The S&P 500 Is Testing Its Highs — and So Is Complacency
After a two-year slog, the S&P 500 (SPX) is testing its all-time highs. As a result, many investors may be … Read more
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BlackRock’s Earnings Soar, Signaling Robust Growth and Innovation
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), leading the charge as the premier asset management firm, has truly outdone itself this quarter, surpassing analyst forecasts. … Read more
Inflation Rises to 3.4%, Stocks Move Lower
Inflation rates came in higher than anticipated in December, as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.3% in December, according … Read more
NVIDIA Stock Continues Its Moon Shot: Should Investors Take Profits?
If the first few days of January gave you the impression that the “Magnificent Seven” wouldn’t be magnificent in 2024, … Read more
Year in Review: How the Markets Fared in 2023
Last year turned out to be a very good year for the stock market, as the major indexes all posted … Read more
The Dynamics of the U.S. Dollar in the Global Market
The U.S. dollar’s recent tumble against a basket of six key currencies to a five-month low is quite a shake-up. … Read more
Dow Reaches All-Time High, Fintechs Jump, as Fed Keeps Rates the Same
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 512 points yesterday to hit an all-time high of 37,090 while the S&P 500 … Read more
What’s in Store for Hedge Funds in 2024?
November was a strong month for hedge funds, as it was the best since January. The HFRI Fund Weighted Composite … Read more
Stocks are Volatile as Traders Digest CPI Report Ahead of Fed Decision
U.S. equities whipsawed in early Tuesday trade after a key measure of U.S. consumer prices aligned with expectations in November, … Read more
Why This Industry is Crushing the Market
The S&P 500 is up some 19% year to date while the Nasdaq Composite has surged more than 36% this … Read more
Why December 2023 Has Been One of the Best Months for Stocks
As we enter the month of December, the stock market is coming off one of its best Novembers in 50 … Read more
The Life and Legacy of Berkshire Hathaway’s Charlie Munger
Charlie Munger, the man who helped Warren Buffett build Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) (NYSE:BRK.B) into one of the largest companies in … Read more
Black Friday Was a Blockbuster Success: Time to Buy Retail Stocks?
Inflation is high, but the consumer is resilient. That fact, along with relatively low unemployment, has apparently been enough to … Read more
Why are Oil Prices Falling?
Oil prices have been continuously moving lower since the end of September. Crude oil prices, in particular, fell more than … Read more
Is the Stock Market Still Overvalued?
After the 2022 bear market, when the S&P 500 was down by about 19% and the Nasdaq Composite fell 33%, … Read more