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 […]
S&P 500 Futures Dip: Nvidia’s Record High Momentum Pauses
On Friday, U.S. stock-index futures decreased slightly after a strong rally fueled by the success of chipmaker Nvidia, which sparked excitement about the potential for an artificial-intelligence breakthrough. What’s happening The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 457 points on Thursday, representing a 1.18% rise to reach 39069. The S&P 500 also saw a significant […]
S&P 500 Target: Goldman Sachs Points to Big Tech at 5,200
Goldman Sachs has revised its year-end S&P 500 target to 5,200 just ahead of Nvidia Corp.’s crucial earnings this week. The forecast hinges largely on Big Tech’s ability to maintain robust profits. David Kostin, chief U.S. equity strategist at Goldman Sachs, stated, “Our upgraded 2024 EPS forecast of $241 (8% growth) stands above the median […]
