Wall Street’s Winning Streak Continues with Modest Weekly Gain
At the end of the week, Wall Street ended its third consecutive week of growth without much fanfare. Stocks continued to steadily increase their already substantial gains for the month of November. The S&P 500 increased by 5.78 points, equivalent to 0.1%, reaching a level close to its highest point in three months. The Dow […]
Bulls in Control: $2.4 Trillion Options Expiry Could Catapult Stocks Higher
Traders rushed into call options linked to popular U.S. equity exchange-traded funds, capitalizing on the surge in U.S. stocks following Tuesday’s release of the consumer-price index. Options-market strategists suggest that this influx could contribute to further stock gains in the coming days. Data compiled by Rocky Fishman, founder of Asym50, reveals that options tied to […]
S&P 500 Futures Maintain Momentum with Impressive Two-Month Highs
Early Thursday, U.S. stock futures remained mostly unaffected, staying close to their peak of the past two months, with traders reflecting on the recent impressive surge. How are stock-index futures trading The Dow Jones Industrial Average went up by 164 points, or 0.47%, reaching 34991 on Wednesday. The S&P 500 saw an increase of 7 […]
S&P 500 Soars to New Heights: Experts Weigh in on Future Altitudes
The inflation report has injected a new burst of energy into the stock market, and this rally appears to be more enduring than previous ones—there’s reason to have confidence in its sustainability. As of Tuesday morning, all three major U.S. stock indexes experienced gains exceeding 1%, with the Nasdaq Composite approaching a substantial 2% increase. […]
S&P 500 Futures Show Modest Climb as Markets Await Inflation Insights
In the beginning of Tuesday, the stock futures in the United States were slightly stronger. Traders were cautious and hesitant to make significant investments due to the upcoming October CPI report, as it could influence the Federal Reserve’s next actions. How are stock-index futures trading The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 55 points, or […]
S&P 500 on the Rise: Morgan Stanley Identifies Real Opportunities in Market Shift
Key Information for the U.S. Trading Day. The weekend’s headline event in financial markets was the unexpected union of MarketWatch 50 member and influential figure Taylor Swift with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in Argentina. While this celebrity development may have grabbed attention, the more substantial focus of the day is on the […]
Navigating Pricy Markets: A Deep Dive into Historical Patterns
The stock market isn’t merely expensive; it’s exceedingly pricey. Despite this, historical trends suggest the potential for remarkable gains from its current level. Year-to-date, the S&P 500 has surged by almost 15%, driven by expectations that the Federal Reserve will refrain from further interest-rate hikes. This anticipation is fueled by a declining inflation rate. Additionally, […]
Higher-for-Longer Rates Cast Shadow on U.S. Stock Futures’ Performance
On Friday, there were difficulties with U.S. stock futures due to a disappointing bond auction and recent indications that interest rates may remain elevated for an extended period, leading to a pause in the positive performance of key stock indexes. How stock-index futures are trading The Dow industrials, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all experienced […]
Amid Fed Uncertainty, Stock Market Loses Steam on Wall Street
Stock futures on Wall Street remained mostly steady on Thursday, as investors closely monitored Federal Reserve policymakers for further insights into interest-rate strategies following a string of mixed signals. The S&P 500 futures hovered near the baseline after the benchmark narrowly achieved its eighth consecutive day of gains on Wednesday—marking the index’s lengthiest streak in […]
S&P 500 Futures Retreat After Remarkable Two-Year High
Early Wednesday, U.S. equity index futures slightly declined as traders assessed the situation after experiencing the longest consecutive period of gains in the past two years. How are stock-index futures trading The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed by 57 points on Tuesday, which accounts for a 0.17% increase and brings it to a total of […]
