Forefront’s Market Notes: September 3rd, 2024   There were mixed results for stocks last week as upbeat economic data and a critical Q2 corporate report shaped the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.94 percent, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index increased 0.24 percent. The Nasdaq Composite lagged, falling 0.92 percent. The MSCI...Read More

Forefront’s Market Notes: August 26, 2024 ­ Stocks notched a solid gain as dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials boosted the market’s recovery from early August lows. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 1.45 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite added 1.40 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average picked up 1.27 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index,...Read More

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

Forefront’s Market Notes: August 12, 2024 ­­ Stocks ended last week with modest losses, masking a volatile five-day trading period that saw investors embrace recession concerns and then dismiss the slow-down talk as speculation as the week progressed.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.60 percent, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index ended flat...Read More

August 5th, 2024 How Volatility Impacts Your Plan    ­ Waking Up from Hibernation The bears have awoken from their 30,000 Dow point slumber, once again predicting doom and gloom for the market. Interestingly, many of these voices aren’t professional market participants but rather work in the publishing industry. It’s almost as if sensationalizing their...Read More

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