[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Semiconductor stocks took a breather today, putting early pressure on the Nasdaq after an exceptionally strong first half of the year. Micron slid 6% and Sandisk dropped 8%, although both remain sharply higher for the year. Nvidia and Broadcom also finished lower, down roughly 2% and 1%, respectively. The weakness appeared to be driven largely by …
From Seoul To Silicon Valley: Chip Stocks Spark Broad Sell-Off
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks came under pressure right out of the gate as a tech sell-off from the previous session gained momentum overnight. Weakness in Asia set the tone, with memory chip stocks getting hit hard and dragging global markets lower. The Nasdaq took the biggest hit, falling 1.3% on Monday, weighed down largely by Alphabet. Selling pressure then …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For June 12, 2026
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. SPACEX STEALS THE SPOTLIGHT AS MARKETS GRIND HIGHER [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] After a quiet and slightly sluggish start, the major indexes didn’t waste much time finding their footing. Buyers stepped in, pushing markets into positive territory as traders geared up for the much-anticipated SpaceX IPO. At the same …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For June 5, 2026
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. STRONG JOBS, WEAK MARKETS: WHEN GOOD NEWS TURNS BAD [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks got off to a rough start, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq sliding early as chip stocks came under pressure and Treasury yields moved higher. The big reason? A much stronger-than-expected jobs report that rattled …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For May 29, 2026
ETF Tracker StatSheet You can view the latest version here. FROM RECORD HIGHS TO MIXED SIGNALS: HOW MAY WRAPPED UP [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks kept pushing higher to close out May, although the leadership was a bit mixed on the final trading day. The Dow led the way, while the Nasdaq lagged slightly—but zooming out, it’s still been …
Markets Grind Higher Despite Rising Tensions And Choppy Rates
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks came under pressure early, dragged down by a sharp jump in oil prices and rising Treasury yields. At the same time, Nvidia’s latest earnings report did little to spark enthusiasm in the tech sector. Oil moved higher after reports that Iran plans to keep its enriched uranium inside the country, adding another layer of uncertainty …