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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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“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

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“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

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“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

US Labor Market’s Remarkable Strength Alters Economic Landscape

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Reports: September Nonfarm Payroll in the United States In September, the U.S. employment report unveiled a noteworthy increase of 336,000 jobs, notably exceeding the anticipated range of 170,000 to 227,000 positions. In an unexpected twist, the U.S. nonfarm payroll report for September unveiled a noteworthy increase of 336,000 jobs, notably exceeding the anticipated range of … Read more

Nasdaq and Fang+ Outperform, Manufacturing Surprise; Growth Trumps Value, Utilities Decline

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“Empowering Your Financial Success” Daily Market Insights: October 2nd, 2023      Global Markets Summary: Asian Markets: Hang Seng (Hong Kong): +2.51% Shanghai Composite (China): +0.10% Nikkei 225 (Japan): -0.31% US Futures: S&P Futures: opened @ 4284.52 (-0.08%) European Markets: Germany’s DAX: -0.91% France’s CAC 40: -0.94% London’s FTSE 100: -1.31% US Market Snapshot: Key Stock Market … Read more

Economic Uncertainty as Home Prices Rise, Indices Face Pressure, Sector Performance Declines, and VIX Jumps 12%

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“Empowering Your Financial Success” Daily Market Insights: September 26th, 2023 Global Markets Summary: Asian Markets: Hong Kong’s Hang Seng: -1.46% Japan’s Nikkei 225: -1.11% China’s Shanghai Composite: -0.37% US Futures: S&P Futures: opened @4,312.88 (-0.57%) European Markets: London’s FTSE 100: +0.08% Germany’s DAX: -0.97% France’s CAC 40: -0.70% US Market Snapshot: Key Stock Market Indices: … Read more