Nvidia Nears Valuation of All German Stocks Combined
Nvidia’s stellar first-quarter results have positioned the chipmaker at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution, with its market value on track to match that of all listed German companies combined. As of Wednesday, data from FactSet shows that companies with primary listings in Germany have an aggregate value of €2.315 trillion, or $2.51 trillion. […]
S&P 500 Soars: Don’t Abandon Bonds
When stocks are soaring and bonds are lagging, convincing investors of the importance of diversification can be challenging. As the S&P 500 climbs nearly 12% year-to-date in mid-May and the Dow Jones Industrial Average hits 40,000, many investors experience “S&P 500 Envy,” comparing their returns to these impressive benchmarks. This wasn’t an issue in recent […]
New S&P 500 Records Spur Target Revisions from Wall Street Experts
Wall Street’s top strategists have been blindsided by the stock market’s record-setting rally, leading many to swiftly revise their year-end S&P 500 targets. So far in 2024, at least 11 firms have increased their forecasts for the S&P 500. Recently, BMO Capital Markets and Deutsche Bank raised their targets to 5,600 and 5,500, respectively. BMO’s […]
Strategist Sees Dow 60,000 and S&P 8,000 on Earnings Boom
Last week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting 40,000 was a significant milestone for investors. However, top Wall Street forecaster Ed Yardeni sees even greater gains ahead, driven by earnings. Ed Yardeni, chief investment strategist at Yardeni Research, informed clients that the DJIA could rise by 50% to 60,000 by 2030, with the S&P 500 […]
S&P 500 Soars: Avoid ‘Envy’ and Stay Savvy
When stocks surge and bonds lag, as they are now, convincing investors of the importance of portfolio diversification can be challenging. With the S&P 500 up nearly 12% year-to-date in mid-May and the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting 40,000, investors may develop “S&P 500 Envy” if their returns don’t match these impressive figures. This sentiment […]
Dow Jones Hits 40,000 but Stumbles Before Achieving Milestone
Hold on to your hats. The Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly traded above 40,000 for the first time ever on Thursday but ended the day shy of a milestone that investors said could help further boost bullish spirits on Wall Street. “Breaking the 40,000 barrier is a big psychological boost for the bulls, as round […]
