Market indexes show mixed movement, with Dow up 0.85% and Russell 2000 leading at 1.19%

From Nasdaq: 2025-03-17 18:28:00

Market indexes saw a range of movement, with the Dow up +0.85% and the Russell 2000 leading at +1.19%. Despite finishing off intra-day highs, all indexes have turned green over the past five trading days. Homebuilder confidence hit a 7-month low, with the NAHB Housing Market Index at 39, citing tariff issues and labor shortages.

Business inventories for January were in-line at +0.3%, up from the previous month’s -0.2%. Wholesale inventories rose +0.8%, while retail inventories remained flat. Year over year, inventories are +2.3%. Zacks’ Research Chief highlights a stock set to double, with a promising future in the financial sector and a growing customer base of over 50 million.



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