The S&P 500 has fallen nearly 5% in August, and opinions on whether stocks will rebound are divided among Wall Street firms and market commentators, with some, like Goldman Sachs and Fundstrat, remaining optimistic while others, including Michael Burry and David Rosenberg, are bearish.
Stocks opened higher as investors awaited a key speech from Fed Chair Jay Powell, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite all advancing, setting the stage for a rebound after Thursday's decline.
The S&P 500 is close to reaching a record high, signaling the upcoming arrival of a new U.S. bull market, and investors should consider buying stocks like Roku and Datadog that have strong growth potential.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed higher for the week despite a pullback, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed lower for the second consecutive week.
Stock futures opened higher to start the final trading week of August, following positive remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the expectation of a cautious approach to interest rate hikes.
Stock futures are slightly higher as the S&P 500 comes off a winning week, with 3M, Jabil, XPeng, Alibaba, Nvidia, and more stocks moving the most today.
Stocks around the world are starting the week on a positive note, despite the possibility of higher U.S. interest rates, with U.S. futures pointing to a modest boost for indexes at the opening bell.
Stocks are set to open slightly lower as all three major averages are on pace to post monthly losses, Oracle is upgraded to buy by UBS, and Salesforce is removed from JPMorgan's Analyst Focus List ahead of earnings.
European stock markets are expected to open higher following positive moves on Wall Street, as investors anticipate fresh economic data and a potential pause in interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
The S&P 500 could experience significant gains in the coming months following the end of the current rate hike cycle by the Federal Reserve, with historical data showing positive returns after previous cycles and strong economic indicators supporting this trend. Investors are advised to consider investing in an S&P 500 index fund or industry-leading stocks like Amazon.
Wall Street stocks opened higher as new data showed easing inflation, boosting the Dow Jones and S&P 500, with investors taking heart from signs of a soft landing for the US economy.
The top 25 stocks in the S&P 500 outperformed the index in the 35th week of 2023, with tech stocks leading the way, suggesting a return of bull markets and a decrease in recessionary fears; however, market health, the balance between developed and emerging markets, and investor behavior still need to be addressed. Additionally, market correlations have dropped since COVID, and on "down-market" days, correlations are 5% higher than on "up-market" days. Market correlations also decrease during upward economic cycles. Retail investors are showing a preference for dividend-driven investing and investing in AI stocks. The global subsidies race is impacting valuations in tech and leading to supply chain inefficiencies. As a result, there are opportunities for diversification and investment in a wide variety of equities and bonds.
Asian stocks are expected to open lower as attention shifts to China's efforts to improve its economy and European shares provide a weak lead for investors, while crude oil futures remain near nine-month highs.
The stock market is still in an uptrend despite a recent pullback, and there is a likelihood of higher stock prices in the near term as long as the market continues to advance within its uptrending channel. Additionally, the recent breakout in the S&P 500 is a bullish sign for the market, and commodity-related stocks have begun to outperform, making them attractive investments.
Dow Jones futures, S&P 500 futures, and Nasdaq futures will open Sunday evening, with Apple and Oracle having significant news ahead and several stocks like Tesla, Roku, and Shopify being big Cathie Wood holdings near buy points; however, the stock market has had a tough week with major indexes falling below their 50-day lines and weak market breadth.
Summary: The Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed slightly higher on Friday after a week of losses, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2%; however, all three major indexes ended the week lower due to rising oil prices, stronger-than-expected labor market data, and China's iPhone ban.
The stock market opened positively, with the Nasdaq up 0.6%, but later faded; major indexes are below their 50-day moving averages as investors await key economic data midweek.
European stock markets are expected to open higher on Tuesday as investors await economic data, including U.S. inflation figures and the European Central Bank's rate decision, while Arm IPO's price could potentially surpass $51 per share. Meanwhile, tech investor Paul Meeks plans to buy tech stocks once the market correction subsides, and Federal Reserve officials are reportedly feeling less urgency for another rate hike. HSBC has also named its "must see stocks" in the UK.
