Positive Outlook of the S&P 500 Remains Unchanged

Report based on data from 2025-09-12

Market Review

The S&P 500 recorded a 1.6 percent increase over the past week. Over the past month, it rose by 2.1 percent. In the last three months, the index experienced an 8.9 percent rise. Over the past year, the S&P 500 increased by 17.7 percent.

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Underlying Trend Quality Remains Strong

Report based on data from 2025-09-05

Market Review

The S&P 500 recorded a one-week return of 0.3 percent. Over the past month, the index experienced a return of 2.9 percent. The three-month return stood at 9.1 percent. Over the course of one year, the S&P 500 achieved a return of 17.8 percent.

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S&P 500 Maintains Strong Long Term Uptrend

Report based on data from 2025-08-29

Market Review

The S&P 500 experienced a change of negative 0.1 percent over the past week. Over the past month, it recorded an increase of 1.4 percent. In the last three months, the index rose by 9.3 percent. Over the past year, the S&P 500 increased by 15.5 percent.

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S&P 500 Uptrend Sustained with Robust Indicators

Report based on data from 2025-08-22

Market Review

The S&P 500 recorded a one-week return of 0.3 percent. Over the past month, it experienced a return of 2.5 percent. The three-month return stood at 10.7 percent. Over the course of one year, the S&P 500 achieved a return of 16.1 percent.

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Positive Market Regime Remains Unchanged

Report based on data from 2025-08-17

Market Review

The S&P 500 recorded a one-week return of 0.9 percent. Over the past month, it achieved a return of 3.3 percent. The three-month return was 9 percent. Over the past year, the S&P 500 experienced a return of 16.4 percent.

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S&P 500 Maintains Strong Uptrend with Low Reversal Risk

Report based on data from 2025-08-08

Market Review

The S&P 500 recorded a one-week return of 2.4 percent. Over the past month, it achieved a return of 2.6 percent. The three-month return stood at 12.8 percent. Over the course of one year, the S&P 500 experienced a return of 20.1 percent.

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Healthy Pause in Place

Report based on data from 2025-08-01

Market Review

The S&P 500 experienced a decrease of 2.4 percent over the past week. Over the past month, it saw an increase of 0.6 percent. In the past three months, the index rose by 11.3 percent. Over the past year, the S&P 500 increased by 14.5 percent.

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Uptrend Continues With No Structural Weakness

Report based on data from 2025-07-25

Market Review

The S&P 500 recorded a one-week return of 1.5 percent. Over the past month, the return was 4.9 percent. The three-month return stood at 15.6 percent. Over the past year, the S&P 500 achieved a return of 18.3 percent.

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Sustained Uptrend Driven By Broad Market Strength

Report based on data from 2025-07-18

Market Review

The S&P 500 recorded a one-week return of 0.6 percent. Over the past month, the return was 5.3 percent. The three-month return stood at 19.2 percent. For the one-year period, the return was 13.6 percent.

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Favorable Market Sentiment with Strong Trend Support

Report based on data from 2025-07-11

Market Review

The S&P 500 experienced a decrease of 0.3 percent over the past week. Over the past month, it increased by 3.9 percent. In the past three months, the index rose by 16.7 percent. Over the past year, the S&P 500 saw an increase of 12.1 percent.

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Trend Stabilizes Amid Increasing Reward, High Risk Caution

Report based on data from 2025-04-25

Market Review

In the past week, the S&P 500 experienced a 4.6% increase. Over the last month, it decreased by 4.4%. Looking back over the past three months, the S&P 500 showed a decline of 9.4%. However, over the course of the last year, it saw a gain of 9.4%. Read More

S&P 500 Vulnerability Remains High Amid Negative Trend

Report based on data from 2025-04-17

Market Review

In the past week, the S&P 500 experienced a 0.3% increase. Over the last month, it decreased by 6.9%. Looking back over the past three months, the S&P 500 declined by 11.9%. However, over the course of the last year, it saw a 5.2% increase. Read More

