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Stocks Pause as Earnings Pass and Inflation Rises

Stocks Pause as Earnings Pass and Inflation Rises

Stocks just paused as a blistering earnings season nears its conclusion. The S&P 500 slid 0.4 percent between Friday, February 2, and Friday, February 9. It was only the second decline in the last 16 weeks, according to TradeStation data. Technology led to the...

The Nasdaq Pushes Weekly Highs. Are Rate Cuts in the Cards?

The Nasdaq Pushes Weekly Highs. Are Rate Cuts in the Cards?

Stocks are nearing key highs on optimism the Federal Reserve is finished raising interest rates. The S&P 500 rose 2.2 percent between Friday, November 10, and Friday, November 17. It was the third consecutive positive week, landing the index back near peaks from...

Stocks Try to Bounce as Yields Fall But Global Risks Increase

Stocks Try to Bounce as Yields Fall But Global Risks Increase

Stocks are trying to bounce as investors weigh potential positives against rising global risks. The S&P 500 rose 0.4 percent between Friday, October 6, and Friday, October 13. It was the index's second straight positive week as the fourth quarter gets underway....

Stocks Keep Climbing Before the Fed: Will Jerome Powell Finally Slow Down?

Stocks Keep Climbing Before the Fed: Will Jerome Powell Finally Slow Down?

Will Jerome Powell finally hit the brakes? Stocks could be moving like the Federal Reserve is near the end of its rate-hiking cycle. The S&P 500 rose 4 percent between Friday, October 21, and Friday, October 28. It was the second weekly gain of at least 4 percent,...

Recession Fears Swelled Last Week. Is That Good News for the Nasdaq?

Recession Fears Swelled Last Week. Is That Good News for the Nasdaq?

Stocks fell again last week as recession worries increased, but there could be some positives as the second half begins. The S&P 500 fell 2.2 percent between Friday, June 24, and Friday, July 1. The decline finished another negative quarter, however a bigger story...

Investors Return to Growth Stocks as a New Quarter Approaches

Investors Return to Growth Stocks as a New Quarter Approaches

Investors just pivoted back to growth stocks as inflation worries fade and a new quarter approaches. The S&P 500 jumped 6.4 percent in the holiday-shortened week between Friday, June 17, and Friday, June 20. More than 95 percent of the index's members advanced,...