On Thursday, Nasdaq futures took a downward turn, indicating the possibility of entering a correction phase. This decline was fueled by disappointing earnings reports from major Big Tech companies and the simultaneous rise in bond yields, which continued to exert pressure on the stock market. Contracts linked to the Nasdaq...
Before hastily selling stocks that have shown poor performance over the year, consider this: they often experience a significant resurgence in January. This occurrence is a result of two distinct sources of artificial selling pressure unrelated to a company’s fundamentals or earnings potential. The impact of these pressures diminishes by...
With the opening of U.S. stock markets just two hours away, Logitech International S.A. (LOGI) made an impressive pre-market jump, surging by 9.4%. Simultaneously, RTX Corp. (RTX) followed suit with an 8.6% pre-market gain. The morning also saw strong performances from Medpace Holdings Inc. (MEDP), Coinbase Global Inc. (COIN), and...
The recent surge in U.S. government bond yields, pushing the 10-year Treasury rate to nearly 5%, a level not witnessed in 16 years, has created a challenging environment for investors in the stock market. The 10-year Treasury yield, represented by BX:TMUBMUSD10Y, reached its highest point since 2007, nearly touching the...
The CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX, is widely recognized as a fear indicator for the market and is currently emitting an unusual signal that hints at a possible downturn in stocks. This situation reflects heightened concerns about the stock market’s trajectory, influenced by worries about a looming recession, turbulent bond...
This year, the renowned 60:40 portfolio is outperforming last year’s performance, living up to expectations. This classic allocation, commonly favored by retirees and those nearing retirement, divides investments with 60% in stocks and 40% in bonds. While it faced a challenging year in 2022, experiencing one of its worst calendar-year...
