February 21, 2025
The major averages pulled back to end the weak with the Dow experiencing its worst day of the year due to growth fears and sticky inflation data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 748 points or 1.69% led by weakness in UnitedHealth. The S&P 500 104 points or 1.7% while... Read More
February 20, 2025
The major averages pulled back today following two days of all-time highs for the S&P 500 following a lackluster forecast from retail giant Walmart that prompted questions about the outlook of the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 450 points, or 1%. The S&P 500 shed 26 points or... Read More
February 19, 2025
The major averages are quiet and mixed today as sector rotation takes hold. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 154 points or 0.35%. The S&P 500 is flat at 6131 while the Nasdaq rose 5 points.
Within the Dow, Home Depot is down 2.4% as the consumer discretion is under pressure... Read More
February 12, 2025
The major averages started in the red and remained in the red throughout the day following a hot consumer prices number that rose more than expected in January, raising concern that inflation may reignite. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 237 points, or 0.5% after dropping over 400 points to... Read More
February 11, 2025
The major averages closed mixed as the S&P 500 posted a narrow gain on cautious commentary from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on interest rates and inflation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 123 points, or 0.28%, to 44,593. The S&P 500 inched up 2 points while the Nasdaq was... Read More
February 10, 2025
The major averages performed well led by big cap tech after a down week to start February on trade tariff threats. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 167points led by 4% gain from McDonald's following earnings. The S&P 500 rose 40 points or 0.7% while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 190... Read More
February 7, 2025
The major averages reversed course, selling off throughout the day as the economic data was weaker than expected, but inflation data was hotter than expected. Similar to last Friday, concerns of tariffs and inflation crept into traders' minds with hawkish comments from President Trump heading into the weekend. The Dow... Read More
February 6, 2025
The major averages closed mixed as the S&P 500 higher for the third straight session on Thursday as investors weighed the latest batch of corporate earnings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 125 points to closed at 44,747. The S&P rose 22 points or 0.36% while the Nasdaq Composite rose... Read More
February 5, 2025
The major averages rose for a second day in a row, as investors looked past the trade turmoil that weighed on the market earlier in the week. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 317 points, or 0.71% thanks in part to Amgen and Nvidia. The S&P 500 rose 23... Read More
February 4, 2025
The major averages closed higher as trade fears subside. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 134 points or 0.3%. The S&P 500 rose 43 points or 0.72% while the Nasdaq rose 262 points or 1.35%.
Trade fears subside, but earnings keep rolling in. Palantir rose 23% on strong fourth-quarter results... Read More
February 3, 2025
The major averages rebounded off the lows, but finished in the red as the pending trade tariffs with Canada, China and Mexico persist. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 122 points, or 0.28%, after opening down 665 points. The S&P 500 fell 45 points or 0.76% while the Nasdaq Composite... Read More
January 31, 2025
The major averages pulled back into the close as White House said tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China would start on Saturday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 337 points, or 0.75% after being in the green this morning. The S&P 500 fell 30 points or 0.5% while the Nasdaq... Read More
January 30, 2025
The major averages finished higher following a flood of earnings even as President Trump warned of tariffs on Canada and Mexico. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 168 points, or 0.38% after a late day sell off. The S&P 500 rose 31 points or 0.5% while the Nasdaq rose 49... Read More
January 29, 2025
The major averages pulled back today following a sleuth of earnings and after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged in its first policy decision of the year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 136 points to 44,713. The S&P 500 fell 28 points or 0.47% while the Nasdaq fell... Read More
January 28, 2025
The major averages perform well with the Nasdaq and the tech sector rebounding following the more than 3% decline yesterday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 136 points, or 0.31%, to 44,850. The S&P 500 rose 55 points or 0.92% while the Nasdaq Composite rose 391 points or 2% after... Read More
January 27, 2025
The major averages closed mixed to start the week with a sharp sell off in the tech space on news out of Chinese regarding a startup DeepSeek, which has possibly made a competitive AI model for a fraction of the billions Silicon Valley is spending. The Dow Jones Industrial Average... Read More
January 24, 2025
The major averages pulled back to end a good week with the major averages notching back to back positive weeks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 140 points, or 0.3%, to 44,424. Friday's losses snapped a four-day winning streak for the three major indexes. The S&P 500 fell 17 points... Read More
January 23, 2025
The major averages closed higher again today with the S&P 500 closing at a new all-time high as President Donald Trump called for lower interest rates and cheaper oil prices among other things in a speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos. The Dow Jones industrial Average advanced 408... Read More
January 22, 2025
The major averages rallied once again with the S&P 500 hitting a fresh all-time high, as technology shares such as Oracle and Nvidia led the rally on artificial intelligence optimism and President Donald Trump's new term in office. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 130 points, or 0.3%, to 44,156.... Read More
January 21, 2025
The major averages surge on the first trading day in the Trump administration thanks to strong earnings and guidance from blue chip 3M. The Dow Jones rose 537 points or 1.24%. The S&P 500 rose 52 points or 0.88% while the Nasdaq rose 126 points or 0.64%. Helping the equity markets... Read More
January 17, 2025
The markets finished strong with a run up into the President inauguration as the averages posted their first up week of the year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 334 points, or 0.78%, to end at 43,487. The S&P 500 rose 59 points or 1% to 5,996 while the Nasdaq... Read More
January 16, 2025
The major averages were quiet today after a strong performance yesterday as the S&P 500 snapped a three-day winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 68 points on weakness from UnitedHealth Group. The S&P 500 was down 12 points while the Nasdaq fell 172 points.
The weakness today was... Read More
January 15, 2025
The major averages surged Wednesday thanks to strong bank earnings and a tame inflation consumer price index report. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 703 points, or 1.65%. The S&P 500 rose 107 points or 1.8% while the Nasdaq Composite rallied 2.45% or 466 points to 19,511.
December's consumer price index... Read More
January 14, 2025
The major average went on a wild swing today opening higher, then lower only to finish in the green following lighter-than-expected producer price index report. The Dow Jones 221 points, or 0.52% to close at 42,518. The S&P 500 rose 6 points while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 4 3... Read More
January 13, 2025
The major averages are mixed to start the week as tech continues to sell off to start the new year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average had a strong day up 358 points or 0.86% led by healthcare and energy. The S&P 500 rose 9 points while the Nasdaq fell 73... Read More
January 10, 2025
The major averages took a hit today as the first monthly employment number of the new year came in hotter than expected dampening Wall Street's expectations for more interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve this year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 696.75 points, or 1.63%, to 41,938.45. The... Read More
January 9, 2025
The major averages closed mixed in Wednesday as the markets continue to struggle in 2025. Friday's monthly unemployment data could set the stage on how the averages proceed to start this new year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 106 points, or 0.25%, to end at 42,635. The S&P 500... Read More
January 7, 2025
The major averages pulled back once again led by tech today as chip titan, Nvidia pulled back following the consumer electronics showcase last night. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 178 points or 0.42%. The S&P 500 fell 66 points or 1.1% while the Nasdaq Composite slid 375 points or... Read More
January 6, 2025
After a strong open, the major averages closed mixed with the Dow Jones pulling back after a down week to start the new year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 25 points after rallying over 300 points to start the day. The S&P 500 closed up 32 points or 0.55%... Read More
January 3, 2025
The major averages rebounded to end the shortened holiday week to start the New Year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 339 points or 0.8%. The S&P 500 rose 73 points or 1.26% while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 240 points or 1.77%.
Today looked a lot like 2024, with tech in... Read More
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