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.
Government bonds rallied as yields on longer-dated Treasurys retreated, while stock indexes closed mixed for the week and Bitcoin declined, with oil prices pushing higher and overseas stocks declining.
U.S. equity markets rallied as tech stocks gained and Netflix shares rose on strong subscriber growth, while Foot Locker and oil stocks struggled; U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar fell, while cryptocurrency prices rebounded.
The stock market rally attempt experienced a setback as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq saw a downside reversal, indicating that the correction is still ongoing, while retailers faced challenges and Treasury yields reached a 15-year high. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned of potential rate hikes due to high inflation.
The drop in US stocks on Thursday, despite a positive forecast from Nvidia, suggests that the market rally is exhausted and further declines are expected, according to Morgan Stanley's Michael Wilson.
Stocks rallied as investors responded positively to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's comments on strong economic growth, while bond market volatility continued and property sales fell; chip designer Arm filed for a Nasdaq listing; Nvidia reported strong Q2 results; the SEC voted to strengthen regulations on private equity, hedge funds, and venture capital; and the BRICS nations sent invites to six countries to join the bloc.
Equity markets historically rally after the Jackson Hole symposium, with a success rate of over 80%, despite the recent concerns about rising yields and inflation, indicating that stocks may rise despite higher rates.
Tech stocks led a rally in the stock market, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining 1.6% and the S&P 500 ending a four-day losing streak, despite the rise in Treasury yields; investors will be looking for clues about the US consumer spending and the economy as retailers' earnings reports are expected, and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole symposium is anticipated for indications on interest rates.
The S&P 500 has rallied in 2023 due to factors such as cooling inflation, a strong economy, and a positive outlook for earnings, but concerns over credit market volatility, monetary policy uncertainty, and steep valuations pose risks to the bull market rally.
A potential relief rally in the stock market is expected to start the week, but the upside is limited due to uncertainties about interest rates and the recent volatility, according to a Wall Street technician. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have experienced pullbacks, but a relief rally may be possible in the near term. However, the long-term trend remains uncertain, and the risk of a downturn in the financial system is elevated.
Stocks gained momentum on Tuesday as new data pointed to a cooling labor market, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average rising, bolstered by a decrease in job openings and a reversal in consumer confidence. The Nasdaq Composite led the gains, while the upcoming key reports on inflation and payrolls will likely shape investors' expectations for the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions.
Wall Street rallied as Tesla, Nvidia, and other megacap growth stocks surged, supported by a drop in job openings and expectations of a pause in interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
The stock market rallied on Tuesday as job openings fell more than expected, with major indexes surpassing their 50-day moving averages and growth stocks performing well.
Wall Street is experiencing small gains and losses as investors await economic news, including an inflation indicator and more jobs data; markets rallied after consumer confidence dropped in August and job openings fell, potentially reducing inflation and deterring the Fed from raising interest rates.
Stocks are expected to rally next month, with the S&P 500 potentially reaching its previous highs, according to Fundstrat's Tom Lee, who cited reasons such as a cooling economy, no further interest rate hikes from the Fed, overly bearish sentiment in August, and historically strong performance in September.
The S&P 500 rally is expected to fade as economic data supports a higher for longer monetary policy, with weaker job opening data and ADP job report sending rates down and a strong job report and ISM data pushing rates higher, creating challenges for the stock market as financial conditions tighten and leading to lower levels.
U.S. stock investors are closely watching next week's inflation data, which may determine the future of the equity rally, as signs of a soft landing for the U.S. economy have contributed to the S&P 500's gains, but too high inflation could lead to fears of higher interest rates and stock sell-offs.
Amazon stock rallied 3.52% as the overall stock market had a great trading session, with the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average also rising.
Tech stocks rallied, with Tesla surging more than 10% after an upgrade by Morgan Stanley, and Qualcomm jumping almost 4% on news of a continued supply agreement with Apple, leading to a 1.14% increase in the Nasdaq Composite.
Wall Street rallied as reports suggested that the US economy is still strong, despite concerns about inflation, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.8% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 1%.
U.S. stocks fell and Treasury yields surged ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, while Instacart shares surged 12% on their first day of trading on the Nasdaq.
Western Digital's stock rallied due to positive Wall Street research notes and the possibility of a flash-memory-chip business merger.
Tech stocks led a broad equity retreat as Wall Street reacted to the Federal Reserve's hawkish message and decision to hold interest rates steady, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite all experiencing losses.
Stocks tumbled after the Federal Reserve announced that interest rates will remain higher for longer; however, some analysts believe that the market's reaction was overblown and that higher rates and economic growth could actually lead to higher stock valuations.
