Into the Unknown: U.S. Stocks Confront an Ambiguous Trading Week
Last week marked a change in the tide for the U.S. stock market, as it broke a three-week streak of losses in the midst of a volatile environment. The week saw notable events, including Nvidia’s earnings report and an eagerly awaited speech by Federal Reserve Chief Jerome Powell at the annual Jackson Hole symposium in […]
The S&P 500’s Turning Point: Assessing the Impact of Breaking Support
The S&P 500 Index (SPX) soared to nearly 4600 in late July, but has since embarked on a downward trend. Recently, it faced its first major test of support around 4330, and this support demonstrated resilience. In light of this, the bull market still maintains its footing on the SPX chart. While another support level […]
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 […]
