Weekly Market Recap – January 12, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks posted solid gains in an action-packed week of market-moving economic data, geopolitical news, and bullish new year sentiment. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 1.57 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index added 1.88 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.32 percent. Santa Visits Dow, But Not S&P, Nasdaq Stocks rose […]
Weekly Market Recap – January 5, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks delivered for investors last week as positive economic data and bullish holiday cheer powered the start of a “Santa Claus rally” past consumer bah humbug sentiment. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 1.03 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index lost 1.52 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 0.67 percent.. Stocks […]
Zakah and Purification: Forgotten Pillars of Islamic Finance?
Most people know the basics of Islamic finance: avoid interest, stay away from prohibited lines of business, and make sure your advisory board has the right credentials. But it’s not every day that people talk about zakah and purification. Both concepts are inseparable from Islamic finance but are regularly omitted from the conversation. Let’s look […]
Weekly Market Recap – December 29, 2025
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks delivered for investors last week as positive economic data and bullish holiday cheer powered the start of a “Santa Claus rally” past consumer bah humbug sentiment. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 1.40 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 1.22 percent. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.20 percent. […]
How to Prepare for Tax Filing
Tax season doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With proper preparation and organization, you can ensure your tax professional has everything needed to file your return accurately on your behalf. To assist you, we’ve created this guide to help you navigate tax preparation with confidence. Start Collecting Documents Early Tax documents typically arrive between January and […]
Weekly Market Recap – December 22, 2025
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks posted a slight gain last week as mixed jobs data triggered some selling pressure before a cooling inflation report helped stocks recover. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index inched ahead 0.10 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 0.48 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.67 percent. Round Trip for Stocks […]
Weekly Market Recap – December 15, 2025
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks ended last week mixed. A widely anticipated Federal Reserve decision on interest rates and a rotation into non-tech areas helped push the Dow Industrials higher, while the broader market and technology stocks lagged behind. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index declined 0.63 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index fell 1.62 percent. Meanwhile, the […]
Updated 2026 key financial data guide
Download our newly updated 2026 key financial data guide. We’ve created this two-page “Important Numbers” summary as a quick reference that covers the most important annual limits as well as figures that are commonly referred to during the year. Download Now First Name Last Name Email Mobile
Weekly Market Recap – December 8, 2025
Azzad MarketWeek Stock prices pushed higher last week, notching multiple records along the way as employment and inflation data took center stage in anticipation of the Fed’s upcoming meeting. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 0.31 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index picked up 0.91 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.50 percent. […]
Why We Filed a Human Rights Resolution at Microsoft
A Brief Update for Azzad Clients At Azzad Asset Management, halal investing means more than avoiding prohibited industries. It also means using our role as shareholders to promote justice, transparency, and responsible corporate behavior. That’s why we filed Proposal 9 for Microsoft’s 2025 Annual General Meeting — a resolution asking the company to report on […]
