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. […]
Weekly Market Recap – April 6, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks rose over the short trading week on fresh hopes for a quick end to the Middle East conflict, while March job growth was unexpectedly strong. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index picked up 3.36 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index gained 4.44 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 2.96 percent. Stocks […]
Navigating Market Uncertainty: Strategies for Weathering the Storm
The S&P 500 recently came close to a correction after weeks of hostility in the Middle East. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq entered correction territory. While geopolitics is often a significant factor in market volatility, the uncertainty around the duration of conflict, along with the potential for a prolonged period of higher energy prices, have heightened investor […]
Weekly Market Recap – March 30, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks ended a challenging week lower as investors’ attention shifted from updates on ceasefire talks to concerns about the economic impact of a protracted conflict. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index lost 2.12 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index fell 3.23 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 0.90 percent. The MSCI EAFE […]
Shareholder Advocacy: Investing with Purpose and Principle
Weekly Market Recap – March 23, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Another volatile week unfolded as rapid developments in the Middle East and public comments from leaders on the conflict see-sawed markets, leaving investors struggling to keep up with updates. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index lost 1.89 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index fell 2.07 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 2.11 […]
Weekly Market Recap – March 16, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks logged a third-straight down week as investors digested the latest news out of the Middle East, navigated more volatility, and mulled the latest economic data. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index declined 1.60 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index lost 1.26 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.99 percent. Middle East Markets […]
