Major Indexes Up Above 1% On Solid Earnings Reports

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets Equities rocketed upwards today after investors were encouraged by multiple solid earnings reports as well as a rise in consumer confidence. The Dow gained 1.12% and closed about 17,000 for the first time since October 3rd. The S&P 500 rose 1.19% and the Nasdaq led the pack gaining 1.74%. Tech stocks in …

Stocks End Mixed After Record Week

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets Stocks took somewhat of a “breather” on Monday, closing mixed just after coming off the best weekly performance of the year. The biggest drag on the markets was that oil prices fell to $80 a barrel, which marks a notable decline from the $107 price in June. Sinking oil prices suggests weakening …

Stocks Stumble Out Of The Gate To Start Off The Week

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets Well, the stock market did not start the week with a bang by any means. The Dow dropped 0.6% from its record close on Friday, the S&P 500 fell 0.8% and the Nasdaq plunged a whopping 1.1%. A disappointing home sales report also added to the negative tone on Wall Street today. …

Indexes End Slightly Lower, With Little Movement After Labor Weekend

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets Markets ended mostly lower today, with tech stocks making a big drag, especially Apple (AAPL). The S&P 500 dropped a slight 0.06%, the Nasdaq fell 0.55% and the Dow was the only major index that gain, closing up 0.06%. There seems to be notable anticipation from investors regarding the European Central Bank’s …

S&P Moves To New High As Investors Remain Bullish On Earnings

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets The S&P 500 topped previous record highs today, riding the wave of positive corporate earnings reports. 68% of earnings reports have topped analyst estimates so far, and according to a Thompson Reuters report, companies are on track to grow earnings 5.4% in the second-quarter. For the day, the S&P 500 gained 0.2% …