Why the High-Stakes Jobs Report Has Stock-Market Investors on Edge
Equities may face hurdles if data undermines hopes for a rate cut in June, warns a strategist. With Friday bringing the release of the jobs report, anticipation is palpable in the stock market, which has seen a downturn this week as investors weigh the possibility of Federal Reserve rate cuts later in the year. Analysts […]
Key Indicators to Determine If the Stock-Market Stumble Will Deepen into a Major Pullback
Market momentum shifted gears as the first quarter concluded with smooth sailing for stock-market enthusiasts, witnessing a streak of record highs for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average. However, the current narrative is being dictated by the pronounced surge in Treasury yields and oil prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled over 500 […]
Robinhood’s Stock Surges Amid Retail Trading Renaissance
Robinhood Markets Inc. experienced a significant surge in equity trading volumes during February, with a remarkable 36% increase compared to the previous month. This surge propelled the company’s stock to soar during Wednesday’s after-hours trading session. In February, the online-trading platform witnessed a staggering $80.9 billion in trading volumes, marking a substantial uptick from January’s […]
S&P 500 Futures Hold Ground After Notching 17th Record Close
Early Wednesday, U.S. stock futures hinted at the potential for another S&P 500 record high, despite a slightly higher-than-expected inflation report being shrugged off by investors. Here’s how the stock-index futures are trading: On Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 235.83 points, or 0.61%, to close at 39,005.49, the S&P 500 added 57.33 points, […]
Tracking Trends: U.S. Stock Market Behavior in March After February’s Surge
Bespoke notes that March typically brings a middling performance for U.S. stocks, with gains that don’t stand out compared to other months. While February saw U.S. stocks securing a winning streak, there’s now speculation about whether investors might opt to cash in on those gains at the start of March. Looking back, history reveals a […]
Ahead of the Curve: U.S. Stock Futures Steady Amidst Data Deluge
U.S. stock futures are signaling a mostly stagnant start for Wall Street on Monday, with investors gearing up for a data-heavy week while seeking fresh drivers to propel the market upwards following a recent boost from Nvidia. Here’s how the stock-index futures are trading: On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 62.42 points, […]
Investor Beware: Strategists Raise Concerns of ’70s Stagflation Impact on Markets
Equities faced challenges while bonds shone during the tumultuous waves of inflation in the 1970s. Currently, investors seem enamored with a “Goldilocks” scenario, but a team of Wall Street quantitative strategists suggests keeping an eye out for a potential return to the conditions reminiscent of the disco era. In a recent note, J.P. Morgan analysts, […]
The Year of the Dragon: Exploring Stock Market Trends and Gold Demand in Lunar New Year 2024
According to Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, the U.S. stock market has historically thrived during the Years of the Dragon, with an average gain of 12.7% since 1871. This trend suggests that the recent surge in the S&P 500, propelling it to the 5,000-point milestone, may still have momentum. Lee forecasts that the S&P 500 could reach […]
Historic Milestone: U.S. Stocks Achieve a Feat Last Seen in 1972
U.S. stocks have achieved a remarkable feat not seen since the era of President Richard Nixon’s tenure in the White House. The S&P 500 (SPX) marked its 14th week of gains out of 15 on Friday, a streak not witnessed since March 10, 1972, as per Dow Jones Market Data. This occurrence is only the […]
Navigating Today’s Market: Insights from the Top Trades of the Past Five Decades
Early Friday futures trading indicates a positive start for stock indices. The continuation of this optimism into Wall Street’s opening may hinge on labor market data. For equity bulls, a U.S. nonfarm payrolls report showcasing steady job growth and modest wage inflation is the preferred outcome, as it is unlikely to dissuade the Federal Reserve […]
