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Weekly Market Insights | Mixed Week for Markets, Mixed Signals from Fed

Richard (Rick) H. Mootz, Jr.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

PLEASE NOTE: We moved to 21 Williamsburg Lane, Chico, CA 95926 Stocks were mixed last week as markets continued to navigate geopolitical concerns and new signals about short-term interest rates. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index edged up...

Weekly Market Insights | Stocks Upbeat on AI; Warsh: "Less is More."

Richard (Rick) H. Mootz, Jr.

Monday, August 31, 2026

PLEASE NOTE: We moved to 21 Williamsburg Ln, Chico, CA 95926 Stocks rebounded last week as falling bond yields and upbeat AI-related corporate reports rekindled positive market sentiment despite the Fed Chair’s slightly hawkish speech....

Weekly Market Insights | Stocks Slip; Attention Shifts to Bonds

Richard (Rick) H. Mootz, Jr.

Monday, August 24, 2026

PLEASE NOTE: We moved to 21 Williamsburg Ln, Chico, CA 95926 Stocks declined last week as global investors fretted about oil-supply-induced inflation. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index declined 1.43 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite...

Weekly Market Insights | Inflation Cools Again; S&P Up Third Week

Richard (Rick) H. Mootz, Jr.

Monday, August 17, 2026

PLEASE NOTE: We moved to 21 Williamsburg Ln, Chico, CA 95926 Stocks were mixed over a sleepy summer week, as cooling inflation lifted markets while sluggish retail sales nipped at investor sentiment. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index...

Weekly Market Insights | Stocks Have Best Week in Four Months

Richard (Rick) H. Mootz, Jr.

Monday, August 10, 2026

PLEASE NOTE: We moved to 21 Williamsburg Ln, Chico, CA 95926 Stocks bolted ahead last week as investors cheered the last big week of Q2 corporate reports and a Friday jobs update that put the spotlight on the Fed's next move with...

Weekly Market Insights | Stocks Rally After Fed Hold

Richard (Rick) H. Mootz, Jr.

Monday, August 3, 2026

PLEASE NOTE: We moved to 21 Williamsburg Ln, Chico, CA 95926 Stocks pushed through another volatile summer week as diverging Q2 corporate reports and the Fed's rate decision whipsawed prices. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 1.05...

Weekly Market Insights | Earnings Season Arrives; Investors Take a Breath

Richard (Rick) H. Mootz, Jr.

Monday, July 27, 2026

PLEASE NOTE: We moved to 21 Williamsburg Ln, Chico, CA 95926 Stocks ended last week down as Q2 corporate results, Middle East developments, and the chips trade took investors for a choppy ride. The Nasdaq Composite Index was under the...

Weekly Market Insights | Inflation Retreats; Chips Stumble

Richard (Rick) H. Mootz, Jr.

Monday, July 20, 2026

PLEASE NOTE: We moved to 21 Williamsburg Ln, Chico, CA 95926 Stocks fell last week as the chip-stock trade entered a selloff phase, despite upbeat news on inflation. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 1.55 percent, while the Nasdaq...

Weekly Market Insights | Chip Rally Lifts the Week

Richard (Rick) H. Mootz, Jr.

Monday, July 13, 2026

PLEASE NOTE: We moved to 21 Williamsburg Ln, Chico, CA 95926 Stocks largely advanced over a V-shaped week as the AI trade, led by chip stocks, pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq averages higher amid renewed conflict. The Standard & Poor’s...

Weekly Market Insights | Markets Close Quarter Strong, Shrug Off Weak Jobs Report

Richard (Rick) H. Mootz, Jr.

Monday, July 6, 2026

PLEASE NOTE: We moved to 21 Williamsburg Ln, Chico, CA 95926 Markets notched a solid gain over a shortened trading week as investors cheered ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 1.77...

Weekly Market Insights | Tech Steps Back. Banks, Healthcare, and Industrials Step Forward

Richard (Rick) H. Mootz, Jr.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

PLEASE NOTE: We moved to 21 Williamsburg Ln, Chico, CA 95926 Stocks ended mixed as falling oil prices helped lift the Dow Industrials, while concerns about AI valuation put pressure on the broader market. The Standard & Poor’s 500...

Weekly Market Insights | U.S.-Iran Agreement Sends Oil Tumbling, Stocks Rising

Richard (Rick) H. Mootz, Jr.

Monday, June 22, 2026

Please Note: We moved to 21 Williamsburg Ln, Chico, CA 95926 Stocks rose over the shortened trading week as investors digested developments in the Middle East while the Fed held short-term rates steady. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index...

Weekly Market Insights | Peace Talks and Moonshot IPO Rescue the Week

Richard (Rick) H. Mootz, Jr.

Monday, June 15, 2026

PLEASE NOTE: We moved to 21 Williamsburg Ln, Chico, CA 95926 Stocks moved higher last week as inflation jitters gave way to investor enthusiasm over Middle East diplomatic efforts and the largest-ever initial public offering (IPO). The...

Weekly Market Insights | Markets Stumble, But the Jobs Picture Stays Bright

Richard (Rick) H. Mootz, Jr.

Monday, June 8, 2026

PLEASE NOTE: We moved to 21 Williamsburg Ln, Chico, CA 95926 Stocks slumped last week as investors winced over the potential for oil-shock inflation and concerns that strong jobs data could lead to higher interest rates. The Dow Jones...

Weekly Market Insights | Inflation Cools, Stocks Soar, Month Ends Strong

Richard (Rick) H. Mootz, Jr.

Monday, June 1, 2026

PLEASE NOTE: We moved to 21 Williamsburg Ln, Chico, CA 95926 The post-Memorial Day holiday trading week was short but potent as stocks delivered more record gains while confidence grew that a peace deal would materialize. The Standard...

Weekly Market Insights | Markets Shrug Off Chip Worries, Finish Strong

Richard (Rick) H. Mootz, Jr.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

PLEASE NOTE: We moved to 21 Williamsburg Ln, Chico, CA 95926 Stocks bounced back last week as enthusiasm for the AI trade continued and rumors of a Middle East peace agreement bolstered investor optimism. The Standard & Poor’s 500...