Market Financial Journal
Market Indicators
| Name | Price | Change | Direction | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJIA ETF | 518.74 | -0.32 | -0.06% | |
| S&P ETF | 767.13 | +3.90 | +0.51% | |
| QQQ | 718.51 | +8.71 | +1.23% | |
| Gold RT | 4,180.80 | -0.30 | -0.01% | |
| Oil RT | 97.21 | -1.81 | -1.83% | |
| Bitcoin RT | 82,108.46 | +96.12 | +0.12% |
World Markets
| Index | Name | Price | Change | Direction | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FTSE | 10,739.95 | -141.95 | -1.30% | |
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CAC | 7,826.46 | -130.24 | -1.64% | |
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NIKKEI | 64,916.70 | -407.59 | -0.62% | |
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HSI | 24,186.83 | +124.13 | +0.52% | |
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S&P/TSX | 36,043.80 | -132.75 | -0.37% |
Sector ETFs
| Sector | % Change | YTD % |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Materials | +0.07% | +12.33% |
| Consumer Goods | -0.34% | +12.45% |
| Energy | 0.00% | +52.63% |
| Financial Services | -0.24% | +1.10% |
| Healthcare | +0.26% | +14.43% |
| Industrial | -0.05% | +8.08% |
| Technology | +1.48% | +29.31% |
| Telecom | -0.40% | -6.69% |
| Utilities | -0.51% | -1.62% |
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