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The S&P 500 gained 1.33% this week with Friday's close at 4,605.38. Friday's close is a new all-time high daily, weekly and monthly close for the index. The index has now recorded a new all-time high daily close 59 times thus far in 2021, only 19 away from the record of 77 set back in 1995. So, we're saying there's a chance.
The S&P 500 put the month of September in the books on Thursday, declining -4.76% for the month. September's decline ends the S&P 500's monthly winning streak at 7 months and records our first monthly decline since January of 2021. Will the S&P 500 can dust itself off, pick itself up off the floor, and get back to its winning ways? Click to find out!
The S&P 500 has now increased seven months in a row. Naturally, we know what you're thinking, "This can't continue". But to that we say, "au contraire mon frère"! Long-term investors who stay the course will likely be rewarded over the coming six months.
The S&P 500 finished the month of July on Friday, gaining 2.27% and closing at a fresh all-time high monthly close. The index has now increased six consecutive months, and all of them set a new all-time high monthly close. To say we've gone streaking is an understatement. The S&P 500 is on fire, but can it stay on fire? Have a read to find out!
The S&P 500 declined -1.91% this week with Friday's close at 4,166.45. The index traded up to a new all-time high at 4,257.16 during Tuesday's session, but it was all downhill from there. The question now is when and at what price will "they" step up and buy 'em. Have a read to find out!
The S&P 500 declined -0.43% this week with Friday's close at 4,155.86. The index has now declined two weeks in a row and has closed red seven of the last ten trading days. However, recent selling pressure is like being pinched, rather than being punched. Do the Bulls have a counter punch in store? Have a read to find out.
