Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending May 22, 2026 U.S. equity markets were mixed this week, with broader ETF performance showing limited movement across the major benchmarks and sectors. The NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM) slipped modestly, while the S&P 500 ETF (SPYM) was nearly flat, indicating a pause in broader market momentum. Sector performance was … Read more
Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending May 15, 2026 U.S. equity markets were mixed this week, with broader ETF performance showing limited movement across the major benchmarks and sectors. The NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM) slipped modestly, while the S&P 500 ETF (SPYM) was nearly flat, indicating a pause in broader market momentum. Sector performance was … Read more
Modern portfolio construction is evolving beyond traditional mutual funds, with 62% of ETF investors now envisioning portfolios composed entirely of exchange-traded vehicles. This shift allows for greater transparency, lower costs, and more precise tactical control. By combining individual stocks for alpha generation with ETFs for broad beta exposure, advisors can build highly customized strategic and … Read more
Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending May 08, 2026 U.S. equity markets continued to move higher this week, led by strong momentum in growth and technology-linked segments. The Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQM) gained 5.69%, while the Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rose 8.31%, reflecting renewed investor appetite for high-growth and semiconductor-related names. Broader market … Read more
Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending May 01, 2026 U.S. equity markets continued to grind higher this week, with broad-based gains across major indices and sectors, albeit at a more measured pace compared to the strong momentum seen in recent weeks. Technology and growth-oriented names remained key drivers of performance, while energy stocks also posted … Read more
Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending April 24, 2026 U.S. equity markets delivered a mixed but constructive performance over the past week, with strength concentrated in technology and growth-oriented sectors while several cyclical and defensive segments lagged. Mega-cap tech and semiconductor-linked names continued to drive momentum, supported by strong investor appetite for AI and innovation … Read more
Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending April 17, 2026 U.S. equity markets extended their upward momentum this week, led by strong gains in technology and growth-oriented segments, as reflected in the sharp advances in the Nasdaq-100 and semiconductor-linked names. Broad-based indices also moved higher, supported by resilience in large caps and selective strength across communication … Read more
Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending April 10, 2026 U.S. equity markets continued to show constructive momentum this week, with broad-based gains across major ETFs led by strength in technology and industrial sectors. Growth-oriented funds such as the NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM) and Technology Select Sector SPDR (XLK) posted solid advances, while the industrial sector … Read more
The month of March followed the old aphorism nicely from a weather and climate perspective. For most of the country, it went in like a lion with harsh weather conditions while the month ended like a lamb with relatively mild weather. The stock market, however, was another story altogether. It came in with hopeful trepidation … Read more
Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending April 02, 2026 U.S. equity markets continued their upward momentum over the past week, with broad-based gains across major sectors led by technology, industrials, and small-cap stocks. Growth-oriented ETFs, such as the NASDAQ 100 and Technology Select Sector, stood out with strong advances that reflect renewed investor confidence in … Read more