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You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. U.S. Markets Stocks raced to new highs in July, propelled by an expected cut in interest rates and better-than-expected corporate earnings....

US Markets Investors’ hope of an imminent trade deal with China was shattered in May, driving stocks lower and increasing market volatility. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 6.69 percent, while the Standard &...

US Markets Stocks extended their rally this year on the heels of reinvigorated economic strength and better-than-expected corporate earnings, setting record highs in April. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2.56 percent, while...

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US Markets Stock prices finished the month higher despite a volatile domestic bond market and several poor economic reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.05 percent, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 1.79...

US Markets Stocks rallied on growing optimism that a trade agreement between the U.S. and China may be imminent as well as news that the Fed has paused any further interest rate hikes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led for the...

U.S. Markets A change in tone by the Federal Reserve and a solid start to earnings season sparked a stunning reversal in investor sentiment and ignited a sharp rally to begin the new year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 7.2...

US Markets A steep drop in investor sentiment, exacerbated by programmatic selling, sent stocks lower in December, resulting in deep losses across the major market indices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 8.7 percent, and the...

Monthly Market Insights | December 2018

Brett Andrews, CWS®

Thursday, December 13, 2018

US Markets Stock prices posted gains in November as a change in the Fed’s interest outlook sparked a late-month rally. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.7 percent, and the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index tacked on nearly...

US Markets Stock prices took investors on a volatile ride in October as interest rates, global economic health concerns, and a smattering of disappointing corporate earnings reports dominated trading. The Dow Jones Industrial...

US Markets Stock prices turned in a mixed performance for September as large-cap issues trended higher and trade talks progressed. Meanwhile, technology stocks struggled, pulling the NASDAQ Composite down. The Dow Jones Industrials...

US Markets Strong corporate earnings and ongoing trade talks propelled stocks higher in August, as investors largely ignored economic events overseas. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 2.16 percent, while the Standard &...

US Markets Stock prices moved higher in July, propelled by strong economic reports and robust corporate earnings while ignoring the woes of some high-profile tech names. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led, picking up 4.71 percent....

You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. US Markets Markets were mixed in June amid more menacing trade tariff talk and a rising U.S. dollar. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.59...

MONTHLY MARKET INSIGHTS | JUNE 2018 US Markets Despite political drama in Italy and continuing trade friction, stocks posted their best monthly performance since January. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.05 percent while the...

US Markets Stocks posted modest gains in April as solid earnings faced headwinds from higher interest rates, inflation fears, and geopolitical concerns. For the month, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.25 percent while the...

US Markets Trade jitters and growing concerns about big technology companies facing greater government regulation sent stocks on a volatile ride in March. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 3.48 percent, while the Standard &...

US Markets Last month proved the Wall Street adage that, "Stocks climb the stairs up, but take the elevator down." After an extended steady climb, stocks tumbled into correction territory in the opening days of February, setting the...

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