Stock Market “Zigs” and “Zags”
April thru June, 2021


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June 30, 2021

Major stock indices were mixed today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.61% to 34,502.51; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.13% to 4,297.50, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 4,302.43.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.17% to 14,503.95.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
June 29, 2021

There generally was a small increase in major stock indices today.  There also were some record highs.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.03% to 34,292.29; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.03% to 4,291.80, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 4,300.52 (the first high over 4,300).  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.19% to 14,528.34, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 14,535.97.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
June 28, 2021

Major stock indices were mixed today, with moderate swings in both directions.  There were some record highs.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.44% to 34,283.27; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.23% to 4,290.61, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 4,292.14.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.98% to 14,500.51, a record high close (the first close over 14,500), with a record intraday high of 14,505.19 (the first high over 14,500).

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
June 25, 2021

There was mixed movement in major stock indices today, with a notable increase in the Dow.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.69% to 34,433.84, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.33% to 4,280.70.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.06% to 14,360.39.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
June 24, 2021

Major stock indices had moderate to significant gains today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.95% to 34,196.82, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.58% to 4,266.49.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.69% to 14,369.71, a record high close (the first close over 14,300).

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
June 23, 2021

There was quite a bit of up-and-down “zigging“ and “zagging” by major stock indices today, with closing values being mixed.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.21% to 33,874.24, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.11% to 4,241.84.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.13% to 14,271.73, a record high close.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
June 22, 2021

Major stock indices began the trading day low, but most of them closed the day with moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.20% to 33,945.58, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.51% to 4,246.44.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.79% to 14,253.27, a record high close (the first close over 14,200).

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
June 21, 2021

Today, major stock indices had notable rebounds after last week’s overall declines.  The Dow made up 49.3% of its 5-day losses.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.76% to 33,876.97, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.40% to 4,224.79.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.79% to 14,141.48.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
June 18, 2021

Most major stock indices had moderate to significant dives today.  The Dow has declined 1,189.72 points this week and 1,009.45 points in just the past 3 days.  The plunge this week is the worst weekly stock market performance since the end of January.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.58% to 33,290.08, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.31% to 4,166.45.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.92% to 14,030.38.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
June 17, 2021

Major stock indices were mixed today, with some moderate movements in both directions.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.62% to 33,823.45, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.04% to 4,221.86.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.87% to 14,161.35.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
June 16, 2021

There was another widespread decline in major stock indices today.  There also was a big “zag” near the end of the trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.77% to 34,033.67, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.54% to 4,223.70.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.24% to 14,039.88.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
June 15, 2021

Major stock indices remained down the majority of the day and closed with low to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.27% to 34,299.33, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.20% to 4,246.59.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.71% to 14,072.86.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
June 14, 2021

Major stock indices were mixed today, with low to moderate movement.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.25% to 34,393.75, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.18% to 4,255.15, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.74% to 14,174.14.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
June 11, 2021

There was low to moderate movement of major stock indices today, but most of them were up.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.04% to 34,479.60, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.19% to 4,247.44.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.35% to 14,069.42.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
June 10, 2021

There was a low to moderate increase in major stock indices today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.06% to 34,466.24, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.47% to 4,239.18.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.78% to 14,020.33.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
June 9, 2021

There was a widespread, low to moderate, decline in most stock indices today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.44% to 34,447.14, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.18% to 4,219.55.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.09% to 13,911.75.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
June 8, 2021

After a big “zag” today, there were small to moderate changes, which were mixed, in major stock indices.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.09% to 34,599.82, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.02% to 4,227.26.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.31% to 13,924.91.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
June 7, 2021

With mild to moderate movements in both directions, major stock indices were mixed today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.36% to 34,630.24, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.08% to 4,226.52.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.49% to 13,881.72.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
June 4, 2021

Unlike yesterday’s decline in major stock indices, today they were up moderately to substantially.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.52% to 34,756.39, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.88% to 4,229.89.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.47% to 13,814.49.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
June 3, 2021

Major stock indices were down mild to moderate amounts today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.07% to 34,577.04, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.36% to 4,192.85.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.03% to 13,614.51.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
June 2, 2021

There was not too much change in major stock indices today, but there was a general increase.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.07% to 34,600.38, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.14% to 4,208.12.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.14% to 13,756.33.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
June 1, 2021

