52 mins. ago
Good morning. Stocks turned higher at the open, but tech stocks resumed their sell-off from yesterday. While the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) fell in early trading, the Dow (^DJI) and S&P 500 (^GSPC) were buoyed by falling bond yields after the US Treasury Department stepped in to support buybacks of long-dated securities.
Here's a check of the markets in the first few minutes of trading, based on a heat map powered by Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace data.
The tech sector (XLK) faced renewed selling pressure as semiconductor stocks continued to slide, led by declines in shares of Intel (INTC), AMD (AMD), and Broadcom (AVGO).
On the other end of the spectrum, Healthcare (XLV) saw tremendous strength, driven by a 124% gain in Moderna (MRNA) following positive phase 3 trial results for its melanoma vaccine developed with Merck (MRK).
Basic Materials (XLB) also led the morning, as a surge in gold futures (GC=F) and gold miner stocks broadly rose.
#stocks #Gold #good #NASDAQ
Here's a check of the markets in the first few minutes of trading, based on a heat map powered by Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace data.
The tech sector (XLK) faced renewed selling pressure as semiconductor stocks continued to slide, led by declines in shares of Intel (INTC), AMD (AMD), and Broadcom (AVGO).
On the other end of the spectrum, Healthcare (XLV) saw tremendous strength, driven by a 124% gain in Moderna (MRNA) following positive phase 3 trial results for its melanoma vaccine developed with Merck (MRK).
Basic Materials (XLB) also led the morning, as a surge in gold futures (GC=F) and gold miner stocks broadly rose.
#stocks #Gold #good #NASDAQ
1 hr. ago
It has been a big year for executives and investors at 15 companies in the S&P 500 (^GSPC), and it's all because of one factor.
You guessed it: the Great AI Boom.
There are now 15 companies in the S&P 500 up 100% or more this year (see chart below), per Yahoo Finance ******* ysis. Sandisk (SNDK) is leading the way with an almost 600% gain on the year amid strong demand for its memory chips at ever higher prices.
The list is interesting for several reasons.
First of all, chip king Nvidia (NVDA) isn't on the list, as its stock is "only" up 18% year to date.
#list #gspc #boom #first
You guessed it: the Great AI Boom.
There are now 15 companies in the S&P 500 up 100% or more this year (see chart below), per Yahoo Finance ******* ysis. Sandisk (SNDK) is leading the way with an almost 600% gain on the year amid strong demand for its memory chips at ever higher prices.
The list is interesting for several reasons.
First of all, chip king Nvidia (NVDA) isn't on the list, as its stock is "only" up 18% year to date.
#list #gspc #boom #first
3 hours ago
This year's rally is no longer just a megacap story. Now the calendar is pushing back.
The S&P 500 Equal-Weighted Index (^SP500EW) is up about 15% in 2026, beating the roughly 12% gain for the standard S&P 500 (^GSPC).
That distinction is useful here. The standard S&P 500 gives its biggest companies the most influence, while the equal-weight version gives each stock the same weight. In other words, it is a better look at how the average S&P 500 stock is doing.
And lately, the average stock has been doing quite well. The broader rally has helped push some of Wall Street's riskiest trades back to the top.
But BTIG technical strategist Jonathan Krinsky sees a tougher stretch of the calendar arriving right on schedule.
#standard #gives #doing
The S&P 500 Equal-Weighted Index (^SP500EW) is up about 15% in 2026, beating the roughly 12% gain for the standard S&P 500 (^GSPC).
That distinction is useful here. The standard S&P 500 gives its biggest companies the most influence, while the equal-weight version gives each stock the same weight. In other words, it is a better look at how the average S&P 500 stock is doing.
And lately, the average stock has been doing quite well. The broader rally has helped push some of Wall Street's riskiest trades back to the top.
But BTIG technical strategist Jonathan Krinsky sees a tougher stretch of the calendar arriving right on schedule.
#standard #gives #doing
5 hours ago
It has been a big year for executives and investors at 15 companies in the S&P 500 (^GSPC), and it's all because of one factor.
You guessed it: the Great AI Boom.
There are now 15 companies in the S&P 500 up 100% or more this year (see chart below), per Yahoo Finance **** ysis. Sandisk (SNDK) is leading the way with an almost 600% gain on the year amid strong demand for its memory chips at ever higher prices.
The list is interesting for several reasons.
First of all, chip king Nvidia (NVDA) isn't on the list, as its stock is "only" up 18% year to date.
#finance #sandisk #sndk
You guessed it: the Great AI Boom.
There are now 15 companies in the S&P 500 up 100% or more this year (see chart below), per Yahoo Finance **** ysis. Sandisk (SNDK) is leading the way with an almost 600% gain on the year amid strong demand for its memory chips at ever higher prices.
The list is interesting for several reasons.
First of all, chip king Nvidia (NVDA) isn't on the list, as its stock is "only" up 18% year to date.
#finance #sandisk #sndk
6 hours ago
This year's rally is no longer just a megacap story. Now the calendar is pushing back.
The S&P 500 Equal-Weighted Index (^SP500EW) is up about 15% in 2026, beating the roughly 12% gain for the standard S&P 500 (^GSPC).
That distinction is useful here. The standard S&P 500 gives its biggest companies the most influence, while the equal-weight version gives each stock the same weight. In other words, it is a better look at how the average S&P 500 stock is doing.
And lately, the average stock has been doing quite well. The broader rally has helped push some of Wall Street's riskiest trades back to the top.
But BTIG technical strategist Jonathan Krinsky sees a tougher stretch of the calendar arriving right on schedule.
#calendar #doing
The S&P 500 Equal-Weighted Index (^SP500EW) is up about 15% in 2026, beating the roughly 12% gain for the standard S&P 500 (^GSPC).
That distinction is useful here. The standard S&P 500 gives its biggest companies the most influence, while the equal-weight version gives each stock the same weight. In other words, it is a better look at how the average S&P 500 stock is doing.
And lately, the average stock has been doing quite well. The broader rally has helped push some of Wall Street's riskiest trades back to the top.
But BTIG technical strategist Jonathan Krinsky sees a tougher stretch of the calendar arriving right on schedule.
