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April 20, 2026 – Big Indexes Trim, Russell 2000 Hits ‘Add to Cart’ on Gain -( $EPRX $HIMS $NOK $NVDA $OPEN $SER $VISN $VIX $WMT Rise!)

by John F. Heerdink, Jr. 16 hours ago 5516Views 0Likes

US stocks pulled back from recent records on Monday as renewed strain around US-Iran peace efforts and the looming March retail sales and PMI data prompted investors to take profits and re‑price risk. Index moves and risk tone The S&P 500 (7,109.14,…

April 17, 2026 – From Strait of Hormuz to Straight Up: How De‑Escalation Sent the S&P to Yet Another Therapy‑Defying High -( $AVGO $EPRX $HIMS $MCD $MODD $NVDA $OPEN $SER $TSLA Rise!)

by John F. Heerdink, Jr. 4 days ago 5477Views 0Likes

U.S. equities extended their powerful rebound this week, with the major indices logging a third straight week of gains and fresh record highs as easing Middle East tensions, softer oil, and broadly constructive macro data fueled risk appetite. Index performance and drivers…

April 16, 2026 – Ceasefire, Soft Landing, and Hard Choices: Why Markets Are Laughing Nervously -( $AVGO $HIMS $INTG $MCD $MODD $NOK $OPEN Rise!)

by John F. Heerdink, Jr. 5 days ago 5381Views 0Likes

US stocks extended their record run on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hovering near fresh highs while the Dow lagged but still rose .24% to close at 48,578.72 as investors balanced Middle East ceasefire optimism against a dense slate of…

April 15, 2026 – S&P 500 Cracks 7K as Tesla Floors It & Allbirds Skyrockets While Learning to Fly AI -( $AVGO $BIRD $EPRX $MCD $NVDA $OPEN $SER $TSLA Rise!)

by John F. Heerdink, Jr. April 15, 2026 5229Views 0Likes

US stocks extended their relief rally on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, with the S&P 500 finally closing above the 7,000 mark for the first time while the Nasdaq notched another record, as investors continued to price out the recent Iran war shock…

April 14, 2026 – Oil Cools Off, Tech Heats Up: Wall Street’s Favorite Love Triangle Resumes -( $AVGO $AMZN $BLK $EPRX $GOVX $MODD $MTWO $NVDA $OPEN $SOAR $TSLA Rise!)

by John F. Heerdink, Jr. April 14, 2026 5085Views 0Likes

US stocks extended Monday’s rebound on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, as easing oil prices and renewed optimism around U.S.–Iran talks intersected with a powerful early read on bank earnings. Index moves and macro tone The S&P 500 climbed roughly 1.18% as investors…

April 13, 2026 – Wall Street’s Hormuz Hoedown: How The US Blockade Ended in a Buy-the-Dip Ball -( $AVGO $EPRX $GOVX $INTG $MTWO $NOK $NVDA $OPEN $VISN Rise!)

by John F. Heerdink, Jr. April 13, 2026 4976Views 0Likes

US stocks finished Monday sharply higher after a powerful intraday reversal, as investors looked past President Trump’s surprise order to blockade the Strait of Hormuz and rotated aggressively back into risk. Index performance (closing levels) Dow Jones Industrial Average (48,218.25, +.63%): Rebounded…

April 10, 2026 – From War Jitters to Winning Streaks: Why April’s Market Tape Deserves an Emmy -( $AVGO $MTWO NOK $NVDA $SOAR Rise!)

by John F. Heerdink, Jr. April 10, 2026 4896Views 0Likes

US stocks logged a second straight winning week in the five days ending Friday, April 10, 2026, as investors digested a hot March CPI print, volatile oil, and fragile U.S.–Iran ceasefire headlines while keeping risk appetite intact. Index performance The S&P 500…

