Weekly Market Recap – August 10, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks bolted ahead last week as investors cheered the last big week of Q2 corporate reports and a Friday jobs update that put the spotlight on the Fed’s next move with short-term rates. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 3.57 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index gained 5.19 percent. The Dow Jones […]
Investing With a Voice: Shareholder Advocacy Efforts at Azzad Asset Management
Investing has never been just about returns at Azzad. It’s also about responsibility to our clients, to the companies in our portfolios, and to the ethical principles that guide our work. Shareholder advocacy is where that philosophy becomes action: we use the leverage that comes with being an investor to push companies toward greater transparency, […]
Weekly Market Recap – August 3, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks pushed through another volatile summer week as diverging Q2 corporate reports and the Fed’s rate decision whipsawed prices. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 1.05 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 1.59 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 1.04 percent. Tech Stocks Steal Spotlight Chip stocks were under pressure […]
Trump Accounts and the Halal Question: What Muslim Families Need to Know
Trump Accounts have sparked plenty of conversation in Muslim communities, much of it focused on the name rather than the finances. But from an Islamic perspective, what matters isn’t the label. It’s how the account works: who owns it, who controls it, where the money goes, and what alternatives exist. A government program isn’t automatically […]
Financial Advisor Magazine names Azzad Asset Management in 2026 RIA Survey and Ranking
Annual ranking of top registered investment advisors includes more than 500 firms FALLS CHURCH, Virginia (July 31, 2026) – Azzad Asset Management announced today its inclusion in Financial Advisor Magazine’s annual ranking of the largest registered investment advisors in the United States. This year, Azzad Asset Management was listed as the 265th largest RIA in the country. Today’s announcement marks […]
2026 Mid-Year Market Update: Where Are the Opportunities for Long-Term Investors?
Weekly Market Recap – July 27, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks ended last week down as Q2 corporate results, Middle East developments, and the chips trade took investors for a choppy ride. The Nasdaq Composite Index was under the most pressure, falling 2.13 percent. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index lost 0.61 percent, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.38 percent. A […]
Weekly Market Recap – July 20, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks fell last week as the chip-stock trade entered a selloff phase, despite upbeat news on inflation. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 1.55 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index declined 2.90 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.93 percent. Chip Stocks Under Pressure Renewed tensions in the Middle East gripped […]
Should Gold Be in Your Portfolio?
Gold often comes up in investor conversations during periods of market uncertainty. While it is sometimes viewed as a “safe haven,” gold is not a one-size-fits-all solution and may not be appropriate for every investor. Below is a general framework to help you understand when gold is sometimes used within diversified portfolios. What Role Can […]
Weekly Market Recap – July 6, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Markets notched a solid gain over a shortened trading week as investors cheered ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 1.77 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 2.12 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.97 percent. Q2 Ends with Fireworks Stocks opened higher to […]
