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The S&P 500 fell -0.27% this week with Friday's close at 7,722.72. At this point, we've reached the stage where range rules apply. Until the S&P 500 breaks out to new all-time highs or trades below support at ~7,500, there is absolutely no information value in the price action. Patience over panic.
The S&P 500 gained 3.58% this week with Friday's close at 7,757.64, a new all-time high weekly close, and that feels great to write! What's next? Have a read!
The S&P 500 gained 2.33% this week with Friday's close at 7,398.93. Friday's close is a new all-time high daily and weekly close. The index has now increased six weeks in a row, our first six-week winning streak since October 2024. The S&P 500 has gained an impressive 16.17% over its current six-week winning streak. Since 1960, this marks just the 14th time the index has gained 15% or more over a trailing six-week period. The price of the S&P 500 trades beyond the limits of imagination!
The S&P 500 gained 3.36% this week, with Thursday's close at 6,582.69. While our work continues to label the primary trend for the S&P 500 as up, or "bullish", it's doing so by the slimmest of margins. The price action throughout April will be pivotal in shaping what lies ahead.
The S&P 500 gained 0.34% this week with Friday's close at 6,939.03. January's monthly close is a new all-time high monthly close. All stocks were not created equal in January, and there is material evidence to suggest that long-term investors can benefit from diversifying their equity ownership —something that hasn’t been equitable or necessary for a long, long time.
Even though the S&P 500 limped across the finish line in December, it still delivered another fantastic year. The index gained 16.39% in 2025 (17.88% including dividends), marking its third consecutive year of double-digit gains. Considering where the S&P 500 stood at April’s year-to-date lows, down more than 17% at the time, the full-year result looks even more impressive. What's next? Have a read!
