Stocks Go Nowhere Fast

Stocks go nowhere fast

"Equities remained on hold this week but managed to produce gains for the month," columnist Bill Schmick writes. "Tariff news dominated the tape, while the quarterly earnings results supported the market overall."

Trump Economy Hits Highs Not Seen in Decades.

PULSE POINTS:What Happened: The S&P 500 recorded its best monthly numbers since 2023—and its best gains for the month of May since 1990. Who’s Involved: The S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones Industrial Average, President Donald J. Trump, and China. Where & When: U.S. stock markets, May 2025. Impact: All three major U.S. stock indices saw strong gains in May, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq achieving their best months since November 2023, amid ongoing U.S.-…

Stocks close the day flat but S&P 500 notches its best month since 2023

The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 logged their best month since 2023. It was also the S&P 500’s best May since 1990.

Liberation Day fails to spark renaissance for active US equity

CHART OF THE WEEK: US equity managers still struggle to outperform benchmarks despite tariff turmoil.

Investors weigh May gains against trade policy

Wall Street wrapped up a volatile week and a standout month with a quiet finish on Friday, as the S&P 500 closed essentially flat—down just 0.01% at 5,911.69. The Nasdaq slipped 0.32%, while the Dow edged up by 54 points. Despite the muted session, May marked a strong rebound for US equities. The S&P 500 added 6.2%, its best monthly performance since November 2023. The Nasdaq surged nearly 10% as tech stocks roared back, and the Dow rose almost …

S&P 500 Finishes Session Flat as Index Marks Best May Since 1990

The S&P 500 was flat amid some trade-war turbulence on Friday to wrap up its best month of May since 1990. The market benchmark was mostly unchanged. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 54 points, or 0.1%. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.3%. The S&P and Nasdaq each had their best monthly performance since November 2023, roaring back as Wall Street bet that the worst of President Donald Trump’s tariffs be walked back or negotiated down before the…