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ETF Tracker StatSheet           You can view the latest version here. Tech Split, Wage Spike, Market Dip, Oil Rip: A Mixed Bag for the Economy [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets Tech giants Amazon and Apple had a split decision in their earnings reports yesterday. Amazon delivered a knockout, while Apple got knocked out. The result? A combined loss …

ETF Tracker StatSheet           You can view the latest version here. MARKET RALLIES ON POSITIVE NEWS, BUT INFLATION THREAT LOOMS LARGE [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets The market was in a good mood today, thanks to some positive news on inflation and earnings. After the wild swings of yesterday, investors breathed a sigh of relief as the Fed’s …

ETF Tracker StatSheet           You can view the latest version here. LIQUIDITY VS STOCKS: WHO WILL WIN? [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets The stock market had a wild ride this week, as investors scrambled to adjust their portfolios before a major reshuffle of the Nasdaq-100 index on Monday. A flurry of options trading added to the volatility. Corporate …

ETF Tracker StatSheet           You can view the latest version here. DOW CLINGS TO GAINS AS EARNINGS SEASON BEGINS [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets The Dow managed to squeeze out another positive close, thanks to strong bank earnings that beat the low bar set by analysts. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq started off strong, but lost steam and …

ETF Tracker StatSheet           You can view the latest version here. JOBS, WAGES, AND REVISIONS: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets The June jobs report was a mixed bag for the markets. The economy added 209k jobs, less than the forecast of 240k, but wages grew faster than expected, raising fears of …

ETF Tracker StatSheet           You can view the latest version here. AI BOOM FUELS MARKET OPTIMISM, BUT WILL HISTORY REPEAT ITSELF? [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets The markets defied the central bankers’ warnings of more rate hikes and pushed the major indexes higher to end the quarter with a bang. The tech sector, led by a few AI …