June 25, 2025
Are the bulls ready to make a move?
Markets Stocks were mixed during the holiday-shortened trading week as uncertainty over conflict in the Middle East weighed on investors. Yet, this week saw markets move higher as a ceasefire…
June 17, 2025
Is it a Stock Market, or a Market of Stocks?
Markets Stocks fell last week as an up-and-down mix of trade progress and anxiety, economic news, and geopolitical tensions netted out. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index slid 0.39 percent,…
June 10, 2025
Markets climb wall of worry
Markets Stocks rallied last week as investors responded to upbeat economic data and easing trade tensions. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index added 1.50 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index…
June 3, 2025
Market bends, but doesn’t break
Markets Stocks advanced over the short trading week, bolstered by a possible trade deal with the European Union (EU) and an upbeat corporate report from a mega-cap tech company that…
May 28, 2025
Where We Are, Where We Were, and Where We’re Going
Stocks were essentially unchanged last week as geopolitical tensions added some volatility to an otherwise quiet trading week.
May 20, 2025
Markets Bounce Back like a Bungee Jump
Markets Stocks roared higher last week, powered by upbeat trade news and tame inflation reports. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 5.27 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index spiked…
May 13, 2025
Good news on trade
Markets There was a tremendous ‘overhang’ for the markets over trade and tariffs. Investors were hoping for any deal, with any country, as time was ticking, markets were surprised how…
May 6, 2025
Markets at the crossroads
Markets Stocks pushed higher last week as investors cheered the White House’s constructive comments on trade, upbeat Q1 corporate reports, and an encouraging jobs report. The Standard & Poor’s 500…
April 29, 2025
Will April showers bring May flowers for the markets?
Markets Stocks pushed higher last week, spurred by the White House's reassuring comments that progress was being made with trade talks. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 4.59 percent,…