U.S. Markets: U.S. stocks retreated from record highs, as the highest inflation readings in three decades weighed on sentiment.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 228 points to finish the week at 36,100—a decline of -0.6%.  The technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite retreated -0.7% to 15,861.  By market cap, the large cap S&P 500 pulled back ‑0.3%, while the mid cap S&P 400 ticked down -0.1% and the small cap Russell 2000 closed down -1.0%.

U.S. Markets:  U.S. stocks posted impressive gains for the week following healthy economic data, strong earnings reports, and a relatively dovish Federal Reserve policy meeting.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average, benchmark S&P 500 index, and the technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite all reached record highs.  The Dow cleared the 36,000 milestone with a 508 point gain to 36,328—an increase of 1.4%.  The NASDAQ rose for a fifth consecutive week closing at 15,972, a gain of 3.1%.  By market cap, the large cap S&P 500 finished up 2.0%, while the mid cap S&P 400 and small cap Russell 2000 finished the week strongly, up 4.0% and 6.1% respectively.

U.S. Markets:  Most of the major U.S. indexes recorded gains and many hit new highs this week as several technology and internet-related giants reported earnings.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 143 points to finish at 35,820, a gain of 0.4%.  The technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite led the pack with a surge of 2.7% to 15,498.  By market cap, the large cap S&P 500 rose 1.3%, while the mid-cap S&P 400 ticked down -0.1%.  The small cap Russell 2000 closed up for a third consecutive week, adding 0.3%. 

U.S. Markets:  Most of the major U.S. benchmark indexes moved to record highs this week, propelled by a series of positive earnings surprises.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 382 points last week closing at 35,677—a gain of 1.1%.  The technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite crossed the 15,000 level with a 193-point gain, up 1.3%.  By market cap, the large cap S&P 500 gained 1.6%, while the mid cap S&P 400 and small cap Russell 2000 rose 1.8% and 1.1%, respectively.

U.S. Markets:  U.S. stocks built on the previous week’s gains, helped by some strong economic reports and positive earnings surprises.  All of the major indexes finished solidly in the green.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.6% to finish the week at 35,295.  The technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite rebounded 2.2%, closing at 14,897.  By market cap, the large cap S&P 500 gained 1.8%, while the mid cap S&P 400 and small cap Russell 2000 finished up 2.2% and 1.5%, respectively.

U.S. Markets:  Most of the major U.S. benchmarks recorded gains this week, with the large cap S&P 500 recovering a portion of last week’s losses.  Energy stocks led the gains as natural gas prices reached record highs in Europe and major oil exporters decided not to increase production.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 420 points to finish the week at 34,746—a gain of 1.2%.  The technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite ticked up 0.1% to 14,580.  By market cap, the large cap S&P 500 finished the week up 0.8%, while the mid cap S&P 400 added 0.2% and the small cap Russell 2000 finished the week down -0.4%.

U.S. Markets:  The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined -1.4% closing at 34,326.  The technology-heavy NASDAQ declined -3.2% to 14,567.  Large caps fell the most this week, with the S&P 500 falling -2.2%.  The mid cap S&P 400 closed down -0.6%, while the small cap Russell 2000 declined -0.3%.

U.S. Markets:  The major U.S. indexes overcame an early week sell-off, ending the week essentially flat to modestly higher.  On Monday, the benchmark S&P 500 index recorded its biggest daily drop since early May.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 213 points last week finishing at 34,798—a gain of 0.6%.  The technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite remained essentially flat, adding just 4 points to close at 15,048.  By market cap, the large cap S&P 500 rose 0.5%, while the mid cap S&P 400 added 0.8% and the small cap Russell 2000 finished the week up 0.5%.

U.S. Markets:  U.S. stocks ended the week mostly lower as investors weighed positive economic reports with concerns over global supply chains and an inevitable tightening in monetary policy.  The small-cap Russell 2000 managed a slight gain, but the rest of the major indexes finished the week lower.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average ticked down 0.1% to 34,585, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite fell a half percent to 15,044.  By market cap, the large cap S&P 500 gave up -0.6%, the mid cap S&P 400 fell -0.3%, and the Russell 2000 rose 0.4%.

U.S. Markets:  The major U.S. indexes retreated over the holiday-shortened week; the small cap Russell 2000 index fared the worst among the indexes following two weeks of outperformance.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 761 points to finish the week at 34,608—a decline of -2.2%.  The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite gave up 248 points to 15,115—a decline of -1.6%.  By market cap, the large cap S&P 500 retreated -1.7%, while the mid cap S&P 400 and Russell 2000 declined ‑2.7% and -2.8%, respectively.