Market Alert: A Grim Forecast for Stock Market Returns by Fed Economist ??
US stock investors may need to brace for potential letdowns, as indicated by recent warnings from a Federal Reserve researcher. Corporate tax reductions and interest-rate cuts have facilitated stock returns for an extended period, as pointed out by Federal Reserve economist Michael Smolyansky. Smolyansky anticipates a rather grim future for stocks, with slowing earnings growth […]
The Ongoing Stock Market Rally: Treading Carefully Before Pronouncing the Bear’s Fall
On Thursday, Apple shares experienced slight growth during premarket trading, nearing a valuation of $3 trillion. Some, such as Wedbush analyst Dan Ives, speculate about the possibility of a $4 trillion valuation by 2025. The impact of such a colossal valuation on the market’s weight is uncertain. The common saying regarding the 7.6% weighting of […]
Stock Market Update: Chip Restrictions and Powell’s Speech Impact Futures
On Wednesday, stocks displayed potential instability, specifically within the tech sector. This instability stemmed from fears of additional trade restrictions on AI chips. The stock market also focused on the anticipated remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Futures associated with the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) decreased considerably, plummeting 0.45%. S&P 500 (^GSPC) Futures also experienced […]
Investor’s Guide to Rocky Stock Markets ?️: Unlocking the Power of Options in Uncertain Times ⏳
As the quarter draws to a close, the stock market seems to be losing some momentum, with speculations that investors are finally acknowledging the possibility of a delayed Fed rate hike in 2023. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have each recorded five losing sessions out of the last six. Over the past three months, […]
20-Year S&P 500 Journey: The Value of Your $10,000 Investment Today
Beating the market is a challenging task, with only a small group of individuals able to achieve it. It is noteworthy that it is comparatively simpler to outperform the stock market during a downturn. In the year 2021, the stock market saw a growth of 29%, yet 85% of money managers performed worse than the […]
Stock Market Update: Wall Street Holds Its Breath as Powell Prepares to Testify
The U.S. stock markets have decreased slightly in anticipation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony to Congress. He is anticipated to answer questions about the central bank’s policies to combat inflation through interest rates. The U.S. markets show little response on Wednesday morning in anticipation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony before Congress. […]
Top 3 Stocks to Keep an Eye On: Couchbase, Casey’s General Stores, and Cue Health
During the second quarter, Couchbase, a leading provider of NoSQL database solutions, reported earnings that fell short of analysts’ expectations. The company’s projected income was lower than anticipated, which led to a significant drop in its stock value. Consequently, Couchbase’s shares experienced an 18% decrease during after-hours trading, reflecting investors’ concerns about the company’s performance. […]
Day Trader Leaves BBC Host at a Loss for Words
A professional day trader offers his opinion on where the global economy is headed, particularly the Eurozone Rescue Plan effects (or lack thereof). Many regard his views as pessimistic, as he believes another recession is underway, partially led by fear-driven markets and the heavy-handed financial players (Goldman, JP Morgan, etc.). His views take many non-traders […]