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U.S. Market Summary — September 21, 2025: S&P 500 (SPY), Dow (DIA), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) Close U.S. Market Summary — September 21, 2025: S&P 500 (SPY), Dow (DIA), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) Close Market Overview: The stock indices closed higher today with the SPY rising by +0.21744% (+1.44 points) to 663.70001, DIA up by +0.06701% (+0.31 points) at 462.94000, and QQQ increasing by +0.67694% (+4.03 points) to 599.34998. Investors reacted to recent news about a potential government shutdown, which contributed to market volatility as seen in recent trading patterns. Leading sectors included Technology and Consumer Discretionary, while Energy sectors lagged behind. Trend Sentiment: ▲ Bullish Index Performance Index Close ±Points ±% Prev Close SPY 663.70001 +1.44000 +0.21744% 662.26001 DIA 462.94000 +0.31000 +0.06701% 462.63000 QQQ 599.34998 +4.03000 +0.67694% 595.32001 Sector Highlights Leaders: Technology (XLK) (+1.01%), Consumer Discretionary (XLY)...

U.S. Market Summary — September 4, 2025: S&P 500 (SPY), Dow (DIA), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) Close U.S. Market Summary — September 4, 2025: S&P 500 (SPY), Dow (DIA), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) Close Market Overview The S&P 500 (SPY) rose by +5.38 points (+0.84%), the Dow (DIA) gained +3.77 points (+0.83%), and the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) increased by +5.16 points (+0.91%). Investors continue to focus on the strong economic signals, with recent Earnings Surprise reports boosting market confidence. The market's trend remains cautiously optimistic amid moderate volatility. Trend Sentiment: ▲ Bullish Index Performance Index Close ± Points ± % Prev Close SPY 649.12000 +5.38000 +0.83574% 643.73999 DIA 457.03000 +3.76999 +0.83175% 453.26001 QQQ 575.22998 +5.15997 +0.90515% 570.07001 Sector Highlights Leaders: Consumer Discretionary (XLY, +1.83%) Industrial (XLI, +1.12%) Laggards: Consumer Staples (XLP, +0.06%) Materials (XLB, +0.38%) Market bre...

U.S. Market Summary — August 24, 2025, U.S. Time: S&P 500 (SPY), Dow (DIA), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) Close Market Overview Stocks gained notably with the S&P 500 (SPY) rising by +9.76 points (+1.54%), the Dow (DIA) increasing by +8.69 points (+1.94%), and the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) up by +8.69 points (+1.54%). A key driver was optimism around an upcoming potential bull market scenario, fueled by positive sentiment from sector gains and easing volatility . Trend Sentiment: ▲ Bullish Index Performance Index Close ± Points ± % Prev Close SPY 645.31000 +9.76001 +1.53568% 635.54999 DIA 456.64001 +8.69000 +1.93995% 447.95001 QQQ 571.96997 +8.68994 +1.54274% 563.28003 Sector Highlights Leaders Consumer Discretionary (XLY) +3.04% Energy (XLE) +2.04% Laggards Consumer Staples (XLP) +0.00% Health Care (XLV) +0.82% Breadth: Up=7, Down=0, Flat=1, Total=8 Key Drivers / News Sentiment U.S. stock-market futures were little changed after a rally...