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Crypto, ETFs, and Industrials Lead November’s Strong Market Gains and Economic Recovery

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Stay Informed and Stay Ahead: Market Watch, November 22nd, 2024 Late-Week Wall Street Markets Key Takeaways Economic Recovery and Consumer Optimism: November’s strong PMI data and rising consumer sentiment suggest economic recovery, with particular strength in the services sector. Despite inflation concerns, expectations remain stable, signaling continued optimism in the face of policy uncertainty. Mixed … Read more

NASDAQ Gains, Housing Confidence Rises, Bitcoin Hits $91K: Key Market Updates

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Stay Informed and Stay Ahead: Market Watch, November 18th, 2024 Late-Week Wall Street Markets Key Takeaways Economic & Commodity Insights: Builder confidence is rising, but affordability remains a concern. Commodity prices (crude, gold, silver, and natural gas) signal inflation risks. Investment Strategy & Fed Outlook: Focus on long-duration bonds and AI stocks, diversify with Russell … Read more

Market Gains on Amazon Rally; 7-Year and 3-Year Yields Signal Uncertainty

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Market Gains on Amazon Rally; 7-Year and 3-Year Yields Signal Uncertainty Stay Informed and Stay Ahead: Market Watch, November 1st, 2024 Late-Week Wall Street Markets Highlights Market Gains: The NASDAQ, DOW, and S&P 500 experienced overall gains, driven by strong performance in the Broadline Retail sector, despite mixed results across other sectors. Economic Insights: October … Read more

NASDAQ Rallies on Tesla’s Performance; Economic Indicators Raise Concerns as DOW Retreats

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Stay Informed and Stay Ahead: Market Watch, October 25th, 2024 Late-Week Wall Street Markets Highlights NASDAQ Gains on Tesla Rally: The NASDAQ rises, driven by strong performance from Tesla. DOW Declines Amid Economic Uncertainty: Economic indicators show mixed signals, leading to a decline in the DOW. VIX Futures Rise: Increased market volatility prompts investor caution. … Read more

Tech Leads, NVIDIA Gains, Growth Beats Value, Rising Yields Signal Recession Risks

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Stay Informed and Stay Ahead: Market Watch, October 21st, 2024. Early-Week Wall Street Markets Key Takeaways Markets: The NASDAQ edges higher, while the DOW and S&P 500 fall. Ten of eleven sectors decline, with Information Technology leading and Real Estate lagging. Top industry: Personal Care Products. Economics: The US Leading Economic Index fell 0.5% in … Read more

Markets Rise: Nasdaq Tech Leads, Crypto Rally, Notable Weakness in Energy Sector

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Stay Informed and Stay Ahead: Market Watch, October 14th, 2024. Early-Week Wall Street Markets Key Takeaways Markets: DOW, S&P 500, and NASDAQ all rise. 10 of 11 sectors gain, Information Technology leads, Energy lags. Top industry: Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers. Economics: Columbus Day holiday; bond market closed. Thursday features initial jobless claims and … Read more

S&P 500 Nears 52-Week High Amid Rising Volatility and Yields

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Stay Informed and Stay Ahead: Market Watch, October 9th, 2024. Mid-Week Wall Street Markets Key Takeaways Markets: DOW, S&P 500, and NASDAQ all rise. 9 of 11 sectors gain, Health Care leads, Utilities lags. Top industry: Industrial Conglomerates. Economics: The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose to 91.5 in September, remaining below its 50-year average. … Read more

S&P 500 Gains in September Rare for Election Year; Investor Interest in China Grows

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Stay Informed and Stay Ahead: Market Watch, September 30th, 2024. Early -Week Wall Street Markets Key Takeaways Markets: DOW, S&P 500, and NASDAQ all rise. 9 of 11 sectors gain,Energy leads, Materials lags. Top industry: Technology Hardware Storage & Peripherals. Economics: The Chicago Business Barometer rose to 46.6 in September, reflecting mixed economic influences. Increases … Read more

NASDAQ Outperforms; Treasury Yields Decline; Bitcoin Gains; China Bulls ETF Rally

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Stay Informed and Stay Ahead: Market Watch, September 24th, 2024. Early-Week Wall Street Markets Key Takeaways Markets: DOW, S&P 500, and NASDAQ all rise. 5 of 11 sectors declined, Materials leads, Utilities lags. Top industry: Metals & Mining. Economics: Home prices in the 20 largest U.S. metro areas rose 5.9% in July year-over-year, falling short … Read more

Markets Slip, Russell Rises, Fed Cuts 0.5%, Long-Term Yields Climb

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Stay Informed and Stay Ahead: Market Watch, September 18th, 2024. Late-Week Wall Street Markets Key Takeaways Markets: DOW, S&P 500, and NASDAQ with late day declines. Energy leads, Utilities lags. Top industry: Technology Hardware Storage & Peripherals. Economics: The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.5%, its first reduction since 2020, lowering the federal funds … Read more