Stocks ended the second week of the new quarter on a high note, giving the Dow its first close over 18,000 for the month.  Investors took confidence from some major corporate deals as well as fresh data that suggests the economy is still on track.  For the week, the S&P 500 added 1.70%, the Dow […]

After a volatile winter, stocks ended the quarter about where they started.  Oil prices, a strong dollar, and concerns about interest rates contributed to the volatility and uncertainty remains as we enter the second quarter.  For the quarter, the S&P 500 gained 0.47%, the Dow lost 0.32%, and the NASDAQ gained an outsized 3.68%. Click […]

Markets lost ground last week, giving up most of the previous week’s gains as investors tread water ahead of earnings season.  For the week, the S&P 500 lost 2.23%, the Dow fell 2.29%, and the NASDAQ dropped 2.69%. Click here to read the full article.

Markets finally snapped their three-week losing streak and rebounded as investors bought the dip and rallied after a Fed meeting.  For the week, the S&P 500 gained 2.66%, the Dow rose 2.13%, and the NASDAQ  added 3.17%. Click here to read the full article.

Markets ended another week down after mixed economic data, lower oil prices, and a strengthening dollar made investors nervous ahead of the next Federal Reserve meeting.  For the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.86%, the Dow fell 0.60%, and the NASDAQ dropped 1.13%. Click here to read the full article.

Markets closed Friday with losses after a turbulent week as investors began to worry that strong labor market growth might signal rate hikes next quarter.  For the week, the Dow fell 1.52%, the S&P 500 dropped 1.58%, and the NASDAQ lost 0.73%. Click here to read the full article.