Big Tech Stocks Impact on S&P 500 Valuations in 2024
According to DataTrek Research co-founder Nicholas Colas, significant shifts within the S&P 500 over the past four to eight years have contributed to its current high valuation compared to 2016. Big Tech stocks, including Nvidia, Meta, and Tesla, surged on Election Day 2024, with the S&P 500 closing 1.2% higher as Americans voted for the […]
Sonic Election Day Trading
Hello, Traders! Today is a special day—Election Day. With all eyes on the markets and potential fluctuations ahead, it’s essential to stay focused and strategic. Today, we’ll explore how the Sonic Trading System can perform during times of heightened volatility. For this analysis, I’ll be using a one-minute chart, which is popular among traders seeking […]
How 24-Hour Trading Empowers Global Investors
For international investors, 24-hour trading is a game-changer — especially when an after-hours event shifts markets. Trading U.S. stocks aligns smoothly with a standard schedule if you’re on the East Coast, with markets open from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. But it’s far less convenient for those on the West Coast who need an early […]
Stocks, Bonds, and Gold: Market Stakes Ahead of Election
The Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election remains unpredictable, with polls suggesting a tight race for the White House and significant potential for either party to take control of the House. In the Senate, Republicans hold a slim advantage, as outlined in UBS Group’s recent ElectionWatch analysis. Given this volatility, investors should brace for varied outcomes, […]
S&P 500 and Dow Post First Monthly Losses Since April
The Dow and S&P 500 closed October in the red, marking their first monthly losses since April as Halloween dealt investors more tricks than treats. A tech-driven selloff on Thursday dragged down the S&P 500, while the Nasdaq Composite recorded its largest single-day decline since early September. Analysts attributed the dip to various unsettling factors, […]
Can Stocks Rise Until Inauguration? It Depends on the Election
Historically, the stock market tends to perform better when the incumbent political party wins a U.S. presidential election, while declines are more common when it doesn’t. Data shows that between Election Day and Inauguration Day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has averaged a 4.4% gain when the incumbent party wins, compared to a 2.0% decline […]
