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Despite rising macro headwinds including elevated oil prices and potential Fed rate hikes, historical data suggests timing market crashes is ineffective. Long-term investors are advised to hold quali…
Higher oil prices fueled by Middle East tensions are weighing on U.S. equities, pulling the Nasdaq Composite down 0.5%. Analysts observe directionless market rotation as crude near $100 threatens bro…
Major US indices continue hitting record highs despite stretched valuations, with the S&P 500 CAPE ratio reaching 41.1. Historical analysis suggests attempting to time pullbacks is counterproductive,…
Dovish commentary from Fed Governor Christopher Waller signaling an openness to pause rate hikes boosted market sentiment. The reduced odds of a September rate increase triggered a broad equity rally…
U.S. markets rebounded on Wednesday to snap a three-day losing streak, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 each gaining 0.5%. The bounce occurred despite elevated yields and oil prices, though analysts warn …
Stock futures fell as rising Federal Reserve rate-hike confidence and escalating geopolitical tensions, including U.S. strikes on Iran, rattled markets. Historically weak September and a vulnerable t…
U.S. equities showed mixed performance as tech stocks and the Nasdaq slid ahead of Nvidia's earnings. The Dow advanced amid easing bond yields from lower oil prices. Zacks highlighted fundamentally s…
Major US stock indexes halted a three-day decline, edging higher as bond market pressure eased. Healthcare rallied on positive vaccine trial results from Moderna and Merck, while strong retail earnin…
The S&P 500 dipped 0.2% from its record high but successfully secured a third consecutive week of gains alongside a slight pullback in the Nasdaq Composite.
Nasdaq's rare 4-day 1%+ rally streak historically precedes 29.3% average annual gains. However, elevated valuations (Shiller PE near 43), Fed rate hike risks, and AI spending slowdown could challenge…
US stocks rose as a weak jobs report bolstered the case for the Fed holding rates steady. The Nasdaq led the rally early, despite tech giving up some gains. SpaceX’s telecom ambitions pressured major…
Dell is experiencing strong AI demand, boosting sentiment for partners Nvidia, Microsoft, and AMD, and supporting the Nasdaq rally.
US stocks pulled back Thursday, ending the Dow's five-day winning streak as a software stock selloff dragged down the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite.
Tech stocks pause after Tuesday's rally; Nasdaq down 0.3%, S&P 500 flat. Earnings beats yielding muted stock reactions amid ongoing Q2 season.
US equities rallied on midday Thursday, led by a surge in Microsoft (MSFT) and semiconductor stocks following strong AI revenue growth. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and falling oil prices…
The Dow Jones rises while the Nasdaq falls, pressured by a sell-off in chip stocks Micron and Sandisk. Nvidia is attempting to recover after initial losses.
The Dow Jones rose while the Nasdaq fell due to a sell-off in chip stocks, despite gains in Coca-Cola.
U.S. stock indices trade higher at midday after a mixed, volatile morning session. Nasdaq Composite fluctuates between slight gains and losses following prior-day declines, with no clear directional …