On the final trading day of the year, major stock indices began the day in positive territory but closed the day with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.05% to 37,689.54, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.28% to 4,769.83.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.56% to 15,011.35.

After variable movements during the trading day, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.14% to 37,710.10, a record high close, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.04% to 4,783.35.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.03% to 15,095.14.

After major stock indices “zigged” and “zagged” between positive and negative territories during the trading day, they closed with very small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.30% to 37,656.52, a record high close, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.14% to 4,781.58.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.16% to 15,099.18.

In another market upswing, major stock indices closed with small to moderate gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.43% to 37,545.33, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.42% to 4,774.75.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.54% to 15,074.57.

After variable movements during the trading day, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.05% to 37,385.97, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.17% to 4,754.63.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.19% to 14,992.97.

In a rebound of yesterday’s widespread losses, major stock indices closed today with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.87% to 37,404.35, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.03% to 4,746.75.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.26% to 14,963.87.

Although major stock indices were in positive for the majority of the trading day, they plummeted near the end of the day and closed with moderate to very large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.27% to 37,082.00, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.47% to 4,698.35.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.50% to 14,777.94.

In another market upswing, major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.68% to 37,557.92, a record high close, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.59% to 4,768.37.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.66% to 15,003.22.

During today’s trading day, there was a small rally with major stock indices closing with very tiny to small gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.00% to 37,306.02, a record high close, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.45% to 4,740.56.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.61% to 14,904.81.

After variable movements during the trading day, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.15% to 37,305.16, a record high close, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.01% to 4,719.19.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.35% to 14,813.92.

For the sixth trading day in a row, major stock indices closed in positive territory with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.43% to 37,248.35, a record high close, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.26% to 4,719.55.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.19% to 14,761.56.

In a large market rally, major stock indices closed the trading day with moderate to very large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) surpassed it’s previous record high of 36,799.65 on Jan. 4, 2022.  Also, it was the first time in history that the Dow closed above 37,000.

After about 3/4 of the trading day was over, the indices made a significant spike upward.  This followed news that the Federal Reserve had voted not to change the benchmark short-term interest rate at their final meeting this year.  They also indicated that they probably would be cutting rates a few times in 2024.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.40% to 37,090.24, a record high close, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.37% to 4,707.09.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.38% to 14,733.96.

For the third trading day in a row, major stock indices closed today with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.48% to 36,577.94, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.46% to 4,643.70.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.70% to 14,533.40.

Similar to the previous trading day, major stock indices closed today with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.43% to 36,404.93, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.39% to 4,622.44.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.20% to 14,432.49.

Although major stock indices began the trading day in negative territory, they spent most of the day in positive territory and closed with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.36% to 36,247.87, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.41% to 4,604.37.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.45% to 14,403.97.

Unlike yesterday’s widespread losses, major stock indices closed today’s trading day with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.17% to 36,117.38, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.80% to 4,585.59.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.37% to 14,339.99.

Although major stock indices began the trading day in positive territory, they declined throughout the day and closed with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.19% to 36,054.43, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.39% to 4,549.34.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.58% to 14,146.71.

After significant “zigging” and “zagging” and notably variable movements throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.22% to 36,124.56, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.06% to 4,567.18.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.31% to 14,229.91.

On the first widespread negative trading day in a week, major stock indices closed the day with small to moderate losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.11% to 36,204.44, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.54% to 4,569.78.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.84% to 14,185.49.

Although major stock indices began the trading day in negative territory, they climbed throughout the day and closed with small to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.82% to 36,245.50, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.59% to 4,594.63.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.55% to 14,305.03.

After a trading day with considerably variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to very large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.47% to 35,950.89, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.38% to 4,567.80.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.23% to 14,226.22.

Following variable movements during the trading day, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.04% to 35,430.42, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.09% to 4,550.58.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.16% to 14,258.49.

After yesterday’s losses, major stock indices had a reversal today and closed with very small to small gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.24% to 35,416.98, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.10% to 4,554.89.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.29% to 14,281.76.

After a day of widespread declines, major stock indices closed with very small to small losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.16% to 35,333.47, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.20% to 4,550.43.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.07% to 14,241.02.

On an abbreviated Black Friday trading day, there were mixed movements of major stock indices by tiny to small amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.33% to 35,390.15, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.06% to 4,559.34.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.11% to 14,250.85.

Similar to yesterday, major stock indices “zigged” and “zagged” throughout the trading day, but they closed with small to moderate gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.53% to 35,273.03, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.41% to 4,556.62.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.46% to 14,265.86.

After a great deal of “zigging” and “zagging” throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with very small to small losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.18% to 35,088.29, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.20% to 4,538.19.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.59% to 14,199.98.

After gradually increasing in positive territory throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.58% to 35,151.04, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.74% to 4,547.38.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.13% to 14,284.53.

Following a great deal of “zigging” and “zagging” between positive and negative territories throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with tiny to very small gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.01% to 34,947.28, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.13% to 4,514.02.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.08% to 14,125.48.

After variable movements during the trading day, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.13% to 34,945.47, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.12% to 4,508.24.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.07% to 14,113.67.

After “zigging” and “zagging” throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with very small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.47% to 34,991.21, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.16% to 4,502.88.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.07% to 14,103.84.

