Alan Gross

Markets Shrug off Inflation, Push to New Highs

Markets Shrug off Inflation, Push to New Highs

Equity indices continued to notch new highs last week, buoyed by optimism over a prospective Iran-U.S. peace agreement, falling oil prices and sustained AI momentum. Growth stocks continued to lead value stocks, narrowing the year-to-date value outperformance across...

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Earnings Strength Propels Markets to All-Time Highs

Earnings Strength Propels Markets to All-Time Highs

Market Data as of Week Ending: 4/24/2026 unless noted otherwise U.S. equity markets posted a modest week of gains, with major indexes continuing their upward trend as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite finished the week at record levels. Earnings remain at the...

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Stocks Sprint Ahead as Results Fuel Market Rally

Stocks Sprint Ahead as Results Fuel Market Rally

Market Data as of Week Ending: 4/17/2026 unless noted otherwise U.S. equity markets posted a robust week, with major indexes rallying as the S&P 500 climbed 4.55% and small-cap stocks outperformed, evidenced by the Russell 2000 gaining 5.57%. Earnings have moved...

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Ceasefire Sparks Risk Rally

Ceasefire Sparks Risk Rally

Market Data as of Week Ending: 4/10/2026 unless noted otherwise U.S. equity markets posted another strong week, as major indexes shook off recent volatility following a breakthrough U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement. The S&P 500 climbed 3.58%, while small-cap stocks...

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Markets Rebound Despite Geopolitical and Inflation Risks

Markets Rebound Despite Geopolitical and Inflation Risks

Market Data as of Week Ending: 4/3/2026 unless noted otherwise Stock prices generally recovered, as major U.S. indexes finished the holiday-shortened week higher. Geopolitical tensions remain elevated and have contributed to volatility, as the U.S. military remains...

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