Markets React To Post Election Results – Domestic Equity Overview
The S&P 500 Index had its best post-election day in history, rising 2.5% on November 6th. The expectation of deregulation and low corporate taxes drove...
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Stocks Remain Resilient In September – Domestic Equity Overview
Domestic equity indexes bounced upward in September, defying notions that the month has been a historically dire month for stocks. The Fed’s greater than expected...
Stocks Experience Volatility Spike In August – Domestic Equity Overview
Major indexes experienced a spike in volatility during August, as a tumultuous sell off early in the month affected nearly every sector of the market....
Volatility Returns in July As Uncertainty Prevails – Domestic Equity Update
Volatility among global equities increased in July as concern evolved that earnings expectations may not be feasible should growth falter. Technology earnings were most concerning,...
Stock Indexes Not In Sync – Domestic Equity Overview
The second quarter saw varying performance across the S&P 500 Index as certain sectors outperformed while others underperformed. Technologies, utilities and communication services saw the...
Some Question Traditional Stock Market Indicator – Equity Analysis
The Dow Theory has been an indicator of the stock market for over 100 years, with a specific attention to transportation. It originated with a...
Stocks Perform In May – Equity Overview
Stocks eluded an age old adage to “sell in May and go away”, as equity indices outperformed for the month. Domestic equities defied uncertainty created...
Geopolitical Tensions Challenge Stocks In April – Domestic Equity Overview
Domestic equity indexes in April experienced the most volatility since September 2023, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq all...
Stocks Start Year Off With Slight Gain – Domestic Equity Overview
Domestic equity indexes were mixed in January, as selective sectors outperformed other sectors. The disparity in performance, known as “sector rotation”, can be driven by...
More U.S. Households Own Stocks – Consumer Finances
A recent survey conducted by the Federal Reserve, called the Survey of Consumer Finances has identified that 58% of U.S. households own stocks, up from...