U.S. equity markets turned in a mixed but ultimately resilient performance during a volatile week as renewed geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran drove sharp swings in oil prices, Treasury yields and semiconductor stocks. The S&P 500 gained 1.26% while...
Cynthia Tomczak
Softer Payrolls Fuel Equity Gains
U.S. large-cap stocks gained 1.8% during the holiday-shortened week. Sentiment was supported by a softer June employment report, reducing concerns that the Federal Reserve would need to raise rates in the near term. Growth generally led value, and larger companies...
Health Care Rallies as Investors Rotate Out of Tech
U.S. large-cap stocks declined last week, weighed down by sharp losses in technology and communication services, even as mid- and small-cap stocks posted gains. Value continued to outperform growth across all size segments, extending a lead that has defined markets...
Markets Shake Off a Hawkish Fed
Equity markets advanced last week as easing tensions in the Middle East and falling oil prices offset a hawkish shift from the Federal Reserve. Small-cap stocks continued their recent momentum, outpacing large- and mid-caps. Growth stocks generally outperformed value...



