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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...