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Strategists question traditional 20% bear market definitions for volatile tech indexes amid the AI boom. With S&P 500 semiconductor earnings projected to surge over 114%, analysts warn that treating …
Equities were flat last week despite the S&P 500 hitting a new record high. The market is expected to remain calm this week with a light economic calendar, focusing on housing data, FOMC minutes, and…
Analysis of S&P 500's reliance on rare best/worst trading days argues against market timing strategies, suggesting buy-and-hold approaches are generally more effective for long-term investors than tr…
StockStory highlights CSX and Everest Group as underperformers due to weak growth and margins, while spotlighting Apple as a stock to watch for its brand strength and cash flow, despite slowing iPhon…
StockStory highlights Microsoft as a top S&P 500 buy due to strong margins, dominant market position, and robust free cash flow, while flagging T. Rowe Price as a stock to avoid due to weak growth.
Article reflects on stock market cycles, past bear markets, and AI-driven S&P 500 gains, advising long-term investing and buying quality stocks during downturns rather than reactive trading.