Market Report for Thursday, May 8, 2025 Wall Street did as instructed when President Trump told investors to “go out and buy stock now.” Thursday’s rally wasn’t so much a policy endorsement as a standing ovation for lower tariffs—with a familiar showman working the tent. Level Change 5/8/25 (%) – – – – – – […]
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The Sequel Slumps
Market Report for Wednesday, May 7, 2025 After a nine-day rally ended Monday, stocks dropped again Tuesday as trade policy turned from “easing tensions” to “season two.” The new script features a familiar cast, louder plot twists, and a smaller budget for diplomacy. Level Change 5/6/25 (%) – – – – – – – – […]
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Wall Street Sits Out the Sequel
Market Report for Tuesday, May 6, 2025 After a nine-day sprint, stocks took a breather Monday. The S&P 500 fell for the first time since April 22, with sellers sniffing profit and buyers short on conviction. Not a rout—more like a shrug with side-eye. Level Change 5/5/25 (%) – – – – – – – […]
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Not Quite a Fix, But Still Got 0.6
Market Report for Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Markets found 0.6% worth of comfort on Tuesday, in tariffs that hurt a little less and earnings that didn’t fall apart. It’s a low bar, but no one tripped, and the S&P notched its sixth straight gain, the year’s longest winning streak. Level Change 4/29/25 (%) – – […]
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Markets Hold Their Breath
Market Report for Tuesday, April 29, 2025 With a week of heavyweight data and earnings ahead, Wall Street opted to conserve energy on Monday, leaving stocks unchanged. They dipped midday, then hit the snooze button to snore some z’s, as in zeros. Level Change 4/28/25 (%) – – – – – – – – – […]
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