Monday: Investors kept an eye on upcoming tech earnings, leading to a mixed close. The Dow slipped by 0.1%, while the S&P500 rose 0.4% and the Nasdaq gained 0.6%. The day’s uncertainty stemmed from market anticipation of earnings reports later in the week.

Tuesday: The Russian war on Ukraine escalated, adding pressure on the market. The Dow fell by 0.3%, while the S&P500 gained 0.4% and the Nasdaq surged 1.0%, driven by tech stock anticipation, notably Nvidia’s upcoming earnings report.

Wednesday: Despite weaker corporate earnings, market sentiment was buoyed by optimism surrounding Nvidia’s earnings. The Dow rose 0.3%, the S&P500 finished slightly above even, while the Nasdaq dipped 0.1%, reflecting mixed results across sectors.

Thursday: Nvidia’s stellar earnings provided a boost, lifting Wall Street. The Dow gained 1.1%, the S&P500 added 0.5%, and the Nasdaq was nearly unchanged, up 0.03%. Positive investor sentiment continued as earnings season unfolded.

Friday: Positive earnings from Gap and a surge in Bitcoin prices helped to lift the market. The Dow climbed 1.0%, the S&P500 gained 0.4%, and the Nasdaq picked up 0.2%. All three major indexes saw gains over the week.

Conclusion: All major indexes experienced week-over-week gains, marking a positive end to the trading week amidst a volatile backdrop

Stay tuned for our video forecast on the week ahead, where we’ll provide insights and predictions to help navigate the ever-changing landscape of the stock market. 

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