Monday: The week started on a high note with anticipation of potential interest rate cuts this year, leading to gains across major indices. The Dow rose by 0.5%, the S&P 500 by 0.3%, and the Nasdaq by 0.4%. Tuesday: Sentiment was further boosted by strong earnings from Morgan Stanley and UnitedHealth, with the Dow [...]
At the time of writing, the crude oil market - like many other markets around it - is highly volatile thanks to the uncertain economic backdrop within which we currently live. At the moment, the world is characterized by a number of short term influences that are impacting the prices of many asset classes [...]
Monday: The trading week began on a cautious note with mixed market performance as investors braced for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's upcoming testimony to Congress. The Dow slightly declined by 0.1%, while the S&P 500 edged up by 0.1%, and the Nasdaq saw a modest increase of 0.3%. Tuesday: Markets continued to display [...]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the buzzword of the decade, promising to revolutionize industries and drive unprecedented productivity gains. However, as the excitement around AI continues to build, so does the concern about a potential AI bubble. For retail investors looking to capitalize on this technological revolution, understanding the current landscape, potential risks, and [...]
VectorVest has empowered retail investors to outperform the market for more than 36 years. A lot has changed since our humble beginnings in Dr. DiLiddo's basement, but one thing remains constant: Our passion for giving you the tools needed to invest successfully and with confidence. Over a million investors have used VectorVest to stay [...]
Monday: Last week kicked off with a positive trend, primarily led by gains in the technology sector. The Dow edged up by 0.1%, the S&P 500 saw a 0.3% increase, and the Nasdaq experienced a notable rise of 0.8%. Tuesday: Market conditions remained favorable as investors digested recent comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome [...]
Hurricane season typically runs from June to November. For 2024, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has warned of an ‘extraordinary’ Atlantic season. In fact, NOAA has forecast eight to 13 hurricanes - with four to seven of those being deemed as ‘major hurricanes’. Furthermore, NOAA has said that there is an [...]
Written by: Angela Akers It has been a whirlwind of a week for VectorVest in the best way! As part of our partnership with Nasdaq, our Management Team and Education Team had the opportunity to visit Nasdaq’s MarketSite in Times Square where we were featured on their billboard and were hosted at the closing [...]
Are you feeling the economic uncertainty in the air? You're not alone. Recent data on consumer confidence paints a complex picture of the current economic landscape, with implications that could significantly impact your investment decisions. The latest Consumer Confidence Index has dipped to 100.4 in June from 101.3 in May. While this might seem [...]
Monday: Tech Gains Propel Markets Higher Wall Street kicked off the week on a positive note, largely driven by strong performances in the technology sector. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.5%, the S&P 500 rose by 0.8%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite led the pack with a 1.0% increase. The bullish sentiment in [...]
