The Crucial First Hour: A Guide to Effective Opening Bell Trading Techniques
Economic conditions may be challenging, with stocks experiencing significant volatility and persistent inflation, but some economists believe that these turbulent times can present new opportunities (as well as risks) for investors. What’s happening: The global economy is constantly changing. The labor market remains remarkably resilient, but other economic indicators, such as spending and manufacturing, are […]
20-Year S&P 500 Journey: The Value of Your $10,000 Investment Today
Beating the market is a challenging task, with only a small group of individuals able to achieve it. It is noteworthy that it is comparatively simpler to outperform the stock market during a downturn. In the year 2021, the stock market saw a growth of 29%, yet 85% of money managers performed worse than the […]
Fed’s Interest Rate Plans Shake the Stock Market: What to Expect Next
The S&P 500 experienced a drop during the week after the Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, addressed Congress and stated that the members of the Federal Open Market Committee unanimously agreed on raising interest rates by the end of the year. June experienced the biggest decline in the index, ending the weeks of high performance […]
Climbing the Wall of Worry: How Stock Investors’ Concerns Are Fueling a New Bull Market
The latest information on money flow in mutual funds is positive for stocks but negative for bonds. If you just looked at the data, you would come to a different conclusion. According to EPFR-TrimTabs, U.S. equity funds (including both open-end and exchange-traded funds) have had a net outflow of $86.5 billion so far this year. […]
Navigating the Stock-Market Rally: Essential Insights for Investors in the Face of S&P 500 Declines
According to data from FactSet, the S&P 500 index is expected to experience its third consecutive daily decline on Wednesday. This is the first time the index has experienced a losing streak since May 4th. However, this does not indicate that the index’s positive trend has ended. It is more likely that the upward trend […]
Stock Market Update: Wall Street Holds Its Breath as Powell Prepares to Testify
The U.S. stock markets have decreased slightly in anticipation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony to Congress. He is anticipated to answer questions about the central bank’s policies to combat inflation through interest rates. The U.S. markets show little response on Wednesday morning in anticipation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony before Congress. […]
U.S. Stock Futures Slide Following Three-Day Hiatus: What’s Next?
American futures for stock indices decreased on Tuesday following a three-day pause, as Chinese equities showed weakness due to dissatisfaction with the monetary stimulation measures taken in the second-largest economy globally. What’s happening The stock market experienced a decline on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 109 points or 0.32% to 34299, the […]
Juneteenth Trading Hours: Is the Stock Market Open Today?
Investors could be taking a break on Juneteenth to relax and unwind. Traders were faced with various challenges in 2023, including inflation, the actions of the Federal Reserve, and the impact of artificial intelligence. Despite previous circumstances, the stock market has still managed to increase. Up until now in 2021, the Dow Jones Industrial Average […]
Discovering Wealth in the Shadows: The Forgotten Part of the Stock Market
As previously mentioned, the rise in stock prices has become more widespread, with small-cap stocks performing better after a mixed jobs report on June 2 allowed the Federal Reserve to avoid increasing short-term interest rates last week. Midcap stocks, which have been largely neglected in the past, are also experiencing a resurgence. Until the end […]
The Summer Stock Rally: Why Experienced Market Technicians Are Voicing Concerns
As temperatures increase during the summer, so does the stock market. The S&P 500 index has officially entered bull market territory after 164 days due to a 23% increase from its lowest point in October. The only recovery that took longer to transition from a bear market to a bull market was in 1947, which […]
