by Michael Vodicka | Jul 4, 2022 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
The first half of 2022 is over and for global markets it was a rough ride. Virtually all asset classes saw a sharp turn lower. The S&P 500 (SPY) had its worst first half of the year since 1970, down 21%. ...
by Michael Vodicka | Jul 2, 2022 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
Energy has been the best performing sector of 2022. While the S&P 500 (SPY) is down 20% and the NASDAQ 100 (QQQ) has fallen 31%, energy is the only sector that is up on the year, gaining 15%. Take a look at the chart below. However, after an impressive string of...
by Michael Vodicka | Jun 13, 2022 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
Inflation is the big story of 2022 and we got another bad reading on Friday. The latest report showed that inflation hit a 41-year high in May. Here are some more details from CNBC. The consumer price index rose 8.6% in May from a year ago, the highest increase since...
by Michael Vodicka | May 23, 2022 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
Some of the best investment opportunities happen when stocks go through periods of weakness. Most recently we saw that with COVID. In the short run stocks fell sharply in early 2020 because of COVID, but in the long run that turned out to be a good time to buy. This...
by Michael Vodicka | May 4, 2022 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
2022 has been a tough year for global stocks. How tough? The S&P 500 is off to its worst start since 1939 – that is 83 years ago. The S&P 500 (SPY) is down 13% on the year. The Vanguard Global Stock Market (VT) is down 14% on the year. The tech heavy...
by Michael Vodicka | Apr 25, 2022 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
Disclaimer: This report is for entertainment purposes only. Every investor should consult with an investment advisor before making investment decisions. The Vodicka Group, Inc. is not a broker/dealer. We do not receive compensation for mentioning stocks. At various...
