ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. RECORD HIGHS CONTINUE, BUT BREADTH TELLS A DIFFERENT STORY [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] U.S. equities got off to a strong start after a better‑than‑expected April jobs report, while traders also kept a close eye on developments between the U.S. and Iran. The positive tone carried through the session and …
Another Day, Another Headline‑Driven Reversal
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The S&P 500 pushed to a fresh all‑time intraday high early on as oil prices fell for a second straight day, fueled by hopes that the U.S. and Iran are closing in on an agreement to end the war. The Nasdaq joined in with a new record of its own, while the Dow hovered around the …
Stocks Party, Oil Crashes—For Now
[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 …
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 …
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 …
Stocks Aim For A Strong Finish Despite Mixed Signals
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] All three major indexes opened the day in positive territory, but the Dow clearly stole the show, surging more than 1% early on thanks to a strong earnings report from caterpillar, which jumped 9%. That strength helped keep the broader market afloat even as technology struggled. Tech was a different story. Meta platforms and Microsoft weighed …