How Stocks React to Janet Yellen’s Testimony

Some investors are hanging fresh hopes on Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen’s testimony before two congressional panels this week. However, be warned, the Fed chair is likely to present a carefully worded message that does not present change to formal monetary policy. She will likely discuss risks to the U.S. economy, but also note positive data. As a result, investors may be disappointed. See the full report on Yellen's testimony and stocks here.

Sector Securities	02-09-16
Vanguard Total Stock Market (NYSE: VTI)	-0.2%
SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY)	Unchanged
SPDR Dow Jones (NYSE: DIA)	-0.1%
PowerShares QQQ (Nasdaq: QQQ)	-0.3%
iShares Russell 2000 (NYSE: IWM)	-0.7%
iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology (Nasdaq: IBB)	Unch.
Energy Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLE)	-2.4%
Financial Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLF)	-0.2%
SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE: GLD)	-0.2%
PowerShares DB US Dollar Bullish (NYSE: UUP)	-0.7%
iPath S&P 500 VIX ST Futures (NYSE: VXX)	+0.9%

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