There was not too much change in major stock indices today, and their movement was mixed.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.13% to 34,575.31, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.05% to 4,202.04.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.09% to 13,736.48.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 28, 2021

Today there was a mild increase in major stock indices.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.19% to 34,529.45, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.08% to 4,204.11.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.09% to 13,748.74.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 27, 2021

Major stock indices were mixed today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.41% to 34,464.64, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.12% to 4,200.88.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.01% to 13,736.28.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 26, 2021

The opposite of yesterday, there was a mild increase in major stock indices today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.03% to 34,323.05, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.19% to 4,195.99.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.59% to 13,738.00.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 25, 2021

There was a mild decline in major stock indices today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.24% to 34,312.46, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.23% to 4,188.13.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.03% to 13,657.17.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 24, 2021

Major stock indices were up moderate amounts today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.54% to 34,393.98, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.99% to 4,197.05.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.41% to 13,661.17.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 21, 2021

Major stock indices were mixed today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.36% to 34,207.84, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.08% to 4,155.86.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.48% to 13,470.99.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 20, 2021

After three days of a general stock market decline, there was a widespread increase in major stock indices today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.55% to 34,084.15, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.06% to 4,159.12.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.77% to 13,535.74.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 19, 2021

For the third day in a row, there was a decline in most major stock indices.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.48% to 33,896.04, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.29% to 4,115.68.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.03% to 13,299.74.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 18, 2021

There was another decline in major stock indices today.  However, today’s decline was greater than yesterday’s.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.78% to 34,060.66, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.85% to 4,127.83.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.56% to 13,303.64.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 17, 2021

There was a mild decrease in major stock indices today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.16% to 34,327.79, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.25% to 4,163.29.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.38% to 13,379.05.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 14, 2021

Like yesterday, major stock indices were up moderate to significant amounts again today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.06% to 34,382.13, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.49% to 4,173.85.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 2.32% to 13,429.98.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 13, 2021

After a 3-day slump, major stock indices had moderate to significant increases today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.29% to 34,021.45, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.22% to 4,112.50.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.72% to 13,124.99.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 12, 2021

For the third day in a row, there has been a widespread decline in major stock indices.  However, the drop today was much more substantial than the previous two days.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.99% to 33,587.66, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 2.14% to 4,063.04.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 2.67% to 13,031.68.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 11, 2021

Like yesterday, there was a widespread decline in major stock indices today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.36% to 34,269.16, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.87% to 4,152.10.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.09% to 13,389.43.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 10, 2021

There was a widespread decline in major stock indices today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.10% to 34,742.82, with a record intraday high of 35,091.56 (the first high over 35,000); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.04% to 4,188.43.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 2.55% to 13,401.86.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 7, 2021

There were substantial gains in many major stock indices today.  There also were some record highs.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.66% to 34,777.76, a record high close (the first close over 34,600 and 34,700), with a record intraday high of 34,811.29 (the first high over 34,600, 34,700 and 34,800); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.74% to 4,232.60, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 4,238.04.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.88% to 13,752.24.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 6, 2021

There was a moderate increase in major stock indices today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.93% to 34,548.53, a record high close (the first close over 34,300, and 34,400 and 34,500), while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.82% to 4,201.62.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.37% to 13,632.84.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 5, 2021

For the third day this week, major stock indices were mixed.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.29% to 34,230.34, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.07% to 4,167.59.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.37% to 13,582.43.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 4, 2021

Again, major stock indices were mixed today  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.06% to 34,113.03, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.67% to 4,164.66.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.88% to 13,633.50.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 3, 2021

Major stock indices were mixed today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.70% to 34,113.23, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.27% to 4,192.66.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.48% to 13,895.12.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 30, 2021

Ending the trading month today, most major stock indices were down virtually the entire day.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.54% to 33,874.85, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.72% to 4,181.17.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.85% to 13,962.68.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 29, 2021

Today’s increases in major stock indices more than compensated for most of yesterday’s losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.71% to 34,060.36; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.68% to 4,211.47, a record high close, and with a record intraday high of 4,218.78 (the first highs over 4,200).  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.22% to 14,082.55, with a record intraday high of 14,211.57 (the first high over 14,200).

