Last Week on Wall Street
Stocks rallied last week as investors reacted positively to a handful of better-than-expected corporate earnings reports and developments out of Washington, D.C.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 1.74%, while the Nasdaq Composite Index added 1.65%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.15%. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, added 3.03%.1,2
Flurry of News
Markets surged over the first three trading days as investors cheered a flurry of new policy announcements and executive orders following Monday’s inauguration. For example, investors responded to news that the White House trade team is considering taking a softer stance on tariffs.3
It was also a good week for Q4 company reports and other upbeat corporate news.4
Markets leveled off Friday as investors were disappointed that existing home sales fell to a 30-year low. But for the week, the Nasdaq had closed above 20,000 on two of the four trading days, and the S&P 500 closed above 6,000 at every session.5
A Look Forward
The stock market is a discounting mechanism, meaning today’s stock prices reflect all available information, including present and potential future events. And for the most part, the markets reacted positively to the news coming out of Washington last week. Some news spurred broad-based market moves, while other news had more sector-specific impacts.6
For example, on Thursday, markets reacted positively to news that the White House believes interest rates were too high and want to see rates trend lower. The Fed’s first scheduled two-day policy meeting ends on Wednesday, so investors may be looking to see if Fed Chair Jerome Powell addresses the new administration’s concerns.
This Week: Key Economic Data
Monday: New Home Sales.
Tuesday: Durable Goods. Consumer Confidence. Case-Shiller Home Price Index. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting—Day 1.
Wednesday: FOMC meeting—Day 2. U.S. Trade Balance in Goods. Retail and Wholesale Inventories. FOMC announcement and Fed Chair Powell press conference.
Thursday: Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Pending Home Sales. Weekly Jobless Claims.
Friday: Personal Consumption & Expenditures (PCE) Index. Employment Cost Index. Fed Governor Michelle Bowman speaks.
Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; January 24, 2025 – The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials. The content is developed from sources believed to be providing accurate information. The forecasts or forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and may not materialize. The forecasts also are subject to revision.
This Week: Companies Reporting Earnings
Monday: AT&T Inc. (T)
Tuesday: Starbucks Corporation (SBUX), The Boeing Company (BA), RTX Corporation (RTX), Stryker Corporation (SYK), Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT), General Motors Company (GM)
Wednesday: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Meta Platforms, Inc. (META), Tesla, Inc. (TSLA), T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS), ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW), International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Thursday: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Visa Inc. (V), Mastercard Incorporated (MA), Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), The Blackstone Group (BS), United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS), Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC), Intel Corporation (INTC)
Friday: Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM), AbbVie (ABBV), Chevron Corporation (CVX)
Source: Zacks, January 24, 2025 – Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of the securities. Investing involves risks, and investment decisions should be based on your own goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk. The return and principal value of investments will fluctuate as market conditions change. When sold, investments may be worth more or less than their original cost. Companies may reschedule when they report earnings without notice.
Concerns or questions about how your investment portfolio will hold up in the current market environment? Contact Financial Synergies today.
We are a boutique, financial advisory and total wealth management firm with over 35 years helping clients navigate turbulent markets. To learn more about our approach to investment management please reach out to us. One of our seasoned advisors would be happy to help you build a custom financial plan to help ensure you accomplish your financial goals and objectives. Schedule a conversation with us today.
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Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors, Inc. manages its clients’ accounts using a variety of investment techniques and strategies, which are not necessarily discussed in the commentary. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
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Last Week on Wall Street: Shifted Policy Gears Rev Markets [Jan. 27-2025]
Last Week on Wall Street
Stocks rallied last week as investors reacted positively to a handful of better-than-expected corporate earnings reports and developments out of Washington, D.C.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 1.74%, while the Nasdaq Composite Index added 1.65%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.15%. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, added 3.03%.1,2
Flurry of News
Markets surged over the first three trading days as investors cheered a flurry of new policy announcements and executive orders following Monday’s inauguration. For example, investors responded to news that the White House trade team is considering taking a softer stance on tariffs.3
It was also a good week for Q4 company reports and other upbeat corporate news.4
Markets leveled off Friday as investors were disappointed that existing home sales fell to a 30-year low. But for the week, the Nasdaq had closed above 20,000 on two of the four trading days, and the S&P 500 closed above 6,000 at every session.5
A Look Forward
The stock market is a discounting mechanism, meaning today’s stock prices reflect all available information, including present and potential future events. And for the most part, the markets reacted positively to the news coming out of Washington last week. Some news spurred broad-based market moves, while other news had more sector-specific impacts.6
For example, on Thursday, markets reacted positively to news that the White House believes interest rates were too high and want to see rates trend lower. The Fed’s first scheduled two-day policy meeting ends on Wednesday, so investors may be looking to see if Fed Chair Jerome Powell addresses the new administration’s concerns.
