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Historical data reveals that consistent long-term investing in the S&P 500 beats market timing. With roughly 78% of the market's strongest days happening during bear markets or early bull rebounds, a…
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon cautioned about underlying market risks such as geopolitical conflicts, inflation, and elevated debt near record market highs. In response, analysts recommend defensive high-…
ClearBridge strategists argue the S&P 500 rally remains resilient despite rising 10-year Treasury yields, citing strong corporate earnings and real economic growth. Historically, strong performance t…
U.S. stocks rebounded Friday, with the S&P 500 rising 0.9% as oil prices stabilized and August CPI matched expectations. However, major indexes fell for the week as 90% odds of a September Fed rate h…
U.S. stocks rebounded Friday as warmer CPI data brought clarity regarding an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike. However, benchmark 10-year Treasury yields hovering near 5% and crude oil exceeding $1…
Capital Economics warns the S&P 500 displays late-stage bubble traits, with five of eight indicators at extremes, including tech concentration and elevated valuations. Although the index may reach 8,…
The S&P 500 is experiencing broader market participation as the equal-weight index outperforms the cap-weighted version year-to-date. With tech concentration historically high, investors are rotating…
US equities rebounded on Friday, with the S&P 500 climbing over 1% to halt a four-day losing streak as oil prices and Treasury yields paused their recent surge. However, elevated inflation keeps expe…
U.S. 10-year Treasury yields surged to 4.943%, nearing the 5% mark amid climbing oil prices and stubborn wholesale inflation. Higher borrowing costs and rising probabilities of a Federal Reserve rate…
Global markets tumbled as soaring Brent crude near $110 and hotter US PPI figures pushed Treasury yields toward 5%. Escalating energy costs and rising expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike con…
Historical analysis shows large-cap stocks consistently outperform small caps into year-end. Institutional fund managers face compensation incentives to lock in benchmark returns, driving portfolio r…
The S&P 500 notched a fourth consecutive losing session as surging Treasury yields, renewed Fed rate-hike concerns, and upcoming midterm elections fueled caution. Hedge funds have sharply reduced net…
Costco shares declined for an eighth consecutive session to $902.45 despite August net sales rising 9.9% year-over-year to $23.7 billion. While analysts highlight strong profitability and consumer re…
Wall Street fell as wholesale inflation and rising oil prices renewed concerns over persistent inflation and higher interest rates. Geopolitical risks surrounding Iran are stoking energy costs, raisi…
TS Lombard warns against shorting AI stocks prematurely, predicting the U.S. business cycle has 12 to 18 months remaining. However, citing high debt issuance, capex recycling, and interest rate risks…
US stocks dropped as oil prices climbed past $100 a barrel amid escalating Middle East conflict and Red Sea shipping disruptions. The surge in energy costs drove Treasury yields to multiyear highs an…
US stocks and semiconductor shares dropped as crude oil surged above $100 per barrel and 10-year Treasury yields topped 4.9%. Persistent inflation concerns and rising expectations of another Federal …
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has gained over 50% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500. Strong crushing and ethanol margins, higher biofuel tax credits, and expanding nutrition earnings have bolste…
S&P 500 EPS is breaking out of a century-long historical growth channel, fueled by AI optimism and share buybacks. Deutsche Bank highlights that while earnings surpass historic booms, questions linge…
US stocks dropped as WTI crude surged past $100 amid Middle East conflict and hotter-than-expected PPI inflation lifted Treasury yields. Higher energy prices and sticky inflation heightened expectati…