Nasdaq Futures Slide as Earnings Take the Wheel
Nasdaq futures experienced a decline on Thursday, foreshadowing a potential descent into correction territory. Stocks continued their downward trajectory, weighed down by disappointing earnings reports from Big Tech companies and the simultaneous increase in bond yields. The Nasdaq 100 (^NDX) contracts exhibited a nearly 0.9% decrease, highlighting the persistent pressure on tech stocks. This decline […]
Turn Losses into Gains: A Guide to Playing the January Bounce-Back in 2023
Selling stocks that have underperformed throughout the year may not be the best move just yet, as they often experience a significant rebound in January. This phenomenon is a result of two sources of artificial selling pressure that affect these underperformers, and these pressures are unrelated to a company’s fundamentals or earnings potential. The influence […]
S&P 500 Futures Show Strength in Premarket Trading
As the U.S. stock markets geared up to open in just a couple of hours, Logitech International S.A. (LOGI) had a notable pre-market surge, rising by 9.4%, while RTX Corp. (RTX) followed closely, recording an 8.6% gain. Medpace Holdings Inc. (MEDP), Coinbase Global Inc. (COIN), and Skechers USA Inc. Cl A (SKX) were also exhibiting […]
What’s Next for Stock Market Investors Amidst 5% Treasury Yields?
The surge in U.S. government bond yields, pushing the 10-year Treasury rate near the 5% mark, a level not observed in 16 years, has created a complex landscape for stock market investors. The 10-year Treasury yield, represented by BX:TMUBMUSD10Y, reached its highest point since 2007, coming very close to 5%, only to recede slightly on […]
Volatility Indicator Points to S&P 500 Trough in Stock Market
The CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX, is widely considered a fear gauge for the market and is currently sending an unusual signal that suggests a potential low point in stocks. This situation reflects heightened anxiety about the stock market’s direction, influenced by concerns about a recession, a turbulent bond market, and increasing geopolitical risks. On […]
Why the 60:40 Portfolio Is Your Ultimate Market Insurance ??
This year, the iconic 60:40 portfolio is staging a remarkable comeback, performing exactly as anticipated. This classic allocation, favored by retirees and near-retirees, splits investments with 60% in stocks and 40% in bonds. While it faced adversity last year with one of the worst U.S. calendar-year losses in history, it’s made an impressive rebound. This […]
