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Last week, the S&P 500 experienced a rally that took it to three consecutive record highs. But the momentum cooled as economic data painted a complex picture.

The S&P 500 notched three new record highs this week but the rally fell short on Friday. The index ultimately finished the week up 0.9%, its fourth weekly gain in the past five weeks.

Key Points in This Article: The S&P 500 has surged 27% in 2024, driven by AI-fueled Magnificent Seven stocks, boosting SPY's performance.

The S&P 500 bounced back with a weekly gain of 2.4% and is now just inches off a new record high. Here is a snapshot of the index from the past week: The table below summarizes the number of record hi...

Last week was one of the busiest of the year for financial markets, with a plethora of economic data, a Fed meeting, and significant market volatility. A strong GDP rebound and the Federal Reserve's d...

Advisors and investors poured an impressive $115 billion of new money into ETFs in July. That further proves the industry's relentless pace, even during summer months.

The S&P 500 posted its largest weekly loss in over two months, falling 2.4%. This followed its worst day in over two months, a 1.6% loss on Friday after the release of the July jobs report.

This article offers a top-down analysis of the S&P 500 Index based on sector metrics versus historical averages. Energy remains the top sector for value and quality, while materials, technology, and i...

The S&P 500 notched a new record high every day this week, ultimately finishing the week up 1.5%. The table below summarizes the number of record highs reached each year dating back to 2013.

In today's equity market, where a handful of mega-cap names continue to dominate index performance, many investors are reassessing how they gain exposure to large-cap equities. The traditional market-...