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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] An early stumble interrupted April’s comeback rally as bad news about the U.S. economy pulled the markets down. First-quarter GDP declined by 0.3%, a sharp reversal from the 2.4% increase in the fourth quarter. The Commerce Department report also showed a slowdown in consumer spending and a decline in government spending, the latter being a result …

[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes opened flat and remained close to their initial levels in early trading, as Wall Street awaited updates on trade deal negotiations. While the Treasury Secretary mentioned productive discussions with Japan and hinted at a potential “framework” agreement with India, the absence of details regarding China put pressure on the markets. General Motors saw …

[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes remained relatively unchanged in early trading, ahead of this week’s announcements of big tech earnings and economic data, as well as the latest developments in the trade saga. There is still no clarity on any potential agreement with China, although Treasury Secretary Bessent noted progress on other proposals, suggesting that a deal with …

ETF Tracker StatSheet           You can view the latest version here. STOCKS AND BONDS SHOW STRONG WEEKLY PERFORMANCE DESPITE CHOPPY SESSION [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Equities initially slipped but later recovered as traders weighed mixed earnings from major tech companies and the latest developments in the trade war. Google parent Alphabet, part of the Mag7 stock basket, exceeded first-quarter earnings …