Exploring the Possibilities: Gauging the Likelihood of a Stock Market Crash
You’re likely overestimating the chances of the stock market experiencing a crash as severe as the one in 1987 in the coming months, which has caught the attention of contrarians. While it’s understandable for investors to be concerned due to numerous analysts pointing to a potential market bubble, the probability of a crash of similar […]
Profit vs. Progress: Exploring the Controversy Surrounding Stock Buybacks
“Challenging the Status Quo: Should Stock Buybacks Face a Ban to Tackle Wealth Inequality?” Stock buybacks have emerged as a major contributor to wealth inequality and a hindrance to innovation in the United States, prompting discussions on whether they should be outright banned, especially when executed as open-market repurchases. William Lazonick, a prominent figure from […]
Nasdaq Futures Soar on Impressive Nvidia Earnings; Dow Futures Slip
Early on Thursday, U.S. stock index futures displayed upward momentum, with Nasdaq futures leading the way, driven by Nvidia’s impressive quarterly earnings performance. Conversely, Dow futures experienced a dip due to a decline in Boeing shares. Here’s a snapshot of how stock-index futures are trading: In Wednesday’s trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by […]
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Bond Yields Decline; All Eyes on Nvidia Earnings
U.S. stock-index futures saw a modest uptick on Wednesday, in tandem with a decrease in bond yields, as market participants turned their attention towards the impending earnings release from Nvidia Corp., a prominent player in the artificial intelligence software sector. The company’s results are scheduled to be unveiled after the closing bell. Key Developments: Market […]
U.S. Stocks Poised for Rebound This Week, but Analysts Warn of Ongoing Summer Selloff
While U.S. stocks might witness a brief respite in the coming week, experts are cautioning against interpreting it as the end of the ongoing late-summer selloff. Analysts suggest that any rebound anticipated would likely serve as a momentary relief before the S&P 500 SPX resumes its descent towards the critical support level of 4,200, as […]
Market Alert: S&P 500 Heads for Largest Monthly Loss in 2023 Amid Rising Yields
Investors are facing the possibility of the Federal Reserve maintaining higher interest rates for a longer period, causing a surge in Treasury yields that is leading the S&P 500 index to experience its largest monthly decline in 2023. Scott Chronert, a U.S. equity strategist at Citigroup, explained in a phone interview that the yield on […]
Riding the Bull: How Much Further Can Stocks Climb?
Hayes Martin, a strategist in the stock market, has both positive and negative updates for those who have optimistic views on the stock market. To begin with the negative aspect, Martin predicts that the ongoing decrease in the market will ultimately result in a decrease of 8% to 13% in the market averages. (As of […]
Buckle Up: Friday’s Volatility Surge Expected as $2.2 Trillion Stock Options Reach Expiry Point
Once again, the monthly stock-market options for August are about to come to an end on Friday, which could result in increased instability in the stock market following a difficult three weeks. According to Rocky Fishman, the founder of strategy firm Asym 500 and former head of index derivatives strategy at Goldman Sachs Group, there […]
Market Resilience: U.S. Stock Futures Edge Up Post Sell-Off
In the early hours of Thursday, U.S. stock index futures increased slightly after previously dropping to a low point of six weeks due to the increase in bond yields. How are stock-index futures trading The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all experienced losses on Wednesday. The DJIA fell by 181 points, […]
S&P 500’s Warning Signal: Is a Downturn Looming Beyond the 50-Day Moving Average?
For the first time since March, the index ended below the average, putting an end to its longest streak of not dropping below in almost three years. According to technical analysts, the S&P 500 closed below its 50-day moving average on Tuesday for the first time in several months. This occurrence may indicate further declines […]
