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This week on Money Wise, the Money Wise Guys look beyond the latest market noise to discuss oil speculation, interest-rate expectations, and when a Roth conversion may - or may not - make sense. On Wall Street last week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained about 146 points, or 0.3%, while the S\&P 500 rose about 93 points, or 1.2%, and the Nasdaq climbed about 546 points, or 2.1%. Year to date, the Dow is up 7.8%, the S\&am...

This week on Money Wise, the Money Wise Guys break down the Fed’s surprise interest rate increase, the growing debate surrounding AI, and why investors should stay focused on market fundamentals. On Wall Street last week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 891 points, or 1.7%, while the S\&P 500 declined about nine and a half points, or 0.1%, and the Nasdaq gained about 189.5 points, or 0.7%. Year to date, the Do...

The Money Wise Guys kick off this Labor Day weekend edition with a mixed week on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 147 points, or 0.3%, while the S\&P 500 gained about seven points, or 0.1%, and the Nasdaq rose about 105 points, or 0.4%. Year to date, the Dow is up 11.1%, the S\&P 500 is up 12.8%, and the Nasdaq is up 14%. With lighter trading volume continuing through August, the team discusses a mar...

The Money Wise Guys are back this week with plenty to unpack as investors digest another round of economic data and renewed questions about where interest rates may be headed. On Wall Street, the Dow gained 0.5%, the S\&P 500 rose 0.5%, and the Nasdaq climbed 0.8% for the week. Year to date, the Dow is up 11.4%, the S\&P 500 is up 12.7%, and the Nasdaq is up 13.6%. Much of the week's attention centered on the Jackson Hole S...

The Money Wise Guys kick off this week’s show with a look at a tougher stretch on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 455 points, or 0.8%, the S\&P 500 declined roughly 111 points, or 1.4%, and the Nasdaq dropped about 549 points, or 2.1%. Despite the pullback, all three major indexes remain positive for the year, with the Dow up 10.8%, the S\&P 500 up 12.1%, and the Nasdaq up 12.6% year to date. ...

This week on Money Wise, the team takes a closer look at what’s driving markets as investors weigh inflation, interest rates, housing costs, and continued economic uncertainty. Wall Street turned in a mixed week, with the major indexes staying relatively steady as investors continued to weigh inflation, interest rates, and the broader economic picture. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 305 points, or 0.6%, while the...

Another week of strong market gains served as a reminder that long-term fundamentals can quickly regain center stage once short-term volatility begins to fade. Markets rebounded sharply this week as investors looked beyond July's volatility and refocused on corporate fundamentals. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 3.0%, the S\&P 500 rose 3.6%, and the Nasdaq climbed 5.2%. Year to date, the Dow is now up 12.4%, the S\&...

Wall Street finished the week higher despite another bout of volatility driven by interest rates, inflation concerns, and technical selling in the technology sector. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.0%, while the S\&P 500 rose 1.0% and the Nasdaq advanced 1.6%. Year to date, the Dow and Nasdaq are each up 9.2%, with the S\&P 500 leading at 9.4%. The Money Wise guys discuss the Federal Reserve's latest meeting, risi...

Wall Street pulled back modestly this week as investors continued rotating away from some of the market's biggest technology names. The Dow Jones declined 0.4%, the S\&P 500 fell 0.6%, and the Nasdaq dropped 2.1%. Despite the weekly decline, all three major indexes remain positive for the year, with the Dow up 8.1%, the S\&P 500 up 8.3%, and the Nasdaq up 7.5% year to date. The Money Wise guys discuss the recent broadening ...

Wall Street pulled back this week as investors took profits following a strong first half of the year. The Dow Jones declined 0.9%, the S\&P 500 fell 1.6%, and the Nasdaq dropped 2.9%. Despite the weekly weakness, all three major indexes remain positive for the year, with the Dow up 8.5%, the S\&P 500 up 8.9%, and the Nasdaq leading with a 9.8% gain year to date. The Money Wise guys discussed why July's weakness has been un...

Wall Street delivered another resilient week despite renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The Dow Jones slipped 0.5%, while the S\&P 500 gained 1.2% and the Nasdaq advanced 1.7%. Year to date, the Dow is now up 9.5%, the S\&P 500 has gained 10.7%, and the Nasdaq leads the major indexes with a 13.1% return. The Money Wise guys discussed how investors have become increasingly accustomed to geopolitical headlines,...

The Money Wise guys are back in the studio with a brand-new episode of Money Wise. After several weeks of leadership from large-cap technology stocks, markets took on a more mixed tone. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.6% for the week, while the S\&P 500 declined 2.0% and the Nasdaq fell 4.6%. Despite the pullback, all three major indexes remain positive for the year, with the Dow leading at 7.9%, followed by the Nasda...

Markets continue to grind higher this week, with all three major indexes posting gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.7%, while both the S\&P 500 and Nasdaq gained roughly 0.7% as well. Year to date, the Dow is now up 6.5%, the S\&P 500 has advanced 8.6%, and the Nasdaq leads the way with an 11.4% return. The Money Wise guys note that despite some midweek volatility, markets responded positively to easing geopolit...

A strong jobs report took center stage this week, but the market’s reaction was anything but straightforward. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped about 0.3%, while the S\&P 500 fell 2.6% and the Nasdaq dropped 4.7%. Despite the pullback, all three major indexes remain positive for the year, with the Dow up 5.8%, the S\&P 500 up 7.9%, and the Nasdaq ahead by 10.6%. The Money Wise guys discuss how a stronger-than-e...

Another week of market action is in the books, and on this week’s Money Wise, the team breaks down the key developments investors are watching. Market performance was relatively muted this week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipping about 0.2%, while the S\&P 500 posted a modest gain of 0.1% and the Nasdaq finished slightly lower by 0.1%. Despite the quiet week, year-to-date returns remain strong, with the Dow up...

The Money Wise guys are back in the studio to break down what’s really driving markets - not just the headlines. This past week markets continued climbing higher, with the S\&P 500 and Nasdaq once again closing at new all-time highs. For the week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained about 0.2%, while the S\&P 500 rose roughly 2.3% and the Nasdaq surged approximately 4.4%. Year to date, the Dow is now up 3.2%, the ...

Welcome to this week’s Money Wise, where we recap the week in markets and highlight the stories shaping investor behavior. In the week that just passed, markets continued their upward momentum this week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining about 0.5%, the S\&P 500 rising roughly 0.9%, and the Nasdaq advancing around 1.2%. Year to date, all three major indexes remain solidly positive, with the Dow up 3%, the S\&a...

We’re back with a brand new episode of Money Wise, with a look on the numbers coming out of Wall Street last week. Markets showed mixed performance this week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipping about 0.4%, while the S\&P 500 rose roughly 0.5% and the Nasdaq gained about 1.5%. Year to date, all three major indexes remain positive, with the Dow up 2.4%, the S\&P 500 up 4.7%, and the Nasdaq leading at 6.9%. T...

The Money Wise guys are back with another brand-new episode. This past week, markets surged higher, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 3.2%, the S\&P 500 rising 4.5%, and the Nasdaq leading with a 6.8% increase. Year to date, all three major indexes are now firmly positive, with the Dow up 2.9%, the S\&P 500 up 4.1%, and the Nasdaq up 5.3%. The guys note that much of the year’s gains were driven in a short ...