During the week of March 17 to March 21, 2025, major U.S. stock market indexes experienced modest gains, breaking a four-week losing streak. Below is a summary table of their performance:​

Note: All figures are rounded to the nearest whole number.

Weekly Market Summary:

The week commenced with a continuation of the previous week’s rally, as investors sought bargains after recent sell-offs. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% on Monday, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.9%, and the Nasdaq Composite increased by 0.3%. Midweek, the Federal Reserve announced it would maintain current interest rates, citing a strong economy but acknowledging increased uncertainty due to ongoing trade tensions. This announcement led to a significant market uptick on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 gaining 1.1%, the Dow rising 0.9%, and the Nasdaq climbing 1.4%. However, investor optimism waned on Thursday, resulting in slight declines across major indexes, as concerns over potential rate cuts and economic growth resurfaced. Despite a mixed performance on Friday, the major indexes managed to secure modest weekly gains, marking a respite from the previous weeks’ declines.

Stocks Worthy of Attention:

• Boeing (BA): The aerospace giant’s shares surged 6.8% on Wednesday, buoyed by a substantial order from Japan Airlines for 737-8 aircraft and positive delivery forecasts from analysts. ​
• Tesla (TSLA): The electric vehicle manufacturer’s stock rose 3.1% on Wednesday, following reports of production expansions and strong delivery numbers, signaling robust demand. ​
• Nvidia (NVDA): Despite announcing new AI hardware and partnerships at its GTC conference, Nvidia’s stock declined 3.3% over the week, reflecting investor caution.
• Accenture (ACN): The consulting firm’s shares fell 7.3% on Thursday, impacted by concerns over reduced revenue from U.S. government contracts amid federal spending cuts. ​
• EPAM Systems (EPAM): The company’s stock declined 4.7% on Thursday, underperforming the broader market, and is now over 40% below its 52-week high. ​

Please note that stock market investments carry inherent risks, and past performance does not guarantee future results.

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