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Market Insights: Thursday, February 20th, 2025

Market Overview

The stock market took a breather on Thursday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled roughly 450 points, or about 1%, leading declines across major indices. The S&P 500 pulled back 0.5% after two consecutive record closes, while the Nasdaq Composite mirrored that loss, weighed d...

Market Insights: Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

Market Overview

The S&P 500 climbed to another record high on Wednesday, gaining 0.2% to close at 6,144.15, marking the second consecutive session of record closes. The Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones Industrial Average each added 0.1%, though broader market sentiment remained cautious following the...

Market Insights: Tuesday, February 18th, 2025

Market Overview

The S&P 500 closed at a record high on Tuesday, with most of the gains coming in the final moments of trading, marking a strong start to the holiday-shortened week. The benchmark index edged up nearly 0.2% to settle at 6,126.54, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed slightly...

Market Insights: Friday, February 14th, 2025

Market Overview

The Nasdaq 100 capped off its best week of 2025 on Friday, while the Dow and S&P 500 notched their third consecutive weekly gain. The major indices ended the session mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite rising 0.4% to close at a record high, while the S&P 500 edged slightly lower and th...

Market Insights: Thursday, February 13th, 2025

Market Overview

U.S. stocks surged on Thursday as investors digested hotter-than-expected inflation data while also reacting to a significant policy announcement from President Trump. The S&P 500 climbed 1.06% to close just a few points shy of its record high, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average...

Market Insights: Wednesday, February 12th, 2025

Market Overview

U.S. stocks saw another mixed session on Wednesday as investors remained on edge ahead of the pivotal Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. The S&P 500 ended the day slightly lower, losing 0.26%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.53%, pressured by weakness in financials and...

Market Insights: Tuesday, February 11th, 2025

Market Overview

US stocks ended Tuesday’s session mixed as investors remained cautious ahead of key inflation data while processing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s congressional testimony. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.24% higher, while the S&P 500 barely managed to stay in positiv...

Market Insights: Monday, February 10th, 2025

Market Overview

US stocks rebounded on Monday, shaking off recent tariff concerns and focusing on positive corporate earnings and continued strength in AI-related stocks. The S&P 500 gained 0.6%, while the Nasdaq surged 1.17%, leading the market higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a mor...

Market Insights: Friday, February 7th, 2025

Market Overview

US stocks tumbled on Friday as concerns over tariffs, inflation, and a weaker-than-expected jobs report weighed on investor sentiment. The S&P 500 fell nearly 1%, while the Nasdaq Composite saw a sharper 1.4% decline, marking the second straight week of losses for both indices. The ...

Market Insights: Thursday, February 6th, 2025

Market Overview

US stocks delivered a mixed performance on Thursday as investors braced for Amazon’s quarterly earnings and continued digesting the impact of major tech sector disappointments. The S&P 500 climbed 0.3%, while the Nasdaq Composite posted a stronger 0.5% gain, marking its third straig...

Market Insights: Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

Market Overview

US stocks rebounded on Wednesday, closing higher despite mixed earnings from Big Tech. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led the way, climbing 0.7%—a gain of over 300 points—while the S&P 500 added 0.4%. The Nasdaq Composite saw a more muted 0.2% increase, weighed down by sharp losse...

Market Insights: Tuesday, February 4th, 2025

Market Overview

U.S. stocks closed higher on Tuesday as Big Tech led the way, helping the Nasdaq Composite recover from Monday’s losses. Investors closely monitored China’s swift response to President Trump’s newly imposed tariffs, alongside weaker-than-expected U.S. job openings data, which added ...