[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 …
Weekly StatSheet For The ETF Tracker Newsletter – Updated Through 04/30/2026
ETF Data updated through Thursday, April 30, 2026 How to use this StatSheet: These are the main indicators that tell you when to buy or sell Domestic and International ETFs (section 1 and 2). They do that by comparing their position to their long-term M/A (Moving Average). If they cross above, and stay there, it’s a green light to buy. …
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 …
Higher Oil, Hawkish Powell, And A Market Going Nowhere
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The S&P 500 spent most of the session hovering near unchanged, while oil prices kept pushing higher amid an ongoing U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. With energy prices climbing, traders stayed cautious heading into a packed stretch of catalysts. Markets were also focused on what could be Jerome Powell’s final policy meeting as Federal Reserve chair, …