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This week, Madison Business Review contributor Bryce Roth provides a recap of what happened in the business world and stock markets. This was an exciting week for markets as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average hit new highs and the Nasdaq Composite turned positive. Big tech led this rally along with positive news about the economy, Biden’s policies and the pandemic. Source: MarketWatch Stimulus bill motivates mass spending  Stimulus from the gove...

What a difference a year makes. One year ago, the Madison Business Review — a student-led, business-focused publication published through The Breeze — launched with a mission to inform, empower and serve the JMU and Harrisonburg communities, in part by giving voices to bright, talented JMU students. The feedback from our first year has far exceeded my expectations and those of everyone at The Breeze, and I couldn’t be more thankful to everyone who’s supported us — in...

Every week, Madison Business Review contributor Bryce Roth provides a recap of what happened in the business world and stock markets. Markets picked up where they left off in February after a rough start to March as the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1,200 points and the S&P 500 turned positive for the year. Meanwhile, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite shot back up after hitting an all-time high in mid-February and is still positive in 2021 as big tech companies bounce back. ...

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powells attempts to calm investors about inflation failed as stocks and bonds got crushed this week. Madison Business Review staff writer Bryce Roth breaks down the

While tens of thousands froze during a massive winter storm that swept the U.S., Bitcoin was scorching hot, though stocks were largely flat. Heres a recap of what happened in

Apple may be planning to enter the auto industry, while Bitcoin is rising with the broader stock market as the vaccine rollout continues. The Madison Business Reviews Bryce Roth breaks

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite surged to new record highs, even though last week’s high fliers — GameStop and AMC Theatres — plunged 80.4% and 48.5%, respectively. Heres what

Stock market averages reached new highs this week after President-elect Joe Bidens victory was certified by Congress — despite an interruption from rioters. The Madison Business Reviews Bryce Roth recaps a wild week and explains whats driving markets. Stocks of companies either left-for-dead or on life support, including GameStop and AMC Theatres, captured the attention of the nation by screaming higher with eye-popping respective gains of 400% and 277% last week alone on massive volume. H...

This week was a wild one for markets that may have long-term implications.  It all started with GameStop being the center of whats called a short squeeze, which essentially is when traders bet on a company’s stock price to fall by a certain date and it instead greatly increases. That leaves the previous investors to buy in order to save themselves from large losses. If the short sellers were successful in the first place, they would be able to make a decent profit, but in this situation...

Today A mix of clouds and sun in the morning followed by cloudy skies during the afternoon. Slight chance of a rain shower. High near 60F. Winds light and variable.. Tonight A few clouds from time to time. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low 38F. Winds light and variable. Updated: April 18, 2021 @ 12:54 am