To Sell or Not to Sell: Debunking Myths About Withdrawing from the Stock Market
Investing can induce stress as we strive to make optimal choices for our financial futures. However, it can be difficult to navigate through volatile market conditions. Specifically, individual investors often ponder how they should react when the market experiences a downturn or experts forewarn of an upcoming recession. During uncertain times, you may contemplate moving […]
Bullish or Bearish? Summer’s Litmus Test for the Stock Market’s Direction
Historical evidence has proved that August and September are often times of turbulence in the American stock market. Thus the first weeks of the month having turbulence should not be an unexpected occurrence. As the S&P 500 index spiked 20% from January to July 2023 many investors have been wanting the market to stabilize after […]
Tech Trouble Sparks Concerns: Is the Momentum of 2023’s Stock-Market Rally at Risk
The Nasdaq-100, which has been the standout performer among major U.S. stock indices so far this year, has just suffered its most challenging fortnight since December, as per the data from Dow Jones Market. On Friday, the technology-centric index concluded a two-week drawdown of 4.6% by closing 100.77 points, or 0.7%, down at 15,028. This […]
Navigating Stock-Market Exposure: Finding the Right Balance for Baby Boomers
As the baby boomer generation approaches retirement, it may be prudent to exercise caution when it comes to their stock holdings. At present, a notable 37% of baby boomers maintain a higher level of equity holdings than Fidelity Investments recommends for their life stage, according to insights from Mike Shamrell, Fidelity’s Vice President of Thought […]
? Expert Strategist Predicts: S&P 500’s Momentum Pauses for the Rest of 2023 & Beyond ??
An expert strategist who accurately predicted the 2023 market rally now foresees a period of stagnation for stocks throughout the remainder of this year and possibly into 2024. This projection stems from a belief that corporate earnings growth will fall short of the overly optimistic expectations set by Wall Street. Barry Bannister, an equity strategist […]
Navigating Stock Market Risks: The Peril of Fed’s Backward Focus ??
Despite numerous pessimistic predictions, stocks have displayed remarkable resilience this year, steadily progressing forward. Even with a recent 2% dip, the S&P 500 has managed to surge over 17% in the course of 2023. This upward momentum has persevered through challenges such as escalating interest rates, declining earnings, the protracted Ukrainian conflict, and China’s economic […]
