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09/08/2026 ValuEngine Weekly Commentary: Advancing Nuclear Energy and Evaluating Its Current Place within Dynamic Asset Strategies. CCJ

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U.S. equity markets were mostly mixed this week, with modest gains in the major benchmarks masking weakness across several sectors. The NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM) rose 0.36%, while the S&P 500 ETF (SPYM) gained 0.11%, supported by strength in Energy (XLE), Technology (XLK), Utilities (XLU), and Health Care (XLV). However, Consumer Discretionary (XLY), Materials (XLB), … Read more

08/31/2026 ValuEngine Weekly Commentary: Will Disruptive Technologies Upend Aerospace Companies? PUSA

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Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending Aug 28, 2026 U.S. equity markets were mixed this past week, with modest gains in the major benchmarks offset by weakness across several defensive and cyclical sectors. The S&P 500 ETF (SPYM) gained 0.49%, while the NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM) rose 0.42%, supported by strength in Technology (XLK), Communication … Read more

08/24/2026 ValuEngine Weekly Market Summary & Commentary

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Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending Aug 21, 2026 U.S. equity markets moved lower this week, with weakness led by technology, Industrials, Utilities, and broader growth-oriented benchmarks. The NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM) declined 2.41%, while the S&P 500 ETF (SPYM) fell 1.38%, pressured by sharp losses in Technology (XLK), Industrials (XLI), and Utilities (XLU). In … Read more

08/10/2026 ValuEngine Weekly Market Summary & Commentary

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Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending Aug 07, 2026 U.S. equity markets rebounded strongly this week, with gains led by technology and growth-oriented sectors. The NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM) rose 5.09%, while the S&P 500 ETF (SPYM) gained 3.54%, supported by a sharp 7.20% advance in Technology (XLK). Materials (XLB), Small Caps (VB), Consumer Discretionary … Read more

08/03/2026 ValuEngine Weekly Market Summary & Commentary

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Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending Jul 31, 2026 Markets posted a modestly positive week, with the broad S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 ETFs gaining 1.05% and 0.87%, respectively, while small caps slipped 0.59%. Leadership was concentrated in Consumer Discretionary, which surged 4.74%, followed by Energy at 2.04%, whereas Utilities, Materials, Industrials and Real Estate recorded … Read more

07/21/2026 ValuEngine Weekly Market Summary & Commentary

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Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending Jul 17, 2026 U.S. equity markets were mixed this week, with technology-led weakness weighing on the broader benchmarks while select defensive and energy-related areas held up better. The NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM) declined 2.30%, and the S&P 500 ETF (SPYM) slipped 0.79%, pressured by a 3.14% drop in Technology … Read more

The SPCX IPO and Why the US ETF Marketplace and Its Index Providers Will Never Be the Same

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The historic market debut of SpaceX (SPCX) has captivated the investment community, sparking feverish retail enthusiasm and massive institutional demand that led to the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history. Wall Street chatter has heavily focused on the immense liquidity drain required to fund the $75 billion capital raise, with orders scaling over $250 … Read more

07/06/2026 ValuEngine Weekly Market Summary & Commentary

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Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending Jul 02, 2026 U.S. equity markets were mixed over the shortened trading week, with broad index performance modestly positive but sector leadership remaining uneven. The S&P 500 ETF (SPYM) gained 0.56%, while the NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM) declined 1.55%, weighed down by continued weakness in Technology (XLK), which fell … Read more

06/15/2026 ValuEngine Weekly Market Summary & Commentary

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Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending Jun 12, 2026 U.S. equity markets recovered this week, with gains broadening across most major ETFs and sector benchmarks. The S&P 500 ETF (SPYM) was nearly flat with a modest 0.05% gain, while the NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM) rose 0.75% and Small Caps (VB) advanced 2.43%, signaling improved market … Read more

06/08/2026 ValuEngine Weekly Market Summary & Commentary

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Weekly Market Recap – Week Ending June 05, 2026 U.S. equity markets moved lower this week, with weakness concentrated in growth and technology-linked areas. The NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM) declined 5.06%, while the S&P 500 ETF (SPYM) fell 2.78%, pressured by sharp losses in Technology (XLK), Communication Services (XLC), and Consumer Discretionary (XLY). Defensive and … Read more