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SPX Holds 7,500 as Markets Brace for Inflation Data & Micron Earnings

Hey Traders, The S&P 500 (SPX) closed the holiday-shortened trading week ending June 19, 2026, up 0.93%, finishing at 7,500.58. Despite the relatively modest gain, markets navigated a significant tug-of-war between easing geopolitical tensions and a more hawkish Federal Reserve outlook. While sig...

Jun 21, 2026

Markets Pull Back Aggressively Into CPI Week — What's next + Free Trade Idea

Hey Traders, Markets pulled back this week as stronger-than-expected economic data raised concerns that interest rates may remain elevated for longer. The S&P 500 closed at 7,383.74, down 2.6% and ending its nine-week winning streak, while QQQ finished at $705.06, falling 4.8% as AI and semicondu...

Jun 07, 2026

SPX Extends Winning Streak — Key Earnings & Inflation Data Ahead + FREE Trade Idea

Hey Traders, The S&P 500 (SPX) gained roughly 0.9% last week, closing at 7,473.47 and extending its winning streak to 8 straight weeks — the longest streak since 2023. Markets continued pushing to new highs as strong AI and tech momentum outweighed concerns around rising Treasury yields and Middl...

May 26, 2026

SPX Pulls Back on Inflation & Iran Concerns — Time to Hedge?

Hey Traders, After weeks of strong upside momentum and fresh highs in the S&P 500 (SPX), markets finally saw a slight pullback today as investors reacted to renewed uncertainty surrounding the Iran conflict along with a hotter-than-expected CPI report. Rising oil prices and sticky inflation conce...

May 12, 2026

SPX Extends Rally to 6 Weeks — Big Earnings Ahead + Free Trade Idea

Hey Traders, For the week ending May 1, 2026, U.S. stocks extended their rally to six straight weeks, driven by strong earnings and easing geopolitical concerns. The S&P 500 (SPX) gained roughly 0.7%–0.9%, closing at a new record near 7,230, capping off an impressive 10%+ surge in April. Earnings...

May 04, 2026

SPX Hits New Highs Again — FOMC, Big Tech Earnings & My Growth Strategy

Hey Traders, The S&P 500 (SPX) extended its rally for a fourth straight week, closing near 7,165 and gaining roughly 0.5–0.8%, continuing to hit new record highs. Strength was driven by AI and mega-cap tech, with semiconductors leading after Intel posted strong earnings, lifting the broader chip ...

Apr 26, 2026

SPX Surges 4.5% to New Highs — What’s Next + Top Stocks to Watch

Hey Traders, The S&P 500 (SPX) had a standout week ending April 17, gaining roughly 4.5% and closing above 7,100 for the first time, marking its best weekly performance in the past year. The rally was driven by strong momentum in tech, highlighted by a 13-day winning streak in the Nasdaq, along w...

Apr 20, 2026

SPX Rebounds on Geopolitical Relief as Volatility Collapses+ My Weekly Income Strategy

Hey Traders, The S&P 500 Index rose 3.6% this week, marking its strongest gain since November. This move snapped a five-week losing streak and pushed the index back above its 200-day moving average. The rally was largely driven by easing geopolitical tensions following a U.S.–Iran ceasefire, whic...

Apr 13, 2026

SPX at a Crossroads: What Happens Next Depends on This

Hey Traders, Markets saw continued volatility this past week, with the S&P 500 (SPX) attempting to stabilize after its recent selloff. Week over week, SPX saw modest movement with sharp intraday swings, as investors reacted to a mix of geopolitical headlines, inflation concerns, and shifting expe...

Apr 07, 2026

Markets Break Down — Is a Reversal Coming This Week?

Hey Traders, The stock market just wrapped up a highly volatile week ending March 27, 2026, marking the fifth consecutive weekly decline. The S&P 500 (SPX) fell 2.1%, closing at 6,368.85, and now sits roughly 8.7% below its January highs. The primary driver continues to be escalating geopolitical...

Mar 30, 2026

SPX Near 6500 — Breakdown or Bounce? Here’s My Plan

Hey Traders, For the week ending March 20, 2026, the S&P 500 (SPX) dropped roughly 1.51% on Friday, closing at 6,506.48, marking its fourth consecutive weekly loss. The index is now down about 2% for the week and nearly 7% from its all-time high of 7,002. This weakness was driven by a combination...

Mar 23, 2026

S&P Slides, VIX Near 30 — 5 Stocks I’m Watching to Buy the Dip

Hey Traders, Markets moved lower during the week of March 2–6, 2026, as rising geopolitical tensions and weak economic data weighed heavily on investor sentiment. The S&P 500 (SPX) fell roughly 2% for the week, closing near 6,740 and marking its second straight weekly decline. Investor nerves wer...

Mar 09, 2026

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