#calendar #doing
7 hours ago
Investors may be forgetting that Nvidia (NVDA) is the dominant player in the AI chip game — at least through the lens of the valuation on the chip king's stock.
The call: Nvidia shares are trading at a roughly 40%-50% discount to AI compute peers on an enterprise value-to-free cash flow basis, according to new research from Bank of America ****** yst Vivek Arya. What's more, the stock is trading at a 31% to 36% discount to the S&P 500 (^GSPC).
The relative valuation discount on Nvidia is "overstating the risks" ****** ociated with investments in companies such as OpenAI (OPAI.PVT) and Anthropic (ANTH.PVT) and creating a "compelling opportunity," Arya said.
Despite an 8% rally over the past month heading into Nvidia's Aug. 26 earnings report, shares of Nvidia are still 7% below their 52-week high. Nvidia's stock hit a 52-week high of $236.54 on May 14, per Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace data.
If there is any reason to proceed with caution ahead of Nvidia's earnings, it's that the market is positioned for the company to post something great and for CEO Jensen Huang to sound super bullish on the earnings call.
#arya #shares
The call: Nvidia shares are trading at a roughly 40%-50% discount to AI compute peers on an enterprise value-to-free cash flow basis, according to new research from Bank of America ****** yst Vivek Arya. What's more, the stock is trading at a 31% to 36% discount to the S&P 500 (^GSPC).
The relative valuation discount on Nvidia is "overstating the risks" ****** ociated with investments in companies such as OpenAI (OPAI.PVT) and Anthropic (ANTH.PVT) and creating a "compelling opportunity," Arya said.
Despite an 8% rally over the past month heading into Nvidia's Aug. 26 earnings report, shares of Nvidia are still 7% below their 52-week high. Nvidia's stock hit a 52-week high of $236.54 on May 14, per Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace data.
If there is any reason to proceed with caution ahead of Nvidia's earnings, it's that the market is positioned for the company to post something great and for CEO Jensen Huang to sound super bullish on the earnings call.
#arya #shares
11 hours ago
There's no getting around it: The market looks expensive on several metrics. The broader benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is now up over 102% since the start of 2023 despite some pretty glaring warning signs. In recent years, investors have breezed past the longest inverted yield curve in history, a banking crisis, elevated inflation, and the Iran war.
Is it really smart to buy stocks right now? Here's Warren Buffett's advice.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
As I mentioned, it's hard to dispute that the S&P 500 looks expensive right now.
The Buffett indicator, which is named after Buffett, who has called it "probably the best single measure of where valuations stand at any given moment," is at an all-time high of 238%. The Buffett indicator compares the total value of the stock market, as measured by the Wilshire 5000, to U.S. gross domestic product. Buffett has previously said that the Buffett indicator looks expensive at 100%, although it hasn't been below that level since 2013.
#buffett #NVIDIA #indicator #market
Is it really smart to buy stocks right now? Here's Warren Buffett's advice.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
As I mentioned, it's hard to dispute that the S&P 500 looks expensive right now.
The Buffett indicator, which is named after Buffett, who has called it "probably the best single measure of where valuations stand at any given moment," is at an all-time high of 238%. The Buffett indicator compares the total value of the stock market, as measured by the Wilshire 5000, to U.S. gross domestic product. Buffett has previously said that the Buffett indicator looks expensive at 100%, although it hasn't been below that level since 2013.
#buffett #NVIDIA #indicator #market
13 hours ago
Good morning. Stocks got off to an unsteady start to trading as Treasury yields regained some of their losses from the day before, when Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved to support the bond market. That, plus rising oil prices, led the Dow (^DJI), S&P 500 (^GSPC), and Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) to decline at the open.
Here's a check of the markets in the first few minutes of trading, based on a heat map powered by Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace data.
Consumer Discretionary stocks (XLY) were the hardest hit, while an 8% decline in Walmart (WMT) stock after earnings weighed on Consumer Staples (XLP). Walmart's slowing sales growth number also put pressure on other defensive names, such as Costco (COST).
Energy stocks (XLE) outperformed, meanwhile, as crude oil prices rose following President Trump's threat to wage "economic warfare" on Iran, raising concerns about a reescalation in the Middle East war.
Here are some notable stocks that Yahoo Finance readers are viewing this morning: **** eX (SPCX), Walmart, Sandisk (SNDK), Alibaba (BABA), SK Hynix (SKHY), Marvell (MRVL), and CrowdStrike (CRWD).
#prices #decline
Here's a check of the markets in the first few minutes of trading, based on a heat map powered by Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace data.
Consumer Discretionary stocks (XLY) were the hardest hit, while an 8% decline in Walmart (WMT) stock after earnings weighed on Consumer Staples (XLP). Walmart's slowing sales growth number also put pressure on other defensive names, such as Costco (COST).
Energy stocks (XLE) outperformed, meanwhile, as crude oil prices rose following President Trump's threat to wage "economic warfare" on Iran, raising concerns about a reescalation in the Middle East war.
Here are some notable stocks that Yahoo Finance readers are viewing this morning: **** eX (SPCX), Walmart, Sandisk (SNDK), Alibaba (BABA), SK Hynix (SKHY), Marvell (MRVL), and CrowdStrike (CRWD).
#prices #decline
13 hours ago
US stocks fell on Thursday after President Trump vowed to squeeze Iran economically, sending oil prices higher, while bond yields also rebounded after the US Treasury's surprise move to intervene in the market.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) fell 0.6%, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) slipped 0.3%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) declined by 0.5% after all three major indexes notched winning sessions on Wednesday.
Markets reeled after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stepped in to lower long-dated government bond yields, which could complicate Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's intention to allow the markets to do some of the tightening for the Fed.
However, Treasurys ticked back up in early trading on Thursday. The 10-year yield (^TNX) rose by 5 basis points to 4.70%, while the 30-year yield (^TYX) increased by 5 basis points to 5.25%. Bitcoin (BTC-USD), meanwhile, surged over 10% and reached the $70,000 level for the first time since early June.
At the same time, more attention turned to the United States' financial health as the national debt surpassed $40 trillion, having more than doubled in less than a decade.
