In April, U.S. stocks faced their toughest month of 2024, as ten out of the S&P 500 index’s 11 sectors saw significant declines. Both the S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq Composite experienced their first monthly drops since October, with decreases of 4.2% and 4.4% respectively. Investors grappled with concerns...
Morgan Stanley’s Michael Wilson shared with Bloomberg that he and his team are now prioritizing the identification of undervalued stocks over making predictions for the S&P 500 index, at least for the time being. Wilson mentioned in an interview with Bloomberg Television that discussions regarding the S&P 500’s future have...
Bob Elliott, Chief Investment Officer at Unlimited Funds, underscores the Federal Reserve’s challenge amid the recent surge in commodity prices. Bond yields have risen sharply this month, reflecting concerns about persistent inflationary pressures amidst a thriving economy. This development marks a notable setback for the prevailing bullish trend in the...
Thursday saw the S&P 500 coming within 33 points of its 50-day moving average, marking its closest approach since November 13th. This suggests a crucial juncture for the stock market rally, with recent volatility bringing the index within reach of a significant technical milestone not seen in five months. A...
Throughout the first quarter, more stocks participated in the market rally, offsetting some of the weakness observed in Big Tech. Analysts anticipate this trend to persist. Individual stocks contributed to the strength of the S&P 500 index, dispelling concerns about narrow market gains. Recent data shows that the number of...
The recent surge in the Vix likely reflects its tendency to revert to its mean, rather than indicating an impending market downturn, as suggested by a portfolio manager. In a departure from the norm, both the S&P 500 and the Cboe Volatility Index, commonly known as the Vix, have experienced...
