Weekly Market Update – May 24, 2021
U.S. Markets: U.S. indices posted mixed results in a volatile week of trading. The large-cap S&P 500 index ended the week modestly lower while the technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite gained a little ground. The Dow Jones Industrial Average had its second consecutive negative week, declining -0.5% to 34,208. The Nasdaq Composite ended a four week losing streak by finishing the week up 0.3%. By market cap, the large cap S&P 500 retreated -0.4%, while the mid-cap S&P 400 and Russell 2000 fell -1.2% and -0.4%, respectively.
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Read MoreWeekly Market Update – May 10, 2021
U.S. Markets: The major U.S. indexes finished the week mixed as a rally on Friday erased most losses from earlier in the week. The narrowly-focused Dow Jones Industrial Average fared the best, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite index recorded its worst weekly loss in two months. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied over 900 points finishing the week at 34,778, a gain of 2.7%. The Nasdaq Composite finished the week down -1.5%. By market cap, the large cap S&P 500 rose 1.2%, while the mid cap S&P 400 gained 1.7%. The small cap Russell 2000 added just 0.2%.
Read MoreWeekly Market Update – May 3, 2021
U.S. Markets: The major U.S. indexes ended the week mostly lower, but the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and the S&P MidCap indexes all hit new highs before surrendering their gains late in the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 169 points to finish the week at 33,874, a decline of -0.5%. The technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite closed lower for a second week, giving up -0.4%. By market cap, the large cap S&P 500 finished flat, while the mid cap S&P 400 retreated -0.7% and the small cap Russell 2000 declined -0.2%.
Read MoreWeekly Market Update – April 26, 2021
U.S. Markets: Domestic markets finished the week little changed, with some of the lightest daily trading volumes of the year. Mid- and small-caps performed better than large caps, and the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index modestly lagged the broad market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the week down -157 points, a decline of ‑0.5%. The technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite ended the week down -0.3%, following three consecutive weeks of gains. By market cap, the large cap S&P 500 ticked down -0.1%, while the mid cap S&P 400 and small cap Russell 2000 rose by 0.9% and 0.4%, respectively.
Read MoreWeekly Market Update – April 19, 2021
U.S. Markets: Most of the major U.S. benchmarks recorded their fourth consecutive week of gains and some moved to new record highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 400 points and finished the week at 34,200, a gain of 1.2%. The technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite gained 1.1%. By market cap, the large cap S&P 500 rose 1.4%, while the mid cap S&P 400 and small cap Russell 2000 gained 1.9% and 0.9%, respectively.
Read MoreWeekly Market Update – April 12, 2021
U.S. Markets: Most of the major U.S. benchmarks moved steadily to new record highs this week, although the small-cap Russell 2000 index recorded a modest loss. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2% to finish the week at 33,801, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite rallied 3.1% to close at 13,900. By market cap, the large cap S&P 500 finished up 2.7%, while the mid-cap S&P 400 added 0.9%. The small-cap Russell 2000 finished down -0.5%.
Read MoreWeekly Market Update – April 5, 2021
U.S. Markets: The major U.S. benchmarks ended the holiday-shortened week higher. The large-cap S&P 500 index crossed the 4,000 threshold for its first time, and the mid cap S&P 400 also set a new intraday record. The technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite led the advance, rebounding after selling off the most among U.S. indices in the first quarter. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 80 points finishing the week at 33,153—a gain of 0.2%. The NASDAQ Composite jumped 2.6% to 13,480. By market cap, the large cap S&P 500 added 1.1%, while the mid cap S&P 400 and small cap Russell 2000 rose 0.8% and 1.5%, respectively.
Read MoreWeekly Market Update – March 29, 2021
U.S. Markets: The major indexes finished the week mixed, as investors seemed to continue weighing optimism over a full economic reopening against inflation and interest rate concerns. Small-cap stocks lagged for a second consecutive week, signaling a potential pause in their recent market leadership. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 445 points finishing the week at 33,072, a gain of 1.4%. The technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite shed -0.6% to 13,138. By market cap, the large cap S&P 500 and mid cap S&P 400 added 1.6% and 0.5%, respectively, while the small cap Russell 2000 ended down -2.9%.
Read MoreWeekly Market Update – March 22, 2021
U.S. Markets: The major indexes continued to hit record highs early in the week, but lost ground as bond yields reached their highest levels in over a year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 150 points finishing the week at 32,627—a decline of -0.5%. The technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite declined a slightly steeper -0.8%. By market cap, the large cap S&P 500 retreated -0.8%, while the S&P 400 mid cap index and Russell 2000 small cap index declined -1.2% and -2.8%, respectively.
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