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Market Recap Friday, April 26, 2024

Tech-driven rally The S&P 500 and the NASDAQ posted big weekly gains and snapped a three-week string of declines as strong earnings from technology companies helped offset disappointment over the latest economic and inflation reports. The NASDAQ finished more than 4% higher for the week while the S&P 500 was up nearly 3%; the Dow lagged, posting a fractional gain.

Markets Now Friday, April 26, 2024

"Predicting rain doesn't count, building the ark does" - Warren Buffett

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Cognitive biases can significantly influence investment decisions, especially when emotions such as fear and greed are driving the markets.

Market Recap Week Ended Friday, April 19, 2024

April slump The retreat from the record high that the S&P 500 achieved in late March accelerated, as the index finished the week down 3.0% to post its third negative result in a row. The NASDAQ’s weekly decline was steeper at about 5.5%; in contrast, the Dow posted a tiny gain.

Markets Now Friday, April 19,2024

“Waiting helps you as an investor and a lot of people just can’t stand to wait. If you didn’t get the deferred-gratification gene, you’ve got to work very hard to overcome that.” - Charlie Munger

Markets Now Thursday, April 18, 2024