Better Jobs Data, No Rate Cuts? Markets Still Cheer

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets kicked off the day with a bang, rallying right out of the gate after this morning’s jobs report came in stronger than expected—quite the turnaround from yesterday’s weak ADP numbers. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 147,000, beating forecasts of 110,000. On top of that, May’s numbers were revised upward to 144,000. The unemployment rate also …

Tech Slips, Dow Lifts: A Choppy Start To July

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The first trading day of July came in with mixed vibes. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq stumbled out of the gate, while the Dow decided to do its own thing and posted some early gains. Tesla took a 4% hit after former President Trump stirred the pot on social media, suggesting that DOGE should investigate the …

June Ends On A High Note As Markets Shake Off Trade Jitters

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks kicked off the last day of June on a positive note, riding the wave of last week’s bullish momentum. That upward push got an extra boost when Canada backed off its digital services tax to smooth over trade talks with the U.S.—a quick reversal after President Trump abruptly ended discussions just three days earlier. So, …

ETF Tracker Newsletter For June 27, 2025

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ETF Tracker StatSheet           You can view the latest version here. MARKETS CLIMB THE WALL OF WORRY—BUT FOR HOW LONG? [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets kicked off the day riding yesterday’s momentum, with the S&P 500 reclaiming its February record. Optimism was fueled by hopes of progress on trade deals—especially after Commerce Secretary Lutnick confirmed a finalized trade framework …

S&P 500 Eyes Record High—But Will The Rally Stick?

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] After a sluggish session yesterday, the markets finally found some upward momentum. The S&P 500 is now eyeing its all-time high from earlier this year, having surged more than 20% since its April low. That rally has officially erased the losses for investors who held on through the bear market turbulence. What’s fueling the optimism? Easing …

Bitcoin Bounces, Gold Shines, But Market Breadth Tells A Different Story

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The S&P 500 and Nasdaq started the day on a positive note, with the S&P inching closer to its all-time high. The Dow, however, lagged. Tech stocks helped lift the mood early on—Nvidia jumped over 3%, with Alphabet and AMD also posting solid gains. So far this week, the S&P is up more than 2%, thanks …