Early on Wednesday, U.S. stock index futures experienced a slight softening as the ongoing rally took a brief pause, coinciding with a minor uptick in Treasury yields. Here’s a snapshot of the current status of stock-index futures: In the preceding session, the market performed as follows: Market Dynamics: The U.S....
The disappointment of August for stock investors shouldn’t catch anyone off guard. With a history of being the second-worst month for the S&P 500 over the last 35 years, August’s lackluster performance is no anomaly. And September hasn’t always been smooth sailing either. After the tumultuous ride of 2022, some...
The U.S. stock market had an eventful week, breaking its streak of three consecutive losses amid a backdrop of volatility. The period was characterized by significant developments, including Nvidia’s earnings announcement and the much-anticipated speech by Federal Reserve Chief Jerome Powell at the annual Jackson Hole symposium in Wyoming. However,...
The S&P 500 Index (SPX) reached a peak near 4600 in late July, marking the start of a downtrend that persists. Recently, it faced a significant test of support around 4330, and this support held firmly. According to this measure, the bull market remains intact on the SPX chart. While...
The probability of a stock market crash on par with the 1987 event in the upcoming months seems to be significantly exaggerated, even as contrarians find reasons to smile. While the fear of a crash is justified due to the buzz about a potential market bubble, the reality is that...
“Reevaluating Stock Buybacks: A Force behind Wealth Inequality and Innovation Suppression?” An ongoing debate questions the role of stock buybacks in perpetuating wealth inequality and stifling innovation within the U.S. economy. Should there be a definitive ban on these practices, especially when executed as open-market repurchases? According to William Lazonick,...