#thursday #fell #yields #year
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) fell 0.6%, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) slipped 0.3%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) declined by 0.5% after all three major indexes notched winning sessions on Wednesday.
Markets reeled after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stepped in to lower long-dated government bond yields, which could complicate Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's intention to allow the markets to do some of the tightening for the Fed.
However, Treasurys ticked back up in early trading on Thursday. The 10-year yield (^TNX) rose by 5 basis points to 4.70%, while the 30-year yield (^TYX) increased by 5 basis points to 5.25%. Bitcoin (BTC-USD), meanwhile, surged over 10% and reached the $70,000 level for the first time since early June.
At the same time, more attention turned to the United States' financial health as the national debt surpassed $40 trillion, having more than doubled in less than a decade.
#thursday #fell #yields #year
6 days ago
Accelerant Holdings (NYSE:ARX), a data-driven specialty insurance risk exchange platform, closed at $19.52, up 43.42%. The shares jumped after a definitive all-cash buyout announcement and stronger-than-expected second-quarter results. Investors are watching approval progress and the first-half 2027 closing timeline. Trading volume reached 69.1M shares, coming in about 2,131% above its three-month average of 3.1M shares. Accelerant Holdings IPO'd in 2025 and has fallen 26% since going public.
S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) closed at 7,799, up 0.65%, while the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) finished at 26,805, up 0.82%. Within specialty insurance brokerage, MGA, and risk exchange services, Ryan Specialty Holdings closed at $42.82, down 0.12%, and Aon finished at $357.27, up 1.39%, offering a mixed read on sector rivals.
Technology- and software-focused private equity firm Thoma Bravo announced that it was acquiring Accelerant for $20.25 per share in an all-cash deal. The market is pricing the deal to go through with shares soaring 43% and sitting just 4% below the take-private price.
Accelerant went public last year, and its stock immediately rose above $30 before sitting below $15 for most of 2026. CEO Jeff Radke explained the deal, saying, "Returning to private ownership with Thoma Bravo's technology and software expertise, coupled with its vast financial and strategic resources, will enable us to make investments that further position our unique, data-fueled platform to be the rails on which specialty insurance runs."
If I owned the stock, I'd probably be happy to sell rather than chase the last few percentage points of difference between today's price and the offer price, especially since nothing is a "sure thing" in the markets.
#accelerant
S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) closed at 7,799, up 0.65%, while the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) finished at 26,805, up 0.82%. Within specialty insurance brokerage, MGA, and risk exchange services, Ryan Specialty Holdings closed at $42.82, down 0.12%, and Aon finished at $357.27, up 1.39%, offering a mixed read on sector rivals.
Technology- and software-focused private equity firm Thoma Bravo announced that it was acquiring Accelerant for $20.25 per share in an all-cash deal. The market is pricing the deal to go through with shares soaring 43% and sitting just 4% below the take-private price.
Accelerant went public last year, and its stock immediately rose above $30 before sitting below $15 for most of 2026. CEO Jeff Radke explained the deal, saying, "Returning to private ownership with Thoma Bravo's technology and software expertise, coupled with its vast financial and strategic resources, will enable us to make investments that further position our unique, data-fueled platform to be the rails on which specialty insurance runs."
If I owned the stock, I'd probably be happy to sell rather than chase the last few percentage points of difference between today's price and the offer price, especially since nothing is a "sure thing" in the markets.
#accelerant
6 days ago
Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO), a global networking hardware and security provider, closed at $113.47, down 8.40%. The stock fell after better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results and guidance, but investors are focusing on margin pressure, even as the stock is still up nearly 50% this year.
Trading volume reached 61.1 million shares, coming in about 137% above its three-month average of 25.7 million shares.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) rose 0.65% to 7,799, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) gained 0.81% to 26,803. In networking equipment and enterprise communications technology, Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) fell 3.27% to $203.62, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) rose 1.75% to $59.82 as investors weighed Cisco Systems' earnings reaction and broader spending trends.
Investors approached Cisco's fiscal fourth-quarter earnings with high expectations for the company. Cisco stock was up 60% year-to-date entering today's trading. While the company delivered record top and bottom-line results, total (non-GAAP) gross margin for the quarter dropped to 66.3% from last year's 68.4%. This decline was partly attributed to the increased cost of components used in AI hardware, such as memory.
AI-related demand remains strong, however. Some **** ysts also noted the decline in gross margin, but suggested that operating margins would expand in fiscal 2027. This expansion could result in profits growing faster than revenue.
That may make today's plunge a good opportunity to at least begin a position in Cisco stock.
#cisco #quarter #trading
Trading volume reached 61.1 million shares, coming in about 137% above its three-month average of 25.7 million shares.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) rose 0.65% to 7,799, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) gained 0.81% to 26,803. In networking equipment and enterprise communications technology, Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) fell 3.27% to $203.62, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) rose 1.75% to $59.82 as investors weighed Cisco Systems' earnings reaction and broader spending trends.
Investors approached Cisco's fiscal fourth-quarter earnings with high expectations for the company. Cisco stock was up 60% year-to-date entering today's trading. While the company delivered record top and bottom-line results, total (non-GAAP) gross margin for the quarter dropped to 66.3% from last year's 68.4%. This decline was partly attributed to the increased cost of components used in AI hardware, such as memory.
AI-related demand remains strong, however. Some **** ysts also noted the decline in gross margin, but suggested that operating margins would expand in fiscal 2027. This expansion could result in profits growing faster than revenue.
That may make today's plunge a good opportunity to at least begin a position in Cisco stock.
#cisco #quarter #trading
6 days ago
The second quarter earnings season is beginning to wind down, with nearly 90% of S&P 500 (^GSPC) companies having already reported.
The takeaway from the quarter so far has been unbridled strength. According to FactSet data, second quarter earnings for S&P 500 companies are on pace to rise 50% year over year, the highest growth rate since 2021. Artificial intelligence has been the growth engine of that broad-based earnings growth, Bank of America strategists noted.
The next test comes this week from key players in different branches of the AI boom. Cloud provider CoreWeave (CRWV), AI server maker Supermicro (SMCI), and chip equipment manufacturer Applied Materials (AMAT) are among the key companies reporting results this week.
