Stock Market “Zigs” and “Zags”
April thru June, 2023


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May 31, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 30, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 26, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 25, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 24, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 23, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 22, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 19, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 18, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 17, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 16, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 15, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 12, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 11, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 10, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 9, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 8, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 5, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 4, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 3, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 2, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 1, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 28, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 27, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 26, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 25, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 24, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 21, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 20, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 19, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 18, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 17, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 14, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 13, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 12, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 11, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 10, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 6, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 5, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 4, 2023

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.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 3, 2023

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.

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

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