U.S. Stock Market Fights Back Recession Scare: S&P 500 Hits Young Year’s Half-year High
Liz Ann Sonders, Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab, suggests that the increasingly ‘frothy’ atmosphere in the stock market may leave equities susceptible to a downturn. The S&P 500 index recently completed its best first half of a year since 2019. Despite worries of an upcoming U.S. recession, it seems that this concern is becoming […]
Will the U.S. Stock Market Open on 4th of July?
In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, the two largest stock-trading platforms in the U.S., the New York Stock Exchange, and Nasdaq, have announced closure on Tuesday. Additionally, the first trading session of the second half of 2023, which falls on Monday, will see the exchanges shutting down three hours earlier at 1 p.m. […]
Market Alert: A Grim Forecast for Stock Market Returns by Fed Economist ??
US stock investors may need to brace for potential letdowns, as indicated by recent warnings from a Federal Reserve researcher. Corporate tax reductions and interest-rate cuts have facilitated stock returns for an extended period, as pointed out by Federal Reserve economist Michael Smolyansky. Smolyansky anticipates a rather grim future for stocks, with slowing earnings growth […]
Stock Market Update: Chip Restrictions and Powell’s Speech Impact Futures
On Wednesday, stocks displayed potential instability, specifically within the tech sector. This instability stemmed from fears of additional trade restrictions on AI chips. The stock market also focused on the anticipated remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Futures associated with the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) decreased considerably, plummeting 0.45%. S&P 500 (^GSPC) Futures also experienced […]
Investor’s Guide to Rocky Stock Markets ?️: Unlocking the Power of Options in Uncertain Times ⏳
As the quarter draws to a close, the stock market seems to be losing some momentum, with speculations that investors are finally acknowledging the possibility of a delayed Fed rate hike in 2023. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have each recorded five losing sessions out of the last six. Over the past three months, […]
The Crucial First Hour: A Guide to Effective Opening Bell Trading Techniques
Economic conditions may be challenging, with stocks experiencing significant volatility and persistent inflation, but some economists believe that these turbulent times can present new opportunities (as well as risks) for investors. What’s happening: The global economy is constantly changing. The labor market remains remarkably resilient, but other economic indicators, such as spending and manufacturing, are […]
20-Year S&P 500 Journey: The Value of Your $10,000 Investment Today
Beating the market is a challenging task, with only a small group of individuals able to achieve it. It is noteworthy that it is comparatively simpler to outperform the stock market during a downturn. In the year 2021, the stock market saw a growth of 29%, yet 85% of money managers performed worse than the […]
Navigating the Stock-Market Rally: Essential Insights for Investors in the Face of S&P 500 Declines
According to data from FactSet, the S&P 500 index is expected to experience its third consecutive daily decline on Wednesday. This is the first time the index has experienced a losing streak since May 4th. However, this does not indicate that the index’s positive trend has ended. It is more likely that the upward trend […]
Stock Market Update: Wall Street Holds Its Breath as Powell Prepares to Testify
The U.S. stock markets have decreased slightly in anticipation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony to Congress. He is anticipated to answer questions about the central bank’s policies to combat inflation through interest rates. The U.S. markets show little response on Wednesday morning in anticipation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony before Congress. […]
U.S. Stock Futures Slide Following Three-Day Hiatus: What’s Next?
American futures for stock indices decreased on Tuesday following a three-day pause, as Chinese equities showed weakness due to dissatisfaction with the monetary stimulation measures taken in the second-largest economy globally. What’s happening The stock market experienced a decline on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 109 points or 0.32% to 34299, the […]
