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Equity markets continued to rise in the third quarter of 2024, building on the momentum from the first half of the year. Several key factors shaped market price action during this period, including economic data, geopolitical developments, shifting central bank policies, and the continued broadening of the AI-driven rally.

U.S. equity markets posted gains in all three indexes last week. The S&P 500 was up 0.87%, the NASDAQ Composite gained 0.80%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.98%.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were up last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 1.22%, the S&P 500 and NASDAQ Composite both gained 1.13%, and the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index rose 0.99%.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were mostly up last week. The S&P 500 increased by 0.26%, the NASDAQ Composite was up 0.12%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.13%, and the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index fell 0.48%.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were mostly up last week. The S&P 500 increased by 0.64%, the NASDAQ Composite was up 0.96%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.59%, and the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index fell 0.13%.

The major U.S. stock market indexes moved higher last week. The Russell 2000 returned 2.10%, the Dow returned 1.67%, the NASDAQ Composite returned 1.51%, and the S&P 500 returned 1.39%.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were up last week. The S&P 500 increased by 4.06%, the NASDAQ Composite was up 5.98%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2.62%, and the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index rose 4.39%.

The major U.S. stock market indexes fell significantly last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average returned -2.90%, the S&P 500 returned -4.22%, the Russell 2000 returned -5.67%, and the NASDAQ Composite returned -5.75%.

The major U.S. stock market indexes had mixed performance last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a new high with a 1.07% gain, the S&P 500 rose 0.27%, the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index lost 0.01%, and the NASDAQ Composite fell 0.91%.

The major U.S. stock market indexes moved higher last week. The Russell 2000 returned 3.62%, the NASDAQ Composite returned 1.41%, the S&P 500 returned 1.47%, and the Dow returned 1.29%.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were up last week. The S&P 500 increased by 3.99%, the NASDAQ Composite was up 5.35%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 3.02%, and the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index rose 2.98%.

The week began with a sharp decline in equities, but markets largely rallied as the week progressed, offsetting the initial losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended the week down 0.56%, the S&P 500 dipped 0.02%, and the NASDAQ lost 0.17%.

Most major stock market indexes finished down last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.1%, the S&P 500 Index also slipped 2.1%, and the NASDAQ Composite shaved 3.3% off its value.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were mixed last week. The Russell 2000 returned 3.47%, the Dow returned 0.77%, the S&P 500 returned -0.82%, and the NASDAQ Composite returned -2.08%.

Elevated inflation caused stocks to decline during the first half of April. However, in May and June, following strong first-quarter earnings and improving inflation data, global equity markets resumed the upward trend they started in the third quarter of 2023.

The major U.S. stock indexes were mostly up last week. In a flip of the recent script, the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index led the charge with a 6.01% gain, its largest weekly return of the year.

The major U.S. stock indexes were mostly up last week. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 hit all-time highs, while the Russell 2000 continued to languish.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were mixed last week. The Russell 2000 returned 1.33%, the NASDAQ Composite returned 0.26%, the S&P 500 returned -0.06%, and the Dow returned -0.08%.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were up last week. The S&P 500 increased by 0.63%, the NASDAQ Composite was up 0.01%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.50%, and the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index rose 0.80%.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were mixed last week. The NASDAQ Composite returned 3.27%, the S&P 500 returned 1.62%, and the Dow returned -0.51%, and the Russell 2000 returned -0.95%.

The major U.S. stock indexes were mostly up last week, with the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 hitting all-time highs. The NASDAQ added 2.4%, the S&P 500 increased by 1.36%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.33%, and the Russell 2000 small-cap index lost 2.07%.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were mostly down last week. The S&P 500 decreased by 0.49%, the NASDAQ Composite was down 1.09%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.88%, and the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index rose 0.04%.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were mixed last week. The NASDAQ Composite gained 1.42%, the S&P 500 rose 0.05%, the Russell 2000 returned -1.21%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average returned -2.30%. The 10-year Treasury bond yield rose slightly. Spot gold closed the week down 3.37%.

The major U.S. stock indexes were up last week. The NASDAQ added 2.15%, the Russell 2000 small-cap index gained 1.79%, the S&P 500 increased by 1.60%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1.35%.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were up last week. The S&P 500 increased by 1.89%, the NASDAQ Composite was up 1.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2.20%, and the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index rose 1.21%.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were up last week. The Russell 2000 rose 1.71%, the NASDAQ Composite increased by 1.44%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.14%, and the S&P 500 was up 0.56%.

