S&P 500 Nears Correction on Tariff Fears

On Tuesday, the S&P 500 (SPX) fell 0.8% to close at 5,572.07, following a volatile trading session, according to FactSet data. A correction, defined as a 10% drop from a recent peak, would place the index at 5,529.74, per Dow Jones Market Data. Morgan Stanley’s Andrew Slimmon does not believe the Trump administration’s intent is […]
Nasdaq Plunge Sparks Bear Market Fears

Dow Plummets Nearly 900 Points as S&P 500 Edges Closer to Correction U.S. stock markets suffered a significant blow on Monday, marking their worst trading day of 2025. Investor concerns over a potential U.S. recession intensified after the Trump administration failed to ease fears, raising the likelihood of continued selloffs and even a bear market […]
DoorDash Joins S&P 500, Beating Volatile Rivals

DoorDash is among four companies set to join the S&P 500, while AppLovin and Coinbase missed out. The committee responsible for selecting S&P 500 components has significant discretion in determining new entrants. This time, it appears to be prioritizing stability over volatility. S&P Dow Jones Indices announced Friday that four new companies will be added […]
JPMorgan: Stock Market May Miss Year-End Target Timeline

The bulls are starting to feel the pressure. JPMorgan, which has always been a cautious optimist, is showing signs of wavering. The bank recently parted ways with Marko Kolanovic after his bearish outlook failed to materialize. Its new team, led by Dubravko Lakos-Bujas, isn’t exactly bullish by Wall Street standards, projecting the S&P 500 to […]
Investor Optimism in a Down Market

It might seem like the wrong time to talk about retirement optimism, especially when the stock market is experiencing significant turbulence. Forget Your 401(k) Statement—Focus on These Promising Retirement Trends Instead On a recent day of market declines, David Stinnett, Vanguard’s head of strategic retirement consulting, remained upbeat about retirement savings trends. Despite ongoing concerns […]
S&P 500 Erases Postelection Gains, Nasdaq Nears Correction

The benchmark S&P 500 stock index closed Tuesday at its lowest level since November 4, erasing all gains made since President Donald Trump’s November 5 election victory. The sharp decline was driven by mounting concerns that the administration’s sweeping tariff measures could stifle economic growth. The Nasdaq Composite, known for its heavy weighting in technology […]