The dominance of large-cap stocks over small-caps and midcaps is underscored by the prevailing “winner-take-all” economy, despite the Russell 2000 index’s 17% gain in 2023. Small-cap and midcap stocks, although seemingly undervalued compared to a year ago, present a deceptive picture. However, this appearance conceals two crucial factors. Firstly, the...
The technology stocks index has experienced a decline for the fifth day in a row, making it the longest period of consistent losses since October 2022. Thursday saw a decline in the majority of U.S. stocks, with the Nasdaq Composite, mainly comprised of technology stocks, experiencing its fifth consecutive drop,...
On the cusp of the new trading year, early indications from U.S. stock index futures on Tuesday suggest a cautious start for Wall Street, following a robust 2023 rally that brought the S&P 500 tantalizingly close to a new record. A glance at stock-index futures reveals the following movements: In...
As 2023 draws to a close, the S&P 500 index is on the cusp of achieving a new record high. However, a concerning trend emerges for stock pickers, as many components of the index continue to lag significantly behind their January 2022 peaks. This disparity has created a noticeable division...
Crucial Insights for Today’s U.S. Trading Session As we approach the end of 2023, investors might contemplate staying on the sidelines given recent market fluctuations and the lofty expectations associated with the elusive Santa Rally. Nevertheless, the outlook seems positive for the upcoming Tuesday trading session in this abbreviated week....
The stock market‘s streak of nine consecutive days of gains abruptly halted on Wednesday, just before the holiday break. The prevailing speculation attributes this interruption to the excessive bullish momentum driven by the recent pivot of the Federal Reserve, coupled with uncertainty surrounding the anticipated number of interest rate cuts...
