Day Traders Diary

April 30, 2025

The major averages close mixed to end one of the wildest months in years as trade tariffs and first quarter earnings dominated the financial headlines following the first 100 days of the Trump administration. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 141 points, or 0.35%. The S&P 500 rose 8 points... Read More

April 30, 2025

The major averages close mixed to end one of the wildest months in years as trade tariffs and first quarter earnings dominated the financial headlines following the first 100 days of the Trump administration. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 141 points, or 0.35%. The S&P 500 rose 8 points... Read More

April 29, 2025

       The major averages continued their rally with the S&P 500 notching its sixth straight up day on optimism of trade tariff news. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 300 points or 0.75%. The S&P 500 rose 32 points or 0.58% while the Nasdaq rose 95 points or 0.55% A broad market... Read More

April 28, 2025

The major averages closed mixed with a nice rally in the last hour with the S&P 500 finishing in the green. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 114 points or 0.28%. The S&P 500 eked out a gain of 3 points while the Nasdaq fell 16 points. Another big week for... Read More

April 25, 2025

The major averages closed in the green following strong gains the last three days after almost retesting the April lows on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened lower, but then closed in the green, up 20 points. The S&P 500 rose 40 points while the Nasdaq rose 216 points... Read More

April 24, 2025

The major averages closed higher for a third straight day following better than expected earnings and more optimism regarding trade tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 486 points even as components like IBM weighed on the average. The S&P 500 rose 108 points or 2% while the... Read More

April 23, 2025

The major averages had another strong day on hopes that U.S.-China trade tensions could soon ease, while President Donald Trump also signaled he had no plans to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his post as central bank leader. The Dow Jones Industrial Average popped 419 points, or 1.07%.... Read More

April 22, 2025

The major averages spiked higher, rebounding from a sharp sell-off in the previous session, as first quarter earnings are rolling out better than expected as tariffs have not been implemented for the most part. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1016 points or 2.6%. The S&P 500 rose 129 points... Read More

April 21, 2025

The major averages pull back sharply to start the week with no progress on the trade front ahead of a big earnings week while President Donald Trump ramped up his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, raising questions about the central bank's independence. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell... Read More

April 17, 2025

The major averages closed mixed to end this abbreviated holiday week ahead of Good Friday as the tariff talks continue with the EU and China. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 527 points or 1.33% led by weakness in UnitedHealth. The S&P 500 rose 7 points while the Nasdaq hugged... Read More

April 16, 2025

The sell off snowballed today started by write downs from the chip market for trade tariff restrictions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 699 points, or 1.73%, closing at 39,669. The S&P 500 dropped 2.24% or 120 points while the Nasdaq Composite pulled back 516 points or 3%, closing in... Read More

April 15, 2025

The major averages opened higher on earnings reports, but then drifted and closed in the red as the US and Chian continue to go tic for tac on tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 155 points, or 0.38%, to close at 40,368. The S&P 500 declined 9 points or... Read More

April 14, 2025

The major averages start to the upside for the week thanks to more encouraging comments about tariff relief for the tech and auto sectors over the weekend from President Donald Trump. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 312 points, or 0.8%. The S&P is up 42 points or 0.79% while... Read More

April 11, 2025

The major averages finished on a highlight following one of the most volatile weeks in history as US and China go tik for tak on trade tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 619 points, or 1.56%, and closed at 40,212. The S&P 500 rose 95 points or 1.8% to... Read More

April 10, 2025

  The major averages gave back some of their historic gains from Wednesday closing down over 3% in the S&P 500 and down over a 1000 points in the Dow after announcing a 90-day reprieve on some of his "reciprocal" tariffs to all countries except for China. The Dow Jones Industrial Average... Read More

April 9, 2025

  The major averages surged to their best day in five years as President Trump reverses course, signaling a 90 day pause on most tariffs and reciprocal tariffs except on China. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 2962 points, or 7%. The S&P 500 rose 474 points or 9% for its... Read More

April 8, 2025

The major averages reversed course as a relief rally of 3% or more faded in the afternoon as investor anxiety returned ahead of President Donald Trump's next tariff deadline that will see a cumulative tariff of 104% slapped on China just after midnight. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 320... Read More

April 7, 2025

The major averages went on another wild ride with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rallying into the green this afternoon only to fall back into the red. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 349 points after falling over 1000 points on the open for the third straight day. The S&P... Read More

April 4, 2025

The stock market had second dramatic down day as China retaliated with new tariffs on U.S. goods, sparking fears President Donald Trump has ignited a global trade war that will lead to a recession. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2,231 points, or 5.5%, to 38,314 on Friday, the biggest... Read More

April 3, 2025

The major averages took a nosedive today with the S&P 500 back into correction territory, after President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs of at least 10% and even higher for some countries, raising the risks of a global trade war that hits the already sputtering U.S. economy. The Dow Jones... Read More

April 2, 2025

The major averages reversed course today, closing higher for a second straight day ahead of President Trumps press conference on trade tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 235 points, or 0.56% after falling more than 1% earlier in the day. The S&P 500 rose 37 points or 0.67%. The... Read More

April 1, 2025

The major averages closed in the green with only the Dow modestly lower as the markets await clarity from President Donald Trump regarding his tariff policy rollout even as the face weaker-than-expected economic data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 11 points. The S&P 500 rose 21 points while the... Read More

March 31, 2025

  The major averages closed mixed, but reversed course ahead of President Trump's April 2nd tariff plan. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 417 points, or 1%, to settle at 42,001. The S&P 500 rose 30 points or 0.55%, reversing a 1.65% decline to a six month low earlier in the... Read More

March 27, 2025

After a number of volatile weeks, the averages have quieted down the last two days even as more trade tariffs are set to kick in next week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 50 points on the day. A nice 4% bounce off the March lows, but still negative... Read More

March 25, 2025

The major averages eke out a gain on one of the lowest volatility days we have had in some time. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 4 points to settle at 42,587. The S&P 500 rose 9 points while the Nasdaq Composite gained 83 points or 0.46% to end at... Read More

March 24, 2025

  The major averages performed well to start the new week as investors are optimistic, at least today, that President Donald Trump may hold back from implementing some of his wide-ranging tariff plans and limit any economic slowdown from the tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 597 points, or 1.4%.... Read More

March 22, 2025

  The major averages eked out a gain and snapped a four-week losing streak as the US trade policy and tariff turmoil keeps many investors are the sidelines. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 32 points. The S&P 500 rose 4 points while the Nasdaq rose 92 points or 0.52%. The... Read More

March 20, 2025

The major averages had half a percent moves to the downside and upside before closing virtually unchanged as the U.S. economic growth continues to weigh on investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 11 points to close to 41,953. The S&P 500 fell 12 points to 5662. The Nasdaq Composite... Read More

March 19, 2025

The major averages had a good day, a risk on day, as the Federal Reserve modestly cut their economic growth rate, but expects the economy to remain strong while also indicating they could cut interest rates two times this year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 383 points or 0.92%.... Read More

March 18, 2025

The major averages renewed their downward trend after two strong days with nearly 1000 points to the upside for the Dow. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 260 points, or 0.6%. The S&P 500 fell 60 points or 1.07% while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 304 points or 1.7%. The tech sector... Read More

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