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6 Reasons Why Last Week’s Pullback Wasn’t All That Bearish

6 Reasons Why Last Week’s Pullback Wasn’t All That Bearish

Stocks dipped last week, but there are several reasons why it wasn't terribly bearish. Stocks were overbought.The S&P 500 held important levels."Risk-on sectors" were strong."Safe havens" were weak.Investors are favoring smaller companies.The holidays are coming....

Stocks Keep Sliding as the Technology Rout Continues

Stocks Keep Sliding as the Technology Rout Continues

Stocks kept falling last week as the rout in technology stocks continued. The S&P 500 slid 0.6 percent between Friday, September 11, and Friday, September 18. It was the index's third straight drop -- the longest stretch of declines since August 2019. The...

Stocks Retreat Again. Is This the Pullback to Buy?

Stocks Retreat Again. Is This the Pullback to Buy?

Stocks fell again last week as investors took profits after five months of solid gains. The S&P 500 fell 2.5 percent in the holiday-shortened period between Friday, September 4 and Friday, September 11. It was the second straight negative week. Technology stocks...

Four Risks Face the Nasdaq After Technology Skidded Lower Last Week

Four Risks Face the Nasdaq After Technology Skidded Lower Last Week

Technology stocks just had their worst week since March as Apple and Tesla skidded lower. More risks could be on the horizon. The Nasdaq-100 fell 3.1 percent between Friday, August 28, and Friday, September 4. The SPDR Technology ETF (XLK) declined 4.1 percent. Both...

Stocks Reclaim Old Highs, Led by Breakouts in Apple and Tesla

Stocks Reclaim Old Highs, Led by Breakouts in Apple and Tesla

Stocks pushed back above their pre-Covid highs last week, with big technology companies like Apple and Tesla leading the charge. The S&P 500 rose 0.7 percent between Friday, August 14, and Friday, August 21. It was the index's fourth straight positive week,...

19 Biggest Losers of COVID-19

19 Biggest Losers of COVID-19

It's hard to miss news headlines about COVID-19. The coronavirus outbreak has brought the world to its knees. Schools have closed, workplaces have shuttered, and many worry about the far-reaching effects of the virus on financial markets. As governments around the...

Stock Market Rally Continues as the Economy Keeps Improving

Stock Market Rally Continues as the Economy Keeps Improving

Stocks began December on a strong foot as the economy improved and worries about global trade eased The S&P 500 rose 0.2 percent between Friday, November 29, and Friday, December 6. It was the eighth positive week in the last nine. However it didn't start that...

Don’s Notebook February 13, 2018

Don’s Notebook February 13, 2018

So far this morning, U.S. stocks are holding onto yesterday’s momentum, where the S&P 500 Index spent the entire session positive for the first time since its last all-time closing high on Jan. 26. Small business owners regained their high optimism in January...