Applied Materials (AMAT) stock fell over 3% in after-hours trading despite the chip equipment maker posting record revenue of $9.12 billion, which topped ****** yst expectations.
Earnings per share rose 43% year over year to $3.17 in the fiscal third quarter as "rapid global adoption of AI drives unprecedented demand for our materials engineering solutions," the company stated.
#Growth #week
The takeaway from the quarter so far has been unbridled strength. According to FactSet data, second quarter earnings for S&P 500 companies are on pace to rise 50% year over year, the highest growth rate since 2021. Artificial intelligence has been the growth engine of that broad-based earnings growth, Bank of America strategists noted.
The next test comes this week from key players in different branches of the AI boom. Cloud provider CoreWeave (CRWV), AI server maker Supermicro (SMCI), and chip equipment manufacturer Applied Materials (AMAT) are among the key companies reporting results this week.
Applied Materials (AMAT) stock fell over 3% in after-hours trading despite the chip equipment maker posting record revenue of $9.12 billion, which topped ****** yst expectations.
Earnings per share rose 43% year over year to $3.17 in the fiscal third quarter as "rapid global adoption of AI drives unprecedented demand for our materials engineering solutions," the company stated.
#Growth #week
6 days ago
US stocks climbed on Thursday, with the S&P 500 (^GSPC) posting a record high after another inflation reading that eased September rate-hike bets and a slew of earnings reports.
The broad-based index rose roughly 0.6%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) moved up 0.8% after a calm day on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI), meanwhile, gained 0.1%.
Cisco (CSCO) and Cerebras (CBRS) stocks tanked on Thursday morning after the two AI-related companies reported earnings. Applied Materials (AMAT), which makes chipmaking equipment, reports results after the market close following a whopping 190% gain for its stock over the past year.
Data from the Producer Price Index, which tracks inflation from the sellers' perspective, showed prices rising by less than expected, another positive sign for investors after Wednesday's Consumer Price Index report showed inflation easing in July. So-called core readings showed slowdowns of both monthly and annual price appreciation.
Though cooling CPI and PPI data prompted traders to fade bets of a September rate hike, it likely wasn't enough to settle the divide among policymakers, and Fed watchers still expect at least one rate hike by the end of the year.
#rate #hike #thursday #september
The broad-based index rose roughly 0.6%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) moved up 0.8% after a calm day on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI), meanwhile, gained 0.1%.
Cisco (CSCO) and Cerebras (CBRS) stocks tanked on Thursday morning after the two AI-related companies reported earnings. Applied Materials (AMAT), which makes chipmaking equipment, reports results after the market close following a whopping 190% gain for its stock over the past year.
Data from the Producer Price Index, which tracks inflation from the sellers' perspective, showed prices rising by less than expected, another positive sign for investors after Wednesday's Consumer Price Index report showed inflation easing in July. So-called core readings showed slowdowns of both monthly and annual price appreciation.
Though cooling CPI and PPI data prompted traders to fade bets of a September rate hike, it likely wasn't enough to settle the divide among policymakers, and Fed watchers still expect at least one rate hike by the end of the year.
#rate #hike #thursday #september
6 days ago
The American consumer has been carrying this economy for months. Friday morning brought two reports suggesting the load is getting heavy. Stocks responded with a slow, unglamorous slide.
The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) is down 0.44% as of 12:00 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) has slipped 0.21%, and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is off 0.19%. All three hovered around the flatline for the first half hour, turned negative shortly after 10 a.m. ET, and ground steadily lower until about 11:30. The Nasdaq broke away from the other two mid-morning and fell roughly twice as far.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
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Retail sales dropped 0.6% in July, showing the first decline in nine months and the biggest in 14. Economists had forecast a 0.1% gain. Core retail sales, which most closely correspond to the consumer spending component of GDP, dropped 0.4% versus expectations of a 0.3% increase.
#signal #first #NASDAQ #Consumer
The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) is down 0.44% as of 12:00 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) has slipped 0.21%, and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is off 0.19%. All three hovered around the flatline for the first half hour, turned negative shortly after 10 a.m. ET, and ground steadily lower until about 11:30. The Nasdaq broke away from the other two mid-morning and fell roughly twice as far.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
^SPX data by YCharts
Retail sales dropped 0.6% in July, showing the first decline in nine months and the biggest in 14. Economists had forecast a 0.1% gain. Core retail sales, which most closely correspond to the consumer spending component of GDP, dropped 0.4% versus expectations of a 0.3% increase.
#signal #first #NASDAQ #Consumer
6 days ago
As of 11:39 AM ET, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) has fallen 0.21% to 7,782.65, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) is down 0.50% to 26,664.30 as investors balance recent record highs against soft retail data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) has slipped 0.19% to 53,735.56.
Gold is up 1.26% to $4,351.26 and the 10-Year Treasury yield is trading up 0.05% to 4.69%. Energy, real estate, and basic materials lead the sector gainers, as technology and healthcare stocks fall.
Reddit jumped 14% this morning after news that the social media platform will join the S&P 500. Valneva surged 22% following yesterday's earnings and news that European regulators validated its Lyme disease vaccine application. Semiconductor shares like Micron Technology are gaining on AI optimism. T-Mobile US slipped on a brokerage downgrade that cited revenue risks.
Two consumer releases weighed on stocks this morning: July retail sales fell for the first time in nine months, and August consumer sentiment dipped to 51, from 55.2 in July. The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index showed consumers are concerned about inflation and business conditions, and slowing sales suggest that continued elevated oil prices are weighing on people's wallets.
On the one hand, a decline in confidence, combined with this week's slower inflation data, makes a Federal Reserve rate cut less likely, and can boost risk appetite. However, stock markets wavered today because that decline also raised concerns about economic weakness and the sustainability of recent index highs.
#technology #stocks #morning
Gold is up 1.26% to $4,351.26 and the 10-Year Treasury yield is trading up 0.05% to 4.69%. Energy, real estate, and basic materials lead the sector gainers, as technology and healthcare stocks fall.
Reddit jumped 14% this morning after news that the social media platform will join the S&P 500. Valneva surged 22% following yesterday's earnings and news that European regulators validated its Lyme disease vaccine application. Semiconductor shares like Micron Technology are gaining on AI optimism. T-Mobile US slipped on a brokerage downgrade that cited revenue risks.
