[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes took off right from the opening bell after reports surfaced that the U.S. and Iran are closing in on a deal to end the war. According to Axios, sources say both sides are nearing an agreement that could finally bring the conflict to a close. The framework reportedly includes a moratorium on nuclear …
Records Roll On, But Breadth Raises Eyebrows
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The Nasdaq powered to a fresh record high as stocks got a lift from a pullback in oil prices and another round of strong earnings. Lower energy costs helped ease some inflation worries, giving equities room to push higher. The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran remains fragile, with reports of new incidents in the Strait …
Oil Up, Rates Jump, And Stocks Lose Their Footing
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes were mostly flat early on, but the Russell 2000 stole the spotlight, hitting a new all‑time intraday high. Meanwhile, fresh developments out of the Middle East pushed oil prices higher and reignited concerns about broader regional instability. The Dow took a hit as the session unfolded, though it managed to bounce well off …
ETFs On The Cutline – Updated Through 05/01/2026
Do you want to know which ETFs are hot and which ones are not? Then you need my High-Volume ETF Cutline report. It tells you how close or far each of the 311 ETFs I follow is from its long-term trend line (39-week SMA). These are the ETFs that trade more than $5 million a day, so they are not …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For May 1, 2026
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. RECORDS ROLL ON, BUT THE FOUNDATION LOOKS THINNER [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The S&P 500 pushed to a fresh intraday record high on Friday, getting a big lift from Apple, while oil prices moved lower as a new trading month kicked off. Apple shares jumped more than 5% after …