2nd Quarter 2024 Market and Economic Review
This article recaps the second quarter of 2024, discusses investors’ focus on the Federal Reserve and looks ahead to the remainder of the year.
5 Market Insights for Investors in the Second Half of 2024
As we enter the second half of 2024, it’s helpful to reflect and gain perspective on the major events that have driven markets.
Last Week on Wall Street: Mixed Fed Messages [July 1-2024]
Stocks finished the last week of June and the 2nd quarter of 2024 mixed as investors digested a fresh round of economic data.
What the Fed’s Outlook Means for Bonds
With inflation beginning to improve, many finally expect the Fed to begin cutting rates by the end of the year.
Last Week on Wall Street: AI Driving [June 24-2024] – Video
Stocks edged higher over the four trading days last week, with the three major averages taking turns leading based on various economic and artificial intelligence (AI) news.
Chart of the Month: How Nvidia is Shaping the S&P 500’s Performance
Due to its high index weight and strong return, Nvidia has contributed 33% of the S&P 500 Index’s year-to-date return.
How do Technological Innovations Impact the Stock Market?
history shows that the economy and markets grow over long periods of time due to technological innovation and gains in productivity.
Last Week on Wall Street: Summer Market Gains [June 17-2024] – Video
Stocks notched a solid gain last week, driven by the Fed’s decision, May’s inflation report, and Apple’s AI-related news.
Storm Clouds Gathering?
Are storm clouds gathering this summer? There’s been a lot of chatter about a pullback. Should investors be worried about a market storm?
Why Have Small-Cap Stocks Struggled?
Small-cap stocks have faced significant challenges in recent years, underperforming compared to their larger counterparts.
Week In Perspective: All Eyes on Jobs [June 10-2024] – Video
Last week closed with a jobs report that underscored the economy’s resilience while highlighting the data’s mixed nature.
Monthly Market Update: Global Markets Trade Higher After April Sell-Off
The S&P 500 set a new all-time high in May after trading lower in April, as the technology-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index gained +6.2%.
Week in Perspective: Stocks Sag on Downbeat Indicators [June 3-2024]
Stocks edged lower in the final week of May as fresh news on economic growth and inflation failed to inspire investors.
Cash is Not a Long-Term Investment
In times of market uncertainty, investors often seek the comfort of cash. And while cash obviously plays a crucial role for any investor, it’s not a long-term investment.
Inflation Relief?
After months of hot inflation reports, it looks like inflation finally eased slightly in April. Can we breathe a sigh of inflation relief?
