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Fed Chair Powell stressed inflation progress and cited labor market concerns in testimony, but major indexes kept treading water ahead of Thursday's CPI and jobless claims data. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment...

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 made new record highs again Monday, led by chip stocks, but trading was light ahead of Powell's testimony to Congress tomorrow and inflation data Thursday. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investmen...

Wall Street closed at all-time highs after relatively weak jobs data sent yields down on hopes of rate cuts. Inflation data, Powell testimony, and big bank earnings are next week. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investme...

Wall Street once again delivered a record close in Wednesday's short session ahead of Thursday's July 4 closure. Mega caps led after weaker data strengthened hopes of rate cuts. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment...

The S&P 500 closed at a new all-time high above 5,500 following a drop in Treasury yields due to dovish remarks from Fed Chair Powell. Fed minutes loom tomorrow in a short session. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investm...

Wall Street's rally came despite rising Treasury yields and crude oil. The yield rally could reflect increased deficit and inflation fears connected to recent political developments. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and inves...

An early rally to all-time highs reversed and stocks ended lower as yields climbed amid political uncertainty. The broader market rose 4% for the quarter and 14% so far this year. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investme...

Nvidia slumped again, but many software and cloud stocks gained, and the market rose slightly ahead of Friday's PCE data. Yields fell and will be in focus after the report. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment stra...

Wall Street got last-minute support from Nvidia's rebound while other mega caps also surged, but higher yields and a rising dollar provided pressure. Micron fell after earnings. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment...

Wall Street did a 180 on Tuesday, with most shares declining even as tech, led by Nvidia, gained significant ground from Monday's heavy losses. Yields fell on weak U.S. data. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment st...

Nearly 70% of S&P 500 stocks rose, but the index fell as Nvidia and related stocks brought pressure. Energy, financials, and real estate climbed as rotation out of tech continues. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investme...

The S&P 500 index and Nasdaq Composite still ended the week near record highs with a heavy data week ahead. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor...

Major indexes are mostly down following the Juneteenth holiday, with the S&P 500 fading after briefly surpassing 5,500 for the first time. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitab...

Weaker-than-expected retail sales boosted rate cut hopes, while the semiconductor rally made Nvidia the world's most valuable company. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable f...

The S&P 500 index posted its 30th record close of the year as investors remained emboldened by signs of easing inflation. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone....

Nasdaq Composite hits record high for fifth straight day, but slide in consumer sentiment burdens rest of market. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each inv...

Lower-than-expected PPI readings offered further encouragement on inflation, rate outlook. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review a...

The S&P 500 index hit an all-time high for the third-straight day on cooler CPI report, even as the Fed scaled back on rate cut outlook. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable...

A rally in Apple shares boosted major indexes, but the market is otherwise subdued ahead of key inflation, Fed updates. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Ea...

The S&P 500 index climbed to a fresh all-time high as investors await inflation update and Fed policy meeting. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each invest...

An unexpectedly strong jump in nonfarm payrolls indicated a firm job market but reduced chances for Fed rate cuts. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each in...

Investors eagerly await the Labor Department's May payrolls report, which could influence expectations for Fed policy. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Eac...

Strength in Nvidia and other semiconductor companies helped boost the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to record closes. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each...

Signs of job market erosion kept Treasury yields under pressure as investors look toward Friday's payrolls update. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone. Each in...

An unexpectedly weak manufacturing gauge weighed on the market to kick off a busy data week, capped by Friday's jobs report. Important Disclosures Information on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized recommendations or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyon...