U.S. equity markets finished the week ending August 28 higher, with all three major indices posting gains. 

• S&P 500: +0.77%
• NASDAQ: +1.63%
• Dow: +0.27%

Key themes:

• Technology was the strongest-performing sector based on the sector data reviewed, while Consumer Staples posted the largest decline.
•New home sales declined, durable-goods orders increased, consumer expectations weakened, and private domestic demand was revised higher.

Takeaway:

Technical indicators can help provide context, but they do not predict what markets will do next.

U.S. equity markets finished the week ending August 21 lower, with all three major indices posting declines.
• S&P 500: -0.91%
• NASDAQ: -1.74%
• Dow: -0.34%
Key themes:
• Technology was the weakest-performing sector, while Health Care provided relative strength.
• Economic data remained mixed but generally pointed to continued expansion.
Takeaway:
Short-term market developments are best viewed within the broader context of long-term goals, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and time horizon.

U.S. equity markets finished the week mixed, with the S&P 500 and NASDAQ posting modest gains while the Dow declined.
• S&P 500: +0.42%
• NASDAQ: +0.47%
• Dow: -0.45%
Key themes:
• Consumer and producer inflation readings were comparatively mild for July.
• Technology and AI infrastructure remained important earnings themes.
Takeaway:
Weekly market developments can be reviewed within the context of long-term financial goals.

U.S. equity markets finished the week ending August 7 higher, with the S&P 500, NASDAQ Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all posting gains.
• S&P 500: +2.07%
• NASDAQ: +3.00%
• Dow: +1.61%
Key themes:
• Major U.S. indices reached fresh highs during the week.
• Economic data was mixed, with manufacturing and services activity expanding while labor-market data weakened.
Takeaway:
Weekly market moves can be reviewed alongside the broader economic data and within the context of long-term financial goals.

U.S. equity markets finished the week higher, with the S&P 500, NASDAQ Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all posting gains.
• S&P 500: +1.03%
• NASDAQ: +1.77%
• Dow: +0.53%
Key themes:
• Large-cap earnings were a major focus
• Economic reports painted a mixed picture
Takeaway:
The week showed positive index performance alongside mixed earnings results, economic data, and sector leadership.