This Week: Key Economic Data
Monday: New Home Sales.
Tuesday: Durable Goods. Consumer Confidence. Case-Shiller Home Price Index. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting—Day 1.
Wednesday: FOMC meeting—Day 2. U.S. Trade Balance in Goods. Retail and Wholesale Inventories. FOMC announcement and Fed Chair Powell press conference.
Thursday: Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Pending Home Sales. Weekly Jobless Claims.
Friday: Personal Consumption & Expenditures (PCE) Index. Employment Cost Index. Fed Governor Michelle Bowman speaks.
Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; January 24, 2025 – The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials. The content is developed from sources believed to be providing accurate information. The forecasts or forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and may not materialize. The forecasts also are subject to revision.
This Week: Companies Reporting Earnings
Monday: AT&T Inc. (T)
Tuesday: Starbucks Corporation (SBUX), The Boeing Company (BA), RTX Corporation (RTX), Stryker Corporation (SYK), Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT), General Motors Company (GM)
Wednesday: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Meta Platforms, Inc. (META), Tesla, Inc. (TSLA), T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS), ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW), International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Thursday: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Visa Inc. (V), Mastercard Incorporated (MA), Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), The Blackstone Group (BS), United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS), Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC), Intel Corporation (INTC)
Friday: Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM), AbbVie (ABBV), Chevron Corporation (CVX)
Source: Zacks, January 24, 2025 – Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of the securities. Investing involves risks, and investment decisions should be based on your own goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk. The return and principal value of investments will fluctuate as market conditions change. When sold, investments may be worth more or less than their original cost. Companies may reschedule when they report earnings without notice.
Concerns or questions about how your investment portfolio will hold up in the current market environment? Contact Financial Synergies today.
We are a boutique, financial advisory and total wealth management firm with over 35 years helping clients navigate turbulent markets. To learn more about our approach to investment management please reach out to us. One of our seasoned advisors would be happy to help you build a custom financial plan to help ensure you accomplish your financial goals and objectives. Schedule a conversation with us today.
More relevant articles by Financial Synergies:
Blog Disclosures
This content, which may contain security-related opinions and/or information, is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon in any manner as professional advice, or an endorsement of any practices, products or services. There can be no guarantees or assurances that the views expressed here will be applicable for any particular facts or circumstances, and should not be relied upon in any manner. You should consult your own financial advisors as to legal, business, tax, and other related matters concerning any investment.
The commentary in this “post” (including any related blogs, videos, and social media) reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints, and analyses of the Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors, Inc. employees providing such comments, and should not be regarded as the views of Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors, Inc. or its respective affiliates or as a description of advisory services provided by Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors, Inc. or performance returns of any Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors, Inc. client.
Any opinions expressed herein do not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors, Inc. or its employees. The views reflected in the commentary are subject to change at any time without notice.
Nothing on this website or Blog constitutes investment or financial planning advice, performance data or any recommendation that any particular security, portfolio of securities, transaction or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person. It also should not be construed as an offer soliciting the purchase or sale of any security mentioned. Nor should it be construed as an offer to provide investment advisory services by Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors, Inc.
Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors, Inc. manages its clients’ accounts using a variety of investment techniques and strategies, which are not necessarily discussed in the commentary. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Any charts provided here or on any related Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors, Inc. personnel content outlets are for informational purposes only, and should also not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Any indices referenced for comparison are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital; please seek advice from a licensed professional. Any projections, estimates, forecasts, targets, prospects and/or opinions expressed in these materials are subject to change without notice and may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed by others. Information in charts have been obtained from third-party sources and data, and may include those from portfolio securities of funds managed by Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors, Inc. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors, Inc. has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation. All content speaks only as of the date indicated.
Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors, Inc. is a registered investment adviser. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors, Inc. and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
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