Another tranquil week on the trading floor, but the details matter.
The major U.S. indices barely budged as the dust from tariff headlines settled. Still, each benchmark nudged higher, hinting at underlying strength.
Weekly Index Snapshot
- Dow Jones Industrial Average – 49,625.97 (+0.25%)
- S&P 500 – 6,909.51 (+1.07%)
- Nasdaq Composite – 22,886.07 (+1.51%)
While the moves were modest, the S&P 500 Equal‑Weighted Index closed at a fresh all‑time high, a sign that breadth, not just the mega‑caps, is fueling the rally.
Spotlight on Sector Leaders
If you’re curious about which stocks are actually driving the market, start with a sector drill‑down. Over the past week, Communication Services topped the performance board.
Using the MarketCarpets heat‑map, you can instantly see the top‑gaining names inside that sector. Here’s a quick walkthrough:
- Open the Charts & Tools menu.
- Select MarketCarpets.
- Choose Communication Services from the Select Group dropdown.
- Set Color By to 5‑Day Change.
- Pick Equal Weight under Size By.
The resulting table highlights the sector’s best performers—notice that the two giants, Alphabet and Meta, are not leading the pack.
Swap the group selector to explore other sectors; the tool works the same way for each.
Benchmark Your Own Holdings
Once you know which sectors are hot, compare your personal positions. Plot a stock on a chart and add the Price‑Performance indicator with $SYMBOL:$SPX to see how it stacks up against the broader S&P 500.
You can replace $SPX with any other index, ETF, or even a peer ticker to gauge relative strength. This quick check helps identify which of your holdings are leading or lagging their benchmarks.
Looking Ahead
Next week’s calendar is light, but keep an eye on NVIDIA’s earnings report and the upcoming PPI release. Geopolitical headlines could still spark volatility, yet the market’s current resilience suggests we’re in a steady phase.
Enjoy the weekend and Happy Lunar New Year!
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