Stock Market “Zigs” and “Zags”
April thru June, 2024


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May 3, 2024

After a significant market rally, major stock indices closed with large to very large gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.18% to 38,675.68, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.26% to 5,127.79.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.99% to 16,156.33.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 2, 2024

In the first widespread positive day since last month, major stock indices closed the trading day with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.85% to 38,225.66, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.91% to 5,064.20.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.51% to 15,840.96.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
May 1, 2024

After a trading day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.23% to 37,903.29, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.34% to 5,018.39.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.33% to 15,605.48.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 30, 2024

After two positive trading days, major stock indices closed today with large to very large losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.

The Federal Reserve’s meetings will take place today and tomorrow.  Due to increasing inflation the past few months, there has been concern that they might inrease the key interest rate.  This uneasiness has resulted in a market sell-off and widespread stock market declines today.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.49% to 37,815.92, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.57% to 5,035.69.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 2.04% to 15,657.82.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 29, 2024

In another positive trading day, major stock indices closed with small to moderate gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.38% to 38,386.09, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.32% to 5,116.17.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.35% to 15,983.08.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 26, 2024

After a trading day with widespread declines, today major stock indices had widespread increases and closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.40% to 38,239.66, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.02% to 5,099.69.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 2.02% to 15,927.90.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 25, 2024

In a negative market day, major stock indices closed with moderate to large losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.98% to 38,085.80, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.46% to 5,048.42.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.64% to 15,611.76.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 24, 2024

After “zigging” and “zagging” between positive and negative territories during the trading day, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.11% to 38,460.92, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.02% to 5,071.63.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.10% to 15,712.75.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 23, 2024

In another significant market rally, major stock indices closed with large to very large gains.  Also, they were in positive territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.69% to 38,503.69, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.20% to 5,070.55.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.59% to 15,696.64.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 22, 2024

For the first time in about 2½ weeks, major stock indices had widespread increases and closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.67% to 38,239.98, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.87% to 5,010.60.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.11% to 15,451.31.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 19, 2024

After another trading day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with moderate to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.56% to 37,986.40, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.88% to 4,967.26.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 2.05% to 15,282.01.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 18, 2024

After a trading day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.06% to 37,775.38, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.22% to 5,011.12.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.52% to 15,601.50.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 17, 2024

After opening the trading day in positive territory, major stock indices declined during the day and closed with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.12% to 37,753.31, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.58% to 5,022.21.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.15% to 15,683.37.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 16, 2024

After a great deal of “zigging” and “zagging” and variable movements throughout the trading day, major stock indices closed with very small to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.17% to 37,798.97, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.21% to 5,051.41.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.12% to 15,865.25.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 15, 2024

Although major stock indices began the trading day in positive territory, they declined throughout the day and closed with moderate to large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.65% to 37,735.11, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.20% to 5,061.82.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.79% to 15,885.02.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 12, 2024

In a significant market sell-off today, major stock indices closed the trading day with large to very large losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.  This appears to be a response to reports that Israel is bracing for an imminent attack by Iran.

Iran-Israel fears sink
stocks as traders rush
to gold, Treasury bonds

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.24% to 37,983.24, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.46% to 5,123.41.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.62% to 16,175.09.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 11, 2024

After a trading day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.01% to 38,459.08, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.74% to 5,199.06.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.68% to 16,442.20, a record high close.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 10, 2024

In a widespread negative market day, major stock indices closed with moderate to very large losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.09% to 38,461.51, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.95% to 5,160.64.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.84% to 16,170.36.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 9, 2024

In another trading day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to moderate mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.02% to 38,883.67, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.14% to 5,209.91.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.32% to 16,306.64.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 8, 2024

After “zigging” and “zagging” between positive and negative territories during the trading day, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.03% to 38,892.80, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.04% to 5,202.39.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.03% to 16,253.95.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 5, 2024

Unlike yesterday’s widespread declines, today major stock indices closed with moderate to large gains.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 0.80% to 38,904.04, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 1.11% to 5,204.34.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 1.24% to 16,248.52.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 4, 2024

Although major stock indices were in positive territory during the majority of the trading day, they plummeted later in the day and closed with large to very large losses.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.35% to 38,596.98, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 1.23% to 5,147.21.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 1.40% to 16,049.08.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 3, 2024

After a trading day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with tiny to small mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.11% to 39,127.14, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was up 0.11% to 5,211.49.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.23% to 16,277.46.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 2, 2024

In a widespread negative market day, major stock indices closed with moderate to large losses.  Also, they were in negative territory for the entire trading day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 1.00% to 39,170.24, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.72% to 5,205.81.  The NASDAQ Composite index was down 0.95% to 16,240.45.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite
Apr. 1, 2024

After a trading day of variable movements, major stock indices closed with small to large mixed amounts.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down 0.60% to 39,566.85, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index was down 0.20% to 5,243.77.  The NASDAQ Composite index was up 0.11% to 16,396.83.

Dow Jones Industrial Average  Standard & Poor’s 500  Nasdaq Composite

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