Two consumer releases weighed on stocks this morning: July retail sales fell for the first time in nine months, and August consumer sentiment dipped to 51, from 55.2 in July. The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index showed consumers are concerned about inflation and business conditions, and slowing sales suggest that continued elevated oil prices are weighing on people's wallets.
On the one hand, a decline in confidence, combined with this week's slower inflation data, makes a Federal Reserve rate cut less likely, and can boost risk appetite. However, stock markets wavered today because that decline also raised concerns about economic weakness and the sustainability of recent index highs.
#technology #stocks #morning
6 days ago
US stocks slipped into the red on Friday after the S&P 500 (^GSPC) notched a record high amid deteriorating consumer sentiment.
The S&P 500 fell just below the flat line, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) declined 0.2%. The Nasdaq-100 (IXIC) also dropped 0.2%.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were pacing for weekly gains.
A rally in Asian stocks suggested a positive day for US markets, with South Korea's KOSPI (^KS11) index climbing more than 2.4%. ***** an's Nikkei (^N225) index also gained 0.6%.
Stocks have been fueled by strong earnings. With no major reports on the calendar for Friday, attention is turning to a series of retail earnings next week, including Target (TGT) and Walmart (WMT), before Nvidia's (NVDA) highly anticipated report the week after, on Aug. 26.
#jones
The S&P 500 fell just below the flat line, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) declined 0.2%. The Nasdaq-100 (IXIC) also dropped 0.2%.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were pacing for weekly gains.
A rally in Asian stocks suggested a positive day for US markets, with South Korea's KOSPI (^KS11) index climbing more than 2.4%. ***** an's Nikkei (^N225) index also gained 0.6%.
Stocks have been fueled by strong earnings. With no major reports on the calendar for Friday, attention is turning to a series of retail earnings next week, including Target (TGT) and Walmart (WMT), before Nvidia's (NVDA) highly anticipated report the week after, on Aug. 26.
#jones
8 days ago
US stocks were muted on Wednesday as investors ***** sed easing inflation data, which is likely to keep Federal Reserve officials divided on whether to raise interest rates.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) wavered near the flat line while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) edged up 0.2%. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) rose 0.3% in what is a relatively quiet week in markets beyond the tail end of earnings season.
The Consumer Price Index print showed inflation continued to cool in July to a 3.4% annual rate, matching economists' expectations and easing from June's 3.5% increase. On a monthly basis, inflation rose 0.1% from June.
Despite a slight pullback, inflation remains stubbornly above the Fed's 2% target, complicating central bankers' next decision to hold or hike rates in September. Following Wednesday's inflation data, traders tilted their bets toward the Fed holding rates steady after a roughly 50-50 split the day before.
Ongoing tensions in the Middle East serve as the backdrop propping up inflation and Treasury yields as the US and Iran remain deadlocked in negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The US enforced its blockade of the strait by firing on a Panama-flagged ship attempting to cross the Gulf of Oman on Tuesday, lifting Brent crude futures (BZ=F) close to $90 per barrel.
#inflation #rates #reserve
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) wavered near the flat line while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) edged up 0.2%. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) rose 0.3% in what is a relatively quiet week in markets beyond the tail end of earnings season.
The Consumer Price Index print showed inflation continued to cool in July to a 3.4% annual rate, matching economists' expectations and easing from June's 3.5% increase. On a monthly basis, inflation rose 0.1% from June.
Despite a slight pullback, inflation remains stubbornly above the Fed's 2% target, complicating central bankers' next decision to hold or hike rates in September. Following Wednesday's inflation data, traders tilted their bets toward the Fed holding rates steady after a roughly 50-50 split the day before.
Ongoing tensions in the Middle East serve as the backdrop propping up inflation and Treasury yields as the US and Iran remain deadlocked in negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The US enforced its blockade of the strait by firing on a Panama-flagged ship attempting to cross the Gulf of Oman on Tuesday, lifting Brent crude futures (BZ=F) close to $90 per barrel.
#inflation #rates #reserve
9 days ago
As the second quarter earnings season begins to wind down, Wall Street and Main Street alike are tallying up the scores, and the numbers have been unquestionably strong.
With just under 90% of companies in the S&P 500 (^GSPC) having released second quarter earnings, roughly 80% have reported year-on-year EPS growth, putting the quarter in the 94th percentile for the metric, per Bank of America research.
Those results, plus Wall Street consensus forecasts for the third and fourth quarters, put the S&P 500 on track for four consecutive quarters of EPS growth exceeding 20%, per BofA, a phenomenon that has only happened 10 times since 1936.
Part of that story, according to Bank of America strategists led by Savita Subramanian, is the AI boom that has largely been driving the US equity market.
The second quarter has seen broad earnings growth, with 10 out of 11 sectors on pace for positive year-on-year movement, BofA noted. Yet, "even so, AI remained the index's primary growth engine," the strategists wrote. While the median AI-related stock notched EPS growth of 28%, the median non-AI-related stock saw growth of just 12%.
#quarter #street #second #America
With just under 90% of companies in the S&P 500 (^GSPC) having released second quarter earnings, roughly 80% have reported year-on-year EPS growth, putting the quarter in the 94th percentile for the metric, per Bank of America research.
Those results, plus Wall Street consensus forecasts for the third and fourth quarters, put the S&P 500 on track for four consecutive quarters of EPS growth exceeding 20%, per BofA, a phenomenon that has only happened 10 times since 1936.
Part of that story, according to Bank of America strategists led by Savita Subramanian, is the AI boom that has largely been driving the US equity market.
The second quarter has seen broad earnings growth, with 10 out of 11 sectors on pace for positive year-on-year movement, BofA noted. Yet, "even so, AI remained the index's primary growth engine," the strategists wrote. While the median AI-related stock notched EPS growth of 28%, the median non-AI-related stock saw growth of just 12%.
#quarter #street #second #America
9 days ago
Stocks have entered valuation waters last seen during the dot-com craze of the late 1990s.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) has hit its second-most expensive valuation in history, as measured by the Shiller P/E Ratio, better known as the CAPE ratio.
