by Gaynes Financial | Jan 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Mixed Results Following Weak Economic Data | Financial Planner Atlanta Ga Stocks showed mixed results last week as recession fears resurfaced in response to weak economic data and a tepid start to a new corporate earnings season. The Dow Jones Industrial Average...
by Gaynes Financial | Jan 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
New Year’s Rally in Reply to Positive Economic News | Financial Planner Atlanta Ga A strong Friday rally triggered by fresh signs of moderating inflation pushed stocks into positive territory to begin the new year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.46%,...
by Gaynes Financial | Jan 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Erratic Holiday Trading Leaves Stocks in Doldrums | Financial Planner Dunwoody Ga In a holiday-shortened week, erratic trading left stocks marginally down for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.17%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 slipped 0.14%. The...
by Gaynes Financial | Dec 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Easing on Rate Hikes and Job Numbers Cheer Markets | Financial Planner Atlanta Ga Stocks ended higher last week as investors navigated the crosscurrents of a potential easing in future rate hikes and continued strength in the labor market. The Dow Jones Industrial...
by Gaynes Financial | Dec 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Fed Talks Turkey on Lower Rates, Boosting Markets | Financial Planner Atlanta Ga Growing optimism that the Fed may be ready to ease future interest rate hikes sent stocks higher in a quiet trading week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.78%, while the Standard...
by Gaynes Financial | Nov 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Markets Down Ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday | Financial Planner Atlanta Ga The stock market edged lower last week as it digested a crosscurrent of conflicting economic data and contrasting comments from Fed officials. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was flat (-0.01%),...
by Gaynes Financial | Nov 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Cooling Inflation Brings Market Gains | Financial Planner Atlanta Ga A cooling inflation number ignited a powerful rally on Thursday, sending stocks to strong gains for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 4.15%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 added...
by Gaynes Financial | Nov 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
Stocks overcame poor earnings results from some of America’s largest companies to post gains last week as investors cheered positive earnings surprises, easing inflation and a rebound in economic growth. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 5.72%, while the Standard...
by Gaynes Financial | Oct 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Wall Street Flips the Script & Enjoys a Rally | Financial Planner Atlanta Ga A positive start to a new earnings season and late-week hopes for a near-term easing in Fed rate hikes lifted investors’ spirits and powered stocks to gains for the week. The Dow Jones...
by Gaynes Financial | Oct 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Financial Planner Atlanta Ga Stocks were mixed last week amid wide intra- and inter-day price swings, as technology shares bore the brunt of the downdraft. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.15% for the week. Meanwhile, the Standard & Poor’s 500 slipped...