Weekly Market Update: May 16, 2022
U.S. stock prices generally declined for the sixth consecutive week as the S&P 500 inches dangerously close to bear market territory.
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U.S. stock prices generally declined for the sixth consecutive week as the S&P 500 inches dangerously close to bear market territory.
U.S. stock prices generally declined for the fifth consecutive week as persistently high inflation and monetary policy remain front of mind for many investors.
U.S. stock prices declined for the fourth consecutive week as the Nasdaq Composite finished the month of April down more than 13%, its worst monthly result since October 2008.
U.S. stock prices posted another weekly loss, reversing trend after a solid start to the week.
U.S. stock prices ended the holiday shortened week lower, led by the S&P 500's return of -2.11%.
U.S. stock prices ended the first full week of the quarter lower as investors brace for rate hikes and the start of first-quarter earnings season.
U.S. stock prices ended the week relatively flat after inflation concerns and continued Russian strikes erased mid-week gains.
U.S. stock prices advanced for the second consecutive week as the S&P 500 reached its highest level in more than six weeks.
U.S. stock prices rebounded as the Fed announced their widely anticipated decision to raise short term interest rates.
U.S. stock prices fell and the Nasdaq Composite reached bear market territory, down more than 20% from its prior peak, as the Russian invasion of Ukraine intensified.
U.S. stock prices declined as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine escalated and Russia was charged with a wide range of sanctions.
U.S. stock market volatility surged as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has unsettled global financial markets.
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U.S. stock markets experienced their second consecutive week of declines as worries of a Russian invasion of Ukraine and high inflation weighed on sentiment.
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U.S. stock markets experienced another choppy week, as market sentiment appears to be in conflict between healthy earnings growth and fears over monetary tightening.
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U.S. stock prices remained volatile but ended the week with overall gains for the second consecutive week.
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