This valuation metric measures the price of a stock index relative to its average inflation-adjusted earnings over the previous 10 years.
As it stands today, the CAPE ratio far surpasses the Crash of 1929 and is only slightly behind the levels seen during the dot-com bubble. The CAPE ratio peaked at about 44.19 in November 1999, at the height of the internet bubble, then went on to plunge to 21 by January 2003.
The S&P 500, pushing to a fresh record this month, has sent its dividend yield to the lowest level in history at 1.04%, per Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace ****** ysis.
#ratio
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) has hit its second-most expensive valuation in history, as measured by the Shiller P/E Ratio, better known as the CAPE ratio.
This valuation metric measures the price of a stock index relative to its average inflation-adjusted earnings over the previous 10 years.
As it stands today, the CAPE ratio far surpasses the Crash of 1929 and is only slightly behind the levels seen during the dot-com bubble. The CAPE ratio peaked at about 44.19 in November 1999, at the height of the internet bubble, then went on to plunge to 21 by January 2003.
The S&P 500, pushing to a fresh record this month, has sent its dividend yield to the lowest level in history at 1.04%, per Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace ****** ysis.
#ratio
9 days ago
Despite a summer swoon for tech stocks as investors fret over capex spending at the likes of Meta (META), Alphabet (GOOG), and Amazon (AMZN), tech still looks to be the place to be when ******* yzing fund inflows.
Tech stocks are on track for a yearly inflow of $216 billion, according to new data from Bank of America Global Research (see chart below). The figure dwarfs the total annual inflows of each year dating back to 2015.
The Nasdaq Composite's (^IXIC) forward price-to-earnings ratio is about 26 times, compared to 20.4 times for the S&P 500 (^GSPC), per Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace ******* ysis. The relative premium for the Nasdaq underscores the sector's higher growth tendencies and helps explain why investors often overweight the sector in their portfolios.
BofA's tech fund inflows data sends a key message to investors: While volatility has entered the ******* e on AI overspending fears, confidence in the long term isn't being lost.
"AI monetization is increasingly visible through backlog and cloud revenues. As elevated backlogs convert into recognized revenue, cloud growth should remain well supported, helping validate rising AI capex, strengthen order coverage, and further ease return on invested capital concerns," JPMorgan strategist Dubravko Lakos-Bujas wrote in a note on Monday.
#fund #data #times
Tech stocks are on track for a yearly inflow of $216 billion, according to new data from Bank of America Global Research (see chart below). The figure dwarfs the total annual inflows of each year dating back to 2015.
The Nasdaq Composite's (^IXIC) forward price-to-earnings ratio is about 26 times, compared to 20.4 times for the S&P 500 (^GSPC), per Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace ******* ysis. The relative premium for the Nasdaq underscores the sector's higher growth tendencies and helps explain why investors often overweight the sector in their portfolios.
BofA's tech fund inflows data sends a key message to investors: While volatility has entered the ******* e on AI overspending fears, confidence in the long term isn't being lost.
"AI monetization is increasingly visible through backlog and cloud revenues. As elevated backlogs convert into recognized revenue, cloud growth should remain well supported, helping validate rising AI capex, strengthen order coverage, and further ease return on invested capital concerns," JPMorgan strategist Dubravko Lakos-Bujas wrote in a note on Monday.
#fund #data #times
9 days ago
There are two components to an investment's total return: price return and dividend return. Add those together, and you get the total return.
Most people who invest in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) treat the dividend as a footnote. Since the current yield on the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is only 1%, it's understandable.
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That hasn't always been the case, though. Over the past century, dividends have provided roughly one-third of the total return for the S&P 500. On a decade-by-decade basis, however, that number has fluctuated wildly.
Here are the annualized price, dividend, and total returns for the S&P 500 for each decade going back nearly 100 years.
#decade #snpindex
Most people who invest in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) treat the dividend as a footnote. Since the current yield on the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is only 1%, it's understandable.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
That hasn't always been the case, though. Over the past century, dividends have provided roughly one-third of the total return for the S&P 500. On a decade-by-decade basis, however, that number has fluctuated wildly.
Here are the annualized price, dividend, and total returns for the S&P 500 for each decade going back nearly 100 years.
#decade #snpindex
9 days ago
You may not have realized this amid the grind of a busy earnings season, but corporate America has delivered a bang-up performance when it comes to profits.
With second quarter reporting season beginning to slow down, it's worth examining how companies have performed on the bottom line — especially as the S&P 500 (^GSPC) is hovering near fresh records.
The profit numbers are nothing short of stellar.
Second quarter earnings for S&P 500 companies are on pace to rise 50% year over year, the highest growth rate since the second quarter of 2021, according to a new note from FactSet.
"We've never seen earnings growth this high outside of post-recessionary rebounds. This is an unprecedented boom fueled by massive EPS gains in big tech, including markups in ******* eX/Anthropic," Creative Planning chief market strategist Charlie Bilello said.
#season
With second quarter reporting season beginning to slow down, it's worth examining how companies have performed on the bottom line — especially as the S&P 500 (^GSPC) is hovering near fresh records.
The profit numbers are nothing short of stellar.
Second quarter earnings for S&P 500 companies are on pace to rise 50% year over year, the highest growth rate since the second quarter of 2021, according to a new note from FactSet.
"We've never seen earnings growth this high outside of post-recessionary rebounds. This is an unprecedented boom fueled by massive EPS gains in big tech, including markups in ******* eX/Anthropic," Creative Planning chief market strategist Charlie Bilello said.
#season
10 days ago
If you've been feeling apprehensive about the stock market lately, you're in the majority. Around three-quarters of American investors said they were concerned about a market downturn in 2026, according to a July survey by MarketWise.
Pessimism about the future of the market isn't unusual: Even in the most bullish runs, fears of a market crash are present. But what is unusual about the current bull run is the historic valuation extreme it's approaching -- one seen only once in the last 150 years.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
The cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings (CAPE) ratio, which divides the price of an index, such as the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), by its average inflation-adjusted earnings over the last 10 years, has climbed to a startling level. By one calculation, the CAPE ratio currently sits at roughly 41.4 -- only a few points below the all-time high reached in the dot-com era.
