Index Returns While the fourth quarter experienced the longest government shutdown in U.S. history at 43 days, the markets finished mostly positive. Earnings growth domestically continues to play an important role as well as multiple expansion in international...
Almost all indexes moved higher in the third quarter. Markets are cheering the AI Revolution and the potential for earnings expansion. The S&P 500 was up nearly 8% and is now up 13.72% on the year. The Russell Midcap Index was up nearly 5% over the last three months and is now up 9.09% on the year. The Russell 2000 Index (Small Cap Stocks) had a huge quarter advancing 12.39%. Gold and Silver have continued a strong surge so far this year and have helped the commodity index post a gain of 9.38%.
With the start of spring, our team breaks down what you need to know about the financial markets for the second quarter.
With the start of spring, our team breaks down what you need to know about the financial markets for the second quarter.
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