When we have shortened trading weeks, a lot of traders step away from their desks, especially between Christmas and New Year’s. That means volume and liquidity are low, which can lead to heightened volatility.
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The Key Sectors for This Week While All Eyes Look to the Bond Market
With markets closed Monday for Christmas, we have another fragmented week on Wall Street. Many traders stepped away from their desks for the holidays and won’t be back until after the new year.
Micron Weighs on Chips, Tech as Hopes for a Santa Rally Fade
The major indexes are down as the market sells off again heading into the long holiday weekend — and more in Thursday’s stock market recap.
2 Stocks on My ‘Nice’ List, and 2 on My ‘Naughty’ List
The major indexes rose Wednesday morning on well-received earnings reports from Nike and FedEx — and more in Wednesday’s stock market recap.
Central Banks Shock Global Markets as Wall Street Falls Through Support
The major indexes are flat as investors fear we might not see a Santa Claus rally this year — and more in Tuesday’s stock market recap.
5 Key Factors Affecting the Market This Week
The major indexes are flat as investors weigh recession risks — and more in Monday’s stock market recap.
The Market Is at a Crossroads — Watch These Key Support Levels
The major indexes are down as this week’s sell-off continues — and more in Friday’s stock market recap.
Don’t Let the Bulls Fool You — We’re Likely Headed for a Breakdown
The major indexes are down on weaker-than-expected retail sales — and more in Thursday’s stock market recap.
Everything You Need to Know About Wednesday’s Critical Fed Decision
The major indexes are flat as investors await the Fed’s next interest rate announcement this afternoon — and more in Wednesday’s stock market recap.
The Strongest Stock, Sector as the Latest Fed Rate Hike Meeting Begins
The major indexes shot up Tuesday morning on a lighter-than-expected inflation report — and more in Tuesday’s stock market recap.