[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Despite opening on a positive note, the major indexes wavered and fell below their respective unchanged lines. The Dow showed the most resilience, ending as the only index to close in the green. The tech sector experienced the steepest decline, with companies like Palantir, Nvidia, and Microsoft pulling back. A report indicating that Microsoft is cutting …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For February 21, 2025
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. GOLD SHINES AMID MARKET TURMOIL, BITCOIN STUMBLES ON CHINA NEWS [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] A weak consumer sentiment reading and a nearly 9% drop in UnitedHealth stock combined to dampen any bullish sentiment, causing major indexes to dive early on. According to the Wall Street Journal, UnitedHealth is under …
Retailers Drag Markets Down Amid Economic Uncertainty
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Equities dropped this morning as the S&P 500 retreated from yesterday’s new all-time high, following a disappointing forecast from Walmart. The stock fell over 6.5% after the company announced lackluster fiscal year sales growth of 3-4% and a 2026 earnings outlook that fell below expectations. This weak guidance raised concerns about the health of the consumer. …
Equities Rebound On Fed Taper Hints; Dollar And Bitcoin Rally
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] After yesterday’s record session for the S&P 500, the major indexes pulled back moderately due to concerns about persistent inflation and proposed trade tariffs by Trump. He suggested imposing duties of up to 25% on imported autos, chips, and pharmaceuticals. Among the S&P 500 sectors, Materials were the worst performers, losing around 1%, while Energy defied …
Strong Start To Weak Season: Can Market Momentum Continue?
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets showed little activity early on, with the S&P 500 trading near its highs and eventually closing at a new all-time high. Some tech stocks, including Intel, Nvidia, and Microsoft, posted gains, with Intel leading the pack and achieving its largest two-week increase on record. Meanwhile, Meta’s 20-day win streak came to an end, causing …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For February 14, 2025
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. STOCKS, BITCOIN, AND GOLD RISE DESPITE INFLATION CONCERNS [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The major indexes paused early on as traders digested this week’s gains, most of which were generated yesterday. President Trump’s memorandum outlining a plan for reciprocal tariffs on goods from countries with duties on U.S. products boosted …