Written by: Angela Akers If you want to be a successful investor, you must know what your investment style is. If you want to be a successful investor that finds investing easy, you should buy stocks that are consistent with that style. As a reminder, the VectorVest Investment Matrix is talked about in great [...]
Monday: Mixed Start The week started quietly as investors anticipated key economic data due later in the week. Market activity was relatively subdued with minor movements in the major indices. The anticipation set the tone for a cautious trading environment. Tuesday: Rising Treasury Yields Weigh on Market With key economic data due out at [...]
The world of investing and trading can often seem like a labyrinth of data and jargon. However, one crucial piece of information that can significantly impact your investment decisions is the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data. With the upcoming PCE release this week, it’s essential to understand what this data is, how it differs [...]
Undeniably, geopolitical tensions around the world are increasing - with the current trade war between China and the U.S. being a notable example. For instance, President Biden has recently imposed large tariffs on Chinese imports into America. Conversely, in the last seven months alone, China has sold $74 billion of U.S. Treasuries and agency [...]
The April inflation report provided a mixed bag of signals for the economy, leaving many investors wondering how these developments might influence their portfolios. With inflation cooling slightly to 3.4% annually but remaining above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, the implications for the stock market are complex. Let's delve into how these inflation trends [...]
Anticipation surrounding the upcoming big tech earnings releases fueled a positive start on Wall Street. The Dow improved by 0.7%, the S&P500 added 0.9%, and the Nasdaq surged 1.1% on Monday. Tuesday saw a continuation of the bullish sentiment, driven by impressive earnings beats from GM, Pepsi, and Spotify, along with optimistic forward outlooks. [...]
Monday: Major Indexes slide on geopolitical worries and climbing treasury yields. Dow -0.7%, S&P500 -1.2%, Nasdaq -1.8%. Investors remain cautious amid tensions in Ukraine and concerns over inflation. Tuesday: Mixed performance as bond yields continue upward. Comments from Fed Chair Powell further fuel uncertainty. Dow +0.2%, S&P500 -0.2%, Nasdaq -0.1%. Investors weigh the possibility [...]
Monday: Wall Street started cautiously, awaiting key inflation data later in the week. The Dow dropped marginally by 0.03%, the S&P500 dipped slightly by 0.04%, and the Nasdaq saw a modest increase of 0.03%. Tuesday: The market remained choppy, with mixed results. The Dow decreased by 0.02%, the S&P500 rose by 0.1%, and the [...]
Monday: A mixed batch of economic data and a rise in treasury yields influenced the market on the first trading day. Wall Street ended with mixed results, with the Dow declining by 0.6%, the S&P500 slipping 0.2%, and the Nasdaq managing a slight uptick of 0.1%. Tuesday: Bond yields continued to climb, leading to [...]
Monday: Economic Data Weighs on Market Sentiment The week started with a downturn as investors grappled with upcoming economic data releases. The Dow, S&P500, and Nasdaq all recorded losses, slipping by 0.4%, 0.3%, and 0.3%, respectively. Tuesday: Mixed Data Leads to Afternoon Declines Tuesday saw stocks slipping further as investors reacted to a mixed [...]
