Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending July 24, 2026 U.S. equity markets were mixed this week, with continued pressure on growth-oriented benchmarks offset by strength in defensive, industrial, and energy-related sectors. The NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM) declined 1.71%, while the S&P 500 ETF (SPYM) slipped 0.46%, weighed down by sharp weakness in Consumer Discretionary (XLY) … Read more
Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending January 23, 2026 Geopolitical uncertainty once again took center stage last week, reshaping global capital flows and reinforcing diversification themes that have been quietly building since late 2025. Concerns around trade tensions, tariff threats, and broader geopolitical friction triggered renewed discussion of a potential “Sell America” trade, pushing investors … Read more
Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending January 16, 2026 U.S. equity markets have begun 2026 with relatively muted index-level performance, but beneath the surface, leadership dynamics continue to evolve meaningfully. The early days of the year are reinforcing the rotation trends that emerged late in 2025, as investors increasingly favor smaller-capitalization stocks, value-oriented strategies, and … Read more
U.S. equity markets continued their constructive start to 2026, with broad participation across styles, sectors, and market capitalizations. While mega-cap technology continues to attract attention, recent performance data reinforces a theme we have been highlighting for several months — rotation toward value, cyclicals, and smaller capitalization stocks remains intact. In the below tables we use … Read more