Wednesday witnessed gains for the main indices. After a two-day rout, stocks rebounded across the board. Read More
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John holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Boston University. He also completed the Davenport Fellowship in Business and Economics Reporting at the University of Missouri (Columbia).
Analyst Articles
The main indices fell sharply on Tuesday, as investors worried about inflation and rising interest rates. The “fear gauge” jumped again. Read More
The three main indices tumbled Monday. Stocks retreated from record highs as investors digested gains and brace for important data. Read More
Soaring stocks broke records on Friday, powered by solid earnings and positive economic data. Meanwhile, the conclusion of a fraught forum in Davos brought relief. Read More
Earnings season is when companies must stand and deliver. So far this quarter, our portfolio holdings have mostly delivered. Here’s an update, with actions to take. Read More
Protectionism reared its ugly head today in scenic Switzerland. The main indices closed mixed and oil prices fell, as President Trump talked up the dollar. Read More
The markets started the day strong as industrial stocks rose. But equities coughed up their gains as the Trump administration signaled a protectionist stance at Davos. The main indices closed mixed. Read More
Solid earnings lifted stocks, but gains were offset by concerns over new tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged higher. Read More
Main indices closed higher Monday, as the Senate voted to reopen government. Not that investors really cared. Fundamentals currently outweigh politics. Read More
Lawmakers struggled to avert a government shutdown Friday. Investors couldn’t care less; they focused instead on positive data. The main indices closed higher. Read More