Market Week: April 20, 2026

The Markets (as of market close April 17, 2026) Stocks surged last week with the easing of geopolitical tensions that had weighed on equities for weeks. The S&P 500 crossed the 7,000 point barrier, while the NASDAQ achieved its longest winning streak (12 straight...

Market Week: April 13, 2026

The Markets (as of market close April 10, 2026) The U.S. stock market enjoyed a second straight rally last week as geopolitical tensions shifted, at least temporarily, from escalation to diplomacy. After a period of high volatility and risk aversion, investors were...

Market Week: April 6, 2026

The Markets (as of market close April 2, 2026) The U.S. stock market was closed last week on Good Friday. Wall Street enjoyed a tech-led rally despite the escalation of the conflict with Iran and a pivot in fiscal policy following President Trump’s request that...

Market Week: March 30, 2026

The Markets (as of market close March 27, 2026) Wall Street saw stocks continue to trend lower last week, influenced by geopolitical tension, volatile energy markets, and shifting investor sentiment. The Dow, the S&P 500, and the NASDAQ each closed the week lower,...

Market Week: March 23, 2026

The Markets (as of market close March 20, 2026) Stocks fell sharply last week, with each of the benchmark indexes posting declines as rising energy prices, tensions in the Middle East, and renewed stagflation fears dampened risk sentiment. The S&P 500 fell to a...