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…

The Markets (as of market close April 29, 2016) Despite a poor close to the month, the indexes listed here improved in April (with the exception of the Nasdaq) compared…

The Markets (as of market close March 31, 2016)  The first quarter of 2016 started with a whimper as equities suffered several weeks of losses. However, as March came to…

The Markets (as of market close February 28, 2016) Following steep declines in January and a rocky start to February, equities rebounded by the end of the month to finish close…

The Markets (as of market close January 29, 2016) The start of 2016 for the equities markets may be described as rocky at best. Stunted by receding oil prices and…

Overview Volatility may best describe the equities markets for the majority of 2015, as they were impacted by economic stress in China and Greece, coupled with underwhelming corporate earnings reports,…

The Markets (as of market close November 30, 2015) November saw equities markets follow October's gains, although not nearly at the same pace. Amid favorable jobs reports, moderate GDP growth,…