April 9, 2026 – Relief Rally Pauses Then Moves Modestly Higher At The End of Day -( $AVGO $EPRX $INTG $MCD $MTWO $NOK $NVDA $SOAR $TSLA Rise!)

by John F. Heerdink, Jr. April 9, 2026 4836Views 0Likes

US stocks were mixed on Thursday, April 9, 2026, as the market’s powerful two‑day rebound met renewed geopolitical jitters and a partial rebound in oil prices. Indexes and overall tone After Wednesday’s surge, major averages cooled early as traders reassessed the durability of the…

April 8, 2026 – From Hormuz to Hooray: How a Two‑Week Ceasefire Sparked a Two‑Day Rally -( $AVGO $DIA $MCD $NOK $NVDA $OPEN $QQQ $SPY Rise!)

by John F. Heerdink, Jr. April 8, 2026 4746Views 0Likes

US equities ripped higher Wednesday as news of a two‑week US‑Iran ceasefire and plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz triggered a global relief rally, sent oil prices sharply lower, and eased near‑term inflation and Fed worries. Index moves and risk tone…

April 7, 2026 – Wall Street Plays Chicken With Iran: Markets Tiptoe Higher Into Gulf’s ‘Deadline Drama’ -( $ANNA $AVGO $NVDA $SPY $UNH $VIX Rise!)

by John F. Heerdink, Jr. April 7, 2026 4582Views 0Likes

US stocks finished Tuesday little changed after a volatile session dominated by anxiety over President Trump’s looming Iran deadline, a spike in oil, and a late-day bid for risk assets as traders bet on a short-term de‑escalation. At the end of the…

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April 20, 2026 – Big Indexes Trim, Russell 2000 Hits ‘Add to Cart’ on Gain -( $EPRX $HIMS $NOK $NVDA $OPEN $SER $VISN $VIX $WMT Rise!)

April 17, 2026 – From Strait of Hormuz to Straight Up: How De‑Escalation Sent the S&P to Yet Another Therapy‑Defying High -( $AVGO $EPRX $HIMS $MCD $MODD $NVDA $OPEN $SER $TSLA Rise!)

April 16, 2026 – Ceasefire, Soft Landing, and Hard Choices: Why Markets Are Laughing Nervously -( $AVGO $HIMS $INTG $MCD $MODD $NOK $OPEN Rise!)

April 15, 2026 – S&P 500 Cracks 7K as Tesla Floors It & Allbirds Skyrockets While Learning to Fly AI -( $AVGO $BIRD $EPRX $MCD $NVDA $OPEN $SER $TSLA Rise!)

April 14, 2026 – Oil Cools Off, Tech Heats Up: Wall Street’s Favorite Love Triangle Resumes -( $AVGO $AMZN $BLK $EPRX $GOVX $MODD $MTWO $NVDA $OPEN $SOAR $TSLA Rise!)

April 13, 2026 – Wall Street’s Hormuz Hoedown: How The US Blockade Ended in a Buy-the-Dip Ball -( $AVGO $EPRX $GOVX $INTG $MTWO $NOK $NVDA $OPEN $VISN Rise!)

April 10, 2026 – From War Jitters to Winning Streaks: Why April’s Market Tape Deserves an Emmy -( $AVGO $MTWO NOK $NVDA $SOAR Rise!)

April 9, 2026 – Relief Rally Pauses Then Moves Modestly Higher At The End of Day -( $AVGO $EPRX $INTG $MCD $MTWO $NOK $NVDA $SOAR $TSLA Rise!)

April 8, 2026 – From Hormuz to Hooray: How a Two‑Week Ceasefire Sparked a Two‑Day Rally -( $AVGO $DIA $MCD $NOK $NVDA $OPEN $QQQ $SPY Rise!)

April 7, 2026 – Wall Street Plays Chicken With Iran: Markets Tiptoe Higher Into Gulf’s ‘Deadline Drama’ -( $ANNA $AVGO $NVDA $SPY $UNH $VIX Rise!)

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