Forefront’s Market Notes: November 25th, 2024 ­ Stocks advanced last week, powering ahead with pre-holiday optimism despite geopolitical tensions and two disappointing Q3 corporate updates.  The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 1.68 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index gained 1.73 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led, picking up 1.96 percent. The MSCI EAFE...Read More

Forefront’s Market Notes: November 18th, 2024 ­ Stocks fell last week as the postelection rally lost momentum amid an inflation uptick and cautious comments from Fed officials.The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 2.08 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index declined 3.15 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.24 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index,...Read More

Forefront’s Market Notes: November 11th, 2024 ­ Stocks surged higher last week, fueled by the Fed’s rate cut decision and post-election enthusiasm as investors looked to future policy impacts of a Republican-controlled Senate and executive branch. (The House of Representatives remains undecided.)The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index spiked 4.65 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index...Read More

Forefront’s Market Notes: November 4th, 2024 ­ Stocks slid last week as mixed economic data and strong-but-not-spectacular Q3 corporate reports failed to inspire investors.The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 1.36 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index declined 1.50 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down 0.15 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks...Read More