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%.

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. 

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%.

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.

U.S. Markets U.S. stocks moved broadly higher for the week, lifting most of the major benchmarks to new record highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied almost a thousand points finishing the week at 32,778, a 4.1% gain. The technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite added 3.1% closing at 13,319. By market cap, the large cap S&P 500 added 2.6%, while the mid-cap S&P 400 and small-cap Russell 2000 rose by 5.3% and 7.3%, respectively.

U.S. Markets: The major U.S. benchmark indexes finished the week mixed as longer-term interest rates continued to climb.  The rise in rates weighed on growth stocks, while value stocks managed gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 564 points finishing the week at 31,496—a gain of 1.8%.  The technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite declined a third consecutive week giving up -2.1%.  By market cap, the large cap S&P 500 added 0.8%, while the mid cap S&P 400 rose 0.7% and the small cap Russell 2000 declined -0.4%.

U.S. Markets: The major U.S. benchmarks pulled back sharply in response to a steep rise in longer-term treasury interest rates. The S&P 500 recorded its biggest weekly decline in a month, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite suffered its worst drop since October. The narrowly-focused Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 562 points finishing the week at 30,932, a decline of -1.8%. The NASDAQ Composite ended the week down -4.9%. By market cap, the large cap S&P 500 declined -2.4%, while the mid cap S&P 400 and small cap Russell 2000 retreated -1.5% and 2.9%, respectively.

U.S. Markets: The major U.S. indexes finished the week mostly to the downside with the large-cap benchmarks and technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite index hitting record intraday highs before falling back. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ticked up 0.1% to 31,494, its third consecutive week of gains. The NASDAQ reversed most of last week’s gain finishing down -1.6%. By market cap, the large cap S&P 500 gave up -0.7%, while the mid cap S&P 400 and small cap Russell 2000 retreated -0.4% and -1.0%, respectively.

U.S. Markets: The major U.S. indexes notched a second week of gains and reached record highs as the rollout of coronavirus vaccines continued and case trends extended their decline. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 310 points to close at 31,458, a gain of 1.0%. The technology-heavy NASDAQ Composite gained 1.7% finishing at 14,095. By market cap, the large cap S&P 500 rose 1.2%, while the mid cap S&P 400 and small cap Russell 2000 extended their lead over large caps, adding 2.7% and 2.5%, respectively.

U.S. Markets: The major U.S. equity benchmarks rebounded from the previous week’s steep losses, helped by plans for a new fiscal stimulus and improving vaccine distribution. The large-cap S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and small-cap Russell 2000 indexes all reached record highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared over 1100 points finishing the week at 31,138, a gain of 3.9%. The technology-heavy NASDAQ surged 6% to 13,856. By market cap, the large cap S&P 500 added 4.6%, while the mid cap S&P 400 and small cap Russell 2000 rallied 5.8% and 7.7%, respectively.