Navigating Volatility: Sell in May and Go Away?
Weekly Market Recap – May 18, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks were mixed last week as investors fretted over hot inflation reports, which offset the move in chipmaker stocks. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 0.13 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index edged down 0.08 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.17 percent. Volatile Week Stocks ticked up to start the […]
Weekly Market Recap – May 12, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks rose last week as peace talks picked up while investors cheered better-than-expected economic news and Q1 corporate results. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 2.33 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 4.51 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.22 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed overseas […]
Weekly Market Recap – May 4, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks advanced last week as investors moved past stalled progress in Middle East peace talks and refocused on corporate earnings. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 0.91 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index climbed 1.12 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average moved up 0.55 percent. April: Best Month in Five Years for […]
A Three-Step Approach to Hajj Planning
Each year, the plains of Arafat welcome millions of Hajj pilgrims whose voices unite in prayer. For many of us, this journey represents a profound yearning, a spiritual transformation unlike any other. And through our extensive experience in working with Muslim families across America, we’ve learned that while the desire to undertake Hajj is deeply […]
Consistency Builds Barakah
Consistency is one of the most overlooked drivers of both financial success and spiritual growth. In the Islamic tradition, it is also one of the most powerful. When applied to how we invest, save, and give, consistency doesn’t just build wealth—it builds barakah, or divine blessings. The Prophet ﷺ taught, as narrated by Aisha bint […]
Azzad Asset Management Files Shareholder Proposal at Meta Seeking Independent Review of Human Rights Due Diligence
Falls Church, VA — Azzad Asset Management announced today that it has filed a shareholder proposal with Meta for consideration at the company’s 2026 Annual General Meeting. Proposal 7 on the proxy statement calls on Meta’s Board of Directors to commission and publish an independent report assessing the effectiveness of the company’s human rights due […]
Tax Planning vs. Tax Filing: What Most Investors Miss
Weekly Market Recap – April 20, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks rallied last week as investor enthusiasm built for an end to the war in the Middle East and hopes of a resumption of normal global trade. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 4.54 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index picked up 6.84 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 3.19 […]
Weekly Market Recap – April 13, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Hope won out over fear last week as investors set their sights on a Middle East ceasefire holding and optimistic prospects for the Strait of Hormuz reopening. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 3.56 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index picked up 4.68 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 3.04 percent. […]
