Chris Broussard

Investor Sentiment Drives Higher Stock Prices

Investor Sentiment Drives Higher Stock Prices

Market Data as of Week Ending: 7/4/2025 unless noted otherwise Stocks continued their advance as investor sentiment remained optimistic about trade and economic policy. The Trump administration’s reconciliation bill was passed in the Senate on Tuesday, and President...

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Stocks Climb to New Highs as Global Tensions Ease

Stocks Climb to New Highs as Global Tensions Ease

Market Data as of Week Ending: 6/27/2025 unless noted otherwise Stocks continued to rally last week as tensions in the Middle East de-escalated and investors remained optimistic about trade and economic policy. The S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq Composite both reached...

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Markets Steady Amid Fed Pause and Rising Global Uncertainty

Markets Steady Amid Fed Pause and Rising Global Uncertainty

Market Data as of Week Ending: 6/20/2025 unless noted otherwise U.S. equities ended the shortened trading week mixed as investors weighed geopolitical risks and updated guidance from the Federal Reserve. Largecaps pulled back slightly, while mid and small-cap stocks...

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Stocks Move Higher as Tariff Fears Fade

Stocks Move Higher as Tariff Fears Fade

Market Data as of Week Ending: 6/6/2025 unless noted otherwise Equities moved higher last week as investors grew more confident, despite ongoing tariff concerns. Small and mid-caps outperformed large caps during the week but continue to trail year-to-date. Growth...

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Stocks Extend Gains as Tariff Optimism Lifts Sentiment

Stocks Extend Gains as Tariff Optimism Lifts Sentiment

Market Data as of Week Ending: 5/30/2025 unless noted otherwise Equities continued to climb higher last week, driven by optimism surrounding the trade war and strong tech earnings. Tariff delays to the EU fueled an early-week rally, supported by Nvidia earnings and a...

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Markets Retreat Amidst U.S. Debt Concerns

Markets Retreat Amidst U.S. Debt Concerns

Market Data as of Week Ending: 5/23/2025 unless noted otherwise Major U.S. indexes lost ground last week as Moody's downgraded U.S. debt due to the continued rise of the fiscal deficit. Rising long-term rates and recent tariff rhetoric have diminished recent...

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Trade Deal Optimism Sends Markets Higher

Trade Deal Optimism Sends Markets Higher

Market Data as of Week Ending: 5/16/2025 unless noted otherwise Major U.S. indexes returned to their winning ways as the S&P 500 finished the week up more than 5% and now sits positive for the year. Investors welcomed news of a 90-day tariff reduction between the...

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Stocks Continue Momentum on Easing Trade Concerns

Stocks Continue Momentum on Easing Trade Concerns

Market Data as of Week Ending: 5/2/2025 unless noted otherwise Stock prices finished the week higher, maintaining its momentum as the S&P 500, +2.94%, logged its second consecutive week of gains for the first time since January. Continued optimism around the trade...

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