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US equity markets generally declined in February. The S&P 500 lost .76%. The Nasdaq 100 slumped 3.33% while the Russell 2000 (small-cap index) progressed .80%.

US equity markets rose in January but in an uneven fashion. The S&P 500 added 1.45%. The Nasdaq 100 gained .95% while the Russell 2000 (small cap index) progressed a whopping 5.35%.

US equity markets marked time in December. The S&P 500 added .06%. The Nasdaq 100 lost .47%. The Russell 2000 (small cap index) was down .58%.

US equity markets meandered throughout the month of November, oscillating between slightly positive performances and a small drawdown in the tech/growth sector. The S&P 500 added .25%. The Nasdaq 100 lost 1.45%. The Russell 2000 (small-cap index) was up .96%

In October, the positive trend enjoyed by equities over the past seven months continued. The S&P 500 progressed another 2.34%. The Nasdaq, laden with growth tech stocks, jumped up 4.72%. The Russell 2000 (small cap index) was up 1.81%.

In October, the S&P 500 remained on its positive trendline, pushing up monthly performance another 3.65% overall, while the Nasdaq composite progressed 5.68% and the Russell 2000 (Small Cap stocks) gained 3.11%.

Overview In August, the S&Ps’ 500 positive momentum continued, pushing up monthly performance another 2.03% overall, while the Nasdaq composite progressed “only” 1.65% and the Russell 2000 (Small Cap stocks) gained 7.14%. The anticipation of a FED interest rate...

Overview   In July, the S&P 500 positive momentum continued, pushing up monthly performance another 2.24% overall while the Nasdaq composite rose 3.72% and the Russell 2000 (Small Cap stocks) gained a comparatively meager 1.73%. Internationally, the situation...

Overview   In June, the S&Ps’ 500 positive momentum continued, pushing up monthly performance another 5.09% overall while the Nasdaq composite rose 6.64% and the Russell 2000 (Small Cap stocks) gained 5.44%. A quieting down period orchestrated by the Trump...

Overview   In May, the S&P 500 gained a whopping 6.29% overall while the Nasdaq composite rose 9.65% and the Russell 2000 (Small Cap stocks) gained a comparatively meager 5.34%. Another series of tariff reversals from the Trump administration and robust...

Overview   Political and economic uncertainties continued to plague market sentiment in April. In the end though, equities were little changed. The S&P 500 lost .68% overall while the Nasdaq composite inched up .88% and the Russell 2000 (Small Cap Stocks) lost...

Overview   In March, the S&P 500 lost 5.57% overall, while the Nasdaq composite slumped 8.14% and the Russell 2000 (Small Cap Stocks) cratered 6.81%. Internationally, a weakening USD helped developed markets fare much better than their US counterparts. The...