ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. OPTIMISM WINS THE DAY AS TECH AND INTEL STEAL THE SHOW [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The tech sector led the way this morning after traders got a hopeful signal that peace talks between the U.S. and Iran could soon take place in Pakistan. Reports cited a Pakistani government official …
Records Early, Reality Later: Markets Weigh Risk And Reward
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The S&P 500 briefly touched a fresh record high early in the session, riding the momentum of semiconductor stocks extending their longest winning streak on record. That early strength didn’t fully carry through the day, though, as the broader market turned mixed, and traders weighed the latest developments out of the Middle East. Geopolitics stayed front …
Tech Takes Charge As Markets Look Past The Noise
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks pushed higher early after President Trump announced an extension of the U.S. ceasefire with Iran, and a solid batch of earnings reports helped keep sentiment upbeat. The move gave markets a sense of breathing room, even if the situation remains far from resolved. Shortly after Tuesday’s close, Trump said he would extend the ceasefire, citing …
From Early Optimism To Late‑Day Anxiety
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] A positive start to the day fizzled out quickly, with the major indexes sliding into the red as traders waited for fresh developments out of the Middle East. With the current ceasefire set to expire on Wednesday, uncertainty once again took center stage. President Trump told CNBC that he expects the U.S. and Iran to reach …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For April 17, 2026
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. IRAN REOPENS STRAIT – STOCKS ROCKET HIGHER ON CEASEFIRE HOPES [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks rocketed higher on Friday after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” following a ceasefire announcement between Israel and Lebanon. The news removed a major supply disruption fear and sent oil prices tumbling. …
Stocks Rebound Strongly – Iran Deal Optimism Fuels Gains
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped after hitting fresh record highs earlier in the session, but they recovered nicely by the close. Both indexes are on track for a strong week, with the S&P up about 3% and the Nasdaq gaining more than 4%, while the Dow is up around 1%. Milestones were hit on Wednesday: …