Key Takeaways BROAD-BASED BUT MILD RALLY November 2025 was marked by a mix of volatility and cautious optimism as investors navigated the conclusion of the record-long US government shutdown, shifting monetary policy expectations, and growing scrutiny of Artificial...
Quick Takes Stocks moved higher, ending just shy of record highs, as investors wait for the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cut decision this week. The S&P 500 added +0.3%, while the small-cap Russell 2000 gained +0.8%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite advanced...
Quick Takes After its worst week since October the previous week, last week the S&P 500 rallied +3.7%, which was its best week since May. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite and the small-cap Russell 2000 were up +4.9% and +5.5%, respectively. Futures pricing now...
Quick Takes Wall Street posted its worst week since early October, with the S&P 500 falling -2.0% for the week. The small cap Russell 2000 fared better but still declined -0.8%, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped -2.8% from its heavy weighting in technology...
Quick Takes Last week was a virtual vacuum for economic data and earnings news, leaving stocks mixed as the S&P 500 Index eked out the slightest of gains while the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index and the small cap Russell 2000 Index both lost ground. The...
Key Takeaways WIN STREAKS The S&P 500 was up +2.3% in October, made eight all-time highs, and marked a six month win streak. For diversified investors in a 60% equity, 40% bond portfolio, October marked seven straight positive months, thanks to positive...
