1. The S&P 500 dropped 3.1% this week, marking its largest weekly decline since September; 2. The index is now 6.09% below its record close from February 19th, 2025; 3. The S&P 500 is down 1.68% year-to-date.

1. The S&P 500 reached two new record highs but also experienced its worst day of the year within the same week. 2. The index is now 2.13% below its record close from February 19th, 2025, and is up 2.46% year-to-date. 3. The U.S. Treasury set the closing yield on the 10-year note at 4.42% and the 2-year note at 4.19% as of February 21st.

1. The S&P 500 rose 2.91% this week, marking its best weekly performance since November. 2. The index is now 1.54% below its record close from December 6th, 2024, and is up 2.18% year-to-date. 3. The U.S. Treasury put the closing yield on the 10-year note at 4.61% as of January 17th, its highest level since November 2023.

1. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all saw significant gains in 2024; 2. Consumer spending continued to drive the economy with retail spending increasing; 3. Cryptocurrency trends, particularly Bitcoin, were a major focus with significant price fluctuations; 4. Geopolitical tensions and market uncertainty were highlighted by events in the U.S., Russia, and the Middle East.

1. Stock trading patterns can be reliable until they aren't; 2. The Fed's focus on jobs over inflation suggests rate cuts in 2024 and 2025; 3. Look for investment opportunities in consumer discretionary, aviation parts, and small-cap biotech sectors.

1. Infrastructure stocks have experienced significant declines, creating investment opportunities. 2. Smart money is heavily investing in infrastructure due to favorable macroeconomic trends and the need for new infrastructure. 3. Infrastructure companies offer defensive characteristics and inflation protection, making them attractive in current economic conditions.