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Market Close Report: NASDAQ Composite index closes at 3,498.97 up 33.73 points

Friday's session closes with the NASDAQ Composite Index at 3,498.97. The total shares traded for the NASDAQ was over 1.78 billion. Advancers stocks led declining by 2.2 to 1 ratio. There were [...]


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[BRIEFING.COM] The S&P 500 ended this week with a bang, roaring to a new all-time high on the back of stronger-than-expected economic data, influential leadership, and an ongoing appreciation for the Fed's monetary policy...

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  • 9:52 AM   There is no precedent for the current market, says The Fat Pitch. Consider: 1) The S&P (SPY) has been up 56 of 88 trading sessions this year 2) It's up an uncorrected 24% since the post-election low - the longest streak in over 3 decades 3) The Nasdaq (QQQ) is on pace for a 7th straight up month, an occurrence with a 3-in-100 probability. Long term it's bullish, writes Ukarlewitz, as this sort of strength is rarely the end of a trend. Short term? Stay nimble. 17 comments!
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