Big Tech Rally Powers S&P 500 to Strongest Week Since November Amid Inflation Fears
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, saw a remarkable surge in its shares on Friday, propelling its market value past the $2 trillion mark for the first time. This boost contributed to a significant recovery in U.S. stocks for the month of April, with the S&P 500 securing its most substantial weekly increase since November, fueled largely […]
Wall Street’s Bearish Giant Takes a Break from S&P 500 Predictions
Michael Wilson of Morgan Stanley revealed to Bloomberg that he and his team are shifting their focus away from making predictions for the S&P 500 index, at least for the time being. Instead, they are now concentrating on identifying undervalued stocks. During an interview with Bloomberg Television, Wilson mentioned that discussions about the S&P 500’s […]
Economic Uncertainty: S&P 500 on Track for Worst Month Since 2022
Bob Elliott, CIO of Unlimited Funds, emphasizes the challenge posed by the recent increase in commodity prices for the Federal Reserve. The surge in bond yields this month reflects concerns about sustained inflationary pressures amidst a buoyant economy, marking a significant setback for the ongoing bullish trend in the U.S. stock market. The S&P 500 […]
On the Verge: The S&P 500’s Rally Reaches a Make-or-Break Moment
The S&P 500 came within 33 points of its 50-day moving average on Thursday, marking the closest approach to this key trendline since November 13th. This proximity hints at a pivotal moment for the stock market rally, as recent turbulence has brought the index within striking distance of an important technical threshold for the first […]
Factors Behind Wall Street’s Record S&P 500 Forecast
Wells Fargo has upgraded its outlook for the S&P 500 stock index, citing several factors driving bullish sentiment in the market. They have raised their year-end target for the index to 5,535 points, up from 4,625, indicating a potential additional increase of over 6% from current levels. Analysts at Wells Fargo Securities point to the […]
The Next Chapter: S&P 500 Record Highs Beyond the Magnificent 7
In the first quarter, more stocks joined the market rally, mitigating some of the weaknesses seen in Big Tech. Analysts foresee this trend continuing. Individual stocks bolstered the S&P 500 index, dispelling doubts about the market’s narrow gains. Recent data revealed that the number of S&P 500 stocks hitting 52-week highs reached its highest point […]
S&P 500 and Vix Surge: 2024 Investor Alert
The recent ascent of the Vix likely reflects the index’s inherent tendency to revert to its mean, rather than serving as an omen of impending market tumult, as suggested by a portfolio manager. In a notable departure from the norm, both the S&P 500 and the Cboe Volatility Index, commonly known as the Vix, have […]
S&P 500 Investors Rejoice: Wall Street’s Top Bullish Bank Sets Target at 5,500
Societe Generale asserts that the trajectory of the S&P 500 will be steered by ‘U.S. exceptionalism,‘ according to reports. This sentiment underlies their bullish outlook, with a year-end target of 5,500, reflecting a modest increase of just over 5% from current levels. Among major financial institutions tracked by MarketWatch, Societe Generale’s projection appears to be […]
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, […]
Analyzing Bank of America’s Calculations: S&P 500 Target Upgraded to 5,400
Futures indicate a cautious start for Wall Street, despite major stock indices holding at record levels. The Nasdaq Composite has surged 13.8% and the S&P 500 has gained 11.8% in the last three months, prompting concerns about market bubbles. Bank of America’s team, led by Savita Subramanian, remains bullish, raising their end-of-year S&P 500 target […]
