On the Verge: The S&P 500’s Rally Reaches a Make-or-Break Moment
The S&P 500 came within 33 points of its 50-day moving average on Thursday, marking the closest approach to this key trendline since November 13th. This proximity hints at a pivotal moment for the stock market rally, as recent turbulence has brought the index within striking distance of an important technical threshold for the first […]
Factors Behind Wall Street’s Record S&P 500 Forecast
Wells Fargo has upgraded its outlook for the S&P 500 stock index, citing several factors driving bullish sentiment in the market. They have raised their year-end target for the index to 5,535 points, up from 4,625, indicating a potential additional increase of over 6% from current levels. Analysts at Wells Fargo Securities point to the […]
Understanding the Fed’s Latitude: Job Growth and Economic Momentum
Key Information for the U.S. Trading Day All eyes are eagerly awaiting the release of the consumer price index by the Labor Department at 8:30 a.m. Eastern, against the backdrop of ongoing debate about the Fed’s potential rate cuts. Taking a broader perspective, an intriguing argument is emerging suggesting that illegal immigration might be a […]
Are We Approaching a Stock-Market Bubble? The Missing Ingredient
The absence of a significant element seen at nearly every previous peak bubble suggests that U.S. stocks are not currently in a bubble, according to analysts at TS Lombard. Unlike past bubbles, the current market lacks substantial leverage. Despite appearing overvalued, with technology stocks notably high compared to historical averages, margin debt has scarcely increased […]
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 […]
