[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes opened higher, building on last week’s gains as oil prices eased back and traders weighed the chances that the U.S.-Iran war could be wrapping up soon. Reports suggested the U.S., Iran, and some regional mediators are discussing a possible 45-day ceasefire that might lead to a permanent deal, though the odds of getting …
Early Rally Fades – Retail Sales Flat, Indexes Mixed
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks kicked off the day with some nice early lift, and the Dow even tagged another all-time high as traders rotated into software names and more value-oriented areas. The Dow closed up about 0.5%, getting a solid boost from Disney (entertainment) plus financials like American Express and Goldman Sachs. The broader market got some help from …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For February 6, 2026
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. LATE PANIC-BID SAVES THE WEEK – S&P FLAT AFTER ROLLERCOASTER [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The Dow surged 1,200 points (about 2.5%) and blasted through 50,000 for the first time ever, flipping positive for the week. The S&P 500 jumped 2%, the Nasdaq added 2.2%, and the S&P clawed its …
Shutdown Stalemate Sends Stocks Lower, Gold Surges
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks kicked off with a little bounce, but that fizzled fast as Wall Street waited for fresh news out of Washington about the government shutdown, now dragging into its second week. Hopes for a quick restart were dashed after the Senate shot down the House’s funding bill for the fifth time, mostly sticking with party lines—and …
Gold And Bitcoin Set New Records
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The S&P 500 and Nasdaq kicked off the day with gains and managed to hold onto them, while the Dow just kind of drifted below the flatline from the open to the close. The real action was in the tech space, where AMD soared over 20% after striking a deal with Sam Altman’s AI group—a move …
Tech Titans Tumble, But Broader Market Holds Steady Ahead Of Powell
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks dropped together at the open, marking the fifth straight day of losses. Walmart slid about 4% after reporting its quarterly results—the company actually beat sales estimates, but its earnings came up short, leaving investors unimpressed. All eyes are now on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who’s set to speak Friday at the big Jackson Hole …