Big Tech Rally Powers S&P 500 to Strongest Week Since November Amid Inflation Fears

Alphabet, Google’s parent company, saw a remarkable surge in its shares on Friday, propelling its market value past the $2 trillion mark for the first time. This boost contributed to a significant recovery in U.S. stocks for the month of April, with the S&P 500 securing its most substantial weekly increase since November, fueled largely […]
The ‘Anything But Bonds’ Phenomenon: Bank of America’s Take on Main Street’s Spending and Wall Street’s Strategies

In the past year, the U.S. government has poured $6.2 trillion into various initiatives, catching the eye of investors. According to Bank of America’s strategists, spearheaded by Michael Hartnett, this fiscal splurge spells a trajectory of no end, spiraling into inflation and a long-term downturn in bond markets, hence fueling a fervent appetite for alternative […]
Wall Street’s Bearish Giant Takes a Break from S&P 500 Predictions

Michael Wilson of Morgan Stanley revealed to Bloomberg that he and his team are shifting their focus away from making predictions for the S&P 500 index, at least for the time being. Instead, they are now concentrating on identifying undervalued stocks. During an interview with Bloomberg Television, Wilson mentioned that discussions about the S&P 500’s […]
Tech Stocks on the Brink: Contrarian Investor Warns of AI-Driven Collapse

Tech stocks seem poised for a rebound, but according to Steven Jon Kaplan, the CEO of True Contrarian blog and newsletter managing $120 million, the sector may be headed for trouble reminiscent of the dot-com bubble. Kaplan predicts that the Invesco QQQ Trust Series, which tracks the Nasdaq-100, will drop from its current level of […]
Why Rushing to Sell Stocks Might Not Be the Best Move

Sectors that typically surge toward the end of bull markets are now falling behind. Despite last week’s volatile trading sessions, the primary trend in the U.S. stock market remains upward. This conclusion is supported by the sector relative-strength rankings, despite recent market fluctuations. My optimistic outlook is based on an analysis of sector performance during […]
Economic Uncertainty: S&P 500 on Track for Worst Month Since 2022

Bob Elliott, CIO of Unlimited Funds, emphasizes the challenge posed by the recent increase in commodity prices for the Federal Reserve. The surge in bond yields this month reflects concerns about sustained inflationary pressures amidst a buoyant economy, marking a significant setback for the ongoing bullish trend in the U.S. stock market. The S&P 500 […]