Potential Losses Remain High Despite Recent Positivity

Report based on data from 2025-04-11

Market Review

In the past week, the S&P 500 experienced a 5.7% increase. Over the last month, it decreased by 3.7%. Looking back over the past three months, the S&P 500 declined by 8%. However, over the course of the last year, it saw a 3.2% rise. Read More

Stay Alert Amid Very High Risk Regime

Report based on data from 2025-04-04

Market Review

The S&P 500 experienced a -9.1% return over the past week, -12.2% over the last month, -14.6% over the past three months, and -1.4% over the last year. Read More

Weak Condition Signals Caution in S&P 500 Market

Report based on data from 2025-03-28

Market Review

In the past week, the S&P 500 experienced a decrease of 1.5%. Over the last month, it declined by 6.3%. Looking back over the past three months, the S&P 500 decreased by 6.5%. However, over the course of the last year, it saw an increase of 6.2%. Read More

Short-Term Risks Quite Unfavorable With Negative Trend

Report based on data from 2025-03-21

Market Review

In the past week, the S&P 500 experienced a 0.5% increase. Over the last month, it declined by 5.7%. Looking back over the past three months, the S&P 500 decreased by 4.4%. However, over the course of the last year, it saw an 8.1% rise. Read More

No Need To Panic Yet As Market Internals Still Look Supportive

Report based on data from 2025-03-07

Market Review |

In the past week, the S&P 500 experienced a decrease of 3.1%. Over the last month, it declined by 4.2%. Looking back over the past three months, the S&P 500 showed a decrease of 5.3%. However, over the course of the last year, it saw an increase of 11.9%. Read More

No Major Dealbreaker Visible Despite Recent Performance Dips

Report based on data from 2025-02-28 |

Market Review |

In the past week, the S&P 500 experienced a decrease of 1%. Over the last month, it declined by 1.9%. Looking back over the past three months, the S&P 500 showed a decrease of 0.7%. However, over the course of the last year, it saw an increase of 17.5%. Read More

No Major Dealbreaker Visible Despite Recent Performance Dips

Report based on data from 2025-02-21

Market Review

In the past week, the S&P 500 experienced a decrease of 1.7%. Over the last month, it decreased by 0.6%. Looking back over the past three months, the S&P 500 saw an increase of 1.1%. In the last year, the S&P 500 showed a growth of 20.7%. Read More

S&P 500 Uptrend Strengthens with Broad Base

February 16th, 2025 |

Market Review |

The S&P 500 experienced a 1.5% increase over the past week, a 4.7% rise in the last month, a 2.8% growth over the past three months, and a 22.3% increase in the last year. Read More

Short-Term Uptrend Driven by Supportive Base

February 9th, 2025 |

Market Review |

In the past week, the S&P 500 experienced a decrease of 0.2%. Over the last month, it saw an increase of 2%. Looking back over the past three months, the S&P 500 rose by 0.9%. In the last year, the S&P 500 showed a gain of 20.6%. Read More

Broad-Based Uptrend Strengthens Amid Favorable Regime

February 2nd, 2025 |

Market Review |

In the past week, the S&P 500 experienced a decrease of 1%. Over the last month, it saw an increase of 2.7%. Looking back over the past three months, the S&P 500 showed a rise of 5.9%. In the last year, the S&P 500 has grown by 24.7%. Read More

Uptrend Conditions Continued To Strengthen

January 26tht, 2025 |

Market Review |

In the past week, the S&P 500 experienced a 1.7% increase. Over the last month, it rose by 1%. Looking back over the past three months, the S&P 500 saw a 5% increase. In the last year, it has shown a 25.3% growth. Read More

Trend Quality Improving On Low Levels Stabilizing

January 19th, 2025 |

Market Review |

In the past week, the S&P 500 experienced a 2.9% increase. Over the last month, it decreased by 0.9%. Looking back over the past three months, the S&P 500 saw a 2.7% increase. In the last year, the S&P 500 showed a 26.5% rise. Read More