The major U.S. stock indexes were up last week. The NASDAQ gained 4.23%, the Russell 2000 small-cap index climbed 2.72%, the S&P 500 increased by 2.68%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average inched up 0.67%.

Despite geopolitical tensions and higher interest rates, global equity markets continued their upward march in the first quarter of 2024, a rally that started in the third quarter of 2023

The major U.S. stock indexes were mostly down last week due to market volatility. The Russell 2000 small-cap index lost 2.72%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.36%, the S&P 500 dropped 1.52%, and the NASDAQ decreased by 0.45%.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were down last week. The NASDAQ Composite was down 0.79%, the S&P 500 decreased by 0.93%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 2.23%, and the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index fell 2.86%.

The major U.S. stock indexes were up last week. The Russell 2000 small-cap index added 1.89%, the NASDAQ increased by 1.35%, the S&P 500 rose 0.77%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.52%.

The major U.S. stock indexes were up last week. The S&P 500 gained 2.29%, the NASDAQ rose 2.85%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 1.97%, and the Russell 2000 small-cap index added 1.60%.

The major U.S. stock indexes were down last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.01%, the S&P 500 fell 0.13%, the NASDAQ dipped 0.70%, and the Russell 2000 small-cap index dropped 2.08%.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were mostly down last week. The S&P 500 decreased by 0.26%, the NASDAQ Composite was down 1.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.93%, and the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index rose 0.30%.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were mostly up last week. The Russell 2000 gained 2.96%, the NASDAQ rose 1.74%, and the S&P 500 Index increased by 0.95%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell slightly for the week.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were mostly up last week. The S&P 500 increased by 1.66%, the NASDAQ Composite was up 1.40%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.30%, and the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index fell 0.79%.

The major U.S. stock indexes were mostly down last week. The Russell 2000 small-cap index added 1.13%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.11%, the S&P 500 fell 0.42%, and the NASDAQ dipped 1.34%.

The major U.S. stock indexes were up last week. The Russell 2000 small-cap index gained 2.41%, the NASDAQ rose 2.31%, the S&P 500 increased by 1.37%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.04%.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were mostly up last week. The S&P 500 increased by 1.38%, the NASDAQ Composite was up 1.12%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.43%, and the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index fell 0.79%.

Last week, the stock market continued its upward trend, buoyed by positive economic and inflation news. The Russell 2000 small-capitalization index rose 1.75%, the S&P 500 Index gained 1.06%, the NASDAQ Composite increased by 0.94%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up by 0.65%.

Most major stock market indexes finished higher last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.7%, the S&P 500 Index rose 1.1%, and the NASDAQ Composite climbed 2.3%. The Russell 2000 small-capitalization index lost 0.5%.

The final quarter of 2023 saw global equity markets riding a wave of optimism. Central to this was the growing belief that interest rates, which the Federal Reserve hiked to combat inflation, might soon be cut. The U.S. stock market exemplified this trend, as evidenced by surges in the major indexes such as the S&P 500.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were down last week. The Russell 2000 small-capitalization index fell 3.75%, the NASDAQ Composite was down 3.25%, the S&P 500 decreased by 1.52%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.59%.

The major U.S. stock indexes posted mixed performance last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.81%, the S&P 500 Index gained 0.32%, the NASDAQ increased by 0.12%, and the Russell 2000 small-cap index declined by 0.34%.

The major U.S. stock market indexes continued to rise last week, driven by a combination of positive factors and investor confidence.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were up last week. The Russell 2000 small-capitalization index rose 0.98%, the NASDAQ Composite was up 0.69%, the S&P 500 increased by 0.21%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.01%.

The major U.S. stock indexes rose last week. The Russell 2000 small-capitalization index jumped 3.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2.42%, the S&P 500 increased by 0.77%, and the NASDAQ added 0.38%.

The major U.S. stock market indexes pushed higher again last week. The S&P 500 gained 1.0%, the NASDAQ rose 0.9%, and the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index climbed 0.5%.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were up last week due to a confluence of positive factors and investor confidence. The Russell 2000 small-capitalization index rose 5.42%, the NASDAQ Composite increased by 2.37%, the S&P 500 Index was up by 2.24%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.94%.

The major U.S. stock market indexes were mixed last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.65%, the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index dropped 3.15%, the S&P 500 increased by 1.31%, and the NASDAQ Composite was up 2.37%.