On the last market day during the first half of 2023, major stock indices 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 0.84% to 34,407.60, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.23% to 4,450.38.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.45% to 13,787.92.

Again there were variable movements of major stock indices throughout the trading day, and they closed with very tiny to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.80% to 34,122.42, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.45% to 4,396.44.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.00% to 13,591.33.

After a great deal of “zigging” and “zagging” 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 33,852.66, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.04% to 4,376.86.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.27% to 13,591.75.

For the first time in almost two weeks, there were widespread increases in major stock indices, which 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 0.63% to 33,926.74, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.15% to 4,378.41.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.65% to 13,555.67.

Again there were declines in major stock indices today, which closed with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.04% to 33,714.71, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.45% to 4,328.82.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.16% to 13,335.78.

On the last trading day of the week, major stock indices closed today with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.65% to 33,727.43, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.77% to 4,348.33.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.01% to 13,492.52.

There were variable movements of major stock indices throughout the trading day, and they closed with very small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.01% to 33,946.71, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.37% to 4,381.89.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.95% to 13,630.61.

This is the fourth trading day in a row of stock market declines, with major stock indices closing the day with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.30% to 33,951.52, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.52% to 4,365.69.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.21% to 13,502.20.

Following three days of stock market closures, major stock indices closed today’s trading period with small to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.72% to 34,053.87, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.47% to 4,388.71.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.16% to 13,667.29.

Although major stock indices began the trading day in positive territory, they gradually declined throughout the day and closed with low to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.32% to 34,299.12, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.37% to 4,409.59.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.68% to 13,689.57.

After beginning the trading day in negative territory, major stock indices increased steadily throughout the day and closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.26% to 34,408.06, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.22% to 4,425.84.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.15% to 13,782.82.

There were variable movements of major stock indices throughout the trading day, and they closed with small to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.68% to 33,979.33, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.08% to 4,372.59.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.39% to 13,626.48.

On the fourth trading day in a row of widespread increases, 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 34,212.12, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.69% to 4,369.01.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.83% to 13,573.32.

In another market rally, major stock indices 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 0.56% to 34,066.33, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.93% to 4,338.93.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.53% to 13,461.92.

After a great deal of “zigging” and “zagging” throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with tiny to small gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.13% to 33,876.78, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.11% to 4,298.86.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.16% to 13,259.14.

In a mild rally, major stock indices closed today with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.50% to 33,833.61, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.62% to 4,293.93.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.02% to 13,238.52.

After some notable “zigging” and “zagging” throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.27% to 33,665.02, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.38% to 4,267.52.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.29% to 13,104.90.

In a slight rebound from yesterday’s declines, major stock indices closed today with very small to small gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.03% to 33,573.28, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.24% to 4,283.85.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.36% to 13,276.42.

Following rallies on the last two trading days, major stock indices closed today with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.59% to 33,562.86, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.20% to 4,273.79.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.09% to 13,229.43.

In a notable rally today, major stock indices soared and closed with moderate to huge gains.  A main factor in this probably was the passage, in the U.S. House and Senate, of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, thus avoiding a cataclysmic default on the national debt.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 2.12% to 33,762.76, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.45% to 4,282.37.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.07% to 13,240.77.

Although major stock indices were in negative territory near the beginning of the trading day, they increased during the day and closed with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.47% to 33,061.57, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.99% to 4,221.02.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.28% to 13,100.98.

After a significant decline near the beginning of the trading day, major stock indices gained some ground during the day but closed with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.41% to 32,908.27, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.61% to 4,179.83.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.63% to 12,935.29.

Following a long holiday weekend, major stock indices “zigged” and “zagged” throughout the trading day and closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.15% to 33,042.78, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.00% to 4,205.52.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.32% to 13,017.43.

Ending the trading 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 1.00% to 33,093.34, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.30% to 4,205.45.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 2.19% to 12,975.69.

After opening in positive territory, major stock indices “zigged” and “zagged” throughout the trading day and closed with very small to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.11% to 32,764.65, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.88% to 4,151.28.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.71% to 12,698.09.

In another trading day of declines, 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 0.77% to 32,799.92, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.73% to 4,115.24.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.61% to 12,484.16.

After beginning the trading day in negative territory, major stock indices rose a bit but, about mid-day, begin plummeting further down and closed with moderate to large losses.  Most likely, this is related to a lingering concern that debt ceiling negotiations are going nowhere and a fear that the U.S. will default on its debt next month.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.69% to 33,055.51, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.12% to 4,145.58.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.26% to 12,560.25.

There were variable movements of major stock indices throughout the trading day, and they closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.42% to 33,286.58, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.02% to 4,192.63.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.50% to 12,720.78.

Although major stock indices began the trading day in positive territory, they eventually plummeted into negative territory and closed with small to moderate losses.  The plunge may have been due to news that debt-ceiling negotiations in Congress came to a halt today, causing great concern that the U.S. government might default on its debt, which could lead to a recession and/or worse.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.33% to 33,426.63, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.14% to 4,191.98.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.24% to 12,657.90.

After moderate “zigging” and “zagging” throughout the trading day, major stock indices spiked near the end of the day and closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.34% to 33,535.91, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.94% to 4,198.05.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.51% to 12,688.84.

