Nasdaq’s Record Streak: Time for a Market Shakeout?
Jonathan Krinsky, BTIG’s chief market technician, notes that the Nasdaq-100, dominated by tech, hasn’t experienced a 2.5% or greater pullback in 303 trading sessions, marking it as the third-longest streak since 1990. While this streak doesn’t necessarily signal an imminent downturn in the AI-driven U.S. stock surge, Krinsky suggests that the market is due for […]
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 […]
Tracking Trends: U.S. Stock Market Behavior in March After February’s Surge
Bespoke notes that March typically brings a middling performance for U.S. stocks, with gains that don’t stand out compared to other months. While February saw U.S. stocks securing a winning streak, there’s now speculation about whether investors might opt to cash in on those gains at the start of March. Looking back, history reveals a […]
Ray Dalio’s Insight: Why the Stock Market Isn’t Bubble-Prone
When examining the U.S. stock market through these lenses, it doesn’t appear overly bubbly, according to Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, even amidst notable rallies and media attention on certain segments. Stocks have surged significantly since their October lows, marking four consecutive months of gains and propelling both the S&P 500 and Dow […]
The Untold Story: How the U.S. Stock Market Bucks Concentration Trends
Despite the widespread discussion of the dominance of a select few companies like the Magnificent Seven driving stock-market gains, the reality is quite different: the U.S. market is among the least concentrated globally. According to the latest insights from the global investment returns yearbook, authored by Paul Marsh and Mike Staunton of London Business School […]
Ahead of the Curve: U.S. Stock Futures Steady Amidst Data Deluge
U.S. stock futures are signaling a mostly stagnant start for Wall Street on Monday, with investors gearing up for a data-heavy week while seeking fresh drivers to propel the market upwards following a recent boost from Nvidia. Here’s how the stock-index futures are trading: On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 62.42 points, […]
Projections and Patterns: S&P 500 Rally Expected Before Fed’s Decision
Wednesday saw a calming of the VIX, often dubbed the ‘fear gauge’ of the stock market, following its surge on Tuesday in response to higher-than-expected inflation figures. Despite this volatility spike, U.S. stocks might continue their bullish trajectory prior to the Federal Reserve’s initial interest rate decrease, suggests research from DataTrek. Although the S&P 500 […]
Goldman Sachs Predicts Make-or-Break Year for Mag 7’s Revenue Growth in 2024
The early signs in futures trading suggest a cautious start for Wall Street next week, with the S&P 500 likely to consolidate after reaching another record in the previous session, driven by major tech players. The trajectory ahead hinges on the performance of the “Magnificent 7” – Alphabet, Amazon.com, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and […]
Strategists Sound Alarm: Big Tech’s Rise Mirrors Dot-Com Bubble
A team of quantitative strategists at J.P. Morgan is drawing parallels between the current stock-market rally, propelling the S&P 500 to six consecutive record closing highs in 2024, and the dotcom bubble. Led by Khuram Chaudhry, the analysts highlight the growing concentration in the U.S. stock market as a significant risk for investors this year. […]
Make-or-Break Moments: Fed Meeting, Tech Titans, and Jobs Report Challenge Stock-Market Rally
The upcoming week holds significant events that are poised to influence stock-market dynamics. Investors are eagerly awaiting the Federal Reserve’s monetary-policy meeting, a pivotal December employment report, and a wave of earnings reports from major technology players. These events collectively offer crucial insights into the economic landscape and the potential trajectory of interest rates. Encouraging […]
