Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors’ favorite stocks over the last week. Here’s a look at some of our top stories. The S&P 500 decreased by 0.8% and the Nasdaq dropped by 2.1%, with both indexes experiencing consecutive weekly losses for the first time since April. In contrast, the Dow saw a 0.8% increase, achieving its fourth straight positive week — a milestone not reached since May. Small-cap stocks continued to perform well, with the Russell 2000 Index achieving its third consecutive week of gains, fueled by optimism over potential interest rate cuts. On the economic front, …
