Wes Dean

Stocks rebounded on Sept. 11 as the S&P 500 rose 0.86%, but weak moving-average participation showed the rally was stronger than the backdrop.

U.S. stocks fell again on Sept. 10 as weak breadth, fading participation, and a jump in the VIX pointed to rising near-term stress.

Stocks slipped again on Sept. 9 as breadth deteriorated sharply, small caps lagged, and the VIX rose to 16.46 even as Energy held up.

Stocks slipped on Sept. 8 as breadth weakened further, even with the VIX at 15.72 and SPY implied volatility still low.

Large caps slipped after a strong jobs backdrop lifted rate concerns, while small caps edged higher and volatility stayed muted.

Stocks rallied on Sept. 3 with the Nasdaq up 1.4%, breadth strengthening, and the VIX at 14.32 as traders weighed mixed macro signals.

U.S. stocks bounced on Sept. 2, led by small caps, while breadth improved for the day but moving-average participation stayed weak.

Stocks fell across major indexes on September 1 as breadth stayed weak, the VIX jumped to 16.34, and Energy and Utilities outperformed.

Stocks slipped on August 31 as breadth weakened, Energy rose 2.04%, and the VIX stayed subdued at 14.92 despite a modest risk-off tone.

Stocks finished modestly lower after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized inflation risks, while small caps fell 1.39% and breadth stayed soft.

Technology surged after Nvidia's outlook lifted growth stocks, but S&P 500 breadth stayed weak with 152 advancers against 349 decliners.

Stocks finished mixed on Aug. 26, but breadth improved and volatility stayed contained as investors weighed fresh GDP and income data.

The S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq, and Russell 2000 all rose on Aug. 25, but declining stocks outnumbered advancers as leadership narrowed.

The Dow added 0.26%, but the S&P 500 slipped 0.28% as technology led laggards. Breadth stayed positive while volatility remained contained.

U.S. indexes rose on Aug. 21 as breadth improved and the VIX eased, but five-session returns still point to a choppy week.

Stocks fell across major indexes on Aug. 20 as breadth weakened, volatility rose, and only Energy and Real Estate finished higher.

U.S. stocks edged higher on Aug. 19 as breadth improved and volatility cooled, though Health Care led while Technology lagged.

Stocks eased again on Aug. 18, led by Technology weakness, while breadth stayed mixed and the VIX rose to 15.84.

Stocks slipped on August 17 as breadth weakened sharply, even with the VIX still low and Energy holding up better than most sectors.

Large caps eased on August 14, but the Russell 2000 rose 0.51% and volatility stayed low as breadth remained close to even.

Stocks pushed higher on August 13 as breadth strengthened, the Nasdaq led, and volatility stayed muted ahead of fresh inflation data.

Tech and small caps led a measured rebound on Aug. 12, with the Nasdaq up 0.54%, Russell 2000 up 0.61%, and VIX down to 14.55.

Stocks drifted lower on August 11, but breadth stayed constructive, small caps outperformed, and energy led as volatility remained contained.

U.S. stocks finished mixed to lower on Aug. 10, with Energy jumping 4.68% while breadth softened and the VIX ticked up to 15.46.

The Nasdaq rose 1.3% and the S&P 500 gained 0.62% on broad participation, while the VIX slipped to 14.92 and Energy lagged.

The Dow set another record as the S&P 500 held flat, while Nasdaq and small caps eased after a powerful four-session run.

Stocks rallied hard on Aug. 4, led by technology, as breadth improved, volatility stayed contained, and all four major indexes posted strong gains.

Stocks rallied hard on August 3, with the Nasdaq up 2.13%, breadth improving, and the VIX holding at 15.86 after last week's swings.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh weekly highs, but softer breadth and a weaker Russell 2000 showed a narrower finish.

Stocks snapped back on July 30 as the Nasdaq jumped 2.78% and the VIX fell to 17.09, though breadth remained softer than the index surge.

Stocks sold off on July 29 after the Fed held rates steady. The Dow fell 2.19%, breadth weakened, and the VIX climbed back above 20.

The Dow rose 1.03% and the S&P 500 added 0.21%, but Nasdaq weakness and thin participation kept the tape mixed beneath the surface.

Broad market participation improved again on July 27, even as Technology and the Nasdaq stayed soft and volatility held near 18.7.

Breadth rebounded sharply on July 24, but a 0.64% Nasdaq drop and continued tech weakness capped gains in the S&P 500.

The Nasdaq fell 2.15% and the S&P 500 lost 1.21% as breadth weakened, while Industrials and Health Care led a defensive shift.

Stocks drifted lower on July 22 as utilities, materials, and energy led, while breadth and short-term participation stayed uneven.

U.S. stocks rose on July 21, led by the Russell 2000 and Nasdaq, while breadth stayed mixed and volatility eased from recent highs.

Major indexes were nearly flat on July 20, but breadth stayed weak, sector leadership narrowed, and volatility held above last week's lows.

Stocks fell on July 17 as breadth weakened, the VIX jumped to 18.74, and Energy stood out while tech and communication lagged.

Broad market participation improved sharply, but a 1.47% Nasdaq drop and 2.24% slide in XLK pulled major indexes lower on July 16.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed higher on July 15, while breadth improved from the prior session and volatility eased back to 15.67.

The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.90% and the S&P 500 gained 0.38%, yet breadth softened as decliners led 296 to 203 and volume stayed mixed.

Stocks fell on July 13, led by a 1.55% Nasdaq drop, while breadth stayed mixed and the VIX jumped to about 17.15.

The S&P 500 closed at 7,575.25 as breadth improved and volatility eased, while the Russell 2000 slipped and health care trailed.

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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