In the face of numerous gloomy forecasts, stocks have shown remarkable resilience this year, steadfastly forging ahead. Even amidst a recent 2% dip, the S&P 500 has surged more than 17% throughout 2023. This upward trajectory has weathered challenges such as surging interest rates, dwindling earnings, the prolonged Ukrainian conflict,...
The U.S. stock index futures fell on Tuesday, reflecting a cautious market sentiment following the release of underwhelming Chinese international trade figures for July. Bank stocks grabbed attention after Moody’s Investor Service announced that it was considering downgrading its credit ratings for six significant U.S. banks. How are stock-index futures...
Stocks have surged to unprecedented heights, prompting a reassessment of S&P 500 targets by Wall Street. However, exercising caution and resisting the allure of hype is prudent. At the onset of the week, several strategists recalibrated their S&P 500 projections. Citigroup adjusted its mid-2024 estimate from 4400 to 5000, while...
The Consumer Sentiment survey by the University of Michigan provides additional reasons to worry about the condition of U.S. stocks and the economy. The most recent University of Michigan (UMI) measurement reveals a notable increase in consumer sentiment, a pattern that frequently contradicts typical forecasts. The boost in the sentiment...
As the U.S. stock market opening draws near with just two hours to go, Wolfspeed Inc. (WOLF) has seen a notable 16.5% increase during the pre-market trading session, while Rivian Automotive Inc. Cl A (RIVN) has risen by 7.2%. Concurrently, RBC Bearings Inc. (RBC), Transocean Ltd. (RIG), and R1 RCM...
The S&P 500 index had a strong start to the year, making it the best first half since 2019. Despite concerns about a possible recession in the United States, it now appears that the likelihood of that happening is decreasing. Therefore, there is uncertainty about whether the stock market rally...
