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June ETF Deathwatch contains 542 zombie ETFs and ETNs.

2023 has been a strange year, confounding not only investors but also economic experts and market pundits. At a time when most were bracing for the worst, the U.S. economy has exhibited unexpected resilience.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were down last week. The S&P 500 decreased by 1.16%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.96%, the NASDAQ Composite was down 0.92%, and the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index dropped 1.27%.

U.S. equity markets posted losses in all three indexes last week. The S&P 500 lost 1.16%, the NASDAQ Composite was down 0.92%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.96%.

Last week, the gold spot price rose 0.30% and the U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.62%. The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund (QGLDX) rose 0.23% for the week.

Summer is in full bloom. It beckons us with open highways and the thrill of new adventures. Families across the nation are gearing up for their much-awaited vacations.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were down last week. The S&P 500 decreased by 1.39%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.67%, the NASDAQ Composite was down 1.44%, and the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index dropped 2.87%.

U.S. equity markets posted losses in all three indexes last week. The S&P 500 decreased by 1.39%, the NASDAQ Composite went down 1.44%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average went down 1.67%.

Last week, the gold spot price lost 1.88% and the U.S. Dollar Index went up 0.65%. The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund (QGLDX) fell 1.92% for the week.

Do these questions ever keep you up at night?

U.S. equity markets posted gains in all three indexes last week. The S&P 500 increased by 2.58%, the NASDAQ Composite gained 3.25%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.25%.

Last week, the gold spot price went down 0.16% and the U.S. Dollar Index lost 1.27%. The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund (QGLDX) fell 0.31% for the week.

The major U.S. stock indexes finished with strong gains last week. The Technology sector led performance, rising 4.44% for the week.

In May, 24 exchange-traded products (“ETPs”) were added to the ETF Deathwatch list and 26 were removed, bringing the total to 524.

Some time ago, I listened to an interview on Bloomberg radio with Thomas Gilovich, a well-known professor of psychology at Cornell University.

U.S. equity markets posted gains in all three indexes last week. The S&P 500 rose by 0.39%, the NASDAQ Composite increased by 0.14%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up by 0.34%.

Last week, the gold spot price was up 0.68% and the U.S. Dollar Index lost 0.44%. The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund (QGLDX) gained 0.63% for the week.

The major market indexes finished up last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.34%, the S&P 500 Stock Index rose 0.37%, the NASDAQ Composite climbed 0.14%, and the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index gained 1.83%.

What’s catching the eyes of investors today are some of the highest short-term yields in decades. One-year Treasurys are close to 5%. This is all due to Federal Reserve tightening that has resulted in one of the fastest gains in yields in history.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were up last week. The Russell 2000 rose 3.26%, the NASDAQ Composite gained 2.04%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 2.02%, and the S&P 500 was up 1.83%.

Last week, the gold spot price was up 0.08% and the U.S. Dollar Index lost 0.18%. The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund (QGLDX) returned 0% for the week.

U.S. equity markets posted gains in all three indexes last week. The S&P 500 rose 1.83%, the NASDAQ Composite gained 2.04%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.02%.

The efficient market theory asserts that the markets are made up of rational investors and, thus, are so efficient that market pricing cannot be exploited for a profit.

The performance of the major U.S. stock market indexes was mixed last week.

Last week, the gold spot price lost 1.59% and the U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.98%. The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund (QGLDX) was down 1.59% for the week.

U.S. equity markets posted gains in two of the three indexes last week. The S&P 500 increased by 0.32%, the NASDAQ Composite was up 2.51%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 1%.

April ETF Deathwatch contains 526 zombie ETFs and ETNs.

I was reading some history recently that focused on the Second World War. It contradicted a long-held belief. I’d always heard that the Maginot Line was a colossal failure.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were up last week. The S&P 500 increased by 1.65%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.38%, the NASDAQ Composite was up 3.04%, and the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index was up 1.89%.

U.S. equity markets posted gains in all three indexes last week. The S&P 500 increased by 1.65%, the NASDAQ Composite gained 3.04%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.38%.

Last week, the gold spot price was down 1.64% and the U.S. Dollar Index increased 0.5%. The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund (QGLDX) fell 1.86% for the week.

The major market indexes finished mostly down last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.11%, the S&P 500 Index fell 0.29%, the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index slid 1.08%, and the NASDAQ Composite climbed 0.40%.

My wife and I have become big fans of “Clarkson’s Farm,” a show on Amazon Prime.

U.S. equity markets posted gains in one of the three indexes last week. The S&P 500 fell 0.29%, the NASDAQ Composite went up 0.40%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.11%.

Last week, the gold spot price decreased by 0.3% and the U.S. Dollar Index rose by 1.45%. The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund (QGLDX) lost 0.39% for the week.

The movement of the components of the stock market these days—the companies that make up various indexes—makes me think of the relationship between generals and troops, especially in the days before modern, tactical warfare.

The major U.S. stock indexes were mostly down last week. The S&P 500 Index decreased by 0.80%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.24%, the NASDAQ Composite gained 0.07%, and the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index lost 0.51%.

U.S. equity markets posted gains in one of the three indexes last week. The S&P 500 fell 0.80%, the NASDAQ Composite went up 0.07%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.24%.

Last week, the gold spot price gained 1.35% and the U.S. Dollar Index went down 0.44%. The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund (QGLDX) increased by 1.4% for the week.

It was 10:30 p.m. A half-drunk glass of rich and delicious Cabernet remained in the goblet before me as the server cleared away our dishes. The shuffled plates contained the remains of beautifully marbled steak.

The major U.S. stock market indexes mostly rose last week. The S&P 500 increased by 0.87%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.86%, the NASDAQ Composite was up 1.28%, and the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index lost 1.26%.

U.S. equity markets posted gains in all three indexes last week. The S&P 500 gained 0.87%, the NASDAQ Composite gained 1.28%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.86%.

Last week, the gold spot price gained 0.35% and the U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.16%. The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund (QGLDX) was up 0.31% for the week.

This morning I was in the doctor’s office to get some blood drawn. The young lady across from me was there for the same purpose and was seconds away from the needle penetrating her skin.

The major U.S. stock indexes were mostly down last week. The S&P 500 Index decreased by 0.10%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.23%, the NASDAQ Composite dipped 0.42%, and the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index added 0.58%.

U.S. equity markets posted losses in all three indexes last week. The S&P 500 decreased by 0.10%, the NASDAQ Composite fell 0.42%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.23%.

Last week, the gold spot price lost 1.05% and the U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.27%. The Gold Bullion Strategy Fund (QGLDX) fell 1.26% for the week.

Did you know that this April was the 20th anniversary of Financial Literacy Month?

The first quarter of 2023 saw mixed performance across equities, bonds, and gold.

U.S. equity markets posted gains in all three indexes last week. The S&P 500 gained 0.79%, the NASDAQ Composite gained 0.29%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 1.20%.