A high CAPE ratio usually indicates that stocks are very expensive, at least by historical standards. For context, the CAPE ratio has averaged about 16 to 17 over the last century and a half, and it has crossed the 30 marker only a handful of times, most notably during the Roaring '20s (i.e., just before the Great Depression) and the tech bubble of the late '90s.
#flashing
Pessimism about the future of the market isn't unusual: Even in the most bullish runs, fears of a market crash are present. But what is unusual about the current bull run is the historic valuation extreme it's approaching -- one seen only once in the last 150 years.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
The cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings (CAPE) ratio, which divides the price of an index, such as the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), by its average inflation-adjusted earnings over the last 10 years, has climbed to a startling level. By one calculation, the CAPE ratio currently sits at roughly 41.4 -- only a few points below the all-time high reached in the dot-com era.
A high CAPE ratio usually indicates that stocks are very expensive, at least by historical standards. For context, the CAPE ratio has averaged about 16 to 17 over the last century and a half, and it has crossed the 30 marker only a handful of times, most notably during the Roaring '20s (i.e., just before the Great Depression) and the tech bubble of the late '90s.
#flashing
10 days ago
Ares Capital (NASDAQ: ARCC) is likely to be most attractive to income investors, given its lofty 9.9% dividend yield. To put that into perspective, the yield of the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is a tiny 1%. That said, a yield that high comes with risks that have to be fully understood. Which is why it is important for investors to consider the business development company's (BDC's) second-quarter results in a larger context.
Ares Capital began its second-quarter earnings update by announcing the third-quarter dividend: $0.48 per share. That's the same level that has been paid since the fourth quarter of 2022. So it wasn't a particularly shocking update. But the BDC's net investment income was $0.50 per share, leaving only a two-cent cushion for the dividend.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
In the first quarter, the business development company generated $0.55 per share of net investment income. The key takeaway is that this number moves around a little bit, so you need to look at a longer time period before making a call on Ares Capital's dividend-paying ability.
For example, in 2025, Ares Capital's net investment income totaled to $2.02 per share while it paid out $1.92 in dividends. During the year, net investment income ranged between $0.58 per share and $0.48 per share on a quarterly basis. Clearly, the board isn't deciding the dividend based on one quarter's results. Still, that doesn't mean that investors shouldn't be worried.
#quarter #investment #yield
Ares Capital began its second-quarter earnings update by announcing the third-quarter dividend: $0.48 per share. That's the same level that has been paid since the fourth quarter of 2022. So it wasn't a particularly shocking update. But the BDC's net investment income was $0.50 per share, leaving only a two-cent cushion for the dividend.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
In the first quarter, the business development company generated $0.55 per share of net investment income. The key takeaway is that this number moves around a little bit, so you need to look at a longer time period before making a call on Ares Capital's dividend-paying ability.
For example, in 2025, Ares Capital's net investment income totaled to $2.02 per share while it paid out $1.92 in dividends. During the year, net investment income ranged between $0.58 per share and $0.48 per share on a quarterly basis. Clearly, the board isn't deciding the dividend based on one quarter's results. Still, that doesn't mean that investors shouldn't be worried.
#quarter #investment #yield
10 days ago
For more than a century, the stock market has demonstrated a knack for climbing the proverbial wall of worry. Despite a laundry list of headwinds, including recessions, depressions, wars, historically pricey valuations, and high inflation, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), broad-based S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and technology-inspired Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) have all motored to new highs.
But when the lens is narrowed to a shorter time frame, say a few years, the outlook for equities becomes far murkier.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Just as history shows that patience is handsomely rewarded on Wall Street, it can serve as a warning over shorter timelines when one or more red flags crop up. Right now, we're witnessing the stock market do something that's only occurred four times over the last roughly three decades -- and the previous three instances all ended poorly for Wall Street and investors.
The easiest drum to beat on Wall Street at the moment is stock valuations. In early June, the S&P 500's Shiller Price-to-Earnings Ratio reached 42.84, marking the second-priciest valuation when backtested to January 1871. However, premium valuations may not be the stock market's most immediate red flag.
#signal #time
But when the lens is narrowed to a shorter time frame, say a few years, the outlook for equities becomes far murkier.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Just as history shows that patience is handsomely rewarded on Wall Street, it can serve as a warning over shorter timelines when one or more red flags crop up. Right now, we're witnessing the stock market do something that's only occurred four times over the last roughly three decades -- and the previous three instances all ended poorly for Wall Street and investors.
The easiest drum to beat on Wall Street at the moment is stock valuations. In early June, the S&P 500's Shiller Price-to-Earnings Ratio reached 42.84, marking the second-priciest valuation when backtested to January 1871. However, premium valuations may not be the stock market's most immediate red flag.
#signal #time
11 days ago
The stock market's first week after the Big Tech earnings extravaganza went about as well as any investor could have hoped. The initial mixed bag of earnings gave way to general bullishness as AI's spending worries receded somewhat.
And with Friday's jobs report surprise, Fed rate bets were recalculated, sending stocks to the weekend on a high note.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) closed out Friday up 0.6%, putting the index back into record-high territory.
As we putter through the back nine of this quarter's earnings season, our focus will continue to be split between the drip of more companies opening their books and the economic data that will hopefully calibrate a Fed on the edge between holding and hiking rates.
Wednesday's Consumer Price Index release is circled on the calendar, with economists expecting it to rise 0.2% — both the overall and core figures (no energy, no food). Thursday will see the wholesale version, with the Producer Price Index expected to also rise faster than last month. The week's economic data will close with a reading on retail sales and U. Mich.'s consumer survey data on Friday.
#earnings #price #high #back
And with Friday's jobs report surprise, Fed rate bets were recalculated, sending stocks to the weekend on a high note.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) closed out Friday up 0.6%, putting the index back into record-high territory.
As we putter through the back nine of this quarter's earnings season, our focus will continue to be split between the drip of more companies opening their books and the economic data that will hopefully calibrate a Fed on the edge between holding and hiking rates.
Wednesday's Consumer Price Index release is circled on the calendar, with economists expecting it to rise 0.2% — both the overall and core figures (no energy, no food). Thursday will see the wholesale version, with the Producer Price Index expected to also rise faster than last month. The week's economic data will close with a reading on retail sales and U. Mich.'s consumer survey data on Friday.
