by Michael Vodicka | Mar 7, 2021 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
After rallying for most of the last four months stocks have been down for the last three weeks. The S&P 500 (SPY) fell as much as 5% from the 52-week high. The tech heavy NASDAQ 100 (QQQ) was down as much as 11%. Take a look at the chart below of 2021. Why have...
by Michael Vodicka | Feb 1, 2021 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
An Initial Public Offering (IPO) happens when a stock first starts trading on an exchange. This is an exciting event for investors because it creates an opportunity to potentially buy low when the company is still small. If the company does well, shares should move...
by Michael Vodicka | Jan 5, 2021 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
2020 was a tough year for the world. COVID-19 came out of nowhere and completely disrupted our lives, the global economy and markets. Despite that enormous challenge stocks fought through the adversity and delivered impressive returns. The S&P 500 (SPY) delivered...
by Michael Vodicka | Dec 12, 2020 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
A hot new IPO started trading this week that everyone needs to know about. Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB), the popular vacation rental website began trading on the NASDAQ stock exchange on Thursday. This means shares are now available for regular investors to invest. Airbnb...
by Michael Vodicka | Nov 24, 2020 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
Happy Thanksgiving! Stock investors have a lot to be thankful for. Despite the unprecedented challenge of COVID-19, the global stock market is having an incredible year. The NASDAQ 100 (QQQ) is up 37% this year. The S&P 500 (SPY) is up 12%. Vanguard Global Stock...
by Michael Vodicka | Nov 5, 2020 | All Updates, S&P 500 Stocks, Weekly Update
The U.S. presidential election remains undecided. But the global stock market does not seem to care. In fact, stocks seem overjoyed – the S&P 500 (SPY) and NASDAQ 100 (QQQ) delivered a huge 2-day rally that ranks as one of the best in post election history....
