The Markets (as of market close February 28, 2017) Equities continued their positive trend in February as each of the benchmark indexes listed here posted monthly gains. The Dow recorded…

The Markets (as of market close January 31, 2017) Investors were cautious for much of the month, likely waiting to see what President Trump would do during his first few…

Overview The year 2016 likely will be remembered for the election of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States and the Brexit vote. This year also saw…

The Markets (as of market close November 30, 2016) The economy picked up the pace in November, as did the stock market. After getting off to a sluggish start during…

The Markets (as of market close October 31, 2016) Trading in the early part of October saw equities respond negatively to rumors of a pullback on stimulus measures by the…

The Markets (as of market close September 30, 2016) The second quarter provided a bumpy ride for investors. Following the upheaval caused by the Brexit vote in June, July kicked…

The Markets (as of market close August 31, 2016) With no Federal Open Market Committee meeting and little news to jar the markets, the lazy, hazy days of August seemed…

The Markets (as of market close July 29, 2016) Following an initial downturn largely in response to June's Brexit vote, equities rebounded during the month of July. The first full…

The Markets (as of market close June 30, 2016) In the world of equities, the second quarter of the year was anything but dull. April saw the large-cap S&P 500…

The Markets (as of market close May 31, 2016) Following an up-and-down path similar to what occurred in April, the indexes listed here ultimately closed the month of May higher…