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Weekly Market Outlook

Market Wrap & Trading Signals Today!-09/01/2023

On Thursday, U.S. stocks closed mixed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 168 points (-0.48%) to 34,721, the S&P 500 fell 7 points (-0.16%) to 4,507, while the Nasdaq 100 rose 38 points (+0.25%) to 15,501 posting a five-session rally.

Market Wrap & Trading Signals Today!-09/04/2023

On Friday, U.S. stock markets closed mixed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 115 points (+0.33%) to 34,837, the S&P 500 gained 8 points (+0.18%) to 4,515, while the Nasdaq 100 dipped 10 points (-0.07%) to 15,490.

Market Wrap & Trading Signals Today!-09/05/2023

On Monday, U.S. markets were closed for the Labor Day holiday.Meanwhile, global market sentiment improved on expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve could pause rate hikes, and that China would launch more stimulus policies to boost the country's faltering economy.

Market Wrap & Trading Signals Today!-09/06/2023

On Tuesday, major U.S. stock indexes closed mixed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 195 points (-0.56%) to 34,641, the S&P 500 declined 18 points (-0.42%) to 4,496, while the Nasdaq 100 closed 17 points higher (+0.11%) at 15,508.

Market Wrap & Trading Signals Today!-09/07/2023

On Wednesday, U.S. stocks traded lower, as stronger-than-expected services sector data boosted expectations of interest rates remaining higher for longer. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 198 points (-0.57%) to 34,443, the S&P 500 dropped 31.35 points (-0.70%) to 4,465, and the Nasdaq 100 sank 136 points (-0.88%) to 15,371.

Market Wrap & Trading Signals Today!-09/08/2023

On Thursday, U.S. stocks closed mixed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 57.54 points (+0.17%) to 34,500, while the S&P 500 fell 14 points (-0.32%) to 4,451, and the Nasdaq 100 slid 112 points (-0.73%) to 15,258.

Market Wrap & Trading Signals Today!-09/11/2023

On Friday, U.S. stocks closed slightly higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 75 points (+0.22%) to 34,576, the S&P 500 gained 6 points (+0.14%) to 4,457, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 21 points (+0.14%) to 15,280.

Market Wrap & Trading Signals Today!-09/12/2023

On Monday, U.S. stocks kicked off the trading week on a positive note. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 87 points (+0.25%) to 34,663, the S&P 500 gained 29 points (+0.67%) to 4,487, and the Nasdaq 100 jumped 181 points (+1.19%) to 15,461.

Market Wrap & Trading Signals Today!-09/13/2023

On Tuesday, U.S. stocks came under pressure ahead of closely-watched inflation data to be released on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 17 points (-0.05%) to 34,645, the S&P 500 fell 25.56 points (-0.57%) to 4,461, and the Nasdaq 100 slid 172 points (-1.11%) to 15,289.

Market Wrap & Trading Signals Today!-09/15/2023

On Thursday, U.S. stocks closed sharply higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 331 points (+0.96%) to 34,907, the S&P 500 climbed 37 points (+0.84%) to 4,505, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 125 points (+0.82%) to 15,473.

Market Wrap & Trading Signals Today!-09/18/2023

On Friday, U.S. stocks reversed to the downside. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 288 points (-0.83%) to 34,618, the S&P 500 dropped 54 points (-1.22%) to 4,450, and the Nasdaq 100 slumped 271 points (-1.75%) to 15,202.

Market Wrap & Trading Signals Today!-09/19/2023

On Monday, U.S. stocks closed slightly higher after a volatile session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 6 points (+0.02%) to 34,624, the S&P 500 added 3 points (+0.07%) to 4,453, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 22 points (+0.15%) to 15,225.

Market Wrap & Trading Signals Today!-09/20/2023

On Tuesday, U.S. stocks closed lower ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate decision scheduled for Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 106 points (-0.31%) to 34,517, the S&P 500 declined 9 points (-0.22%) to 4,443, and the Nasdaq 100 was down 34 points (-0.22%) to 15,191.

Market Wrap & Trading Signals Today!-09/21/2023

On Wednesday, U.S. stocks closed lower after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 76 points (-0.22%) to 34,440, the S&P 500 dropped 41 points (-0.94%) to 4,402, and the Nasdaq 100 tumbled 221 points (-1.46%) to 14,969.

Market Wrap & Trading Signals Today!-09/22/2023

On Thursday, U.S. stocks ended sharply lower posting a three-session decline, thanks to the Federal Reserve showing a more hawkish stance on interest rates.

Market Wrap & Trading Signals Today!-09/25/2023

On Friday, U.S. stocks gave up gains seen earlier in the session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 106 points lower (-0.31%) at 33,963, the S&P 500 fell 9 points (-0.23%) to 4,320, while the Nasdaq 100 managed to gain 6 points (+0.05%) to 14,701.

Market Wrap & Trading Signals Today!-09/26/2023

On Monday, U.S. stocks closed with modest gains despite pressure exerted by rallying Treasury yields. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 43 points (+0.13%) to 34,006, the S&P 500 climbed 17 points (+0.40%) to 4,337, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 67 points (+0.46%) to 14,768.

Market Wrap & Trading Signals Today!-09/28/2023

On Wednesday, major U.S. stock indexes closed mixed after a volatile session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 68 points (-0.20%) to 33,550, while the S&P 500 edged up less than one point to 4,274, and the Nasdaq 100 gained 34 points (+0.24%) to 14,580.

Market Wrap & Trading Signals Today!-10/02/2023

On Friday, U.S. stocks pared gains to close mixed in the last trading day of September as well as the third quarter. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 158 points (-0.47%) to 33,507, the S&P 500 dropped 11 points (-0.27%) to 4,288, while the Nasdaq 100 edged up 12 points (+0.08%) to 14,715.

Market Wrap & Trading Signals Today!-10/10/2023

On Monday, U.S. stocks once again posted an intraday reverse to the upside. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 197 higher (+0.59%) at 33,604, the S&P 500 rose 27 points (+0.63%) to 4,335, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 73 points (+0.49%) to 15,047.

Market Wrap & Trading Signals Today!-10/11/2023

On Tuesday, U.S. stocks closed higher for a second session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 134 points (+0.40%) to 33,739, the S&P 500 gained 22 points (+0.52%) to 4,358, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 84 points (+0.56%) to 15,131.

Market Wrap & Trading Signals Today!-10/12/2023

On Wednesday, U.S. stocks advanced further. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 65 points (+0.19%) to 33,804, the S&P 500 gained 18 points (+0.43%) to 4,376, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 109 points (+0.72%) to 15,241.

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