Index Returns The markets moved higher as concerns over the Middle East conflict subsided. The S&P 500 advanced 15.20% in the second quarter and is now up more than 10% on the year. The Russell Midcap Index also had a great quarter and is now up more than 15%...
Index Returns The conflict in the Middle East rattled most markets in March as investors feared rising oil prices and a corresponding drop in consumer spending. Prior to the conflict, the markets were moving nicely. The S&P 500 dropped 4.98% in March and ended the...
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.