Yearly Archives: 2019
Markets Look to Carry Momentum into 2020
12-30-2019The “Santa Clause Rally” appeared to be in effect this year as all three major U.S. averages, as mentioned above, recorded all-time highs during the week ... Read More
U.S./China Trade Agreement: “Phase 1” Reportedly Reached
12-17-2019Global equity markets finished higher for the week, led by emerging market equities, which surged following the announcement of a U.S./China trade agreement. In the U.S., the S&P 500 Index pushed to a level of 3,169, representing a gain of 0.77%, while the Russell Midcap Index gained 0.36% for the week ... Read More
Down the Home Stretch for 2019
12-10-2019Global equity markets finished higher last week. In the U.S., the S&P 500 Index increased to a level of 3,146, representing a gain of 0.21%, while the Russell Midcap Index was essentially flat, returning -0.01% ... Read More
Finding Income Potential in a Low Yield Environment
12-03-2019Global equity markets finished higher for the week, lead by U.S. equities, which hit another all-time high. In the U.S., the S&P 500 Index propelled to a level of 3,141, representing a gain of 1.04%, while the Russell Midcap Index gained 1.11% for the week ... Read More
Investors Have a lot to be Thankful for in 2019
11-26-2019Stocks slipped off of previous highs last week. In the U.S., the S&P 500 Index fell to a level of 3110, representing a loss of 0.29%, while the Russell Midcap Index gave back 0.21% for the week ... Read More
The U.S. Economy is a “Star”
11-19-2019Global equity markets finished higher for the week, with the exception of emerging markets. In the U.S., the S&P 500 Index thrust to a level of 3,120, representing a gain of 0.94%, while the Russell Midcap Index gained 1.04% for the week ... Read More
Earnings Scorecard – How is the Third Quarter Shaping Up?
11-12-2019Global equity markets finished higher last week. In the U.S., the S&P 500 Index hit all-time highs finishing the week at a level of 3093, representing a gain of 0.93%. The increase also marks the fifth consecutive weekly advance for the index, the longest streak since February of this year ... Read More
Consumer Spending Boosts Q3 GDP Above Expectations
11-05-2019Global equity markets had another strong week, as all major indexes finished higher last week. In the U.S., the S&P 500 Index propelled to a level of 3,067, representing a gain of 1.49%, while the Russell Midcap Index gained 1.18% for the week. T ... Read More