Regime Demands Continued Vigilance Amid High Risk

January 12th, 2025 |

Market Review |

In the past week, the S&P 500 experienced a decrease of 1.9%. Over the last month, it declined by 3.4%. Looking back over the past three months, the S&P 500 showed an increase of 0.8%. In the last year, the S&P 500 has risen by 21.8%. Read More

Market Remains At Risk For Stronger Dissapointments

January 5th, 2025 |

Market Review |

In the past week, the S&P 500 experienced a decrease of 0.5%. Over the last month, it declined by 1.8%. Looking back over the past three months, the S&P 500 showed an increase of 4.3%. In the last year, the S&P 500 rose by 26.3%. Read More

Short-Term Risks Remain High Despite Recent Gains

December 29th, 2024 |

Market Review |

In the past week, the S&P 500 experienced a 0.7% increase. Over the last month, it saw a decrease of 0.5%. Looking back over the past three months, the S&P 500 showed a gain of 4.1%. In the last year, the S&P 500 has increased by 24.9%. Read More

Market Vulnerable To Stronger Losses

December 22nd, 2024 |

Market Review |

In the past week, the S&P 500 experienced a decrease of 2%. Over the last month, it saw an increase of 1.1%. Looking back over the past three months, there was a decrease of 2%. However, over the course of the last year, the S&P 500 showed a notable increase of 26.2%. Read More

Long-Term Positive Outlook: Healthy Pause Before Uptrend Resumes

December 15th, 2024 |

Market Review |

In the past week, the S&P 500 experienced a decrease of 0.6%. Over the last month, it remained unchanged at 0%. Looking back over the past three months, the S&P 500 saw an increase of 0.3%. In the last year, the S&P 500 showed growth of 28.6%. Read More

Robust Uptrend Continues with Strong Market Support

December 8th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Short-lived consolidation possible
  • Positive outlook remains unchanged
  • No major dealbreakers visible

Market Review

U.S. averages finished the week with a mixed performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.6% over the week, to end at 44,642.52. The S&P 500 rose 1.0% from last week's close to finish at a new record of 6,090.27. The Nasdaq closed at 19,859.77, posting a 3.3% weekly rise. Both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq marked their third straight positive week. Among the key S&P sectors, the discretionary sector was the best weekly performer, while the energy sector dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded around 12.8. Read More

Broad-Based Uptrend Supportive of Positive Market Outlook

December 1st 2024

Key Takeaways

  • Market Is Moving In Line With Outlook
  • Expect Further Gains Ahead
  • Positive Outlook Unchanged

Market Review

U.S. stocks rallied for another week, with two benchmarks scoring all-time closing highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a weekly increase of 1.4% to finish at a record of 44,910.65. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% for the five days to a record closing of 6,032.38. The Nasdaq also added 1.1% during the week to 19,218.17. Nearly all key S&P sectors ended in positive territory for the week, led by the health care sector. Energy was the only decliner. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded around 13.5. Read More

Broad Uptrend Continues With No Dealbreakers Seen!

November 24th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Healthy breather has come to an end
  • Uptrend packed by a broad-basis
  • Positive outlook unchanged

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished the week with solid gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at a new-all-time closing high of 44,296.51 and surged nearly 2.0% this week. The S&P 500 gained 1.7% over the same period and finished at 5,969.34. Closing at 19,003.65, the Nasdaq booked a 1.7% weekly rise as well. All key S&P sectors ended in positive territory for the week, led by the materials sector. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded near 15.2. Read More

Healthy Breather in Place!