After yesterday’s declines, today there was a notable rally of major stock indices which closed with moderate to large gains.  Possibly, it could be due to a positive feeling that the debt ceiling might be raised by the beginning of next month.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.24% to 33,420.77, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.19% to 4,158.77.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.28% to 12,500.57.

Following yesterday’s gains, major stock indices closed the trading day with small to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.01% to 33,012.14, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.64% to 4,109.90.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.18% to 12,343.05.

On the first day of the new trading week, major stock indices closed with very small to small gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.14% to 33,348.60, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.30% to 4,136.28.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.66% to 12,365.21.

Although major stock indices began the trading day in positive territory, they spent most of the day in negative territory and closed with very small to small losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.03% to 33,300.62, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.16% to 4,124.08.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.35% to 12,284.74.

Again there were variable movements of major stock indices throughout the trading day, and they closed with small to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.66% to 33,309.51, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.17% to 4,130.62.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.18% to 12,328.51.

There were variable movements of major stock indices throughout the trading day, and they closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.09% to 33,531.33, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.45% to 4,137.64.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.04% to 12,306.44.

Following a great deal of “zigging” and “zagging” during the trading day, major stock indices closed with very small to small losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.17% to 33,561.81, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.46% to 4,119.17.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.63% to 12,179.55.

Today, major stock indices had variable movements throughout the trading day and closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.17% to 33,618.69, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.05% to 4,138.12.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.18% to 12,256.92.

After several days of market declines, major stock indices closed today 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 1.65% to 33,674.38, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.85% to 4,136.25.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 2.25% to 12,235.41.

After quite a bit of “zigging” and “zagging” in negative territory, major stock indices closed with small to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.86% to 33,127.74, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.72% to 4,061.22.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.49% to 11,966.40.

After hovering mostly in positive territory during much of the trading day, major stock indices took a downward plunge near the end of the day and closed with small to large losses.  A main factor for these losses was the quarter point interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.80% to 33,414.24, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.70% to 4,090.75.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.46% to 12,025.33.

Following a steep plunge after the beginning of the trading day, major stock indices gradually increased for the remainder of the day but still 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 1.08% to 33,684.53, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.16% to 4,119.58.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.08% to 12,080.51.

After “zigging” and “zagging” between positive and negative territories throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with tiny to small losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.14% to 34,051.70, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.04% to 4,167.87.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.11% to 12,212.60.

Following yesterday’s market rally, there was another lesser rally today with major stock indices closing with small to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.80% to 34,098.16, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.83% to 4,169.48.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.69% to 12,226.58.

In a significant market rally, major stock indices closed the trading day 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 1.57% to 33,826.16, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.96% to 4,135.35.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 2.43% to 12,142.24.

There were variable movements of major stock indices throughout the trading day, and they closed with small to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.68% to 33,301.87, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.38% to 4,055.99.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.47% to 11,854.35.

After declining throughout 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 1.02% to 33,530.83, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.58% to 4,071.63.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.98% to 11,799.16.

Today, major stock indices had variable movements throughout the trading day and closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.20% to 33,875.40, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.09% to 4,137.04.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.29% to 12,037.20.

Following a great deal of “zigging” and “zagging” between positive and negative territories throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with tiny to small gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.07% to 33,808.96, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.09% to 4,133.52.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.11% to 12,072.46.

After two days of mixed results, today major stock indices closed with small to moderate losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.33% to 33,786.62, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.60% to 4,129.79.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.80% to 12,059.56.

Again, major stock indices had variable movements throughout the trading day and closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.23% to 33,897.01, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.01% to 4,154.52.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.03% to 12,157.23.

For the first time in a week, major stock indices had variable movements and closed with tiny to very small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.03% to 33,976.63, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.09% to 4,154.87.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.04% to 12,153.41.

After “zigging” and “zagging” in positive and negative territories throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed the day with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.30% to 33,987.18, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.33% to 4,151.32.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.28% to 12,157.72.

Unlike yesterday’s increase in positive territory during the day, today major stock indices declined in negative territory throughout most of the day and closed with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.42% to 33,886.47, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.21% to 4,137.64.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.35% to 12,123.47.

After rising steadily throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.14% to 34,029.69, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.33% to 4,146.22.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.99% to 12,166.27.

Although major stock indices began the trading day in positive territory, they ended down in negative territory and closed with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.11% to 33,646.50, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.41% to 4,091.95.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.85% to 11,929.34.

In another day of mixed movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.29% to 33,684.79, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.00% to 4,108.94.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.43% to 12,031.88.

After beginning the trading day in negative territory, major stock indices climbed gradually throughout the day and closed with very small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.30% to 33,586.52, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.10% to 4,109.11.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.03% to 12,084.36.

Although major stock indices began the trading day in negative territory, they increased throughout the day and closed with tiny to small gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.01% to 33,485.29, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.36% to 4,105.02.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.76% to 12,087.96.

After a moderate amount of “zigging” and “zagging” throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed the day with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.24% to 33,482.72, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.25% to 4,090.38.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.07% to 11,996.86.

Although major stock indices were slightly in positive territory near the beginning of the trading day, they declined throughout the day and closed with small to moderate losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.59% to 33,402.38, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.58% to 4,100.60.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.52% to 12,126.33.

On the first trading day of the month, major stock indices closed with small to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.98% to 33,601.15, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.37% to 4,124.51.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.27% to 12,189.45.