Opening BellFri, Jan 17Opening Bell: TSMC Reports Record ProfitsOn Thursday, January 16, the S&P 500 closed at 5,937.34, down 0.21%. The NASDAQ fell by 0.89%, finishing at 19,338.29 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was flat (-0.16%) closing at 43,153.13. Meanwhile, the Russell 2000 was up 0.15%, ending the trading session at 2,266.79.Free
FreeOpening BellThu, Jan 16Opening Bell: Joe Biden Says FarewellOn Wednesday, January 15, the S&P 500 closed at 5,949.91, gaining 1.83%. The NASDAQ rose by 2.45%, finishing at 19,511 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 1.65% to close at 43,221. Meanwhile, the Russell 2000 climbed 1.99%, ending the trading session at 2,263.29.
FreeOpening BellWed, Jan 15Opening Bell: The External Revenue ServiceOn Tuesday, January 14, the S&P 500 closed at 5,842.91, up 0.11%. The NASDAQ fell 0.23%, finishing at 19,044 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.52% to close at 42,518. The Russell 2000 rose 1.13%, ending the trading session at 2,219.24.
FreeOpening BellTue, Jan 14Opening Bell: Pound Sterling Weakens as UK Economic Outlook FaltersOn Monday, January 13, the S&P 500 closed at 5,836.22, up 1.16%. The NASDAQ fell 0.38% to finish at 19,088, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.86% to close at 42,297.
Opening BellMon, Jan 13Opening Bell: Countdown to InaugurationOn Friday, January 10, the S&P 500 closed at 5,827, down 1.54%. The NASDAQ fell 1.63% to finish at 19,161, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.63% to close at 41,938.Free
Company AnalysisSun, Jan 12Nvidia—Part 1: Transforming Graphics & AI with Next-Gen GPUsNVIDIA has become a cornerstone of the digital age, driving innovation across industries through advancements in computing power, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics. From gaming and entertainment to healthcare, robotics, and autonomous vehicles, its technologies have transformed how industries operate.
Weekly RecapFri, Jan 10Weekly Recap: Bond Markets Flashing RedOn Friday, the S&P 500 closed at 5,827, down 1.54%, while the NASDAQ dropped 1.63% to finish at 19,161. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also declined, falling 1.63% to close at 41,938. Over the past week, the S&P 500 fell 2.61%, the NASDAQ lost 3.48%, and the Dow Jones slipped 2.06%. Meanwhile, small caps represented by the Russell 2000 experienced a 3.79% loss, ending the week at 2,189.
Opening BellFri, Jan 10Opening Bell: Los Angeles Fires Still RagingOn January 8, the S&P 500 closed at 5,918, down 0.12%, while the NASDAQ was flat (-0.03%) finishing at 19,478. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended at 42,635, up 0.2%. The Russell 2000 rose 0.12%, closing the day at 2,238.Free
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FreeOpening BellWed, Jan 8Opening Bell: Pursuit of GreenlandOn January 7, the S&P 500 closed at 5,909, down 1.11%, while the NASDAQ slid 1.89% to finish at 19,489. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended at 42,528, down 0.42%. The Russell 2000 fell 0.74%, closing the day at 2,249.
FreeOpening BellTue, Jan 7Opening Bell: CES 2025On January 6, the S&P 500 closed at 5,975, down slightly by 0.11%, while the NASDAQ was flat (+0.07%), finishing at 19,621. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended at 42,706.56, down 0.29%. The Russell 2000 fell 0.39%, closing the day at 2,268.
FreeMarket Update VideosMon, Jan 6Santa Claus Rally Missed, But 2025 Still Looks Bullish: AI and Energy in FocusMarkets closed positively despite missing the Santa Claus rally. We dive into energy sector resilience, AI’s booming impact, and why skepticism fuels this bull market. Insights on key January trends and predictions for 2025.
Trade IdeaFreeGuest Trade IdeasMon, Jan 6Oklo: Pioneering Small Modular Reactor InnovationOklo is transforming the nuclear energy landscape with its advanced Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), like the Aurora reactor, offering 15-50 MWe of power and 10-year fuel cycles. Key developments include a groundbreaking 12GW partnership with Switch for low-carbon energy and innovations combining fusion and fission technologies. Positioned to meet the rising demand for clean, reliable power, Oklo is set to lead the SMR market, making it a standout in the clean energy transition.
FreeOpening BellMon, Jan 6Opening Bell: Congress to Certify the ElectionLast week was a turbulent time in the markets, as we highlighted in our Weekly Recap on Friday. The S&P 500 closed at 5,942, up 1.26%, while the NASDAQ gained 1.77%, finishing at 19,621. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also advanced, rising 0.8% to close at 42,732.
Weekly RecapFri, Jan 3Weekly Recap: Worst Year-End Performance in 72 YearsThis Friday, the S&P 500 closed at 5,942, up 1.26%, while the NASDAQ gained 1.77%, closing at 19,621. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also advanced, rising 0.8% to close at 42,732. Over the past week, the S&P 500 increased 0.37%, the NASDAQ climbed 0.81%, while the Dow Jones slipped 0.33%. Meanwhile, small caps in the Russell 2000 saw a 1.64% gain, with the index closing the week at 2,268.
Trade IdeaTrade of the WeekFri, Jan 3Amazon’s Cloud Strength and AI StrategyMarkets retreated yesterday, officially ending hopes for a Santa Claus rally unless Friday brings a significant surge. While the seasonal rally didn’t materialize, historical data suggests a strong January could follow, setting a bullish tone for the year. Despite concerns over high valuations in the tech sector, the resilience of industry leaders like Amazon underscores their critical role in shaping market dynamics.
FreeOpening BellFri, Jan 3Opening Bell: EU Energy CrisisOn the first trading day of 2025, the S&P 500 closed at 5,868, up 0.58%, while the NASDAQ recorded a decline of 0.63% to 19,280. The Dow Jones Industrial Average retreated to 42,392, down 0.61%. The Russell 2000 was down 0.43%, closing the day at 2,230.
FreeOpening BellThu, Jan 2Opening Bell: First Trading Day of 2025On the final day of 2024, the S&P 500 closed at 5,881, down 0.43%, while the NASDAQ recorded a decline of 0.9% to 19,310. The Dow Jones Industrial Average retreated to 42,544, down 0.69%. The Russell 2000, however, edged up 0.11%, closing the day at 2,230.
FreeMarket Update VideosTue December 31, 20242025 Market Predictions: Large Caps & TechnologyWe review the year of mega-cap dominance, discuss the potential Santa Claus rally, and share key predictions for 2025. Dive into insights on AI, market volatility, and Trump’s influence on economic policy.
Punk Rock WeeklyTue December 31, 20244 Predictions That Will Shape the Stock Market and Economy in 2025Discover how the stock market empowers individuals to share in the success of world-changing companies like Nvidia. Learn why humanizing firms and embracing market volatility are keys to smarter investing. Explore 2025 predictions for AI, market growth, and economic resilience.
FreeOpening BellTue December 31, 2024Opening Bell: New Year’s EveAs we approach the end of 2024, on December 30, the S&P 500 closed at 5,906, down 1.07%, while the NASDAQ posted a decline of 1.19% to 19,486, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average retreated to 42,573, down 0.97%. The Russell 2000 was down 0.75% for the day, ending at 2,227. Trading volumes are expected to remain light. Tomorrow, January 1, U.S. markets will be closed in observance of the New Year.