Forefront’s Market Notes: July 29th, 2024 ­ Stocks had a mixed, see-saw week as disappointing corporate reports unsettled investors who appeared to rotate away from some leading groups in favor of other names. The Dow Jones Industrial Average picked up 0.75 percent. Meanwhile, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index declined 0.83 percent, and the Nasdaq...Read More

Forefront’s Market Notes: July 22nd, 2024 ­ Stocks were under pressure last week as investors appeared to rotate out of mega-cap tech stocks and into areas that may benefit from lower interest rates. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 1.97 percent, while Nasdaq Composite Index declined 3.65 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average bucked...Read More

Forefront’s Market Notes: July 15th, 2024 ­ Stocks advanced last week as market leadership shifted amid fresh inflation data and quarterly corporate reports starting to roll in.The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 0.87 percent, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average picked up 1.59 percent. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index, which has led all year,...Read More

Forefront’s Market Notes: July 8th, 2024 ­ Stocks steadily advanced over the holiday week thanks to strength in mega-cap tech issues and encouraging jobs data.  ­ The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 1.95 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index added 3.50 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up a modest 0.66 percent. The...Read More

Forefront’s Market Notes: July 1st, 2024 ­ Stocks finished the last week of June and Q2 mixed as investors digested a fresh round of economic data. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index slipped 0.08%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average also dipped 0.08 percent. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 0.24 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index...Read More