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 28, 2021

There was a widespread decline in major stock indices today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.48% to 33,830.38, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.08% to 4,183.18.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.28% to 14,051.03.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 27, 2021

Again today, major stock indices were mixed, but there were no record highs.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.01% to 33,984.93, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.02% to 4,186.72.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.34% to 14,090.22.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 26, 2021

To begin the trading week, major stock indices were mixed.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.18% to 33,981.57; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.18% to 4,187.62, a record high close, and with a record intraday high of 4,194.19.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.87% to 14,138.78, a record high close (the first close over 14,100).

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 23, 2021

Today, at the end of the trading week, there was an upswing in most major stock indices.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.67% to 34,043.49; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.09% to 4,180.17, with a record intraday high of 4,194.17.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.44% to 14,016.81.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 22, 2021

Following a big rally yesterday, there was a plunge in most major stock indices today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.94% to 33,815.90, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.92% to 4,134.98.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.94% to 13,818.41.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 21, 2021

After two days of declines, there was a significant rally on Wall Street today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.93% to 34,137.31, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.93% to 4,173.42.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.19% to 13,950.22.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 20, 2021

There was a widespread substantial decline in most major stock indices today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.75% to 33,821.30, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.68% to 4,134.94.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.92% to 13,786.27.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 19, 2021

There was a notable downturn in most major stock indices today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.36% to 34,077.63, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.53% to 4,163.26.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.98% to 13,914.77.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 16, 2021

Like yesterday, there was a widespread increase in major stock indices today.  More record highs were set.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.48% to 34,200.67, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 34,256.75 (the first highs over 34,200); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.36% to 4,185.47, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 4,191.31.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.10% to 14,052.34.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 15, 2021

There was a widespread increase in major stock indices today.  Also, some new record highs were set.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.90% to 34,035.99, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 34,068.74; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.11% to 4,170.42, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 4,173.49.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.31% to 14,038.76.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 14, 2021

Today, like yesterday, major stock indices were mixed.  However, what was down yesterday was up today, and what was up yesterday was down today.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.16% to 33,730.89, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.41% to 4,124.66.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.99% to 13,857.84.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 13, 2021

Major stock indices were mixed today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.20% to 33,677.27, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.33% to 4,141.59, a record high close.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.05% to 13,996.10.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 12, 2021

After several record highs at the end of the last week, most major stock indices were down today mild to moderate amounts.  There also was a considerable amount of widespread “zigging” and “zagging” up and down.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.16% to 33,745.40, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.02% to 4,127.99.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.36% to 13,850.00.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 9, 2021

Overall, the increase in major stock indices today was even more significant than it was yesterday.  Some new record highs were set.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.89% to 33,800.60, a record high close, with a record intraday high of 33,810.87 (the first highs over 33,600, 33,700 and 33,800); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.77% to 4,128.80, a record high close, and with a record intraday high of 4,129.48 (the first highs over 4,100).  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.51% to 13,900.19.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 8, 2021

There were mild to moderate increases in major stock indices today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.17% to 33,503.57; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.42% to 4,097.17, a record high close, and with a record intraday high of 4,098.19.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.03% to 13,839.31.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 7, 2021

There was not much movement in major stock indices today, and the results were mixed.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.05% to 33,446.26, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.15% to 4,079.95.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.07% to 13,688.84.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 6, 2021

Major stock indices declined small to moderate amounts today.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.29% to 33,430.24, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.10% to 4,073.94.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.05% to 13,698.38.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 5, 2021

Today there was a significant and widespread stock market rally.  There also were some record highs.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.13% to 33,527.19, a record high close (the first close over 33,300, 33,400 and 33,500), and with a record intraday high of 33,617.95 (the first high over 33,300, 33,400, 33,500 and 33,600); while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.44% to 4,077.91, a record high close, and with a record intraday high of 4,083.42.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.67% to 13,705.59.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 2, 2021

The stock market was closed today in observance of Good Friday.  (In my view, that should be “Good Thursday” instead.)


Apr. 1, 2021

To begin the month, there was a significant increase in major stock indices.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.52% to 33,153.21; while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.18% to 4,019.87, a record high close, and with a record intraday high of 4,020.63 (the first highs over 4,000).  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.76% to 13,480.11.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite

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