Forefront’s Market Notes: August 19, 2024 ­ Stocks posted solid gains last week, buoyed by robust economic data and constructive comments from Fed officials. ­ The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 3.93 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 5.29 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged a bit, picking up 2.94 percent. The MSCI...Read More