by junaidadmin | Apr 6, 2026 | Market Insights
Stocks rose over the short trading week on fresh hopes for a quick end to the Middle East conflict, while March job growth was unexpectedly strong. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index picked up 3.36 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index gained 4.44 percent. The...
by junaidadmin | Mar 30, 2026 | Market Insights
Stocks ended a challenging week lower as investors’ attention shifted from updates on ceasefire talks to concerns about the economic impact of a protracted conflict. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index lost 2.12 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index fell...
by junaidadmin | Mar 30, 2026 | Market Commentary
Earnings Likely to Grow Double-Digits Again; Will Markets Care? PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION Earnings drive stock prices over time, but not all the time. Clearly, we’re in an environment where stocks are moving on developments in the Mideast and related moves in oil...
by junaidadmin | Mar 26, 2026 | Market Commentary
Energy Stocks Don’t Act the Same in Every Cycle Thomas Shipp | Head of Equity Research Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Perspectives on The Energy Sector and Underlying Sub-Sectors Energy cycles have a way of rewarding investors who show up early, while punishing those...
by junaidadmin | Mar 24, 2026 | Market Insights
Another volatile week unfolded as rapid developments in the Middle East and public comments from leaders on the conflict see-sawed markets, leaving investors struggling to keep up with updates. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index lost 1.89 percent, while the Nasdaq...
