Monday, stocks ended down 2.1% in Asia but closed unchanged in Europe and little changed in the U.S. on 16B shares traded. The VIX rose 14% to close at 17.16. Precious metals and their miners fell 3%. The NASDAQ closed below its 26,000 benchmark. IBM closed above its 290 benchmark.
Tuesday, stocks rose 0.5% in Asia but closed little changed in Europe and down slightly in the U.S. on 17B shares traded. Precious metals gained 1% and their miners gained twice that amount. The NASDAQ closed above its 26,000 benchmark, but IBM crashed 25% to close below its 220 benchmark.
Wednesday, stocks climbed 2.3% in Asia but ended little changed in Europe and the U.S. on 17B shares traded. The VIX fell 5% to 15.67. Precious metals and their miners lost 1%. The NASDAQ closed below its 26,000 benchmark.
Thursday, stocks fell 1.6% in Asia, but closed little changed in Europe and lost 0.3% in the U.S. on 18B shares traded. The VIX gained 7% to 17.73. Precious metals fell 3% and ther miners dropped 4%. Apple ended above its 330 benchmark.
Friday, stocks in Asia, in Europe, and in the U.S. on 20B shares traded. The VIX rose 12% to end at 18.77. Precious metals fell 1%. The S&P 500 Index closed below its 7500 level. And if you’re looking for a pill to perhaps extend your life, here’s an article that cites two.