[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets The major indexes here in the U.S. ended lower today, despite a favorable jobs report from the Labor Dept that showed job openings are at their highest level since February of 2001. The S&P 500 dropped 0.15%, the Dow finished down 0.05% and the Nasdaq slipped 0.28%. For all you lovers of …
Stocks Edge Higher Amidst Easing Ukraine Tensions And Demand For Ebola Cure
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets The markets closed higher, driven higher by a bit calmer geopolitical tensions abroad, as well as favorable comments from the Fed. The S&P 500 gained 0.3%, the Dow rose 0.10% and the Nasdaq ended the day up 0.7%. Consumer staples and technology were the leaders in the S&P 500, and another interesting …
ETF/No Load Fund Tracker Newsletter For August 8, 2014
ETF/No Load Fund Tracker StatSheet ————————————————————- THE LINK TO OUR CURRENT ETF/MUTUAL FUND STATSHEET IS: https://theetfbully.com/2014/08/weekly-statsheet-for-the-etfno-load-fund-tracker-newsletter-updated-through-08072014/ ———————————————————— Market Commentary Friday, August 8, 2014 BULLS BACK ON TRACK TO END FIRST WEEK OF AUGUST [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets U.S. stocks ended higher today and closed out the first week of August on a strong note. This comes …
Those Pesky Worldwide Conflicts Just Won’t Go Away; International TTI Slips Below Its Trend Line
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets Stocks tumbled as investors continued to worry about rising global tensions, despite adjacent reports of an improving U.S. economy. All major indexes dropped about 0.5%. Many headlines today featured the fact that the Dow is at its lowest level since May 20. Eight of the 10 industry sectors in the S&P 500 …
Investors Remain Idle Amidst International Issues
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets Investors remained largely on the sidelines today, with sell-offs occurring throughout the markets in general. The S&P 500 barely gained 0.01%, the Nasdaq rose 0.05% and the Dow squeezed out a 0.08% gain. Time Warner (TMX) reported Wednesday that its second quarter net income rose 10% to $850 million as the robust …
International Tensions Push Equities Lower; International TTI Close To A Sell
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets Stocks closed lower with all 10 S&P 500 sectors losing. Energy was the biggest S&P 500 loser on the day, dropping 2.1%. Ukraine tensions were mostly to blame throughout headlines, as we heard today that Russian troops were massing near the Ukraine border. Groupon Inc. (GRPN) fell 16% in after-hours trading. The …