Netflix’s Soaring Success Propels S&P 500 Futures to New Heights!
Stock index futures indicated a positive start for the S&P 500 early Wednesday, poised for another record, fueled by upbeat earnings, stabilized bond markets, and a monetary stimulus in China, which bolstered risk appetite. Current stock-index futures trading reveals: On Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 96 points (0.25% to 37905), the S&P 500 […]
S&P 500’s Victory Lap: Meet the 3 Stock Sectors Dominating the 2-Year Rally
According to a report from DataTrek Research, although the S&P 500 achieved a record closing high on Friday, the overall market ascent has not benefited many sectors. DataTrek evaluated sector performances over the approximately two-year period leading up to January 19, comparing it to the index’s last peak on January 3, 2022. Nicholas Colas, co-founder […]
S&P 500 Shatters Records – Brace Yourself for the Market Aftermath
Interest-rate uncertainty caused the S&P 500 to fluctuate within a narrow trading range for a month. On Friday, the S&P 500 achieved its first record close in over two years, establishing a new intraday record after remaining within a tight trading range for almost a month. The benchmark index concluded the day at 4,839.81, surpassing […]
TSMC Shines: S&P 500 Futures Rise Amidst Treasury Yield Decline
Early on Thursday, U.S. stock index futures saw a modest uptick, influenced by a dip in Treasury yields and a relaxation of tensions in Asian markets. Current Trading Status: On the prior day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) fell by 94 points or 0.25% to 37267. The S&P 500 (SPX) declined by 27 points […]
Breaking News: S&P 500 Target Soars as Another Wall Street Bank Raises the Bar
Investors are bracing for a chilly return from an extended holiday weekend, as stock futures dip alongside a rise in bond yields following hawkish comments from regional policymakers in Europe on Monday. The anticipated Iowa triumph of former President Donald Trump, though expected, has triggered speculation about a potentially volatile election year ahead (refer to […]
S&P 500 Unveils Rare Occurrence: A Game-Changing Signal for Stock Investors!
In 2023, despite initial concerns about a recession, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) demonstrated resilience by surging 24%. The first seven months saw a robust 20% increase, driven by strong economic growth, subdued inflation, and growing enthusiasm for artificial intelligence. However, the latter half of the year brought challenges. August, September, and October witnessed a […]
S&P 500 Futures Surge as Record Highs Anticipated Before CPI Revelations
Early Thursday, futures suggested that the S&P 500 would open slightly higher, hovering just a few points away from the record close of 4796.6 observed in January 2022. The potential to reach this milestone hinges on the release of the December CPI inflation report at 8:30 a.m. Eastern. The stock market has experienced a robust […]
The S&P 500 vs. Russell 2000 Saga: Why the Former Holds the Winning Hand
The prevailing trend towards a “winner-take-all” economy is tilting the scales in favor of large-cap stocks over small-caps and midcaps, despite the Russell 2000 index showing a 17% gain in 2023. Surprisingly, small-cap and midcap stocks appear even more undervalued today compared to a year ago. However, appearances can be misleading for two significant reasons. […]
S&P 500 Extends Decline: Fourth Consecutive Day of Losses in 2024
The benchmark for technology stocks falls for the fifth consecutive session, marking its longest period of continuous losses since October 2022. On Thursday, the majority of U.S. stocks ended the day with lower values. The Nasdaq Composite, which primarily consists of technology stocks, experienced its fifth consecutive session of declines, while the S&P 500 had […]
Pause or Surge? Top Wall Street Bull’s 2024 Forecast Unveiled
Oppenheimer’s John Stoltzfus predicts that the U.S. stock market will exhibit a data-dependent behavior until the commencement of the upcoming fourth-quarter earnings season, scheduled to kick off next Friday. As the robust bull run, which propelled the major indexes to double-digit growth in the preceding year, potentially loses momentum in early January, strategists at Oppenheimer […]
