Monday ETF Roundup: AMJ Bounces Higher, VXX Sinks Lower

By Stoyan Bojinov:Equity benchmarks finally snapped their losing streak as investors rejoiced over better-than-expected economic data on the home front. The Nasdaq led the way higher for a second day in a row this week, gaining 0.66% as the session drew to a close, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged behind, inching higher by 0.22% on the day.

By Stoyan Bojinov:Equity markets soared into green territory as investors rejoiced over encouraging economic data on Wall Street, while developments in the Euro zone also helped to ease lingering uncertainties stemming from Greece. On the home front, the Nasdaq led the way higher, gaining an impressive 1.51% on the day, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged behind, inching higher by o.96%.

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By Stoyan Bojinov:Equity markets took investors for a roller-coaster ride Wednesday as selling pressures in the morning were eventually overturned by bullish fever in the afternoon. On Wall Street, the Nasdaq charged ahead, gaining 0.39% on the day, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average just barely missed the green, settling 0.05% lower as the trading session drew to a close.

By Stoyan Bojinov:Earnings season is officially underway and U.S. stocks have started off the ceremonies on a fairly strong note. Equity indexes broadly climbed higher as investors rejoiced over better-than-expected earnings results from Alcoa (AA). The Nasdaq led the way higher on the home front, clinching gains of 0.97%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged behind, gaining 0.56% on the day.

By Stoyan Bojinov:Equity markets endured a rocky day of trading as mixed economic data paved the way for profit-taking and relatively light-volume price action. The Dow Jones Industrial Average proved most resilient, gaining 0.17% on the day, while the Nasdaq lagged behind, slipping into negative territory and closing down 0.01%.

By Stoyan Bojinov:Equity markets started off the New Year in bright green territory as indexes across the board soared higher, bolstered by returning bulls from holiday break. The Nasdaq led the way higher, clinching gains of 1.67% on the day, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged behind, gaining 1.47%. Basic materials stocks surged ahead alongside financials on Wall Street, while gains in the utilities sector were few and sparse as investors saw their appetite for risk increase.

By Stoyan Bojinov:Equity markets staged a ferocious rebound today following Monday’s dismal sell-off. Investors brushed aside worse-than-expected economic data on the home front, instead focusing on upbeat commentary from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as well as a successful Spanish bond auction overseas. On Wall Street, the Nasdaq charged ahead, clinching gains of 1.82% on the day, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average just barely lagged behind, gaining 1.50% as the trading session drew to a close.