Another week of economic performance brought more news that the markets continue their bullish streak.  After eight consecutive record-high closings, the Dow rose above 22,000 for the first time ever and finished the week up 1.20%.  The S&P 500 was up 0.19% for the week, and the NASDAQ slightly fell by 0.36%.  Meanwhile, the MSCI […]

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Last week, markets marched ahead within a busy reporting week.  The Dow rose 1.16% to close Friday on another new high.  The S&P 500 notched a record high during the week, despite closing the week slightly down 0.02%.  Meanwhile, the NASDAQ slipped 0.20%, and the MSCI EAFE rose 0.21%. Click here to read the full […]

Last week, the Dow, S&P 500, and NASDAQ again hit record highs.  The midweek peaks fell by Friday, though market performance remained strong.  By week’s end, the Dow dropped 0.27%, and the S&P 500 and NASDAQ dipped on Friday but closed up 0.54% and 1.19%, respectively.  The MSCI EAFE finished with a 0.46% increase. Click […]

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Last Friday, stocks closed on more record highs.  The S&P 500 rose 1.41% and the Dow climbed 1.04%-both closing at new peaks.  The NASDAQ reported a 2.58% gain and the MSCI EAFE posted a 2.38% increase.  Despite continuing headlines from Washington, the markets remain productive and strong.  New Q2 numbers also rolled in last week, […]