time record highs.  The S&P 500 rose 0.96%, the Dow gained 0.6%, and the NASDAQ grew by 1.54%.  Meanwhile, the MSCI EAFE gained 1.64% for the week. Click here to read the full article.

The markets marched ahead last week with the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ reporting all-time records, albeit just slightly above previous highs.  The S&P rose 1.43% over last week, while the NASDAQ was up 2.08%.  The Dow gained 1.32% and the MSCI EAFE gained 0.14% for the week.  Volatility subsided as the CBOE Volatility Index, […]

Early last week, both the S&P and NASDAQ recorded all time highs before tumbling along with the Dow as political concerns rose.  By Friday, though, the markets had largely rebounded and steadied.  The S&P 500 closed the week down 0.38%, the Dow saw a 0.44% loss, and the NASDAQ reported a 0.61% decline.  The MSCI […]

Markets tuned out the noise from Washington last week and continued to focus on economic fundamentals.  Mildly rebounding retail sales and strong consumer sentiment seem to point toward a modestly stronger second quarter. Click here to read the full article.