Fed Comments Stir the Pot for Stocks
Stocks dropped last week as investors focused on “what's next” for interest rates after mixed comments from multiple Fed officials.
Stocks Narrowly Higher
Stocks were narrowly higher for the week as investors digested mixed economic news about consumer confidence. All three of the major averages posted gains for Q1 2024.
Second Week Of Stock Retreat
Stocks fell for the second straight week on inflation concerns despite a report on consumer prices that was initially well received by investors.
Tech & AI Lead Another Advancing Week
Stocks extended their tech-led advance last week as signs of a resilient and still-enthusiastic consumer boosted momentum.
Stocks Hit New Highs on AI’s Promise
Stocks vaulted to new heights last week on the back of an artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor company, marking investors’ belief that AI has the potential to transform the U.S. economy.
Investors Move Past Mixed Fed Message #WEVU 02/05/2024
Stocks pushed higher last week as investors cheered mega-cap tech corporate reports and a better-than-expected employment report.
Big Win for Big Tech #WEVU 01/22/2024
Stocks finished higher last week, with big tech again leading amid lingering uncertainty over how continued economic strength would influence the Fed’s rate decision.
Investors Begin To See The Light In Upbeat Week #WEVU 01/16/2024
Stocks pushed higher last week, led by big tech names and boosted by December inflation reports that were mixed but positive enough to shore up investor confidence in Fed rate cuts this year.
Investors Enter 2024 In Doubtful Mood #WEVU 01/08/2024
Stocks retreated in the first trading week of 2024, struggling a bit after a celebratory end to last year as investors second-guessed Fed signals and fretted over lingering inflation concerns.
S&P Ends 2023 Up 24% #WEVU 01/02/2024
Stocks posted a slight gain last week amid a shortage of news and light holiday trading.
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Stocks Rally On Fed, Inflation News #WEVU 12/18/2023
Markets reacted positively last week to cooler inflation and the idea of potential rate cuts next year, adding to the gains of the market’s year-end rally.
Short Week Strong for Stocks #WEVU 11/27/2023
Investor enthusiasm for stocks remained strong last week, buoyed by declining bond yields in a holiday-abbreviated trading week.
November Rally Continues #WEVU 11/20/2023
Stocks extended their November rally last week as investors cheered lower-than-forecast inflation data.
Stocks Rally Friday; Powell Cautious On Progress #WEVU 11/13/23
A powerful Friday rally left stocks higher last week, extending the market’s early November gains.
Stocks Retreat on Cautious Earnings Reports #WEVU 10/30/2023
Amid a busy week of corporate earnings reports, stocks slumped on cautious earnings guidance, fears of higher interest rates, and growing anxiety over the increasing amount of Treasury bonds and notes coming to market.
Stocks Retreat Despite Solid Earnings #WEVU 10/23/2023
Rising bond yields and uncertainty over whether this was the close of the Fed’s rate-hike cycle dragged markets lower last week despite solid corporate earnings results.
Markets React To Turmoil In Middle East, Inflation Concerns #WEVU 10/16/2023
Stocks ended mixed last week amid the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East and higher-than-expected inflation data.
Stocks Rally After Strong Jobs Report #WEVU 10/09/2023
A Friday rally overcame a shaky week, sending stocks mostly higher.
Bond Yield Rise; Gov’t Shutdown Looms #WEVU 10/02/2023
Rising bond yields and government shutdown fears left stocks in mostly negative territory for the week.