Stock futures are pointing slightly higher after the S&P 500 closed up, with Ford, GM, Nvidia, HP Inc., and Semtech among the stocks moving the most.
Stocks climb as investors digest positive retail sales and producer prices data, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.7% and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both up 0.7% and 0.8% respectively.
Stock futures point to lower opens after a strong rally, while oil remains above $90 per barrel; Adobe sees price target hikes but stock is down; United Auto Workers goes on strike; Arm's IPO success benefits banks; Instacart raises proposed price range for IPO; DoorDash transfers stock listing to Nasdaq; HSBC initiates coverage on Microsoft, Oracle, and Salesforce; China's retail sales exceed expectations; Estee Lauder stock rises.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended the week slightly lower due to a decline on Friday caused by higher bond yields and oil prices, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a small weekly gain.
The S&P 500 is expected to rise 13% by June 2024, according to a historical correlation between first-half returns and subsequent 12-month gains, indicating a potentially bullish outlook for the stock market.
Stocks took a hit last week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq decreasing, while the dollar shows potential for a major breakout and rising interest rates pose more trouble for stocks.
Stocks open lower as bond yields rise and concerns of a federal government shutdown loom; Costco reports earnings, Meta Platforms holds annual conference on AI and virtual realities, Hollywood writers union reaches preliminary agreement with studios, UAW makes progress with Ford, Amazon invests in Anthropic, Guggenheim upgrades Microsoft, Morgan Stanley reports strong demand for iPhone 15, Oracle gets price target cut, and Jefferies downgrades Foot Locker and Nike.
The S&P 500's top seven stocks have surged more than 50% this year, while the rest of the index has only risen about 5%, highlighting a growing performance gap.
Technical analyst John Salama predicts that the S&P 500 will regain positive momentum and has identified five stocks that he believes can rise up to 50% by the end of October, including SkyWest, Tesla, Carvana, DraftKings, and IonQ.
Wall Street stocks opened higher on Wednesday, attempting to recover from recent losses caused by concerns about the impact of higher interest rates and a potential government shutdown, with the S&P 500 up 0.3% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.1%.
Investors are concerned about a potential showdown for the S&P 500 as stock market commentator, Heisenberg, shares a chart indicating bearish patterns and a major trend line off the October lows, suggesting a sharp drop in the index. Rising bond yields, climbing oil prices, and fears of slowing consumer spending are also factors contributing to investor unease.
Stock futures open slightly higher as investors prepare to end a challenging September, with the S&P 500 set to finish the month down 4.6% and the Dow down 3%.
Stocks rose at the open on Friday as Wall Street welcomed a lower-than-expected inflation reading, with all three major indices looking to build on Thursday's gains.
Stocks ended the day higher as the surge in oil, the dollar, and Treasury yields slowed down, with the Nasdaq rising 0.8%, the S&P 500 gaining 0.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.4%.
The S&P 500 has been hit hard by the September Effect, but investors should remain optimistic as history suggests the market will rebound, and there are compelling buying opportunities in certain growth stocks like Block and SolarEdge with upside potential of 93% and 127% respectively.
The major stock indexes are expected to open lower as the 10-year Treasury yield hits a 16-year high, with investors monitoring employment data for potential impact on interest rates; meanwhile, stock futures in Asia and Europe slumped as the Federal Reserve's message of higher interest rates reverberates worldwide.
The stock market is currently experiencing the most significant U.S. Treasury bond bear market in history, while JPMorgan's Chief Market Strategist predicts potential turbulence and a recession on the horizon; meanwhile, stocks opened lower on Friday morning after the September non-farm payrolls data, and U.S. futures are shaky as traders await the release of the Non-Farm Payrolls report, with experts predicting lower job additions and a potential fall in the unemployment rate.
Stocks opened lower on Monday due to the Middle East conflict and concerns about interest rates and inflation, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.2%, the S&P 500 down 0.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite down almost 1%.
U.S. stocks opened higher on Tuesday as Treasury yields decreased and the Federal Reserve indicated they may not raise interest rates further, with the S&P 500 rising 0.2%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average adding 0.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbing 0.2%.
