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 […]
