Monday, stocks gained 0.4% in Asia, fell slightly in Europe, and rose slightly in the U.S. on 19B shares traded. Precious metals gained 2% and their miners advanced 3%. Gold registered another record high. The Dow, NASDAQ, S&P 500, and NYSE posted record closing highs. Apple closed above 250. IBM ended above 270.
Tuesday, stocks rose 0.5% in Asia, advanced slightly in Europe, and ended unchanged in the U.S. on 19B shares traded. Gold posted another record high. The NYSE logged a record closing high.
Wednesday, stocks gained 0,4% in Asia, fell slightly in Europe, and lost 0.3% in the U.S. on 19B shares traded. IBM closed below its 270 benchmark.
Thursday, stocks fell slightly in Asia, lost 0.6% in Europe and 0.7% in the U.S. on 20B shares traded. Precious metals and their miners gained 1%. IBM closed above its 280 benchmark.
Friday, stocks in Asia, in Europe, and in the U.S. on 17B shares traded. The VIX gained 5% to end at 16.12. Precious metal gained 2%. IBM closed below its 280 benchmark.