Trade Deficit Narrows, Nasdaq Narrowly Gains, Energy Sector Lags, Natural Gas ETF Rises

Stay Informed and Stay Ahead: Market Watch, January 9th, 2024. Market Highlights & Analysis: Indices, Sectors, and More… Economic Data: November saw a narrowed U.S. trade deficit of -$63.2B, NFIB Business Optimism at 91.9, and notable increases in exports/imports and consumer credit. Market Indices: DJIA (-0.42%), S&P 500 (-0.15%), Nasdaq Composite (+0.09%). Sector Performance: 7 … Read more

Economic Data Aligns with Expectations, Market Gains, Bonds Rise, and Commodities Shift

Stay Informed and Stay Ahead: Market Watch, January 5th, 2024. Market Highlights & Analysis: Indices, Sectors, and More… Economic Data: In December, the U.S. employment rate and hourly wages closely align with consensus expectations, while ISM services fall below expectations, and factory orders for November modestly exceed forecasts. Market Indices: DJIA (+0.07%), S&P 500 (+0.18%), … Read more

Housing Beats, Stock Gains, Strong Sectors, IPOs Lead, Yields Retreat, Oil Rallies

Stay Informed and Stay Ahead: Market Watch, December 19th, 2023. Market Highlights & Analysis: Indices, Sectors, and More… Economic Data: Housing starts for November at 1.56 million surpassed expectations, while building permits at 1.46 million fell slightly short. Market Indices: DJIA (+0.68%), S&P 500 (+0.59%), Nasdaq Composite (+0.66%). Sector Performance: All11 sectors higher; Industrials (+1.23%) … Read more

Banks Rally as Russell 2000 Leads, U.S. Retail Sales Beat, Small Caps, and the Bloomberg Commodity Index Jump

Stay Informed and Stay Ahead: Market Watch, December 14th, 2023. Market Highlights & Analysis: Indices, Sectors, and More… Economic Data: Dec. 9 Initial Jobless Claims lower, Nov. U.S. Retail Sales exceed consensus, Import Price Index for Nov. beats expectations. Market Indices: DJIA (+0.43%), S&P 500 (+0.26%), Nasdaq Composite (+0.19%). Sector Performance: 6 of 11 sectors … Read more

S&P 500 Tests Jan. 2022 Highs, CPI Aligns, Oil Dips, IT Excels, Airlines Lead

Stay Informed and Stay Ahead: Market Watch, December 12th, 2023. Market Highlights & Analysis: Indices, Sectors, and More… Economic Data: CPI Year Over Year: 3.1% and Core CPI Year Over Year: 4.0%, in line with consensus. Market Indices: DJIA (+0.48%), S&P 500 (+0.46%), Nasdaq Composite (+0.70%). Sector Performance: 8 of 11 sectors higher; Information Technology … Read more

Mastering Market Momentum: A Technical Guide to Industry ETFs

Introduction In the everchanging and highly volatile financial markets, the pursuit of substantial returns prompts investors to navigate and capitalize on market momentum. Industry Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) emerge as indispensable tools, offering a precise means to strategically ride the undulating waves of market momentum. This investor plan explores the paramount strategy of maximizing gains through … Read more

Decades of Market Insights: S&P 500 Trends and Strategies

Decades in Review: Unveiling Stock Market Insights Exploring the S&P 500’s performance across various timelines offers a concise glimpse into market trends. 30-Year Snapshot: Stability Amid Growth Over the last 30 years, up to September 2023, the S&P 500’s annualized return stands at 9.862%, assuming reinvested dividends. Adjusted for inflation, it holds steady at 7.146%. … Read more

Improving Consumer Sentiment Beats Forecast, Fueling Market Rally; Broadline Retail and Bitcoin Lead

“Empowering Your Financial Success” Daily Market Insights: November 22nd, 2023 Global Markets Summary: Asian & European Markets: Nikkei 225 (Japan): -0.09% Hang Seng (Hong Kong): -0.12% Shanghai Composite (China): +0.08% CAC 40 (France): closed. DAX (Germany): +0.36% FTSE 100: closed. US Market Snapshot: Key Stock Market Indices: S&P Futures: opened@ 4533.04 (+0.33%) DJIA ^DJI: 35,273.03 … Read more

Retail Sales Surge, Mixed Markets, Materials Shine, Small Caps Lead, iShares Silver Trust Skyrockets as Semiconductor ETFs Slide

“Empowering Your Financial Success” Daily Market Insights: October 17th, 2023    Global Markets Summary: Asian Markets: Hang Seng (Hong Kong): -0.14% Nikkei 225 (Japan): -0.21% Shanghai Composite (China): Closed. US Futures: S&P Futures: opened @ 4345.23 (-0.65%) European Markets: FTSE 100 (London): +0.41% DAX (Germany): +0.09% CAC 40 (France): -1.42% US Market Snapshot: Key Stock Market … Read more

US Stocks Rally, Utilities Shine, Independent Power Leads, KraneShares ETF Soars, and Treasury Yields Drop

“Empowering Your Financial Success” Daily Market Insights: October 10th, 2023    Global Markets Summary: Asian Markets: Hang Seng (Hong Kong): +1.54% Shanghai Composite (China): +0.41% Nikkei 225 (Japan): Closed. US Futures: S&P Futures: opened @ 4339.75 (+0.09%) European Markets: CAC 40 (France): +2.01% DAX (Germany): +1.95% FTSE 100 (London): +1.82% US Market Snapshot: Key Stock Market … Read more