We’re back with yet another issue! Last week was a positive one for the market, though not by a large margin! The Nasdaq (QQQ) ended the week up 0.4%, while the S&P 500 (SPY) finished up 0.5%. Most of the week centered around chip stocks, Nvidia’s earnings, the latest inflation and Fed-related headlines, and more news regarding the war in the Middle East. Monday started the week lower as semiconductor stocks struggled to make headway. The Nasdaq fell 0.6% and the S&P 500 slip

We’re back with another issue! Last week was tough for the market, with tech giving back a lot of its recent strength. The Nasdaq (QQQ) ended the week down 2.4%, while the S&P 500 (SPY) finished down 1.4%. Investors had quite a bit to digest, including retail earnings and the latest Fed meeting minutes. Monday started the week lower as major indices struggled to maintain momentum. Oil prices rose as talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remained uncertain, and most big tech na

We’re back with another issue! Last week ended up being another positive one for the market, with the Nasdaq (QQQ) finishing up 2.3%, while the S&P 500 (SPY) finished up 1%. Tech and AI-related stocks helped carry the week higher, and soft inflation data gave investors confidence as rate concerns eased. Monday started the week slightly lower as tech stocks came under pressure. Investors were waiting on upcoming inflation data, and chip stocks struggled a bit after a strong pe

We’re back with another issue! After several shaky weeks for tech, the market finally found some serious momentum. The Nasdaq (QQQ) ended the week up 5.0%, while the S&P 500 (SPY) finished up 3.5%. A lot of this strength came from a rebound in chip stocks, strong earnings reactions, and a surprising jobs report that helped ease rate concerns. Monday kicked things off with a bang as stocks surged to start August. The Nasdaq rose 2.1% and the S&P 500 climbed 1.5%, pushed higher

We’re back with another issue! After a couple of rough weeks, the market finally managed to find its footing. The Nasdaq (QQQ) ended the week up 0.6%, while the S&P 500 (SPY) finished up 1.1%. It wasn’t exactly a calm week, though, as investors had plenty to wrestle with between earnings, including the latest Fed meeting. Monday started things off mixed, with the S&P 500 finishing just barely higher, while the Nasdaq slipped as chip and memory stocks continued to weigh down t

We’re back with another issue! Last week was another choppy one, with tech once again taking most of the pressure. By Friday’s close, the Nasdaq (QQQ) ended the week down 1.6%, while the S&P 500 (SPY) finished down 0.6%. Earnings, oil prices, and rate concerns all played a role, making it a fairly busy week. Monday started the week lower as stocks failed to hold onto early gains. The Nasdaq ended flat, while the S&P 500 slipped a bit lower as oil prices rose with Iran tension