Closing changes for the main US equity indexes:

  • S&P 500 +0.9%
  • Nasdaq Comp +0.5%
  • DJIA +1.2%
  • Russell 2000 flat
  • Toronto TSX Comp (closed for holiday)

Apple shares were a drag on the main market indexes early and they fell to flat on the day but buy-the-dip won again, leading to some nice gains for big caps. The inability for small caps to rally is a bit of a concern but that might come when there are better signs that the Fed is done hiking or is ready to cut (without a tough recession).

The Russell 2000 is showing some indecision.

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