Financial markets entered February with a backdrop that, at least on the surface, appeared relatively stable. Major U.S. indices moved modestly during the month, but the headline figures masked a market environment defined by sharp dispersion beneath the surface.
January opened the year with equity markets extending the constructive tone that has defined much of the post-Liberation Day environment. Major indices finished solidly higher for the month, with the S&P 500 gaining 1.37%, and the Nasdaq rising 0.95%.
December capped a year in which U.S. equities delivered strong absolute returns but increasingly narrow leadership beneath the surface. Major indices finished the month modestly lower, with the S&P 500 snapping a seven-month winning streak and slipping 0.05%, the Nasdaq falling 0.53%,...
Investing and speculation often appear interchangeable in everyday market discussions, yet they represent fundamentally different mindsets, behaviors, and objectives. At their core, the two activities diverge on time horizon, underlying philosophy, and the role of the business itself in shaping returns.
October proved to be yet another strong month for U.S. equities, underscoring both the resilience and the fragility of market sentiment as we approach year-end. The S&P 500 advanced +2.27%, the Nasdaq Composite surged +4.70% and the Russell 2000 managed a +1.76%...
U.S. equities extended their winning streak in September, marking another strong month for the markets. The S&P 500 advanced 3.53%, the Nasdaq Composite surged 5.61%, and the Russell 2000 climbed 2.96%, breaking above its November 2021 record high.
U.S. equity markets wrapped up August on a constructive note, as most major indices closed within spitting distance of their respective all-time highs. The S&P 500 gained 1.91% and the Nasdaq added 1.58%, while the Russell 2000 soared 7.00%, which marked its...
U.S. equity markets posted modest gains in July, extending what has become a protracted summer rally. The S&P 500 climbed 2.17%, marking its third consecutive monthly advance, while the Nasdaq surged 3.70% for a fourth straight month of gains.
U.S. equities delivered another solid showing in June, extending the recovery since the Liberation Day sell-off in early April. The S&P 500 notched its second consecutive monthly gain while also eclipsing the previous all-time high set back in mid-February, climbing 4.96%.
U.S. equity markets endured one of their most turbulent Aprils in years, brought on by aggressive tariff announcements and questions surrounding Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s job security. The barrage of uncertainty led to a surge in volatility that sent major indices plunging...
In March, U.S. equities continued their downward slide from all-time highs set in February, as all major indices sold off. The S&P 500 suffered its biggest monthly decline since December 2022, falling 5.75%.
U.S. equity markets struggled through February with major indices broadly lower amid renewed growth concerns and escalating trade policy risks. Of all the major indices, the S&P 500 fared the best, falling 1.42%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq retreated 3.97% and small caps...
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