Day Traders Diary

April 19, 2024

The major averages closed mixed once again, as the Nasdaq and tech sector accelerated their losses into the close to finish out a volatile week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 211 points led by UnitedHealth Group all week. The S&P 500 fell 43 points or 0.88% while the Nasdaq... Read More

April 18, 2024

The major averages are higher to start the day with the Dow Jones in the lead as corporate earnings continue to come in. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 230 points led by UnitedHealth Group for a third day. The S&P 500 is up 9 points while the Nasdaq... Read More

April 17, 2024

The major averages closed down including the Dow falling into the red in the last hour as the Dow was going for this second up day in a row. Higher interest rates and lackluster earnings are contributing to the weak performance so far for the averages here in April. The... Read More

April 16, 2024

The major averages closed mixed with the Dow higher, snapping a six day losing streak for the Blue Chip average. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 63 points or 0.17%. The S&P 500 fell 10 points while the Nasdaq fell 19 points. UnitedHealth led the Dow higher, up 5% on better... Read More

April 15, 2024

The rebound from this morning did not last as the averages fell into the red following a sharp sell-off last week following a number of bank earnings and an Iranian attack against Israel on Saturday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 248 points, or 0.65%. The S&P 500 fell 61... Read More

April 12, 2024

The major averages took a hit again as the S&P 500 suffered its worst day since January due to bank earnings and rising tensions in the Middle East. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 475 points or 1.2%. The S&P 500 fell 75 points or 1.4% while the Nasdaq Composite... Read More

April 12, 2024

The major averages took a hit again as the S&P 500 suffered its worst day since January due to bank earnings and rising tensions in the Middle East. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 475 points or 1.2%. The S&P 500 fell 75 points or 1.4% while the Nasdaq Composite... Read More

April 11, 2024

The major averages closed mixed once again as concerns over inflation have dented investor sentiment this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2 points after dropping 200 points on the open. The S&P 500 actually rose 38 points while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 271 points or 1.68%. The producer price... Read More

April 10, 2024

The major averages took a hit after the March inflation data came in hotter than expected, pushing interest rates higher and moving any rate cuts further down the road. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 422 points, or 1%. The S&P 500 fell 49 points or 0.95% while the Nasdaq... Read More

April 9, 2024

The major averages closed mixed as they struggle to regain this years positive momentum ahead of the release of key U.S. inflation data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened higher, but fell 9 points by weakness in the financials. The S&P 500 rose 7 points while the Nasdaq Composite rose... Read More

April 8, 2024

The major averages tried to rally to start this eclipse Monday, but finished mixed as interest rates keep nudging higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 11 points. The S&P 500 fell a point while the Nasdaq rose 5points. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose 4 basis points to 4.42% ahead... Read More

April 5, 2024

The major averages finally all finished in the green following the Dow Jones Industrial Average's worst day in more than a year due to higher interest rates and higher oil prices on to start the month of April. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 307 points, the S&P 500 rose... Read More

April 4, 2024

All three major averages open higher, but then fell into the red on Fed official comments and higher oil prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 530 points or 1.35% after a 200 plus move in the morning hours. The S&P 500 fell 64 points or 1.23% while the Nasdaq... Read More

April 3, 2024

The major averages closed mixed as the indexes are looking for their first up day for the week, month and quarter. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 43 points. The S&P 500 rose 5 points while the Nasdaq rose 37 points. Artificial intelligence darling Nvidia fell into the red in the... Read More

April 2, 2024

The major averages fell for a second straight day to start the new quarter as commodity prices and bond yields moved higher as Federal Reserve rate cuts get pushed off into the second half of the year. The Dow Jones fell 396 points, or 1%. The S&P 500 fell 37... Read More

April 1, 2024

The major averages closed mixed to start the second quarter and the first day of April as interest rates pushed higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 240 points or 0.6%. The S&P 500 fell 10 points while the Nasdaq Composite actually rose 17 points. Treasury yields rose Monday as the... Read More

March 29, 2024

The major averages close at new highs with the S&P 500 posting its strongest first quarter in five years. The broad market benchmark was up 0.11% to settle at 5,254.35. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 47 points on Thursday to finish at 39,807. The S&P 500 rose 5 points... Read More

March 28, 2024

The major averages are modestly higher to end the week, month and quarter as the S&P 50 50 aims to wrap up its best first-quarter in the last five years. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 18 points. The S&P 500 is up 5 points while the Nasdaq is... Read More

March 27, 2024

The major averages surged today, snapping a three-day losing streak as we head into the month and quarter end. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 268 points led by Apple and Intel. The S&P 500 is up 19 points while the Nasdaq is up 18 points. The drug space had... Read More

March 26, 2024

The major averages tried to rebound today but succumbed to profit-taking in the last hour to finish in the red. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 31 points after rising over 100 points this morning. The S&P 500 fell 14 points while the Nasdaq fell 68 points. Big cap tech was... Read More

March 25, 2024

The major averages pull back to start this abbreviated week after rallying to new highs last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 162 points to start the day. The S&P dropped 15 points while the Nasdaq dropped 44 points or 0.27%. The Dow was lower today even as Boeing and... Read More

March 21, 2024

The major averages surged once again with the three major averages closing at new records highs for the second straight day following the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision to leave rates unchanged but signaled possible rate cuts later in the year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 269 points or... Read More

March 20, 2024

The major averages rose into the close with the S&P 500 making new highs after the Federal Reserve left rates unchanged, but signaled possible rate cuts down the road. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 401 points or 1%. The S&P 500 rose 46 points or 0.89% while the Nasdaq... Read More

March 19, 2024

The major averages opened lower, but then battled back as profit-taking in the AI space and Bitcoin brought in new buyers by the end of the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 320 points or 0.83%. The S&P 500 rose 29 points or 0.56% while Nasdaq fell 63 points... Read More

March 18, 2024

The major averages finished in the green today following two down weeks. Wall Street is awaiting key artificial intelligence conference and monetary policy guidance from the Federal Reserve later this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished up 75 points or . 20%. The S&P 500 closed up 32 points... Read More

March 15, 2024

The major averages pulled back again notching its second-straight weekly loss, with technology stocks under pressure as inflation concerns remain front and center ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting next week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 190 points or 0.49%. The S&P 500 fell 33 points or 0.65%... Read More

March 14, 2024

The major averages reversed course closing in the red after the release of hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data that sent Treasury yields higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened higher, but closed down 137 points. The S&P 500 fell 14 points or 0.26% while the Nasdaq fell 49 points. February's producer price... Read More

March 13, 2024

More volatility in the markets and the tech space as the major averages open mixed today. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is higher by 135 points or 0.35% led by 3M, Chevron, Home Depot and Caterpillar. The S&P 500 is down 4 points while the Nasdaq is down 80 points... Read More

March 12, 2024

The major averages closed higher even as the latest inflation report was a little hotter than expected. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 235 points after opening lower. The S&P 500 rose 57 points or 1%. The Nasdaq rose 246 points or 1.5%. The consumer price index climbed 0.4% in... Read More

March 11, 2024

The major averages closed mixed after a down opening on a quiet day for news. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 46 points after falling 160 points or 0.41% on the open. The S&P 500 fell 5 points or 0.11% while the Nasdaq fell 65 points or 0.41%. AI chip stocks... Read More

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