Current forecasts suggest that the likelihood of a U.S. stock market crash is below average. According to State Street Associates’ “froth forecasts,” which draw on Harvard professor Robin Greenwood’s research, there’s an 18% chance of a 40% market decline within the next two years, compared to a five-year average of...
Here’s what’s closed on Juneteenth this Wednesday, June 19, in observance of the newest federal holiday. As Americans prepare to celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., they should be aware of the closures associated with the holiday. This includes financial markets taking the day off....
Nvidia’s new highest stock-price target suggests a 21% upside from Friday’s close, but several other chip stocks have even more bullish targets indicating greater growth potential. Nvidia Corp. shares have surged 165% this year, yet Susquehanna analyst Chris Rolland believes they can go higher. He raised his price target on...
Lower-Income Americans Increasingly Worried About the Economy Despite a steadily growing economy and low unemployment easing some of the pain of high inflation, middle- and low-income Americans are feeling more stress. Recent evidence includes a drop in the consumer sentiment index in June to a seven-month low, primarily due to...
The S&P 500 has set 29 new records in 2024, peaking again on Thursday. However, lower futures on Friday suggest it may not reach 30 records in this session. Optimism about potential interest rate cuts and excitement over AI have driven this bull run. However, caution is advised. The Nasdaq...
Risk appetite appears to be rebounding as investors look past the prospect of prolonged high interest rates in the U.S., focusing instead on encouraging signs of slowing inflation. The Nasdaq is leading the market this Thursday, buoyed by strong earnings from AI chipmaker Broadcom. This brings us to our featured...