Stocks are falling sharply as the fantasy of rate cuts turns into the nightmare of higher rates and inflation, potentially leading to a significant decline in the S&P 500 and the end of the summer rally.
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.
Wall Street stocks struggled to make gains as the Federal Reserve's interest rate strategy and the looming threat of a US government shutdown continued to create pressure, while oil prices rallied, raising concerns about inflation and the Fed's ability to cut rates.
The stock market rally attempt had modest gains on Thursday, with Dow Jones futures and Treasury yields reversing lower, while investors await the PCE inflation report and a potential government shutdown.
Stocks retreated in September as Wall Street reacted to new data on inflation and fears of higher interest rates by the Federal Reserve, with major indexes seeing drops of 3-5% for the month and quarter; meanwhile, bonds saw some relief from rate jitters and the looming US government shutdown added further uncertainty to the market.
Stocks slumped as the bond rout continues and one Fed policymaker predicted another interest rate hike this year, with the Nasdaq falling 0.5% and the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average losing 0.4%.
Stocks on Wall Street fell in early trading on Tuesday as rising Treasury yields and hawkish comments from Federal Reserve policymakers dampened investor sentiment. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was down over 1.4%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled about 0.9%, and the S&P 500 dropped almost 1.1%. Additionally, the number of open jobs in the US increased in August, raising questions about whether the job market is cooling fast enough to satisfy the Federal Reserve as it considers more interest rate hikes to combat inflation.
Stocks plummeted and bond yields surged, highlighting concerns about the impact of high interest rates on equities as the Dow and S&P closed at their lowest levels in over four months.
The stock market is poised for a relief rally, as several internal indicators have hit oversold extremes after a period of panic selling, according to Fairlead Strategies' Katie Stockton.
The stock market rally ended the week on a bullish note, with major indexes staging an upside reversal and several leading stocks flashing buy signals, including Nvidia, Meta Platforms, Arista Networks, Qualys, Eli Lilly, CME Group, Vertiv Holdings, CrowdStrike Holdings, Cadence Design Systems, and Palo Alto Networks.
The current rally in stocks since October 2022 is one of the weakest bull markets on record, with elevated valuations and monetary tightening measures limiting upside potential, according to Ned Davis Research.
Bank of America's report reveals that a typical 15% stock market rally through July is followed by an 8% pullback in August to September, but then a Q4 rally occurs; a video highlights five dividend stocks, including Nvidia, that can take advantage of the year-end rally.
The stock market rally continued to gain ground with Treasury yields tumbling, but the Nasdaq hit resistance at a key level, and several stocks, including Tesla, Super Micro Computer, Uber Technologies, Novo Nordisk, NetEase, and Nvidia, showed new buy signals.
US stocks lost momentum on Wednesday as investors assessed hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation data and awaited Federal Reserve minutes for insights on interest rates, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 retracing solid gains earlier in the session while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite poised to build on Tuesday's win.
US stocks lost momentum on Wednesday as investors reacted to hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation data and awaited Federal Reserve minutes for insight into interest rates, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite made modest gains.
The US Treasury market experienced its biggest single-day rally since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in March, as investors sought the safety of US bonds amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and growing expectations that the Federal Reserve may pause its rate hike campaign.
The recent rally in the U.S. stock market is likely a short-term uptick within a longer-term downtrend, as the optimism of stock market timers exceeds historical expectations.
Stocks fell as Treasury yields rose and investors reacted to a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.75%, the S&P 500 falling 0.9%, and the Nasdaq Composite leading the losses with a nearly 1% drop; in other news, Netflix shares surged more than 16% after the company reported a surge in subscriber numbers and announced plans to raise prices in the US, while Tesla shares fell almost 10% after the company's earnings missed estimates.
The stock market rally faces further losses as volatility increases and the 10-year Treasury yield reaches almost 5%, but there is hope for a bounce as market fear gauges rise; Tesla plunges in volume due to weak earnings and a lack of growth, while stocks like Adobe, Arista Networks, Microsoft, Palantir Technologies, and Meta Platforms are worth watching for potential buying opportunities.
The Nasdaq rallied while the Dow sank amidst a mixed trading session for U.S. stocks, as investors assessed economic data and earnings reports, with the Nasdaq still set for a third weekly decline and the S&P 500 on track for its second consecutive weekly loss.
The S&P 500 could experience a significant rally of 18% by the end of the year, driven by the Federal Reserve potentially ending its rate hike cycle and a strong economy, according to Oppenheimer's chief investment strategist.