by Michael Vodicka | Oct 14, 2023 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
Tesla is one of the most innovative companies in the world. It’s the undisputed leader in global electric vehicle (EV) sales, one of the fastest growing industries in the world. However, Tesla’s share price has been volatile for the last few years and is...
by Michael Vodicka | Oct 1, 2023 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
September is historically the weakest month of the year for the S&P 500 and we saw that trend play out again this year. The S&P 500 (SPY) fell 5%. The tech-heavy NASDAQ 100 (QQQ) fell 6%. Despite the seasonal weakness, U.S. stocks are still having a good year....
by Michael Vodicka | Sep 1, 2023 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
Stocks broke a five month winning streak, closing the month of August with a small decline. The S&P 500 (SPY) fell 1.7% in August. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJ) fell 2.5%. The tech-heavy NASDAQ 100 (QQQ) fell 2.2%. Why Were Stocks Down? I see two primary...
by Michael Vodicka | Aug 1, 2023 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
Stocks extended their monthly winning streak to five in July, driven higher by better than expected economic growth and better news on inflation. Here are the returns for the month and the year of key indices. The S&P 500 (SPY) was up 3.2% in July and is now up...
by Michael Vodicka | Jul 1, 2023 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
The first half of 2023 is over and stocks delivered a very solid performance. -The S&P 500 (SPY) was up 16% in the first half of the year. -The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DOW) was up 3%. -The NASDAQ 100 (QQQ) gained 40%, its best first half since 1983. -The...
by Michael Vodicka | Jun 16, 2023 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
Stocks have been on a roll in June, delivering an impressive string of gains in the last few weeks. In the last month, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 4% and the tech-heavy NASDAQ 100 (QQQ) is up 8%. With more gains in hand, stocks are having a great year. The S&P 500...