In a significant widespread rally, major stock indices closed with large to very large gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The rally appears to be due to news that there was a notable slowing of inflation down to 3.2% last month.  There is hope that the Federal Reserve may be done with interest rate hikes, at least for awhile.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.43% to 34,827.70, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.91% to 4,495.70.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 2.37% to 14,094.38.

There were variable movements of major stock indices during the trading day, and they closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.16% to 34,337.87, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.08% to 4,411.55.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.22% to 13,767.74.

Following a trading day of widespread declines, major stock indices had a notable rally today and closed with moderate to large gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.15% to 34,283.10, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.56% to 4,415.24.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 2.05% to 13,798.11.

After the first widespread declines in two weeks, major stock indices closed with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.65% to 33,891.94, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.81% to 4,347.35.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.94% to 13,521.45.

There were variable movements of major stock indices during the trading day, and they closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.12% to 34,112.27, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.10% to 4,382.78.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.08% to 13,650.41.

In the seventh widespread market rally in a row, major stock indices closed the trading day with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.17% to 34,152.60, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.28% to 4,378.38.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.90% to 13,639.86.

After “zigging” and “zagging” between positive and negative territories during the trading day, major stock indices closed with very small to small gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.10% to 34,095.86, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.18% to 4,365.98.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.30% to 13,518.78.

In the fifth stock market rally this week, major stock incides closed the day with moderate to large gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.66% to 34,061.32, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.94% to 4,358.34.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.38% to 13,478.28.

In a significant market rally, major stock indices escalated throughout the trading day and closed with large to very large gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.70% to 33,839.08, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.89% to 4,317.78.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.78% to 13,294.19.

On the first trading day of the month, a rally resulted in major stock indices closing with moderate to large gains.  This evidently resulted from a decision by the Federal Reserve not to raise the primary interest rate but to leave it unchanged for now.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.67% to 33,274.58, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.05% to 4,237.86.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.64% to 13,061.47.

After “zigging” and “zagging” between positive and negative territories during much of the trading day, major stock indices closed with small to moderate gains.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.38% to 32,052.87, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.65% to 4,193.80.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.48% to 12,851.24.

In the biggest market rally in weeks, major stock indices closed with moderate to very large gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.58% to 33,928.96, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.20% to 4,166.82.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.16% to 12,789.48.

There were variable movements of major stock indices during the trading day, and they closed with small to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.12% to 32,417.59, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.48% to 4,117.37.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.38% to 12,643.01.

In another market plunge, major stock indices closed with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.76% to 32,784.30, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.18% to 4,137.23.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.76% to 12,595.61.

After yesterday’s market rally, major stock indices closed today with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.32% to 33,035.93, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.43% to 4,186.77.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 2.43% to 12,821.22.

In the first widespread market rally in over a week, major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.62% to 33,141.38, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.73% to 4,247.68.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.93% to 13,139.88.

There were variable movements of major stock indices during the trading day, and they closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.58% to 32,936.41, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.17% to 4,217.04.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.27% to 13,018.33.

Similar to declines during the past two trading days, major stock indices closed today with moderate to large losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.86% to 33,127.28, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.26% to 4,224.16.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.53% to 12,983.81.

Although major stock indices began the trading day in positive territory, they “zigged” and “zagged” between positive and negative territories throughout the day and closed with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.75% to 33,414.17, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.85% to 4,278.00.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.96% to 13,186.18.

With a bit of “zigging” and “zagging” throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed the day with moderate to large losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.98% to 33,665.08, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.34% to 4,314.60.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.62% to 13,314.30.

After variable movements during the trading day, major stock indices closed with tiny to very small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.04% to 33,997.65, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.01% to 4,373.20.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.25% to 13,533.75.

Beginning the week with a market rally, major stock indices closed today with moderate to large gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.93% to 33,984.54, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.06% to 4,373.63.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.20% to 13,567.98.

With variable movements during the trading day, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.12% to 33,670.29, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.50% to 4,327.78.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.23% to 13,407.23.

After four consecutive days of widespread market gains, major stock indices were down today and closed with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.51% to 33,631.14, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.62% to 4,349.61.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.63% to 13,574.22.

Although major stock indices began the trading day in positive territory, they declined into negative territory but then climbed back up and closed with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.19% to 33,804.87, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.43% to 4,376.95.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.71% to 13,659.68.

In another market rally, major stock indices closed with small to moderate gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.40% to 33,739.30, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.52% to 4,358.24.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.58% to 13,562.84.

After beginning the trading day in negative territory, major stock indices gradually increased throughout the day and closed with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.59% to 33,604.65, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.63% to 4,335.66.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.39% to 13,484.24.

Although major stock indices began the trading day in negative territory, they increased throughout the day and closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.87% to 33,407.58, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.18% to 4,308.50.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.60% to 13,431.34.

After yesterday’s market rally, today major stock indices were mostly in negative territory and closed with tiny to small losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.03% to 33,119.57, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.13% to 4,258.19.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.12% to 13,219.83.

Following a day of significant declines, major stock indices closed today with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.39% to 33,129.55, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.81% to 4,263.75.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.35% to 13,236.01.

After significant declines during the trading day, major stock indices closed with moderate to large losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.29% to 33,002.38, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.37% to 4,229.45.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.87% to 13,059.47.

On the first trading day of the month, after a great deal of “zigging” and “zagging,” major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.22% to 33,433.35, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.01% to 4,288.39. The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.67% to 13,307.77.