Charleston Watches as Dow Reaches Record High on Soft Jobs Data
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high on Friday, July 4, 2026, following a national jobs report that indicated slower-than-anticipated payroll growth for June. This market reaction suggests investors are recalibrating expectations for the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, anticipating that softer economic data could lead to a more stable interest rate environment. […]
Charleston Investors Watch as Tech Giants Drive S&P 500 Earnings
The performance of the S&P 500 index in the coming months is increasingly tied to the financial results of a select group of technology companies, particularly those at the forefront of artificial intelligence infrastructure. As second-quarter earnings season approaches, analysts are highlighting the outsized influence of these firms on overall market growth. Goldman Sachs strategist […]