Weekly Market Recap – October 12, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks ended last week higher after an up-and-down week where a kitchen sink of economic, geopolitical, and AI-related events competed for investors’ attention. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 1.15 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 0.64 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.93 percent. A Choppy Advance Stocks opened […]
Weekly Market Recap – October 6, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks ended last week mixed as a tug-of-war between strong economic data, cooler job growth, and decades-high Treasury yields played out. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index edged down 0.27 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 0.45 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 1.26 percent. A Mixed Week Stocks fell at […]
Smart Decumulation Strategies for High-Net-Worth Retirees
From Screening to Stewardship
If an app can already tell me whether a stock is halal, why do I need an advisor too? It’s a reasonable thing to wonder. There are now several good screening apps and services out in the marketplace today. Each does something a little different, but broadly, they help investors check whether a stock passes […]
Weekly Market Recap – September 28, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks advanced last week as the broad market looked past inflationary pressures and focused on falling oil prices, declining bond yields, and ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 1.22 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 2.06 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up […]
A Steady Hand at the Wheel: Why Halal Investing Requires a Human Touch
Lately, some of our advisors have noticed an interesting shift in our introductory meetings. Clients and prospective clients are increasingly coming into our offices with halal investing screens, portfolio ideas, or Shariah-compliance checklists that are printouts of ChatGPT output or other AI engines. These kinds of tools can be great for learning the basics of […]
Weekly Market Recap – September 21, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks ended last week mixed as investors navigated the Fed’s rate decision, Treasury yields, oil prices, and the volatile AI trade. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index declined 0.09 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 0.72 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.70 percent. Mixed Markets Stocks opened lower to start […]
Weekly Market Recap – September 14, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks fell over a shortened trading week as higher oil prices rattled investors. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index declined 0.80 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index edged down 0.66 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.57 percent. Sluggish Start Stocks fell in response to higher oil prices at Tuesday’s opening bell […]
Why We Filed a Shareholder Proposal at Cisco Systems
At Azzad, being a shareholder isn’t just about owning a piece of a company. It’s about using that ownership stake to ask good questions and push for better disclosure when it matters. This summer, we did exactly that with Cisco Systems, Inc. What We Did On June 17, 2026, Azzad submitted a formal shareholder proposal […]
How to ask your employer for halal 401(K) investment options
One of the first decisions you’ll need to make after accepting a job offer is deciding how you’ll invest your employer plan. These plans are generally funded with pre-tax money and, in many cases, your employer will match your contributions. That’s essentially free money. But most plan providers will offer you a limited menu of […]
