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Weekly Market Update – 9.15.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update U.S. markets kicked off September on a mostly positive note, as investors balanced strong corporate earnings from companies like Dell with a stronger-than-expected jobs report and the prospect of Fed rate hikes. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 gained 0.40% and 0.09%, respectively, while the Dow slipped 0.27%. Crude oil jumped nearly 9.5% amid continued U.S.-Iran tensions. The August jobs report showed payrolls increasing by ...
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Weekly Market Update 8.31.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Major U.S. stock indexes ended the last full week of August modestly higher, supported by strong AI-related earnings. The Nasdaq gained 0.85%, while the S&P 500 and Dow rose 0.49% and 0.53%, respectively. Shares of Salesforce rallied following a better-than-expected earnings beat and news of a partnership with Anthropic. The positive report calmed some fears of a SASpocolypse, where AI replaces ...
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Weekly Market Update – 8.24.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Wall Street pulled back last week, ending a multi-week winning streak as elevated Treasury yields, higher crude oil prices, mixed corporate earnings, and weakness in several technology and mega-cap stocks weighed on markets. The Nasdaq fell 2.05%, the S&P 500 declined 1.43%, and the Dow lost 0.85%. Walmart reported its smallest quarterly sales increase since 2020 as some Americans continue to spend cautiously. ...
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Weekly Market Update – 8.10.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Wall Street ended last week on solid footing, with all major indexes posting notable gains, supported by strong second-quarter earnings and a cooler-than-expected labor report. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow each advanced, while technology, consumer discretionary, materials, and communication services outperformed. Gold rallied as the dollar weakened and bond yields fell, while crude oil prices declined late in ...
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Weekly Market Update – 7.6.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Over the weekend, the United States celebrated 250 years of independence! Throughout our nation’s history, the principles of faith, freedom, opportunity, and innovation have created an economic engine unlike any the world has ever seen. The ten largest U.S. companies alone have a combined market capitalization of approximately $26 trillion. By comparison, the entire Chinese stock market is valued at roughly $18 trillion, while ...
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Weekly Market Update – 6.22.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets finished the abbreviated week higher as a peace deal with Iran boosted investor sentiment and pushed oil prices lower. Stocks advanced despite the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged and signaling that inflation could lead to a rate hike later this year, with the NASDAQ posting the strongest gains. Economic data were positive, with stronger retail sales, higher industrial production, and ...
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Weekly Market Update – 5.11.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets advanced again last week as investor optimism remained strong following encouraging economic data and another solid round of corporate earnings. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both reached new record highs, led by continued strength in technology stocks. Falling oil prices and easing concerns around interest rates also helped support equity markets, even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East remained ...
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Weekly Market Update – 5.4.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Equities extended their gains last week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both closing at record highs as strong corporate earnings supported investor sentiment. With 63% of S&P 500 companies having reported Q1 2026 EPS, 84% beat estimates, according to FactSet. Economic data reflected steady growth with some mixed trends. The Federal Reserve held interest rates unchanged, noting solid activity ...
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Weekly Market Update – 4.27.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Investor sentiment improved last week, lifting equities as geopolitical concerns eased, US manufacturing improved, and early earnings results came in stronger than expected. Strength in mega-cap technology stocks drove the NASDAQ Composite to a notable 10-day winning streak, and the S&P 500 approached record levels. Gains were led by information technology, energy, and consumer staples, while health care and ...
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Weekly Market Update – 4.20.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Equities posted a strong advance last week as geopolitical risks eased and the Strait of Hormuz reopened, improving overall market sentiment. The S&P 500 climbed to a new high while the Nasdaq extended a lengthy winning streak, with large-cap and technology shares leading the move higher. A resurgence of interest in AI-related companies helped drive gains, while crude oil prices dropped notably, prompting some capital to ...
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