The Markets (as of market close December 20, 2024) Despite a late-week rally, stocks tumbled lower last week as Wall Street appears to be limping into the new year. Each of the benchmark indexes lost value, with the Russell 2000 falling nearly 4.5%. For much of the...
The Markets (as of market close December 13, 2024) Stocks pulled back last week as tech shares pared gains from the prior week. The NASDAQ posted a minimal gain, while the S&P 500 retreated from recent record highs. Nine of the 11 market sectors declined last...
The Markets (as of market close December 6, 2024) A stronger-than-expected jobs report (see below) helped drive stocks mostly higher last week and raise optimism of an interest rate cut when the Federal Reserve meets later in December. Consumer discretionary,...
The Markets (as of market close November 29, 2024) Thanksgiving week proved to be a positive one for stocks. Each of the benchmark indexes listed here closed higher, led by the Dow and the Russell 2000. Financials, consumer staples, and industrials led the market...
The Markets (as of market close November 22, 2024) Wall Street enjoyed a solid week of gains, rebounding from the prior week’s losses. Each of the benchmark indexes climbed higher, led by the small caps of the Russell 2000, as investors moved from mega caps to...
