Wednesday ETF Roundup: VXX Jumps On Greek Concerns, GLD Creeps Lower

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:Equity markets started off the week on a mixed note, soaring higher after the opening bell only to succumb to broad-based profit taking pressures as the trading session drew to a close. On the home front, the Dow Jones Industrial Average led the way higher, gaining 0.12% on the day, although it failed to close above resistance at the key 13,000 mark. The Nasdaq encountered some headwinds throughout the day, ultimately closing in red territory, down 0.11% for the day.

By Stoyan Bojinov:Equity markets charged higher on Thursday, recouping losses from yesterday, as optimism swept over Wall Street following better-than-expected jobless claims data. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 Index tied, both gaining 0.83% on the day, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged behind, clinching gains of 0.51%.

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.

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:Stock markets got off to a bullish start as euphoria from last week spilled over while investors also cheered on Apple’s (AAPL) dividend announcement. After months of rumors and speculation, the Apple dividend is finally here.

By Stoyan Bojinov:The bull train continues to roll full steam ahead as broad equity indexes managed to finish the trading session in green territory. The Dow Jones Industrial Average extended gains for the 7th consecutive session; the blue chip index gained 0.44% on the day, while the S&P 500 Index came out slightly ahead, tacking on a 0.60% gain.

By Stoyan Bojinov:Stocks oscillated between minor gains and losses on Wednesday following yesterday’s impressive rally on Wall Street. Domestic equity indexes drifted sideways with a bit of a downward bias for most of the trading session as economic news were sparse. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was able to finish in green territory, clinching a 0.12% gain on the day, while the S&P 500 slipped into negative territory, shedding 0.12% as the closing bell rang.