U.S. equities finished the week lower as volatility returned across global markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined approximately 3.0% for the week, while the S&P 500 fell about 2.0% and the Nasdaq Composite slipped roughly 1.2%. Markets experienced sharp
Author: Montecito Capital Management U.S. equities closed the week ending February 27, 2026 modestly higher, as investors navigated persistent inflation concerns alongside evidence that economic growth remains intact. The S&P 500 gained approximately 0.8%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced
Author: Montecito Capital Management For the week ending February 20, U.S. equity markets stabilized and moved modestly higher as investors welcomed greater clarity around trade policy, even amid lingering uncertainty. The S&P 500 rose 1.1%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average
Markets whipsawed over the week as investors rotated between optimism around AI-driven productivity gains and renewed valuation caution. Early strength faded as participants reassessed how much future growth is already priced in, leaving a more defensive tone into the close
Author, Montecito Capital Management For the week ending February 6, U.S. equities delivered a split verdict. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced solidly, supported by rotation into cyclicals and industrial leadership, while the S&P 500 hovered around flat and the
Author, Kip Lytel, CFA Montecito Capital Management Weekly Market Summary — Week Ending January 30, 2026 U.S. equities finished the week with relatively modest index moves, but the tone of the market shifted in an important way beneath the surface.
Author: Montecito Capital Management U.S. equities finished last week with modest losses after a volatile, headline-driven stretch, as early sharp declines were partially clawed back into Friday’s close. For the week ending January 23, 2026, the S&P 500 slipped roughly
Author: Montecito Capital Management January 17, 2026 The three major U.S. stock indexes finished the week modestly lower, with the S&P 500 down about 0.4%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lower by roughly 0.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite falling close
Author: Montecito Capital Management For the week ending January 9, 2026, U.S. stocks kicked off the year with strong gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed around 2.3%, the S&P 500 rose about 1.6%, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced roughly
Weekly Market Recap: U.S. Stocks Take a Modest Step Back to Start 2026 The first trading week of 2026 opened on a quieter note, with U.S. equities taking a modest step back after a strong finish to last year. In