Wes Dean

Stocks bounced back on July 9 as the Nasdaq rose 1.30%, the Russell 2000 gained 1.22%, and breadth improved after Wednesday's washout.

Breadth weakened sharply on July 8 as the Dow and Russell slid more than 1%, while the Nasdaq eked out a 0.09% gain.

The S&P 500 fell 0.55% and Nasdaq dropped 1.23%, yet breadth stayed positive and Energy, Real Estate, and Health Care led.

The Nasdaq rose 1.12% and the S&P 500 gained 0.72%, but decliners beat advancers while the VIX slipped to 15.62.

The Dow rose 1.14% while the Nasdaq fell 0.80%, but breadth improved sharply and volatility stayed muted near VIX 16.2.

Indexes slipped on July 1 as technology lagged, but breadth stayed constructive and volatility remained relatively contained.

The Nasdaq jumped 1.52% and the S&P 500 gained 0.79%, but breadth weakened as decliners led and defensive sectors lagged.

The Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.07% and the S&P 500 rose 1.18%, but breadth was softer, showing a rally led by growth more than the full market.

Stocks finished mixed on June 26, with strong breadth and health care leadership offset by another soft Nasdaq close and elevated QQQ volatility.

The Russell 2000 gained 0.71% as the Nasdaq fell 0.46%, with breadth firm but volatility and elevated QQQ implied vol showing caution.

Stocks finished mixed on June 24 as breadth improved, the VIX eased to 18.67, and leadership shifted toward industrials and defensives.

The Nasdaq fell 2.21% and XLK dropped 4.14%, while staples, health care, and utilities held up and the VIX rose to 19.49.

The Nasdaq fell 1.32% while the Russell 2000 rose 0.85%, a split session with modest breadth, firmer volatility, and uneven sector leadership.

Stocks bounced on June 18 as tech and small caps led, volatility eased, and breadth improved, though participation stayed only around half the market.

Stocks fell after the June 17 FOMC statement and projections, with breadth weakening sharply and volatility jumping off recent lows.

The Dow rose 0.69% while the Nasdaq fell 0.70%. Breadth stayed slightly positive, but weak volume and tech losses capped the S&P 500.

The Nasdaq jumped 3.07% and the S&P 500 rose 1.65% as volatility eased, though breadth was positive rather than dominant.

U.S. stocks ended higher again on June 12, with broad participation, small-cap leadership, and lower volatility backing the move.

Stocks rebounded sharply on June 11, led by small caps and tech, while breadth improved and the VIX fell back below 20.

Stocks fell sharply on June 10 as breadth weakened, volatility rose, and defensive sectors like Staples and Energy led.

Breadth improved sharply on June 9, but a 1.85% drop in XLK pulled the S&P 500 down 0.26% and the Nasdaq down 0.97%.

The Nasdaq and Russell 2000 bounced on June 8, but weak breadth and a VIX still near 19 suggested risk appetite was only partly repaired.

A sharp Friday selloff hit growth shares hardest, pushed the VIX to 21.51, and sent investors toward Staples, Utilities, and Health Care.

Stocks rebounded on June 4 with strong breadth and lower volatility, but leadership favored the Dow and Russell 2000 over tech.

U.S. stocks fell on June 3 as breadth softened, volatility ticked up, and leadership shifted toward Energy and Health Care.

U.S. stocks edged higher on June 2, led by the Russell 2000. Breadth improved, but advancing volume stayed below 44% and sector leadership was uneven.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh highs, but weak breadth, a softer Russell 2000, and a higher VIX kept the session mixed.

The Dow led on May 29 while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq added fresh gains, though weaker breadth and small-cap slippage tempered the tone.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs on May 28, while mixed breadth and falling volatility pointed to a calmer, selective tape.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq eked out fresh highs, but softer breadth, sector splits, and a flat Russell 2000 showed a more selective tape.

The Nasdaq rose 1.19% and Russell 2000 gained 1.79%, while mixed breadth and sector splits kept the advance from looking fully broad.

Stocks closed higher again on May 22, with the Russell 2000 leading, breadth strong, and the VIX slipping to 16.7 as participation improved.

Stocks closed mixed but mostly higher on May 21, with the Russell 2000 leading, breadth positive, and the VIX easing to 16.76.

U.S. stocks rebounded on May 20, led by small caps and growth, with strong breadth, lower volatility, and clear rotation away from energy.

Stocks slipped across the board on May 19 as breadth softened, small caps lagged, and Energy and Health Care led a defensive-leaning tape.

The Dow rose 0.32% while the S&P 500 slipped 0.07%. Breadth improved sharply, but weakness in Technology and small caps capped the tape.

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