#earnings #price #high #back
11 days ago
Major market indexes are surging yet again, with both the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) hitting new record highs earlier this week.
However, continued volatility within the tech industry has left investors with mixed feelings about the market. While 37% of investors feel optimistic about the next six months, according to the latest weekly survey from the American ****** ociation of Individual Investors, 38% feel pessimistic and 25% are neutral.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
While history suggests the market may be in risky territory, it can also offer investors a clear road map for how to prepare.
First, it's important to note that ****** ody can predict the market's short-term moves, and no stock market indicator is 100% accurate. That said, sometimes these metrics can provide context for the market's recent performance and guide investors' strategies.
#snpindex
However, continued volatility within the tech industry has left investors with mixed feelings about the market. While 37% of investors feel optimistic about the next six months, according to the latest weekly survey from the American ****** ociation of Individual Investors, 38% feel pessimistic and 25% are neutral.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
While history suggests the market may be in risky territory, it can also offer investors a clear road map for how to prepare.
First, it's important to note that ****** ody can predict the market's short-term moves, and no stock market indicator is 100% accurate. That said, sometimes these metrics can provide context for the market's recent performance and guide investors' strategies.
#snpindex
11 days ago
The U.S. economy currently presents a mixed bag. Real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded at an annualized rate of just 1.5% during the second quarter -- a deceleration from 2.1% in the first quarter. The labor market has also cooled noticeably: Nonfarm payrolls rose by only 57,000 in June, while the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2% and the participation rate fell to 61.6% -- its lowest level in more than five years.
Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have repeatedly jolted oil and energy markets, feeding inflation pressures that ripple through transportation, manufacturing, and consumer goods.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Even with all of this uncertainty, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has continued climbing to new highs. Nevertheless, the combination of decelerating economic growth, softer hiring, and energy volatility is leaving many investors wondering whether a crash could arrive at a moment's notice.
A stock market crash is typically defined as a rapid decline in stock prices, often exceeding 20% from recent peaks, and can last for weeks or even months. A crash differs from ordinary corrections in both speed and depth and is usually triggered by a sudden loss of confidence that ripples through leveraged positions, forcing panic selling.
#crash #even #quarter #market
Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have repeatedly jolted oil and energy markets, feeding inflation pressures that ripple through transportation, manufacturing, and consumer goods.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Even with all of this uncertainty, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has continued climbing to new highs. Nevertheless, the combination of decelerating economic growth, softer hiring, and energy volatility is leaving many investors wondering whether a crash could arrive at a moment's notice.
A stock market crash is typically defined as a rapid decline in stock prices, often exceeding 20% from recent peaks, and can last for weeks or even months. A crash differs from ordinary corrections in both speed and depth and is usually triggered by a sudden loss of confidence that ripples through leveraged positions, forcing panic selling.
#crash #even #quarter #market
12 days ago
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) gained 0.62% to 7,758 to reach a record high. The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) rose 1.30% to 26,691 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) climbed 0.28% to 54,037 as a surprising contraction in July payrolls fueled interest rate optimism.
Gold prices climbed 2.31% to $4,339.11 as of U.S. market close, and the 10-Year Treasury yield fell 0.03% to 4.65%. Communication services and energy were the only sectors to drop, while industrials and basic materials led the gainers.
Atlassian soared 35%, and Twilio gained 25% on robust quarterly results. Airbnb surged after an earnings beat while Trade Desk tumbled on disappointing earnings. Meanwhile, Papa John's International extended its losses after **** ysts downgraded the stock following yesterday's guidance cut.
Today's jobs data gave markets a boost, as surprise figures showed employers cut jobs in July. Nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000, and unemployment fell to 4.1%. A weaker-than-expected jobs market means the Federal Reserve is more likely to hold interest rates steady in September, making traders less risk-averse.
After yesterday's sell-off in software stocks, today's earnings tell a more nuanced story: Both Atlassian and Twilio posted dramatic gains on the back of impressive earnings. Investors seem to be looking at how artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting demand for each firms' services and rewarding those who are turning the new technology to their advantage.
#earnings #gained #climbed #payrolls
Gold prices climbed 2.31% to $4,339.11 as of U.S. market close, and the 10-Year Treasury yield fell 0.03% to 4.65%. Communication services and energy were the only sectors to drop, while industrials and basic materials led the gainers.
Atlassian soared 35%, and Twilio gained 25% on robust quarterly results. Airbnb surged after an earnings beat while Trade Desk tumbled on disappointing earnings. Meanwhile, Papa John's International extended its losses after **** ysts downgraded the stock following yesterday's guidance cut.
Today's jobs data gave markets a boost, as surprise figures showed employers cut jobs in July. Nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000, and unemployment fell to 4.1%. A weaker-than-expected jobs market means the Federal Reserve is more likely to hold interest rates steady in September, making traders less risk-averse.
After yesterday's sell-off in software stocks, today's earnings tell a more nuanced story: Both Atlassian and Twilio posted dramatic gains on the back of impressive earnings. Investors seem to be looking at how artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting demand for each firms' services and rewarding those who are turning the new technology to their advantage.
#earnings #gained #climbed #payrolls
14 days ago
The air keeps escaping from Nike's (NKE) stock price.
According to Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace, Nike stock is now underperforming the S&P 500 (^GSPC) by the largest margin in 25 years (see the chart below). The stock is down 35% year to date compared to a 13% advance for the S&P 500.
Since Nike CEO Elliott Hill officially took over as CEO on Oct. 14, 2024, the stock has shed about 49%.
The only thing Nike is "just doing" is serving up stretches of weak quarters and outlooks.
#nike #hill
According to Yahoo Finance AlphaSpace, Nike stock is now underperforming the S&P 500 (^GSPC) by the largest margin in 25 years (see the chart below). The stock is down 35% year to date compared to a 13% advance for the S&P 500.
Since Nike CEO Elliott Hill officially took over as CEO on Oct. 14, 2024, the stock has shed about 49%.
The only thing Nike is "just doing" is serving up stretches of weak quarters and outlooks.
#nike #hill
