As the S&P 500 soars to new peaks, traders can't get enough of risky exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Over the past year, interest in complex ETFs has surged, especially those using derivatives to boost returns, protect against market drops, or even hedge against bitcoin declines. This trend mirrors the ETF industry's maturation and success, with investors now seeking o...
Mary Ann Bartels, the chief investment strategist at Sanctuary Wealth, has a compelling vision for the S&P 500 in 2025. She predicts the broad market index could surge more than 20%, reaching between 7, 200 and 7, 400 points. This forecast is about 22% higher than the S&P 500's closing on Monday. Bartels attributes this optimism to the strength of technology and tech...
Goldman Sachs has some good news for investors. They think the S&P 500, a key stock market index, will go up by 11% in 2025. That's a total return of 12% when you include dividends. Why? Because the economy is growing, and companies are making more profits. The firm's team, led by David Kostin, says the price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) will be 21. 5x by the end of next ...
For a while now, the stock market has been dominated by big players in Technology and Communication Services. But lately, things have started to change. Over the past few months, we've seen more diversity in the market, with other sectors getting a share of the spotlight. You might be wondering, what's behind this shift? Well, it's been about a year and a half since...
The stock market is expected to continue its upward trend, with Brian Belski of BMO raising his S&P 500 price target to 6,100. This prediction is based on a combination of factors, including the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut and favorable seasonal data. Belski believes that the market will finish the year strong in the fourth quarter, especially since the Fed has...
In the world of finance, a common assumption is that technology stocks thrive in an environment of low interest rates. This notion is rooted in the idea that tech companies often promise future profits in exchange for present-day funding, making them more attractive to investors when returns are low elsewhere. However, the past two years have defied this narrative, w...
As investors eagerly await the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, stock futures are experiencing a lukewarm response. Will the central bankers' decision to cut interest rates for the first time since 2020 be the spark that sets the market ablaze? Or will it be a mere afterthought in the grand scheme of things? The S&P 500 is tantalizingly close to its July record, an...
Imagine an industry that's not only stable but also surging in value. That's what's happening with utilities in 2024. With a 20% increase in value, this sector has become the darling of Wall Street. But why are investors flocking to utilities? One reason is the growing demand for data centers. These massive facilities are the backbone of artificial intelligence, and ...
The stock market is in a bit of a pickle, folks. It's gone from 'good news is bad news' to 'bad news is bad news' in a blink. Remember how investors used to cheer for weak economic data because it meant the Fed might keep interest rates low? Well, times have changed. Now, everyone's expecting the Fed to cut rates in September, for the first time since before the pan...
Wall Street had a rollercoaster Thursday, with tech stocks soaring while data on the job market painted a more mixed picture. The Nasdaq, home to giants like Tesla and Nvidia, saw a healthy boost, pushing higher by nearly 0.5%. But the broader S&P 500 and the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped slightly. Tesla was the star of the show, jumping almost 6% ...