November 17th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Healthy breather in place
  • No need to panic for now
  • Positive outlook unchanged

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished a tough week in red. The Dow Jones declined 1.2% for the week to 43,444.99. The S&P 500 retreated 1.3% from last Friday's close to finish at 5,870.62. The Nasdaq posted a 2.2% loss for the week and finished at 18,680.12. Among the key S&P sectors, the financial sector was the best weekly performer, while the health care sector dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded around 16.1. Read More

Healthy Breather Possible But Still No Major Dealbreaker Visible

November 10th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • No major dealbreaker visible
  • Positive outlook unchanged
  • New allocation in our WSC Sector Rotation Strategy

Market Review |

U.S. stocks posted strong gains for the week, with all three benchmarks scoring all-time highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a weekly increase of 4.6% to finish at 43,988.99. The S&P 500 rocketed 4.7% for the five days to 5,995.54. Both indexes notched their best week since November 2023. The Nasdaq jumped 5.7% during the week to 19,286.78. All three averages finished the week at record closing levels. All key S&P sectors ended in positive territory for the week, led by the discretionary sector. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded around 14.9. Read More

Further Healthy Consolidation at Work!

November 3rd 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Further (healthy) consolidation ahead
  • Positive outlook unchanged
  • New allocation in our WSC Sector Rotation Strategy

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished a choppy week with a negative performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.2% over the week, to end at 42,052.19. The S&P 500 declined 1.4% from last week’s close to finish at 5,728.80. The Nasdaq closed at 18,239.92, posting 1.5% weekly loss. Nearly all key S&P sectors finished lower. The comm. services and the financials sectors were the only gainer, while utilities dragged the most. The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index, the gauge of S&P 500 options known as the VIX, ended at 21.9. Read More

Healthy Consolidation in Place!

October 27th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Further consolidation possible
  • Positive outlook unchanged
  • New allocation in our WSC Model Portfolio Composite

Market Review |

U.S. averages finished the week with a mixed performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 2.7% over the week, to end at 42,114.40. The S&P 500 declined 1.0% from last week's close to finish at 5,808.12. Both the S&P 500 and Dow snapped a six-week winning streak. The Nasdaq closed at 18,518.61, posting a 0.2% weekly rise and its seventh weekly gain. Nearly all key S&P sectors finished lower. The discretionary sector was the only gainer, while materials dragged the most. The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index, the gauge of S&P 500 options known as the VIX, ended at 20.3. Read More

No Major Dealbreaker Visible

October 20th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • No major dealbreaker visible
  • New all-time highs in three model portfolios
  • Positive outlook unchanged

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished another week with gains with the three major averages clinching their sixth straight positive week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at a record of 43,275.91 and climbed 1.0% this week. The S&P 500 gained 0.9% over the same period and finished also at a record of 5,864.67. This week marked the longest string of weekly advances in 2024 for both the Dow and S&P 500. Closing at 18,489.55, the Nasdaq booked a 0.8% weekly rise. Most key S&P sectors ended in positive territory for the week, led by the utilities sector. The energy and the health care sectors were the only decliners. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, dropped to 18. Read More

S&P 500 Market: Strong Uptrend Signals Positive Trend Quality

October 13th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Still no major dealbreaker visible
  • New all-time highs in two model portfolios
  • Positive outlook unchanged

Market Review |

U.S. stocks rallied for another week, with two benchmarks scoring all-time closing highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a weekly increase of 1.2% to finish at a record of 42,863.86. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% for the five days to a record closing of 5,815.03. The Nasdaq added 1.1% during the week to 18,342.94. Among the key S&P sectors, the technology sector was the best weekly performer, while the utilities sector dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded around 20.5. Read More

Strong Uptrend Signals Positive Momentum

October 6th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • No major dealbreaker visible
  • New all-time highs in our model portfolios
  • Positive outlook unchanged

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished the week with small gains. For the week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average eked out a small gain of 0.1% to notch an all-time closing high of 42,352.75. The S&P 500 finished at 5,751.07 and recorded a weekly gain of 0.2%. The Nasdaq posted a tiny weekly advance of 0.1% to end at 18,137.85. Among the key S&P sectors, the energy sector was the best weekly performer, while the staples sector dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded more than 9.5 percent lower, near 19.2. Read More