Nicholas Colas, co-founder of DataTrek Research, notes that substantial changes within the S&P 500 over the last four to eight years have led to its high valuation compared to 2016. On Election Day 2024, the S&P 500 rose by 1.2%, boosted by gains in Big Tech stocks like Nvidia, Meta,...
For global investors, 24-hour trading offers a significant advantage — particularly when market-moving events happen outside regular trading hours. In the U.S., stock markets operate on a schedule that suits East Coast traders, opening at 9:30 a.m. and closing at 4 p.m. But for those in different time zones, trading...
The U.S. presidential election on Nov. 5 is proving to be anything but predictable. Polls indicate a tight race for the White House and potential for either party to control the House, while Republicans hold a slight advantage in the Senate, according to UBS Group’s latest ElectionWatch analysis. With the...
The Dow and S&P 500 ended October with their first monthly declines since April, while Halloween brought more market scares than treats. A wave of tech-sector selling on Thursday pulled down the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite posted its steepest one-day drop since early September. Analysts pointed to various...
Following Election Day, U.S. stocks often face headwinds—not necessarily because of post-election uncertainty but due to a long-term trend of below-average performance in the immediate weeks afterward. Historically, stock markets tend to perform better when the incumbent party retains the White House, while declines are more frequent when the opposition...
The U.S. stock market is gearing up for its historically strongest six-month period, November through April, following impressive gains over the summer months. Traditionally, investors adhere to the “sell in May and go away” adage, but this year’s performance defied that trend. Yet with rising Treasury yields and the looming...
